Boombox successes for 2019, thoughts for 2020?

[caution]

As I wait for 2020 to arrive, I'm thinking about all the stuff I did in 2019 on boxes and related activities. Let's hear what you got up to, tell us about new discoveries, scores, projects, whatever it is!

 

[Brutus442]

Working on my first book entitled, "How To Hid Boombox Purchases from Your Spouse."

I was going to start it today, but my wife caught me buying a new computer to start writing it with. Busted.

All kidding aside I'd love to get a boombox shelf/ display going but I've got 100 other things on the dreaded "Honey-Do" list before it....still it\s good to dream.
Happy New Year!

 

[rruiz11]

Hi, I'm new to this and wanted to point me to the right direction. By my definition, the sony ebp78mkii unit is a "unicorn". However, I'm still in the look for it. I have a fh-7 mkii black which I added a CD and vinyl player. To complete the quest, I need that unit. I bought one already but is in silver color mki. Any ideas?

 

[Transistorized]

Hi Eric. 2019 was a huge year for me.

It allowed me to experience your talent in designing by obtaining a 3D clip for my M70 and a replacement static cling for my C100 door.

Ended up with another M70 that I tore down and got working. Needless to say it's no longer a parts box but a fully working beach box.

I also got to experience the wonderful superduper (Norm) M70 tone control rebuild spectacular when my bass pot took a dump and a set of like new M70 antennas from member Nikonfoo. Also 2 new straps from blu_fuz (Joe)

2019 was the year (for me) that a M70 allowed me to meet and greet some of our finest. The only way I can repay is to occasionally donate and help those when a topic comes up that I have knowledge of.

Here's to a fantastic 2020....hopefully

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

I have so many projects that I have promised myself I will get done.

3x Lasonic TRC-920's rebuild. I have three TRC-920's that I want to rebuild to make one shelf queen and two solid runners.

I just got the last part (variable resistor) for the Sanyo M-X820 to make that 100%

I have a freshly 3D printed lower cassette deck door for the C100 created by Caution that still needs to be installed and rebuild that deck

A bit further down the line is getting the Predisco 8600 deck working, got some options in motion for that.

I have a deal in the works for another feature packed box that will need work.

Still need to get my Victor RC-838 working in stereo.

2020 will be a busy year one the old work bench. Probably less purchases, but more rebelts.

 

[MesaAZGuy]

I too have some units needing attention. For now they sit on the shelf looking very pretty. I get greeted coming and going through my garage to my babies. Warms my heart as I pass by them. In fact, there is a dedicated LED fixture above them that automatically lights them up at night and turns off around 11:30pm
We had a very busy electrical business last year which is continuing now. I had to give up alot of my personal time to keep the business going. I did get a new ProMaster van that I am turning into an overland multi use vehicle. (Needed the tax deduction.)

 

[caution]

It allowed me to experience your talent in designing by obtaining a 3D clip for my M70 and a replacement static cling for my C100 door.

Glad to help out Ryan, the appreciation from you and others really make it all worth my time

I have a freshly 3D printed lower cassette deck door for the C100 created by Caution that still needs to be installed and rebuild that deck

Can't wait to see the result!

I spent as much or more time on boxes in 2019 than years past, but only fixed a TRC-931 switch and acquired one box, a TDK 3-speaker. The rest of it was in CAD or making C100 trims and parts. Didn't realize how much I did until I took a look!

Not sure about this year, probably get back to fixing and modding a few, draw some more, and maybe land a couple new ones.

 

[docs]

Top work Eric, I noticed some VZ sliders in there, any of those VZ2000 ones? I'm after one