Vintage Ampeg Cab Restoration Question

[punkrocko]

Is there a trick to removing these feet cups from my 70’s 810? I’ve tried prying them up, but they’re just getting bent.

[sedan_dad]

Rip 'em out and get new ones.

[Oren Hudson]

I've had success in these type things using a hair dryer. Usually makes the metal much easier to maneuver when warm/hot. Just keep prying a little here and a little there. Good luck.

[will33]

You see the 2 little slots in the bottom of the cup? Looks like they where hammered in (maybe with a little glue at the same time) and meant to stay there. Those little puched out pieces look like they're supposed to seat into the wood, kinda like a T-nut.

Looks like another vote for "rip 'em out and get new ones" unless new ones are hard to come by. Pry them out carefully, take a fine needle-nose or forescepts (sp?), more commonly referred to as roach-clips, straighten those notched anchors out and hammer them into the new cab.

[johnk_10]

i usually use a wooden dowel that fits snugly into it and gently rock it out in a circular motion. but the blow dryer method sounds good too.