Description: Drake Ham Radio C-4 Station Console 24 hour Clock Number Restoration Kit Improved - Several new strips, more choices and to fit different clock speeds One of the big problems restoring a Drake C-4 Station Console are the wheels of the clock mechanism. They are usually dirty and yellowed. One of the big problems restoring a Drake Station Consoles are the wheels of the clock mechanism. They are usually dirty and yellowed. I have posted some before and after pictures. You may have already found out the hard way that cleaners will smear the ink right off of them. I have found that with some WD-40and patience I could resurrect the motors but not the face After it happened to me I started to fool around trying to make replacements. I tried paper and address labels in a printer, vinyl in a printer etc. Finally I hired a graphic artist and had them professionally reproduced and screen printed on vinyl. Even that proved to be a problem because when you applied them the vinyl tended to stretch slightly so they didn't fit perfectly. The vendor suggested that I laminate an additional layer of clear on top of them which stopped the stretching and they are now perfected. If you use a modicum of care they will go right over your old clock wheels and make them to me I started to fool around trying to make replacements. I tried paper and address labels in a printer, vinyl in a printer etc. Finally I hired a graphic artist and had them professionally reproduced and screen printed on vinyl. Even that proved to be a problem because when you applied them the vinyl tended to stretch even a bit so they didn't fit perfectly. The vendor suggested that we laminate an additional layer of clear vinyl on top of them to control the stretching. If you use a modicum of care they will go right over your old clock wheels and make them look new again. You can wash them all day long and they will not fade, smear etc. They have a special adhesive on the back that allows you to position them several times while you are installing them in case you get a bit crooked or are not happy with the way you have them. NOTE: This auction is ONLY for the label kit and does not include any of the related mechanical equipment. I will combine shipping if you order more than one. I give a full money back warranty if you are not satisfied. I carry quite a few other hard to find Vintage Ham radio parts so please click my "eBay store" linkhttps://www.ebay.com/str/mahoneysradio?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Kevin MahoneyKD0ILM / XV2KMGood in QRZMahoney's Radio OVERSEAS BUYERS - eBay sometimes overcharges for international shipments. If they overchargeyou I will refund the difference when I ship
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
End Time: 2024-08-25T19:36:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.49 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
To Fit: Ham Radio Receiver, Ham Radio Transceiver, Ham Radio Transmitter
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Compatible Brand: For Collins, Drake, Heathkit
California Prop 65 Warning: I
Band: AM, FM, HF, UHF, VHF
Type: Station Console - Station Clock
Compatible Model: Drake station monitor
MPN: Drake Ham Radio C-4 Clock
Brand: Drake, Collins
