Rex,
There are times when one has to do what needs to be done to make an older piano just to function.
Throw out the specs. All the persons that were around when this piano are long and gone.
Because of your first "foray", you will have to improvise. Make one key/note work with acceptability, and then you will know what to do with the rest. As to profitability, well, that's another ballpark. Meaning, do you want to learn want must be done on older pianos, or do you only want to make a profit, or is there a compromise somewhere in between. I'm betting flat knuckles, poor drop and let-off at the very least.
Been there too many times myself. Best of luck.
Keith McGavern, RPT
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-28-2012 15:25
From: Rex Roseman
... I would like some help with a grand piano that is currently so far out that it is not functioning. This is my first foray into such a total disaster and I would appreciate some feedback. ...