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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ75, 75b, 75 SAO inc the Transitional => Topic started by: DonB88 on June 14, 2024, 02:54:41 PM

Title: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: DonB88 on June 14, 2024, 02:54:41 PM
Earlier I had posted about an old 75 that I was trying to identify. Thanks to all those who responded and helped in the process. It turns out to be a 75 pre-B that was made in 1992. It looked rough at the time, but I restored it with with a cerakote finish and CZ wooden grips, and it came out great. It shoots as well today as the day it was made. Attached are some pictures of the before and after.

(https://i.imgur.com/GTNizGbh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xeYzP08h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/i7MudIeh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MB3KjAWh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PC0djThh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XAe2T5xh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Nm7X0Kch.jpg)
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: Tanners Owner on June 14, 2024, 04:25:54 PM
Looks great; did you do any internal work or just the cerakote & grips?

Can you elaborate on your prep work of the exterior if any?  Curious as to techniques
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: Mister Coffee on June 14, 2024, 08:09:43 PM
@DonB88: Nicely done, sir.  :)
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: jwc007 on June 15, 2024, 12:03:25 PM
Very nicely done!  8) Love the new grips and the Colorfill on the lettering! :)
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: DonB88 on June 15, 2024, 09:48:40 PM
To answer Tanners Owner, the only internal work that was necessary was to replace the magazine release spring (which was broken) and the ser spring. I confess that I didn't do any preparation of the exterior, other than taking the gun to a professional, so that I would not do any harm. I know my limits.
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: Mister Coffee on June 15, 2024, 10:09:49 PM
@DonB88: Don't keep us in suspense. Who did the restoration? What professional?
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: DonB88 on June 15, 2024, 10:28:45 PM
The professional was Dan Jones, of Dano's Cerakote, LLC. He is a guy that lives in Denham Springs, LA. I don't want to give out more information without his consent, but if you need to contact him, let me know and I will reach out. I think he did a spectacular job with the etching. I have seen some of his other work and his is a very talented artist. That is why I had to show it off.
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: Tanners Owner on June 15, 2024, 10:35:43 PM
Don- thanks for the clarification

Regardless how you did it, looks great- congrats
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: rdcinhou on June 16, 2024, 06:56:59 AM
Wow! Where did you get those grips?
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: Odhinn13 on June 22, 2024, 03:42:11 PM
Great job!
Title: Re: Restoration of a '92 pre-B
Post by: Bret on December 17, 2024, 11:49:53 AM
I have a couple of used Pre-B's that look similar.  You've motivated me.