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My 70 DownBeat is still coming along.

Tearing into the biggest project by far, the bass drum. I know making one's own thumb screws helped keep this kit usable at some point for some previous owner, but wow. :)

Enjoy!

(I need to go back and see if they have my size, but just an FYI, Lowe's has a specialty screw drawer that has thumbscrews.)

Question: is the last pic, of my Ludwig hi-hat stand, the "correct" thumbscrew that should be on the drum legs? Thanks.

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Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 12 years ago
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Hope the previous owner was a better drummer than he was a welder.

Believe it or else!
Posted on 12 years ago
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Whats the problem? Looks good to me!

Have fun, looks liks a good project. I will be interested it how you come up with the thumb screw. Will Lowes have it?

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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Must have been a wingnut shortage at the hardware store that day. DOH

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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From FFR428

Must have been a wingnut shortage at the hardware store that day. DOH

What do you mean... those aren't original Ludwig wingnuts??? Laughing H

Posted on 12 years ago
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Yes,they are original Ludwig....

A guy in the 1970's was tripping when he worked there,and had access to a welder that day!flowerMind Blowi

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Stephen - If you can find a way to remove (knock off) the bolt he welded to the hex-head, you can use a standard Ludwig hex wrench to tighten and loosen the retaining bolt. The head on the retaining bolt looks ok. I have to check my stash, but I 'may' have an extra hex wrench. I'll be happy to gift it to you for your kit - (if) I actually have a spare and I can find it! I'll let you know.

The last photo is correct, it's a cymbal tilter bolt/thumb-screw for the hi-hats. Just get the rust off, re-install it and your good to go.

The welded bolt on the hex bolt is a funny work-around, albeit very creative, I have to admit.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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John,

So those may be the original bolts with a random screw welded on? hahah, I thought the originals were thumb bolts sort of like the hi-hat one. Interesting, I didn't know there were regular bolts from the factory.

I appreciate the offer on the Ludwig wrench, I don't know anything about them. Does anyone have a link to a picture?

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 12 years ago
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Here ya go...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEX-WRENCH-FOR-LUDWIG-CLASSIC-BASS-DRUM-RAIL-MOUNT-CONSOLETTE-L-ARM-MOUNT-/120991561296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2ba8b650

Actually, the hex bolt belongs on the rail itself. Somebody just grabbed one and used it on the tom holder. But it's legit. With the hex wrench, you'll be able to loosen and tighten it easily. Try getting the screw off the top of the head with a hack-saw.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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