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Restoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates

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My son and my grandson will be driving in from NYC this Sunday for Father's day. I'm going to use the opportunity to present my grandson with the clubbie kit when they come over. I'm just waiting on a bass drum head to arrive (Weds.) and the bass drum will finished.

I still need (6) 2 1/2" (measured from the collar down to the tip) nickel tension rods for the rack tom and (6) 4 1/2" (measured from the collar down to the tip) tension rods for the floor tom. I had them... now I can't find them anywhere in the house. My wife has started to blame poltergeists for the missing T-rods. lol

If anybody has some, pm me. I need them immediately, I only have until Sunday. I'd hate to use chrome rods on only one side of each drum, it'll look crappy.

I had the Mickster (VDF member, MickM) over today and drumming was at the top of the agenda. I had a really great time, I think Mick did too.

PM me if you have some of the tension rods I'm looking for. Photos of finished kit shortly.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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John, welcome back. Hope you can snag the T rods needed in time. Look forward to seeing pictures!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Glenn - Hopefully I'll have the rods in-hand in time for father's day. I'll post up some shots late Sunday or Monday the latest. I can't wait to see this kid's face light up when he sees them.

Hope you enjoy a great father's day yourself. My best to you, Mrs. Glenn and those great boys of yours. You did good with them, Dad!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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John thanks very much buddy. I can't wait to see/hear how he likes them. :) Very cool. Hey thanks and a very Happy Fathers Day to you and your son too. Right back at ya man you did a great job there are I know your VERY proud of him. I hope he has been doing well. Your Grandson has some great foot steps to follow in. My best to Mrs John too. :) Take care now~! Hope you find those T rods soon.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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First, Happy Father's Day to all!

Today was the day! I turned the 66' Club Date kit over to its new owner, my grandson, James. One picture is worth a thousand words, look at the expession on James's face in photo #2. He freaked out when he saw the kit. He couldn't believe it was for him. His eyes lit up and he ran and sat down behind the kit and started playing immediately. Sounded damn good for a beginner too! Grandpa is going to be giving him weekly lessons via FaceTalk (Mac version of Skype) so I'll not only be able to visit with him once a week, I'll be the one teaching him how to play.

A dream come true for grandpa!

Here are a few shots of James with his new drums and one of the three of us, three generations of the Velez clan. The kit came out great. Everybody was happy and it was a wonderful day. One for the old memory banks!

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/james2_zpsc48e8262.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/james1_zps5384079f.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/james3_zpsa54beefb.jpg[/IMG]

Took awhile to get this done, but it was well worth the wait. A heart-felt thank you to all who helped me make this great dream come true.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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Happy Fathers Day to you all~! Great family pictures. You can tell James is having a blast too. That's cool your doing lessons via Facetalk. Keeps you all that much closer. I know it was down to the wire getting this done and so glad it worked out. Your a Great Dad and Grandpa. He'll never forget this day.

All the best buddy!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Happy Fathers Day! What a great day! Good looking family you got there!

Posted on 11 years ago
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great stuff john. that second picture is priceless. he's got one special kit there for sure. it really turned out nice. glad that the three of you had a nice day together!

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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The only way to describe that face in the last photo is "s h i t eatin' grin"! That is one happy little dude, nice job J!!

Believe it or else!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Good on you Purdie... That's the shot we were waiting to see... hope you Guys had a great time... That's a family bonding at the highest level...The lad will remember this forever..

Cheers

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'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
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'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
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Posted on 11 years ago
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