Another JVC RC-M71JW restoration!

[blu_fuz]

Magic



That top panel was so roached that I decided to use the spare M71 top plate I had from my last restoration . The text and overall condition was MUCH better to start with for the restoration.

 

[redbenjoe]

ok --thanks -

 

[blu_fuz]

I did finally send the PDF file of the M70 top panel text to baddboybill so he can do a trial run printing it to clear sticker stock. I will then plant them on the spare top panel I have to see how it looks .

 

[redbenjoe]

little tip --
you local staples store can print on clear stock

 

[baddboybill]

little tip --
you local staples store can print on clear stock

I've tried both staples and office max to get clear labels printed and they said a no go. It would have to be screen printed for best results.

 

[baddboybill]

Plus neither store carries fully clear stock. They only have frosted!!!

 

[redbenjoe]

hey bill -- you must be right --as its YOUR local store --

and maybe my store has discontinued the clear stock --

but -- about 5 years ago --
i had to make a discolite door -- from scratch
and they printed all that artwork on clear stick-on material

 

[redbenjoe]

like this

 

[Superduper]

Hey Ira, can you "print" me a C100 door? And a SCR-8 door? And.....

 

[redbenjoe]

first --
--try your san francisco staples

 

[blu_fuz]

Cassette mech is re-belted. Heads and rubbers are clean. Sliders and knobs are polished up. Mic tweets, needle position trim, and12v trim are all bonded back to the front case. Two "almost" matching vintage antennas are mounted to the rear case, and new foam added to the battery door.

I have to work on buffing out the tuner window plexi because that A-HOLE used a screwdriver on that too and it is really going to take some work to get clear again .

Box is 80% back together. My LED kit should be here in a day or so and I can probably button it all up by monday/tuesday night .

I'm soooo excited for this one .

 

[redbenjoe]

you are one committed // hard workin' dude
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where did you get the battery box foam ?
most all of my fleet needs that

 

[blu_fuz]

When I scrap out ugly EGGS, I tear off the foams from their battery doors and re-use them on important boxes . Also, someone shipped something to me with a open cell foam pad the size of a notebook that is just like battery door foam and I have been cutting strips from that lately . I use hot glue to re-apply foams .

 

[Maxx134]

Box is 80% back together. My LED kit should be here in a day or so and I can probably button it all up by monday/tuesday night .

I'm soooo excited for this one .

wow I just back to see Ur almost done! wat!!
Hey, since the LED controller can handle atleast 2 more,
I was thinking, there is a nook inside near bottom cassette door that you can hotglue a led to shine the cassette so it can reflect the metallic middle that shines thru the cassetge window...
Also, I know I am going overboard,
but I would have place a gold cubic ziconias in each of the two microphone holes and also a led next to it to give it sparkle lol.
Just a thought

 

[blu_fuz]

Here is the paint can.

 

[blu_fuz]

I picked up some 2000 grit wet sandpaper and a plastic scratch remover kit for this front tuner plexi. I probably won't be able to get all the gouges out but it will be much better than it is now.

Norm worked super duper fast and my white/amber LED kit showed up today already! Woohoo

 

[redbenjoe]

When I scrap out ugly EGGS, I tear off the foams from their battery doors and re-use them on important boxes . Also, someone shipped something to me with a open cell foam pad the size of a notebook that is just like battery door foam and I have been cutting strips from that lately . I use hot glue to re-apply foams .

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at home depot today --found the perfect battery cover foam --
US$ 1.28 for 3" wide by 6' long grey pipe insulation --
that should fix about 50 covers !!

 

[blu_fuz]

That pipe insulation is pretty stiff. Don't you want something that is a little softer?

 

[redbenjoe]

hey joe ------------ fkem -- they're only batteries

 

[blu_fuz]

I'm done working on my car so now up to the boom room to get the led kit in and close up the box.