Ah shucks guys, what do I say.
Thanks for the kind comments, all, I really do feel that I was most fortunate to have come across the station.
It was a perfect match, for the seller and myself.
He wanted to keep it intact, and not sell off pieces, and I was delighted to land the entire station.
You know, I see myself not so much as the owner of these wonderful icons of history, as much as I feel I am just a "caretaker", keeping it safe and sound for the future.
I wish I had know W7MGA, from his notes and documentation, it appeared that he was a most skilled builder, and really cared for the equipment.
Everything was original, except for a knife switch, mounted on a piece of lucite, on the rear of the band switch.
It was how he switched in additional antennas for other bands.
Even the construction was to the highest standard on this, he fabricated the lucite to bolt right onto the existing mounts on the rear of the knife switch.
And Carl, Todd and whoever, always consider you have an open invitation to stop by, any time, and chat.
Living up here on the wild and lonely coast of Maine, I always enjoy company and good conversation.
And often have a nice cold dark German brew on hand.
73 Bruce W1UJR