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Wardsweb
07-16-2004, 06:42 AM
I put together a page on my site for the L26's I just redid. Maybe it will help others who might want to do the same, but are not aware of what all is involved.

http://wardsweb.org/audio/JBL_L26.html

4313B
07-16-2004, 06:44 AM
:cheers:

Mr. Widget
07-16-2004, 09:50 AM
:thmbsup: :thmbsup: :thmbsup:

Robh3606
07-16-2004, 10:09 AM
Look great!!:D

Rob :cheers:

Wardsweb
07-16-2004, 10:29 AM
Thanks for the kudos guys. It is a lot of work but I like taking something that many would toss out as trash (present company excluded) and bringing it back to it's original glory. Not to mention, now having a pair of premo JBL speakers to listen to. I love the little L26. They really appeal to my hearing. Those tweeters are very open and forward. I like it! :D

scott fitlin
07-16-2004, 02:17 PM
Very nice restoration, they look new! Enjoy!

:cheers:

boputnam
07-16-2004, 05:45 PM
Dood - superb job. If that dossier doesn't inspire some fanatical restoration projects, nothing will. A great contribution to this Forum.

Do what you can to ensure the Link is never lost/broken, hey?

Wardsweb
07-16-2004, 06:02 PM
The link will always be live, as it's on my personal web site. I run a 600 meg web site. I document all my projects, toys, obsessions. So, be it audio, cars or motorcyles, you will find lots to see at Wardsweb.org (http://www.wardsweb.org/home.html)

I linked the main page, so you don't have to go through the Flash front end.

Audiobeer
07-16-2004, 08:22 PM
Nice project! That was my 1st set of JBLs and I still remember that woofer bouncing in and out keeping up with the pioneer sx-1250. It truly is amazing just how thin the veneers are on these. Especialy if your the second finisher on a set! :D

Audiobeer
07-16-2004, 08:27 PM
Nice project! That was my 1st set of JBLs and I still remember that woofer bouncing in and out keeping up with the pioneer sx-1250. It truly is amazing just how thin the veneers are on these. Especialy if your the second finisher on a set! :D

jcdahl
07-17-2004, 12:00 PM
Nice work... Looks like you are a Master with the Belt Sander.

cary
07-19-2004, 07:30 AM
Fantastic job! Loved the photos and info. You are the master!

Cary Chin
L19
L26
L20T
4312A
4401
4301E

jcdahl
07-19-2004, 09:03 AM
Reminds me of a Guy that used to build Paragons from a pile of wood using only a Belt sander.

When asked how he did it, he replied: " It is easy. I just start at the left and remove anything that doesn't look like a Paragon"

Regis
07-19-2004, 09:15 AM
Ward,
That is a great job you did restoring those worthy little guys! Beautiful work on all sides. I noticed you used the 3M Blue tape to mask off the terminals and areas you didn't want paint or finish on. That tape has just the 'right' amount of stickiness to it and doesn't pull up, what it's stuck to. Great work!

Figge
07-19-2004, 09:29 AM
yes its a very nice work! on a nice set of speakers. i´ve been thinking i would do something like this with my banged/scratchedup 4311:s they are really in bad condition! drivers work perfectly tough!
well as perfect as they can be:duck:

maybe they will get some of bo:s jbl blue on the baffels allso! i´ve seen some newer 4312:s have it!

hey ward! i think u should put allothis up as a step by step thread! it would be very useful for many ppl!
and to insure that the link aint gonna be broken!