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Ground up on a 1060!

SchoolDozer

SchoolDozer

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So I bought this rusty old 1060. I've decided to make it unrusty:D. I am doing a ground up rotissery restoration. I'm not sure if this has been done before, but I thought what the hell. I've attached some before, and after pics. I'll try to update this thread every once in a while on my progress. So far I have media blasted the rust of some chassis parts, then painted them. I have also rebuilt the Power supply. All screws are polished. Right now I am working on the rusty transformer. Covers have been removed, media blasted, and painted. Since you see a bit of the copper strap around the transformer. I went ahead and polished that too. More to come...
 

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That is quite some project. I think that you will have one sweet Marantz "from the ground up" amplifier when you are done. I look forward to seeing the pictures as you progress with your project. :thmbsp:
 
Ok, here are some progress pics. Installed the transformer tonight. I also duplicated the stamping on the chassis, and transformer. The stamps aren't perfect:scratch2:, but neither were the originals. I think it looks allright. More to come...
 

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Fantastic project, incredibly interesting idea that I would love to try myself. :)

How did you repaint the transformer? It looks quite nice.

Also, it looks like all the components on the newly installed pcb are new. Is this true?

Thank you for this thread, it is a big inspiration and lots of fun to see! :)
 
Thanks HelloHole! All the components are new for the power supply board. I ordered most of the components from PartsExpress(Partsexpress.com) here in Ohio. Also, I removed the covers to the transformer, Sand blasted(lots o rust), cleaned, primed, painted, rubbed for even sheen, then stamped. I used duplicolor automotive paint. This type of rattle can paint has a very nice spray gun like nozzle. It also is a much better quality than other rattle can type paints.
 
Wow, lookin' good! The chassis turned out really nice. What brand of caps are you using in your rebuild? They don't look familiar to me.
 
Sir.Byrd said:
hmm, might have to do this on the 1060 I'm working on. How hard is it to totally disassemble?
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Actually its not that hard. I was suprised. I removed the back first. some wires have to be cut. Than cut all the wires going to the boards close to the solder point. The front came right off with everything intact. The hardest part will be remembering where it all goes:D.
 
Taking lots of pictures helps, so does the schematic/service manual. Also if you do cut wires if you leave just a little of the colored insulation on the post where the wires went its easier to remember. The manual is available at hifiengine if you don't have it already.
 
Sir.Byrd said:
Taking lots of pictures helps, so does the schematic/service manual. Also if you do cut wires if you leave just a little of the colored insulation on the post where the wires went its easier to remember. The manual is available at hifiengine if you don't have it already.
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Thanks for the info:thmbsp:. Not only do I have a schematic/service manual. I also have another 1060 to refer too:scratch2:.
 
Wow! My hat is off to you for undertaking this project! :yes:

Please keep posting progress photos.

I can't wait until the next installment.

Your attention to detail is to be commended. :thmbsp:
 
Numistrek09 said:
How did you restamp the chassis and transformer? It looks pro enough to me.
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very carefully...til my fat finger smudged it:tears:. Found an inexpensive number stamper at one of those office supply retail stores. They just so happened to have the right size letters, and close enough font:thmbsp:. Must use paint! not ink, ink doesn't stick.
 
SchoolDozer said:
very carefully...til my fat finger smudged it:tears:. Found an inexpensive number stamper at one of those office supply retail stores. They just so happened to have the right size letters, and close enough font:thmbsp:. Must use paint! not ink, ink doesn't stick.
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It's okay, most of the stamps I've seen from Marantz are smudged anyway, looks more authentic.
 
Chassis done! "Startin to come together peper, startin to come together"(Major League, best movie ever made:D). Anyway, Here are some more progress pics. So far as you can see front is on, used locktite on the screws(blue stuff). I noticed there was a serial # stamp on the backside of the front, so that was reproduced. I also fixed my serial # smudge on the bottom side of the chassis. Looks much better. What a difference from the before pic:thmbsp:!Next up I will attack the switches, and buttons:scratch2:. Some are real nasty, caked with rust, and oxidation to the point where they aren't opperational:tears:. Stay tuned....
 

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