29-12-2017, 11:26 AM
If it is a 1930 rad shell I think It will have 6 domed nickel rivets holding the neck on,which may also be made of nickel.
When I dismantled mine I centre punched the centre of the back/inside of the rivet and carefully drilled them out.
I replaced them with I think M4 button stainless screws with the slot silver soldered up and then slightly reshaped them.
If I were you I'd have the dent repaired professionally unless you are really confident and have the shell polished then nickel or chrome plated,this will look more in period than brass.
When I dismantled mine I centre punched the centre of the back/inside of the rivet and carefully drilled them out.
I replaced them with I think M4 button stainless screws with the slot silver soldered up and then slightly reshaped them.
If I were you I'd have the dent repaired professionally unless you are really confident and have the shell polished then nickel or chrome plated,this will look more in period than brass.