Leica LTM Leica II CLA

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Progress Report: Got it apart!!!! Most of the steel screws are trash, but all of the brass
is protected with a layer of rust and aluminum oxide. Will have to replace most of the steel shafts and screws, but not much else. The curtains are still whole, but with many cracks, and ribbons are also still intact. have been aboe to remove all but the last 2 screws (diopter adjust retainer screw and the rewind knob screw) which will have to be drilled out. Tomottow....lb.
 
Hey DrLB, thanks for the update. You don't happen to have an ol' digi-something around to take a few quick.snaps of the work-in-progress, eh? Orrrrr.... we could all just come over to your house for a quick look - right guys?

Naa, serious... it's just mind boggling to me that there is anything inside that is remotely identifiable. A true testimony of the durability of these wonderful little machines. Carry on, good Doctor, carry on.
 
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Hey DrLB, thanks for the update. You don't happen to have an ol' digi-something around to take a few quick.snaps of the work-in-progress, eh? Orrrrr.... we could all just come over to your house for a quick look - right guys?

Naa, serious... it's just mind boggling to me that there is anything inside that is remotely identifiable. A true testimony of the durability of these wonderful little machines. Carry on, good Doctor, carry on.
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My faith was secured in Leica's durability when I saw two models, one found on Mount Everest after resting there for many years and one model that took a bullet for a reporter (who survived).

It would be a really good story to tell the kids next time if you can get it up and running! Btw, a good leather covering helps keep a lot of light leaks away.

Samuel
 
I gotta say, I'm quite surprised. I expected, take the bottom cover off and fump!.. a pile of rust falls out. But there's actually stuff still intact there. You've definately got your work cut out for you, but hey... you da' Dr. 😎
 
First Light - Initial Opening Appearance

First Light - Initial Opening Appearance

What she looked like when I first opened here and laid out the major pieces.
 
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Corrosion within the body - Mostly additive

Corrosion within the body - Mostly additive

Most of what is deposited is iron oxide from the steel springs, shafts and screws. Some amount of white aluminum oxide and green copper compounds. Basic structure is sound and will be repairable.

OOOOOOh....just got my new step rewirnd IIIC (s/n 392205). Later.
 
Shell Cleaned with Much Elbow Grease.....

Shell Cleaned with Much Elbow Grease.....

And some carefully applied solvents for the various metal oxides.....
 
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Fabulous Leo - are you going to put it together ''as found '' as much as possible ?

Once you have finished - I will try to make a copy of it !

dee
 
Current Plan

Current Plan

Yes, right now, my plan is to use as much of the original camera as possible, replacing only the interior parts necessary to get it functional. The exterior will remain as is, except where I will be putting in opaque epoxy to seal light leaks. That will be done from the inside and then repainted black inside.

Top and bottom will remain as is, just cleaning off the loose stuff that would fall off anyway.

I have a piece of stretchy camera leather and I was thinking of making a sort of sock that could be taken off or put on as desired ... a "dress" versus "grunge" mode as some here have suggested.....😀
 
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