WTD: Collins parts sources
 

I have a Collins 51S1-1 receiver in need of some mechanical parts for a
restoration project, primarily needing the perferated metal case. Can
anyone point me to a source for such parts? Thanks.



Ed K7AAT

Hi Ed,

You might give the Collins Collectors Association reflector a try. Go
to www.collinsradio.org where you can sign up for the reflector
and then post a message with a want list.

73 Larry WA9VRH
Collins Collectrors Association Archive Manager

Ed wrote:

I have a Collins 51S1-1 receiver in need of some mechanical parts for a
restoration project, primarily needing the perferated metal case. Can
anyone point me to a source for such parts? Thanks.



Ed K7AAT




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You might give the Collins Collectors Association reflector a try.
Go to www.collinsradio.org where you can sign up for the reflector
and then post a message with a want list.

73 Larry WA9VRH
Collins Collectrors Association Archive Manager


Thanks Larry. I will do just that. It looks like I've taken on a rather
expensive proposition in the refurbishment of this old Rx given me. I hope
it is worth it!


Ed K7AAT

Hi Ed,

Yes an actual cabinet for a 51S-1 is hard and expensive to find.
However a KWM-2 case can be modified buy opening up part of the back.
You can also find a rack mount that would also work. The other choice
is to make a rack mount by cutting out the proper size hole for the trim
ring. I bet it won't receive any better in any of the mountings.
73 Larry WA9VRH


Ed wrote:

You might give the Collins Collectors Association reflector a try.
Go to www.collinsradio.org where you can sign up for the reflector
and then post a message with a want list.

73 Larry WA9VRH
Collins Collectrors Association Archive Manager




Thanks Larry. I will do just that. It looks like I've taken on a rather
expensive proposition in the refurbishment of this old Rx given me. I hope
it is worth it!


Ed K7AAT




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Hi Ed,

Yes an actual cabinet for a 51S-1 is hard and expensive to find.
However a KWM-2 case can be modified buy opening up part of the back.
You can also find a rack mount that would also work. The other choice
is to make a rack mount by cutting out the proper size hole for the
trim ring. I bet it won't receive any better in any of the mountings.
73 Larry WA9VRH


Thanks Larry. Went on EBay, found a KWM-2 cabinet for sale, bid, and
won it. Should be arriving next week. Apparently I was quite fortunate to
find that listing. There don't seem to be many offered, lately.


Ed K7AAT

FYI

Collins ~S Line~ and more haam fs at
http://electronicparts.homestead.com/


"Ed" wrote in message
. 92.175...

Hi Ed,

Yes an actual cabinet for a 51S-1 is hard and expensive to find.
However a KWM-2 case can be modified buy opening up part of the back.
You can also find a rack mount that would also work. The other choice
is to make a rack mount by cutting out the proper size hole for the
trim ring. I bet it won't receive any better in any of the mountings.
73 Larry WA9VRH


Thanks Larry. Went on EBay, found a KWM-2 cabinet for sale, bid, and
won it. Should be arriving next week. Apparently I was quite fortunate
to
find that listing. There don't seem to be many offered, lately.


Ed K7AAT