Hitachi TRK-725 super tandem

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box boy

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Well as some requested this migth as well get it over with...

Well me being a sucker for big boomboxes and very strapped for cash. I wanted to do something amazing, big and loud, so one i day was looking at my TRK-725 sitting on the self and i found my self thinking how could i make a perfect even better (and yes i had already done the auxiliary in mod to it) then it struck me DOUBLE SPEAKERS! But after the hype had gone down i realised that i dont have another TRK-725, i immediatly started to go through all options to get one with no luck but a week later at the local fleemarket it caught my eye another run down TRK-725 with various bits missing including a cassette door and battery plate but it was only 3 bucks, without even thinking i grabbed it with me and went home and the rest is history.
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first coat of bondo on
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test fit with back
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rear wiew
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spray bondo on
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masks off ready for final sanding

That`s it for now further on pics later...
 
oldskool69

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Jeepers!!! Super work!!!! Can't wait to see both these beats and the Hitachi I'm sure will not have "stock" only parts. ;-)
 
Beosystem10

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Northerner said:
As soon as I find a pair of suitable boxes I'm having a go at this!....pimp that box!! :-)
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How about using JVC RC-656s? Apart from the blip that was the £410 one a couple of months ago, they're all selling at around 99p each on eBay and would, IMHO, make the ideal basis for a custom lash up limo-box. Go for it, Si. With your bodyworking skills you'd carry it off, assuming the handle were secure that is. I'd gladly donate** the cabinet from one of the 656s I've parted out recently.
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**-"Donate" -V- to give away in the interests of the greater good, to behave contrarily to one's Aberdonian ancestry but only on an infrequent basis.

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box boy

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Today i got the last coat of silver on next up re black all the speakers, and i also made the handle and painted the back cover. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
 
Northerner

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Beosystem10 said:
How about using JVC RC-656s? Apart from the blip that was the £410 one a couple of months ago, they're all selling at around 99p each on eBay and would, IMHO, make the ideal basis for a custom lash up limo-box. Go for it, Si. With your bodyworking skills you'd carry it off, assuming the handle were secure that is. I'd gladly donate** the cabinet from one of the 656s I've parted out recently.
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**-"Donate" -V- to give away in the interests of the greater good, to behave contrarily to one's Aberdonian ancestry but only on an infrequent basis.

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Mmm...I think the 656 might be a good option...not too large and nice and square, might just work. I'll keep an eye out for a cheap bruiser as I flogged my decent one on eBay and got £90 for it! So I might take you up on the case donation, cheers John :-)
 
Beosystem10

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box boy said:
Today i got the last coat of silver on next up re black all the speakers, and i also made the handle and painted the back cover.
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Is that super long handle man enough to actually lift the long box or is it more for show than go? Either way, that's a mere detail in a very exciting overall concept, amazing stuff!

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Mmm...I think the 656 might be a good option...not too large and nice and square, might just work. I'll keep an eye out for a cheap bruiser as I flogged my decent one on eBay and got £90 for it! So I might take you up on the case donation, cheers John :-)
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No worries, just give me a shout when you want one. I could probably run to a spare cassette door too if you decide to create a double decked 656.
 
=ml=

=ml=

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im_alan_partridge said:
You've done a great job with that handle, it looks stock :yes:
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I agree! :yes:

I think it is stock - two stock handles welded together (hopefully with a support rod inside).

Go!

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