Hello,

I have a D-104 lollipop which I obtained new in 1975 or '76, which I'd like
to rebuild. Unfortunately, it needs a lot of work:

1. Head connector (female side in the top of the neck)
2. New leaf switches
3. Ceramic element - I don't know it's condition. The mic was stored away
in an unairconditioned attic for quite a few years.
4. New cord & strain relief spring
5. Gunmetal base needs refinished
6. Not sure about chrome - may need re-done.

I know - I can pick up a used one in seemingly better condition for almost
certainly less cost. But this mic has incalculable sentimental value and
cannot be replaced. I'd love to return it to like-new condition.

Yes, based on the time of purchase, this obviously was used as a CB mic. In
my defense, I was *heavily* into CB radio long *before* the craze hit. All
that trucker crap was always a big embarrassment for me; CB was my version
of amateur radio - all I could afford (actually more than I could afford) as
a high school student. I still own an original Hy-Gain Penetrator 500,
complete, and someday I'll find a good use for it. In the meantime, the
radio bug has never completely left me and I can see amateur activity in my
future.

Does anyone have any advice on where/who/how/whether this can be done? I
would most surely appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

--
Mike