Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Ready the Body
Since having the focus knob on the front of the camera say "Model 160" wouldn't look good with a 110A, it would be a good idea to swap them. So, do the following step to both camera bodies.
Pull the focus rail out of the way and tape it to keep it from falling back.
Keep the washers, blue arrows, and remove the focus knob, red arrow.
You can also remove the metal tab by lifting the metal spring, green arrows, and sliding it out the grooves.

Peel the leather off the front door, don't worry about any glue left, you can scrape it off with a razorblade. If you don't have any other original leather pieces to use as templates, BE CAREFUL when peeling. A tear or stretch can make cutting new leather difficult.

Remove the strip along the bottom.
If you haven't already, remove the small piece of leather by the front latch as well.

To remove the front leather, unscrew the front latch button.
There are a couple of edges and cuts to mind with this piece of leather when peeling.
Now that the camera body is basically clean. It is time to get dirty.
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The Steps
parts & labor
what's needed to get the job done
basics of function
overview of how to use the lens and shutter
the back, the strap, the finder
remove useless vintage roll-film parts; finder
lensboard swap
remove both lensboard assemblies
ready the body
remove leather; cut the side
ready the back
fitting the packfilm back; odds n ends
acquiring a 900 finder
removal & appropriation
fitting the finder
cut, fill, drill & fit
reset infinity
setting focus stop & tweaking finder
finishing touches
back door, odds n ends
completed
admire the work
Information …
The Models
These are the models I have personal experience with and are used within this site.

