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I found this at a consignment shop. Is it worth restoring or should I sell it for parts? It is missing the clip, the sac disintegrated when it came out of the barrel, it looks like part of the internal pressure mechanism is missing. I was thinking of attending the Atlanta Pen Show later this month to see if it can be restored or to find parts. but not sure if it is worth it. Any input it appreciated.

 

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Pens: MB 163R, MB 164R, MB 165R, MB 144R, Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy AL-Star, Jinhao x450, Jinhao x750, and Cross Bailey (hey - $20 at OfficeMax, couldn't pass it up).

Cars: 2009 Subaru Forester, 1995 Porsche 911, 1973 Porsche 914

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FWIW, my view is that they are always worth restoring if possible. The sac is easy, and if the j-bar is missing replacements are usually simple to source. The clip may be more challenging (I've never looked for a skyline clip). The age related effects I have seen with these is plastic shrinkage and warping. If that's not present I think it would be cool to bring it back to life!

 

I shouldl add that professional restoration would cost more than one in good shape, but doing it yourself should be straightforward.

 

Just my 2c!

 

Ralf

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Thanks, I may give it a shot. I will look through the repair tutorial and reference library.

Pens: MB 163R, MB 164R, MB 165R, MB 144R, Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy AL-Star, Jinhao x450, Jinhao x750, and Cross Bailey (hey - $20 at OfficeMax, couldn't pass it up).

Cars: 2009 Subaru Forester, 1995 Porsche 911, 1973 Porsche 914

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