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Classic USB power cable and replacement connectors Message #1 Posted by Mark Henderson on 8 Mar 2010, 3:55 p.m. An enterprising gentleman has developed an after-market Classic series DC power plug and a USB power cable - I purchased a USB cable from eB*y and it is wonderful! He also sells just the connector for retrofit in case your connector/cable is flakey. A little pricey, but not when compared to the alternative. Highly recommended. Classic Power Cable

I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #2 Posted by tim m. on 9 Mar 2010, 12:41 a.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson I could use a new plug as mine has its structural integrity provided by a lot of Loctite epoxy. ;) What I'd really like to see is a faithful molded repro, in black plastic, of the original plug. -Tim

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #3 Posted by aj04062 on 14 Mar 2010, 3:44 p.m., in response to message #2 by tim m. hey Tim, What would you pay for a new plug? I could model one in CAD and then "rapid prototyped" from a hard rubber. No mold required. I need one for a restoration I am doing. If you might pay, maybe I'd got that route. Adam

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #4 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 15 Mar 2010, 1:01 p.m., in response to message #3 by aj04062 That would be interestating, do you think it could be done for the battery cover latches as well ? Take care Alberto

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #5 Posted by aj04062 on 16 Mar 2010, 6:37 a.m., in response to message #4 by Alberto Fenini Perhaps. That would take a bit more modeling and trial and error, I think. I have a need too on a 55 that has acid eaten latches. What model do you need them for? Do you feel there is a bigger demand for these?

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #6 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 16 Mar 2010, 9:44 a.m., in response to message #5 by aj04062 Well, I do think very is a huge demand, if price is attractive enough, since are very easy to break, 8 out of 10 battery covers will need a replacement. The problem I can see is that there are different models and differente colours to be done, and this may increase the production price. If you want, I can send you some sample pics, I can post them here, or I can send you an email, I can be reached at alberto_1964 at hotmail.com, let me know take care Alberto

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #7 Posted by aj04062 on 16 Mar 2010, 12:29 p.m., in response to message #6 by Alberto Fenini well, I modeled the part up and am getting the first piece today or tomorrow. I will need to match the color of my 55 (black should be much easier). I only have a 55. Are all the classics the same except for color? If succesful with this one, it shouldn't be hard to do the other models. I would need good samples to start from. Are you willing to let me borrow yours if it is different than the 55? peace, Adam

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #8 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 16 Mar 2010, 1:21 p.m., in response to message #7 by aj04062 Sure I will, I have sent you an email, how much are we talking about ? take care, Alberto

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #9 Posted by aj04062 on 16 Mar 2010, 5:38 p.m., in response to message #8 by Alberto Fenini I'll let you know when I get a price to produce the part. I should know on Weds. Adam

Re: I saw those last week and found them intriguing. >> Message #10 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 16 Mar 2010, 6:14 p.m., in response to message #9 by aj04062 Thank you very much for the time and the brilliant idea, take care Alberto

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