Had to work for this one!

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Short story long....

Wife was searching Craig's List this past weekend and found a few radios. This one was semi close, sent an email. No reply. No big deal. Then mid week, got a reply, asking me to send a text to the number provided. Sent text, NO REPLY!

Then yesterday, got a reply asking if I'm still interested, I said yes and set up a time to see it. I was told to call at a specific time, I called, NO ANSWER. I get a text back after 9pm, that she couldn't hook up, maybe tomorrow.

I send a text today, get a reply that we are still on for 7pm. I send a text at 6pm saying I'm heading out, she says cool. I drive an hour.

I get there, address is cr@p. I call, get message machine!

BUT, then I get a call back, she is only right around the corner!

I was told to bring batteries to test...She wanted $60, it barely powered up, got it for $30.

Sanyo M-X650K

It's rough....very dirty, rusted speaker grill, very low volume through the speakers, no working deck, bent antenna, yellowed tuner plexi. But line in and radio works and it's complete, all knobs and battery door. I'm hoping a good deoxit will bring it back to life.











Any thoughts on this radio?

 

[chevyman-uy]

Solid resto proyect!!! whit yours skill ,is a easy work!!! congrats!!

 

[JustCruisin]

Nice project Chris, I'm sure ya have it fixed up in no time..Seen all the work you put into that Emerson!
I like the 2 way 4 speaker font on top, very unique!

 

[THAFUZZ]

Way to go Brother!

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Thanks guys....I have seen this radio on the site before, I'm hoping she will be fixable. I have the case open now, cleaning switches, unplugging and replugging connectors. I'm hoping the low power is a dirty contact some where. I needs full belts, but the main drive belt was just off the flywheel, so I just need a smaller square belt and the counter belt.

It's not that filthy, but it's dirty for sure.

It's never been opened. There is nothing like turning the screw and hearing the virgin CRACK! (keep it clean!) I love that! Means no one has been in there messin' things up. That's My Job!

 

[baddboybill]

Very nice box for $30 for sure. Great find Chris Promise you will keep it original

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Very nice box for $30 for sure. Great find Chris Promise you will keep it original

Thanks Bill.....Have you ever had one of these....I'm interested in member feed back on this model.

 

[skippy1969]

Very nice,I've has two M-X650's.
My last one was sold to a member on Stereo2Go.
It went to the U.K.
Nice find,it's a pretty easy radio to work on....
Here is one one I had.

 

[baddboybill]

Thanks Bill.....Have you ever had one of these....I'm interested in member feed back on this model.


And Chris I also heard Scott's and almost bought/traded for it. It's a beautiful and great sounding box IMO . You clean it up nice and fix it all up and it will be worth a couple hundred easy

 

[fresh produce]

Good score Chris!!! I would of pick it up but the lady never answered my call

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Very nice,I've has two M-X650's.
My last one was sold to a member on Stereo2Go.
It went to the U.K.
Nice find,it's a pretty easy radio to work on....
Here is one one I had.

You are so right, this is one of the easiest radio's to work on! Just a breeze! Simple and thought out. Your's looks super minty!

And Chris I also heard Scott's and almost bought/traded for it. It's a beautiful and great sounding box IMO . You clean it up nice and fix it all up and it will be worth a couple hundred easy

I never really looked at the price on these, but I have seen many here on Boomboxery and like most times, when the gang says it's good, it always is!

Good score Chris!!! I would of pick it up but the lady never answered my call

Dude, you're 80% of my stress! I got to beat out the younger guy just to get a box in this county! I know you're watching CL too....I was shocked you didn't scoop it up! I got lucky on this one! Now I figure there is little or no chance of ever getting a Sony I wish you would have never showed me how sweet those are

Well, I tore into this sucker....look in the restoration section for the cleanup thread

 

[ford93]

Not bad for the price and also its a virgin that has been cracked for the first time!!

I like that bro'.

Hey congrats on the find. I know she will look like new once you're done with the resto.

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Not bad for the price and also its a virgin that has been cracked for the first time!!

I like that bro'.

Hey congrats on the find. I know she will look like new once you're done with the resto.

A few years ago when I brought home all those radio from Japan, everyone of them was a virgin. Every screw gave that satisfying ""SNAP" for the very first time. Not to mention all the hardware was these and all the screws matched! That's the best. Like working on a vintage car that is all stock and original. Your the first one to play with it. I Love That!

 

[JustCruisin]

A few years ago when I brought home all those radio from Japan, everyone of them was a virgin. Every screw gave that satisfying ""SNAP" for the very first time. Not to mention all the hardware was these and all the screws matched! That's the best. Like working on a vintage car that is all stock and original. Your the first one to play with it. I Love That!

"You can restore it a thousand times, but it's only original once..."

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

"You can restore it a thousand times, but it's only original once..."

The truest words of all...

 

[Styleking]

Nice score Chris!!! Congrats!! B)

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Nice score Chris!!! Congrats!! B)

Thanks man, see more on this radio here

 

[MONOLITHIC]

Great story and whatnot, but the question remains: was it worth going through all that bullish!t to get it?

Considering the rarity of the box...


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[im_alan_partridge]

Nice box Chris, reminds me of an Aiwa that has a similar layout.

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Great story and whatnot, but the question remains: was it worth going through all that bullish!t to get it?

Considering the rarity of the box...


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Yeah, I think it was worth the effort....I'm not sure this is a rare box or anything. I have never seen one in person, but I see them all the time on this site, so I don't think it's rare.

One thing for sure....It looks AWESOME in my collection and THAT makes it worth it.

Nice box Chris, reminds me of an Aiwa that has a similar layout.

TOTALLY. I'm not sure if I'm more in love with the Awia and that's why I got this or not, but it's still a nice radio!