Time for a little update! Peeps have been asking about progress, so... here it is. The drums are all stripped down to bare shells. I have started polishing the hardware and I have refurbished/customized a vintage Speed King that Mike L gave me for James' kit. I will be ordering the wrap next week (finally!) And I hope to have the kit finished in about two weeks time.
Here's a couple of shots of the 'customized' Speed King. I took it apart, cleaned it inside and out, (the pedal was frozen/gummed-up inside when I got it,) and I painted the post part Hunter Green and the footboard with a 'metal-finish' spray paint. It'll match the green glass kit! I think it came out really cool. Not a squeak in ear-shot and it operates smooth as silk. Thanks, Mike! Bet you don't recognize it any more.
More pix later as the kit starts to come together.
John