Thanks for all the responses both on list and off list. I'm confident now that I can do this conversion and I have contacts should I run into any other issues.
BTW, I was uncertain about posting on the list as I'm not a "regular" poster. The response has been terrific and I feel more apart of the S Guage community. Happy New Year Terry Pond Tillsonburg, Ont. --- In [email protected], "Terry Pond" <tp...@...> wrote: > > I need some help, guidance or point me in the right direction. > > I want to convert an AM GP-9 to a GP-7 (TH&B #75 to be exact). I have > purchased the Des Plaines GP-7 long hood, grills and handrail set as > well as a LokSound sound decoder. I have Harold Minkwitz's instuctions > on installing sound in an AM GP-9. > > This is my first attempt at scratch building/kit bashing. I can follow > instructions but I don't visualize well. Are there any resources > available to help with the conversion? i.e. where do I start? what > tools do I need? what should I watch out for? in what order do I do the > conversion? Anything would be appreciated. > > Also, is there a source for a winter hood? > > For those interested, I will have my layout as part of the layout tour > at the NMRA Niagara Frontier Region Convention Apr 17-19, 2009 - The > Woodstock Turn. I think that Hank Duivenbode will also have his layout > on the tour. > > Terry Pond > Tillsonburg, Ont > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
