dontfeartheringo wrote:Oh, man. I thought there were photos up when I saw Dr. Venkman had posted!

I'll be here, drumming my fingers on the dog's head and waiting.

You're doing God's work, restoring that kit. I can't wait to see it.

Thanks. It's slow goin', ya know. There's not gonna be a big payoff on the pics right away, because I'm still on the first drum. I'll post 'em anyway when i get home from work.

sonicdeath wrote:This thread... it makes me feel like i'm a kid waiting for a Harry potter book.

I find myself mesmerized waiting to see what happens to these gorgeous drums...

Good luck

Thanks. (spoiler alert) I die at the end and the wizard is gay.

IF you die, can you make sure I get the drums?

dontfeartheringo wrote:IF you die, can you make sure I get the drums?

I don't wanna give anyone added incentive to off me.

Anyway, I plan on melting them down and being encased in an acrylic green "viewing booth".

Ah, fuck it. You can have 'em. Print this out and bring it to the will reading.

This is a great thread - thanks for posting the pics of your kit. I read on Vistalites.com that fewer than 50 green kits were ever sold http://www.vistalites.com/reference/history.htm The 18" floor, in particular, is one rare bird.

I rehabbed a clear kit and I thought that was a large undertaking, but you have really got your hands full. I'm planning on taking some pics of my kit next month, I'll post them here once I do...

the world needs more Acrylic Drum pr0n...

optimistic wrote: fewer than 50 green kits were ever sold http://www.vistalites.com/reference/history.htm The 18" floor, in particular, is one rare bird.

Dude, you said I could have it.

hey kids, there's someone in gurnee, IL (about an hour north of chicago, or an hour south of milwaukee) selling some vistalites (I believe the 'smoke' colored ones) on crag list for $600. I don't know how much they go for, but if it's your thing.....


This thread is great, btw. I know almost nothing about drums, yet this thread fills me with glee.

Those drums are willed to one Patrick only. Fuck off, DFTR. I've paid my dues.

kerble wrote:hey kids, there's someone in gurnee, IL (about an hour north of chicago, or an hour south of milwaukee) selling some vistalites (I believe the 'smoke' colored ones) on crag list for $600. I don't know how much they go for, but if it's your thing.....


This thread is great, btw. I know almost nothing about drums, yet this thread fills me with glee.

Thanks, Kerble. Your first five drum lessons are free.

I have emailed the guy.

::UPDATE::

the guy with the drums wrote:Ringo, thanks for your interest. Are you in Gerogia? I am in Illinois near WIsconsin border. What kind of Yamaha birch set do you have? Send me some pics I will send you some as well after my rehearsal tomorrow. My phone number is 262-xxx-xxxx Dan

I may be blowing through Chicago some time soon, folks....

optimistic wrote:This is a great thread - thanks for posting the pics of your kit. I read on Vistalites.com that fewer than 50 green kits were ever sold http://www.vistalites.com/reference/history.htm The 18" floor, in particular, is one rare bird.

I rehabbed a clear kit and I thought that was a large undertaking, but you have really got your hands full. I'm planning on taking some pics of my kit next month, I'll post them here once I do...

the world needs more Acrylic Drum pr0n...

Thanks! PLEASE post pics...being in the midst of green kit restoration, and learning all that it entails, I can only imagine that a clear kit is just... impossible. That being said, I realize that a perfect restoration is near impossible. That's not to say that I am settling for anything by any means. Just that I know that there are limitations.

I will NOT sell these drums. Money is not at all, and never was, a factor. I'm going to play these Goddamn drums. In other news, I rip comic books from their original packaging and tear open the boxes on vintage Star Wars toys so my kids can play with them...as it was meant to be.

It's gonna be SLOW...I want to see cool pics of the finished drums just as much as you. I'm a busy dude and it's going to be months before I'm done.

That being said...here are the latest, uneventful pics....

Thanks to everyone who's expressed an interest. I never would have thought that there would be so much unbridled support. This forum fucking rocks.

Kerble wrote:This thread is great, btw. I know almost nothing about drums, yet this thread fills me with glee.

Thanks Kerble! (Now, if I don't do this right, I'll look like a real ass.)

Kick drum seam, glued and unsanded. Glue is holding.



Kick Drum seam as seen from outside of shell. Still unsanded. Weld-on seems to be sandable enough. I will get it to where the white is ONLY in the seam. I might take a suggestion from Alex M., and color the seam.