Hi RJD ~ Welcome to the forum!

Kind of a philosophical question really. It depends on your

1)general motivation [are you a collector, seller, player, hobbyist, etc.] &

2)specific reason(s) for wanting to restore (or not) THIS drum.

For example: I'm a musician foremost, so generally, I fix 'em so I can play 'em. I'm not an active collector (not always on the hunt), not a seller, but I do like to work on drums in a hobbyist capacity.

On the "specifically THIS drum" side - the drums I've worked on (and future ones) all have some personal value and meaning - my Ludwig Standard snare was a gift from a now deceased friend, my cool Rogers marching bass came from another friend's barn when his dad died, and yet another '50s set was my dad's - you get the idea.

As you probably know, a resto project can be an investment in time & cash, as well as a test of one's skill (and maybe patience) ~ not to mention those around us enduring our "obsession" ;)

Are you after it being functional, or a total "period" restoration, or ????

I guess the simpler question is - what's it worth to you?

like you i am a player,hobbyist and repair im not into the buying and selling aspect just into getting drums so that they are playable again and when my skills get better i will attempt more alabrate projects, this drum kinda fell on my lap a good friend of mine dropped it off and asked me what i could do with it, im always up for a challenge i know i cant bring it back to its factory condition but i do think it would make a great player, and thank your for your responce

RJ

Jump on in...the water's fine. That looks like a fun project to tackle. You've got a great start. Go for it and increase the joy in your life. Take care and post some pics as it goes along.

thanks for the kind welcome, and will keep you guys posted,

im looking for parts for this drum im going to need a few lugs,legs,t rods,claws and a front hoop, i dont use ebay and would rather get them from a fellow forum brother

RJ