Coytee Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 12 hours ago, jimjimbo said: I’ll tell you, I am damn lucky I have all of my fingers after bashing rolls of those caps with rocks when I was younger… Ditto Did you smash them with the roll "flat" or "vertical"? I went with vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Coytee said: Ditto Did you smash them with the roll "flat" or "vertical"? I went with vertical. Vertical of course. Much bigger "boom"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 My kinda guy.... bigger the boom, the better! (ears be damned it would seem) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 15, 2021 Moderators Share Posted January 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Ceptorman said: Rocks? Just borrow dad's hammer. We lost his hammer, no more caps. Those were in rolls to go in an assortment of cap guns. I think I shot one roll in the gun, which worked about 1 out of 4 trigger pulls, vs. 10 out of 10 with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack R Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Wow quite the thread! I'm no expert but here's my take.... as someone newish to Klipsch ownership (CF3's) that I enjoy as they are. I like the sports car analogy someone made earlier, as I see these heritage Klipsch as something timeless and ever evolving (and appreciating) like a Porsche 911. Some people hack them up, modify them into something they never were intended to be and may or may not be happy with the outcome but the changes are sometimes permanent. To me this is not so bad on a salvage situation, speakers that were thrashed to start with. Make them whatever you like. This is the LS engine in the 911. Potential for high performance but the original intent is lost. Other folks maintain the original intent, pursue "upgrades" to some extent but with the idea that the original product only needs slight adjustments based on what has been learned since it's inception. Kind of like modern tires on the classic 911, or a crossover refresh, sand down and refinish, or even a driver replacement (as like for like as possible, and only if needed) This is where I'd find myself. The last group is the purists, they want to absolutely maintain the OEM spec without almost no allowance for changes. They would run leaded gas if it were available, as well as bias ply tires... Not that there is anything wrong with that, but it can be difficult to achieve, especially if the OEM parts are not available. I imagine if there were OEM "Klipsch" manufactured/tested/approved parts for the old Heritage speakers more folks would be interested in going this route. If I owned a vintage La Scala and they needed some work I'd definitely explore this option, perhaps offered by a secondary supplier that is Klipsch approved.... Lots to learn and in the end we have more in common than we think, no matter the preferences listed above. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 A stock 52 Vette will command more money than a modified one. True... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 A 1952 Corvette would be priceless, as most unicorns are... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Indeed: https://kerbeck.com/worlds-oldest-corvette/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Well, this unicorn lost value with a paint job and modifications done. 🙄 With some of the previous dialog, it might be hard pressed to call it a Corvette. 😉 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 But they did...🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Zack R said: . I imagine if there were OEM "Klipsch" manufactured/tested/approved parts for the old Heritage speakers more folks would be interested in going this route. If I owned a vintage La Scala and they needed some work I'd definitely explore this option, perhaps offered by a secondary supplier that is Klipsch approved.... Zack -How are You - klipsch does supply OEM "Klipsch" manufactured/tested/approved parts for the old Heritage /Newer Heritage , and for every model of speaker they sell - However Klipsch supply and sell these klipsch parts to @JEM Performance , and JEM can sell you a parts kit or do the repair work - this question of JEM being a Secondary Supplier that buys 1/3 party parts that Klipsch approves off is incorrect - JEM is a klipsch Certified Repair Center and Supplier of Klipsch Original Parts for crossovers - just as your local Ford -GM-Chrysler Dealer would be for Genuine Automotive Parts - I hope this helps -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I'd run leaded gas if available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zack R Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: Zack -How are You - klipsch does supply OEM "Klipsch" manufactured/tested/approved parts for the old Heritage /Newer Heritage , and for every model of speaker they sell - However Klipsch supply and sell these klipsch parts to @JEM Performance , and JEM can sell you a parts kit or do the repair work - this question of JEM being a Secondary Supplier that buys 1/3 party parts that Klipsch approves off is incorrect - JEM is a klipsch Certified Repair Center and Supplier of Klipsch Original Parts for crossovers - just as your local Ford -GM-Chrysler Dealer would be for Genuine Automotive Parts - I hope this helps -Randy That's great news, and something that may not be widely known. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Zack R said: That's great news, and something that may not be widely known. Thanks for the heads up! I know my head is spinning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said: I'd run leaded gas if available Avgas ---is the Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: Avgas ---is the Best I used to get this for my dirt bike. They looked at me with curious eyes when I showed up (at the very small municipal airport) Not so sure they'd do that today.... (I did it prior to 9-11) Can be amazing how far off stray we are able to pull a thread. Just saying.... (admitting my own guilt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wstrickland1 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Coytee said: Can be amazing how far off stray we are able to pull a thread. Just saying.... (admitting my own guilt) Ya know that Jane Mansfield had big breasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said: Ya know that Jane Mansfield had big breasts. Near field observation... objects in rearview appear smaller than they actually are...if you can read this you are too close for comfort... Back on topic, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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