[COLOR="DarkRed"]Welcome and congrats on your kit...you now own a classic.

Hard to tell from the catalog cuts you gave what the condition of your kit really is.

Can you take some pics of the actual kit and post them here ?

Drummaker.com is probably your best bet for replacement generic parts. It sounds like you MAY need to get some vintage parts from what you descrivbe, however...in which case eBay is (fortunately or unfortunately) the plae you'd need to go....

I am a Slingy buff myself...I look forward to the pics....The Band[/COLOR]

here are some pics,,, I've begun to clean the chrome with vinegar. It's cleaning up pretty nicely. I think I'm going to take some steel wool and clean up the natural finish. I don't need to get it perfect, just presentable for now.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Not bad, not bad. May eventually be a good candidate for a wrap job...or a sand and refinish job.

For the chrome snare, vinegar is fine and a good start. For the chrome hoops and tom arm mounts and mount plates and those parts, I suggest steel wool 000 or 0000. I would also suggest that for the lugs, but I will be swooped down upon by most who will shout NO ! So...

I didn't suggest steel wool for the lugs. Someone suggests something else.

You need a new set-o-matic tom mount plate for that broken one. Those are on eBay and are readily available for cheap. Easy to replace

You need a couple of tom arms for the tom arm socket. A pair of singles. those are also on eBay but aren't al that cheap. About $40/ea.

When it comes to set-o-matic hardware, you kinda need to replace with set-o-matic hardware. I mean, if you replaced with generic, you'd have to start messing with the holes, and that's something to really avoid as it starts to make the value of the set nosedive.

Now, like this condition, with the snare....the set is maybe worth about $250-350. After a cleanup and replacement of the tom mount pieces, closer to 500.

With a refinish or wrap job, it would get up to about $800-900.

Not higher because the toms are "concert toms" (i.e. no bottom heads).

Nevertheless, for free...I'll take it. And it will be a fun restoration project !

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What should I use to clean up the wood?

Hey! Welcome and nice stuff. I would sand, stain, and apply a hardwax oil to the outside and inside. It would give it that old vintage look without the shiny finish of the clear coat. Hardwax oil is tough tough tough and will take the hits. It's what's used on commercial high traffic floors. It's great for old vintage natural wood kits. The difficult part of this job is going to be the sanding. That outer layer is thin and you've got some nice dings in it. So, be very careful when you sand. Don't take too much off. With that being said...I love a wrap. JamminSams is the man when it comes to authentic wraps. Check his sight out. Later and good luck. Nice kit.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]mc...is carnuba wax a "hard wax" or do you mean something more specific ?[/COLOR]

No. It's a Hard Wax Oil. Here's a good site to pick it up.

http://ecohaus.com/P-0493054075/Osmo+Polyx+Hard+Wax+Oil+75+Liter+(%233054)

Check it out. Nice...very nice stuff.

L[COLOR="Indigo"]ooks interesting...have you ever used it on naked shells, or just ones which were already lacquered ? Does it have a color hue to it, or is it basically clear/golden ?

How tough is it ? Can it become water-stained easily ?[/COLOR]

Yes. I've used it several times. It comes clear but you can get it colored. The site has the info on all that. I can say without reservation...it is the BEST stuff I've ever put on shells. I have used it on the outside, on the hoops, and on the inside of shells. When applied and dried, it has a very smooth, almost Yamaha Vintage look and feel to it. It doesn't yellow, though. If you add a bit of color to it, you could achieve that, I would think. It does not dry clear. It has a handwax look. It is amazing stuff. When I applied it to the inside of the shells, it added a touch of nice sustain to the toms and bass. It might be worth it to get a sample bottle and do a small job just to check it out and see if it's for you. I love the stuff.