> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Paul Koning > via cctalk > Sent: 20 July 2017 15:18 > To: Brent Hilpert <bhilp...@shaw.ca>; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off- > Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: Removing Pitting and Rust From an Enclosure > > > > On Jul 20, 2017, at 3:02 AM, Brent Hilpert via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > > >> ... > > > > The yellowish plating is probably chromate conversion: > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromate_conversion_coating > > That sounds familiar from vague DEC memories. > > As for those galvanized iron pieces attached to the cover, I have never seen > anything like that. They are very unlikely to be original. For one thing, the > mismatch in finish says so; for another, the fact they serve no clear purpose > and look like they were attached with no skill. >
I'll get rid of those horrible "feet", they actually prevent the machine being moved around on a smooth surface, I will have to add rubber feet where they are missing though. Thanks Rob
