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Topic: '74 LDG Changer/Pickup Cover Plate |
Jon Irsik
From:
Wichita, KS USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 8:03 am |
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Does anyone have any idea where I can find a replacement cover for the changer and pickup mount on a 1974 LDG I'm rebuilding? A previous owner drilled four screw holes in the existing cover between the pickup and the neck...for what purpose I do not know. The screws that are in the cover plate are not attached to anything. The existing plate is useable but I'd prefer not to have the screws.
Any suggestions? |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 8:06 am
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Finding that tail plate may be difficult. You can take it to a welder that does aluminum and get them welded and then sanded and buffed.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Bobby Burns
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 9:12 am
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| Yes a good Tig welder, could make those holes disappear. A bad welder could ruin it forever just as quick! |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 12:45 pm
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That's really not a cover, but the main changer housing. You could also remove those (round head?) screws and countersink the holes, and install flat-head screws or rivets. That would be a lot less noticeable.
You could even make a little Sho~Bud sticker to cover the holes! |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 12:57 pm
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Put a mini Wall Drug sticker over the holes.
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Joe Krumel
From:
Hermitage, Tn.
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 1:06 pm holes
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 1:34 pm
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Yeah that is a casted Tail-piece that is made with a mixture NOT duplicated, unless Michael Yahl at www.psgparts.com has made one or has one...check with him. I'll go look in my parts bin to see if I have one. It is the mount for the axle of the Changer fingers....THAT IS A MAJOR part of the sound....so don't substitute that in any way.
Finding one will also be tricky as no worker at ShoBud ever carried around a tape-measure..ha....so the pre-drilled holes will be close to being a perfect fit)line up perfect with neck.
Ok; I'm going to look within an hour.
Ricky
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Ricky Davis
Email Ricky: sshawaiian2362@gmail.com |
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Jon Irsik
From:
Wichita, KS USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 1:41 pm
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| Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I've been in contact with Jeff at Show Pro and he has a method of closing the holes in the changer plate that doesn't involve welding. That will allow me to utilize the original plate. Thanks again! |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2021 1:49 pm
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OH yes INDEED Jeff certainly knows and can/will help you...that is AWESOME....Good Job.
(oh I looked and I do not have an extra one...sorry)
Ricky
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Ricky Davis
Email Ricky: sshawaiian2362@gmail.com |
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