Yet another new year clean up!

[BoomboxLover48]

Great job! Excellent results.
That antenna fixing was very professional!

 

[blu_fuz]

Thanks man. I couldn't think of any other way to make it right and strong enough. I was lucky that the screw post was all in tact and just missing the last 3/16". With the spacer and the longer screws it was almost meant to be! I thought about building up the posts but it wouldn't be anywhere near as strong as it is now.

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

That deck door polished up nicely.

So, you have had some time with the Bolt Box. How is it? It has always had a reputation of being a "Pretty" radio, but does it have substance?

 

[blu_fuz]

It hammers almost as good as a Rising 20/20. The separate bass/treble and loudness switch helps anyone dial in the sound just the way they like it. I find myself at full treble and loudness on and choking the bass back to about 75% to minimize distortion. It does lack a good solid hitting bass. A M70 is twice the box a Bolt Box will ever be BUT the bolt box has a beauty like no other. I like it even with the lower end build quality but that also makes it easier to work on.

 

[blu_fuz]

My 2 yr old throwing a temper tantrum, I'm trying to ignore him and I look over to see his grubby little finger in my radio. Little **** head. Damn it.

 

[-GZ-]

Noooooooo!

 

[blu_fuz]

Yep

 

[ralrein1]

Oh man, that's enough to make you blurt out a few choice four letter words!Off with his finger.Ha,ha,ha.

 

[blu_fuz]

I did grab his hand and yelled, do you want to keep that finger!?!? Hahaha what a little ****. Kids will make your worst days turn to your best and make your best days the worst!!

 

[blu_fuz]

I could have ripped the dust cap off trying this, but it worked

Electrical tape around a marker, stick and pull.

 

[kennerithmcguire]

That is a great hack! Is there any creasing in the dome or did it pop right back out easily?

 

[blu_fuz]

Not a single crease and it popped back on the first shot!

 

[im_alan_partridge]

Great tip for speaker caps

 

[Retro Addict]

Truly excellent restoration! I like how you made the antenna mounts. I've done a few of my own where the originals have been completely busted off, or incompatible with replacement antennas. It's so satisfying to see the fresh, shiny antenna in its clip with a clean surrounding case...

 

[riker1068]

I like the antenna bracket rebuild

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Not a single crease and it popped back on the first shot!

Holy Smokes, that could have gone good or bad. Looks perfect though. Nice work.

Gotta love those little ones, if they can get a finger in it...well, you know

 

[SLO]

Hahaha, great save on that dust cap Joe!