Hello Harrelson1. I am starting to know the feeling. I have a 185 more to buy to catch up with you.
I went ahead and ordered a 3C CKG cornet m.p. for my Olds Special cornet and Conn 37A Conn Connstellation short model cornet. They are both early 1960's models. Hope the shank fits o.k. Mouthpiece Express sells them. While I was at it. Got a 5V bach cornet m. p. to try as well. Will let all know how it all turns out. By the way. Do you have a basic price or general estimate of your modification charges? Reason I am asking. Found a very low serial# L.A. made OLDS Ambassador trumpet. The end of lead pipe had been twisted by some one removing m. p. without a puller. After I read about you and some of your leadpipe etc work. I may try to go back and buy horn. It is sitting out not in a case. The brass valve guides looked thinner and more precise than the later models. It also felt a lot lighter. The yellow brass felt very strong and well tempered. Been trying to get up with the pawn broker. He got robbed again and has whole shop up for acution. The day I was there could have got it for $20.00
When you get time. Please e-mail me or p.m. Later