mustang guy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 This is a pretty sweet deal, and since it only cost me $3.00, I am not too scared to screw up. I found the manual at http://www.fisherconsoles.com/non%20console%20manuals/fisher%2080t%20tuner%20manual.pdf. It is cleaning up nicely. The petina on the bottom of the face is gone, as is the finish. I used ketchup to get rid of the petina, brake fluid to get rid of the finish, and a grey scotch pad to shine the copper faceplate. I don't have any pics of it, but it looks great. I may age it, then clearcoat it, and I may just let it age naturally. It is really quite attractive. Anyhow, here are some pics of before cleaning, etc.: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 After pics to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I think this is the same model I scored in an old console for $20. It had the finest 12AX7 tubes I've come across in a while. The tubes were square getter mullard 12AX7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 So far it's lookin' pretty good. How did the face come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 So far it's lookin' pretty good. How did the face come out? Faceplate: Ketchup to remove green tarnish, followed by brake fluid to remove varnish, followed by grey scotchpad to shine and give brush finish. Knob: Toothpast and soft toothbrush followed by Brasso and toothbrush, and microbiber towel for final shine. before: after: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Display is looking great too. Used Nu Finish car wax on the painted surface, and window cleaner on the lens. Here is a pic: I'm going to restore the black paint in the lettering. Should be pretty easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Wow the before and after are worlds apart, that is amazing work!! Never knew you could use ketchup for cleaning [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Picking up some great tips to be used on a project such as this one.... Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Great work Craig! Have you powered it up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Nobody in the Omaha area must have purchased fine audio gear back in the day, as I feel I have been to every estate sale and auction and find nothing like this. Yes you can say I am jealous. But I must say nice score and great job on the restore, ketch it up(I meant keep it up)the good work that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'll check mine to see if it is the same model. If it is I'll send it to you for parts if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Add a little mayonnaise for those scratchy pots and you're good to go. ...... seriously, you done a minor miracle - well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Wow the before and after are worlds apart, that is amazing work!! Never knew you could use ketchup for cleaning Thanks! Yup. It is a good way to make pennies shiny. Vinegar and salt work also, but this was right in the fridge... [] Picking up some great tips to be used on a project such as this one.... Thanks... I'm learning as I go. I hardly think I am the go to guy for this type of thing. I could definitely learn a thing or two myself! Anything I find out as I learn stuff I am always eager to share with all my Klipsch buds. Great work Craig! Have you powered it up yet? No for two reasons. One, I am missing a tube. Two, I got carried away and cleaned the tube numbers off about 4 tubes. LOL Oh and thank you . . . Nobody in the Omaha area must have purchased fine audio gear back in the day, as I feel I have been to every estate sale and auction and find nothing like this. Yes you can say I am jealous. But I must say nice score and great job on the restore, ketch it up(I meant keep it up)the good work that is. I definitely got lucky. When I saw "THE FISHER" I figured they's have priced it at $50. Much to my surprise it was $3. Needless to say, I carried it all around, because I was afraid to set it down. the damn thing got heavy. [] I'll check mine to see if it is the same model. If it is I'll send it to you for parts if interested. Thank you. I will let you know. You might want to hang on to it. If I get this thing running, you may decide it's worth your while to fix that one up! Before and after: The unit is sitting on one of my LaScalas in front of my Harley lava lamp. I still need to fill the black paint in where the lettering was boiled out by the brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I might just ship this to Craig at NOSvalves. I am still a bit intimidated by the innards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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