Not sure this is salveagable!

[Northerner]

So I picked this up for I think about a tenner because I couldn't have no one bidding on it. I felt sorry for it lol. It looks fecked and none of the switches can even move at all...I mean all of them! Not one moves! But it does power up. Wish me luck!

 

[Hisrudeness]

That ones had a hard life!
Anythings possible I guess.

 

[Northerner]

That ones had a hard life!
Anythings possible I guess.

I think crusty is the best word to describe it lol

 

[blu_fuz]

Oh boy this should be a challenging resto. Stuck switches, that won't be easy to fix each one. yikes

 

[T-STER]

Damn thats going to need a bit more than a clean up.... I think you can do it tho Si and you are on a a roll

 

[Northerner]

Screws missing and wires not connected. Think someone opened it up and went sod that for a laugh. Think it needs CPR and intensive care

 

[ralrein1]

Beater box,with a nice patina. Give it a shot. I'm sure she'll turn out nice.

 

[im_alan_partridge]

I think you will do this no problem Si

 

[Northerner]

Switches seem to be loosening up

 

[Northerner]

Still working on it!

 

[im_alan_partridge]

Is it still in intensive care?

 

[MART]

You definitely will need one of these in you're Boombox restoration tool kit!!!!!!

 

[Northerner]

Lol...what I really need is lots of patience and some spare parts...luckily I have both

 

[MyOhMy]

With a little patience and TLC I'm confident you'll get the very best out of this sadly neglected piece of BB history.

 

[Northerner]

It's alive!

It's all working now, needed a few replacement parts and I might replace a couple of switches that are still a little tight. But it all works and sounds good.

Been cleaning the hell out of it...you know you're OCD when you find yourself derailing a circuit board with a cocktail stick lol.

Onto the cosmetics!

 

[im_alan_partridge]

PURPLE, I cant wait to see this when its finished

 

[Northerner]

PURPLE, I cant wait to see this when its finished

Well I had a can to hand plus I've got 3 other 9191's already so hell why not

 

[docs]

Looking so pimp!!! Nice job so far.

 

[MyOhMy]

How was the tuning window fixed in and how easy (or difficult) was it to remove?

 

[Northerner]

How was the tuning window fixed in and how easy (or difficult) was it to remove?

They're glued in. I soak the edges in isopropyl alcohol just to soften the glue...not sure it makes any difference lol. Then break the contact on the top edge where the surround is more flexible then just work your way round. Just using hands, no tools. Not too difficult, just have to be careful