Thanks for the tip regarding the lead-based Duco Paint.
I believe I have some good news regarding the size of heads related to wrapping my 1960's painted Ludwig shells. I've cut the wrap to size and scotched it to the 12" shell. I've tested 7 old 12"heads and all 7 slide over the wrap. The 12" Ambassador seems to be the widest, a Ludwig rocker was the tightest but still went over the edge. (Wrap-protection sheet was still on)
I'm not sure if the 3M glue will add something to the diameter tough.
Meanwhile I received some more parts and hardware from US this week.
- Beautiful Speed king WFL-logo.
- Flat based Hi-hat stand WFL-logo.
- L-cymbal arm.
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Pictures of the restoration-progress to follow,...