I have spent a bit of time here and there along the way with making a valiant attempt to resurrect a VH in truly rough condition. I "tinker" with things, not a pro. You can see the VH in my albums, including close-ups of the parts you will encounter. If you are "handy", you can strip it down completely and clean up the innards. Be sure to use only hollow ground tips that completely fill each slot. Forget your carpenter/mechanic screw drivers. Dis-assembly instructions in the FAQ's. Lots of very good tips also in the FAQ's. Search around. You will learn a lot about your gun. Your Trojan will be good for many more decades after getting some deserved TLC. There are many here that can and will help. Ask lots of questions before doing anything that doesn't seem straight forward - and maybe even if it does, because not all is what it seems. Don't pry the fore end off - use a finger or a Romig Wedge - a simple tool (the wedge, not Romig). There are threads discussing oil removal from the stock, a staple repair for a split head, rather than the screw/pin repair that was done on yours. If you decide there are some things you want done that are beyond your own expertise, there are members here who can do stock repairs, metal restoration and master gun-smithing. You found the right site to help you bring your Trojan to good serviceable condition on your own accord, or right up to a near factory restoration with the services of others.
Good luck and have fun with it.
Cheers,
Jack
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