Thanks for adding your words. They are pretty neat looking i agree. And yes on the restoring, I knew to take care on something it seems its ok to do a little here and there on some things while it destroys value in other cases. I know some of it from having an interest in other collectibles like cars and bikes, and coke memorabilia and so.
I may actually head up to Perry Sound Ontario when friends are up this summer. I love the endless twisty roads on my crotch rocket thats enough to get me out to cottage country in itself, and it does. Those who have been to Parry sound and around Georgian bay will likely agree its some of the prettiest wildernesses Canada has to offer, just one of many one of many provinces has to offer. Were lucky to live in one of the most diverse and beautiful territories on the map, tropical climate with rainforest on one side and grizzlies, and iceburgs and a drastically different picturest environment on the opposite side and everything in between. I started gushing a little, what else can I say we have some nice digs over here.
Heres mine, yes it might be a little difficult to part with it grew on me a little all though I will have much more fun with the Audio Research preamp Ive had my eye on for quite some time now.
I didnt touch the nickel Im going to shop around for something that wont scratch it. The rust part, I was thinking it may be ok to re plate it and not harm value. I seen an original one on ebay for $4.99 that fits I might get someone back home to order while its still there. The ceramic paint on top Ill leave as is.