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[Antoinette]

So I ended up with my boombox at the workshop of Hans (the Austrian) in South Africa this afternoon. I'd say he is closer to 70yrs than 50yrs. On his workbench: a packet of Peter Stuyvesants, one still burning in the ashtray, and a glass of white wine. What a nice person. He is going to fix my radio's dial cord. I gave him the schematic. Much happiness in my heart. Turns out everything else works. Apparently the dial cord has been cut not snapped (? "Technician") and many wires too which is why tape did not play. I was thinking: Even if you sweep floors for a living, one should do that properly and honestly. That first technician said that dialing cord couldn't be replaced. He lied. He should have just admitted that he did not want to. I would have understood that.


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[duckman]

. He lied. He should have just admitted that he did not want to. I would have understood that.

That's brutal Sounds like someone's ego needs a slap!

Good on ya for getting the second opinion. So you have it back now?

 

[Antoinette]

I left the box with Hans as he indicated that he'd need an hour or so to restring the dialing cord properly.
He has to make a little make-shift dialing needle as well and replace one of the small white pully - because, apart from disconnecting wires, removing a piece of the cord and lying about the prognostics of my box, the previous young technician took the needle and one of the pullies.
Thankfully the schematic from the service manual shows exactly how long the dialing cord should be and how to string it.

 

[Antoinette]

I have my Aiwa back and it it playing beautifully. The technician even replaced the "playing head" of the tape deck for me for free, as it was a bit worn. It was so nice to deal with someone who cares. Listening to some old cassettes was magic yesterday. Posted a little Queen casset clip on Facebook, but not sure how to share here! Many thanks for your support.
https://www.facebook.com/antoinette.oosthuizen.378

 

[T-STER]

Great to hear of a happy end!

 

[MyOhMy]

All I can say for your determination, tenacity, dedication and Loyalty To The Cause is.............

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Well Done!​

 

[baddboybill]

Awesome happy ending 👍


Bad Boy Bill

 

[oldskool69]

Simply...

 

[SLO]

All I can say for your determination, tenacity, dedication and Loyalty To The Cause is.............

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Well Done!​

Agreed 100% Good for you Antoinette! What a great read this was And congratulations for keeping your personal grail alive and ready to pump music for many years to come.

 

[duckman]

Right arm, Farm out, and Gravy ! ! ! ! !

Good to hear !

Cheers to Hans also

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Great story,great to hear the good news!😎