I'm not sure if GPA lists them on the website but they definitely still manufacture and sell them--they're listed at the GPA Ebay store here
Altec Lansing GPA 802 806 802-8G Series II Alnico NEW | eBay
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Photos would be great.....Originally Posted by badtoby
I just noticed these on Ebay--- 811B horns with 902 drivers for $199 each in Oklahoma--is that driving distance for you? 902's were used in the later Model 19's, and 802-8G with the earlier. If you can afford the 802-8G's from GPA, I'd go with them -- there's always 811 B's around.....
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811 B horns--not sure of condition without more photos.....
a pair altec lansing 811b horns (pair) | eBay
a single altec 811b horn -no driver!!! | eBay
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trying to ad photoshttp://s949.photobucket.com/albums/ad340/badtoby/altec%2019/?action=view¤t=Alteccabinets020.jpg
My favorite color of choice is course sanded gloss black finish, but that's just because I'm trying to match my lacquered grand piano. Add any wood veneer of your choice later.
OK, I found your album--looks like you got them home and have 29 photos of the cabinets (or are those photos the seller emailed to you?). Here is the fixed link:
http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ad...abinets019.jpg
After looking at these photos I had the same feeling in the pit of my stomach that I get when I see that TV commercial that shows all the neglected and abused dogs and cats that are up for rescue--I want to punch whoever did this to those poor animals (and to your poor speakers)! You've got a lot of work ahead, but from what I see in the photos they look to be more or less structurally sound. If they are still "solid" structurally (I'm sure you can tell in person), I still think that for $100 and some woodworking skills/repairs and some veneer, you'll have some amazing speakers when you're done.
BTW, I noticed that the link I posted for the GPA's EBay store showed only one 802-8g available (available in 8 ohm or 16 ohm version). I'd call them to see if they have more than one in stock, and if they only have one they can (hopefully) tell you when they'll have more. If you drive to Oklahoma to buy the used 902/811 B's that I posted, I'd listen to them and inspect the diaphragms to make sure they're Altec or GPA frams before I bought them--and get him to drop the price if they're not Altec or GPA frams to help pay for new GPA diaphragms. My first choice would be the GPA 802-8G's over those used 902's, but the 902's (if mint with "authentic" frams) sound great too--I have a pair of them in my Model 14's (with original Altec diaphragms) and the 902/Mantaray comination rivals the 802-8g / 811B combo I have in my Model 19's. I've never heard 902's in 811B's before but I'm sure others out there have. For what it's worth, most Model 19's came with 802-8Gs (mine did), only the later ones toward the end of their run came with 902's (and 416-8C woofers by that time frame instead of the 416-8B's that most of them came with)......
Last edited by voice of the theater; November 8th, 2011 at 11:42 AM.
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They don't look as bad as I was expecting. As far as those rounded off corners goes, the stongest filler I can think of is epoxy based autobody bondo. I suppose you could make your own by mixing two part epoxy with some fine wood sawdust which might look better and be even stronger until you get them re-veneered. Go find a wood working shop and ask for a cup full of their sawdust.
FYI, original construction plans are at Jeff Markwart's site: Vintage Altec Lansing Model 19 Cabinet Plans
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They are the sellers photos. Friday is road trip day if the weather is good. I saw the quantity of the GPA listing and went to their web site and none were listed so I need to call them.
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