Replacing Rhodes Suitcase Speaker Box Legs

[DynoCzarus Rex]

So I bought these new suitcase speaker box legs from Ken Rich Sounds https://kenrichsounds.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=54&zenid=8e93f0b56c92c10d08a474d34af13e27. I tried getting the washers off the old screws holding the original legs in for about 2 hours and was unsuccessful. The screws and washers just kept spinning in place. Anybody have any ideas as to how I can remove these and get these new legs on?

email:
gavinwike@gmail.com

[pianotuner steveo]

Did you try pulling up on the screws while turning them? You may need to destroy the originals then replace them.

[Peter Hayes]

There are lock nuts on the other side of the T-nuts on some models. You'll need to get inside to access these.

[rhodesjuzz]

There are lock nuts on the other side of the T-nuts on some models. You'll need to get inside to access these.

I had exactly the same problem. Peter is right, you have to remove the grill cloth panel to get it done

Unfortunately my attempts were a waste of time; it turned out the replacement legs were to shallow (found out later they belonged to a mark2 or 54 key piano) so I decided to refurbish the old legs and that worked out great

--Roy

[DynoCzarus Rex]

Thanks for the replies guys. Finally got them on my '78 73 suitcase model.