Cece Carlucci Chest Protector

[Dpayner]

Hi,

I bought my Carlucci after Umpire School 30 years ago.

I want to refurbish it.

There are shoulder bands and straps worn thin and weak.

Who is the expert?

[tpatience]

@Razzer

[dumbdumb]

see above.

but 

never sell it, unless Ted Barrett asks to buy it, if he by chance ever gave away or sold his, and now has give away or sellers remorse.

[MadMax]

@Dpayner, could you please post some photos here for @Razzer @tpatience @wolfe_man and the rest of us gear-geeks to see what (extent) needs to be done?

TIA.

[Dpayner]

3 hours ago, MadMax said:

@Dpayner, could you please post some photos here for @Razzer @tpatience @wolfe_man and the rest of us gear-geeks to see what (extent) needs to be done?

TIA.

 

[Dpayner]

3 hours ago, MadMax said:

@Dpayner, could you please post some photos here for @Razzer @tpatience @wolfe_man and the rest of us gear-geeks to see what (extent) needs to be done?

TIA.

Let me get another shot here upclose

[Dpayner]

[Dpayner]

[WIUMP]

13 hours ago, dumbdumb said:

see above.

but 

never sell it, unless Ted Barrett asks to buy it, if he by chance ever gave away or sold his, and now has give away or sellers remorse.

Didn't he give his to the Hall of Fame? Maybe OP has a potential buyer.

[Dpayner]

Ted's is in the HOF. I was his batboy. These are 1st world local yocal problems fellas

[BLarson]

lol...we share the same color and wildness of hair.   I'm growing mine out...about half way to where yours is.

[wolfe_man]

Yes, that needs a full refurbishment - new straps, leather and rivets. It also needs a repair to the main plastic chest-piece with some resin.  This is going to take someone a good amount of time to do it right.  You may find the cost to repair/refurbish right up there with it's original price tag*. 

This is more of a refurbishment than I have time for personally.  I understand that @Razzer has done a few of the Carlucci refurbishments, but I can't say if he is still doing them or not, so I will tag him and see if he responds.  If he is still doing them, then he is most likely your best option due to his experience and commitment to quality and professionalism.  

Best of luck @Dpayner with your Calucci refurb!  She's a beautiful CP and it would be good to see her in pristine condition again!

*A side note, but comparable and on a parallel topic, Douglas wants to charge me upwards of $189 (before taxes and shipping to/from) to refurbish my 16" shins (replace rivets and Velcro) and then install new black padding.  The new cost was $239, so I'm going to hold off and maybe do some of the work myself or possibly part them out for other projects.