As some of you may have read, I received this box through the post in a few more bits than it originally came in! 

I decided, rather than throw it or use it as spares; I'd try and restore it.

As you can see, I have quite a job on my hands!

I also found out why the tapes don't work. One has snapped belts, the other has belts made of goo!

I slowly started gluing it back together, piece by piece. I couldn't take everything off the other side because several of the posts holding parts on had snapped off and I needed everything in place to know where they went.

I'm really pleased I decided to try and save this as she sounds awesome. I was impressed with the speakers to start with but when I pressed that LOUD button, it came alive! 

Now I'm going to glue a sheet of plastic to the inside back and stick the vent bits onto it. I can then use my multi-tool with a cutting disc to cut new vents in the plastic sheet behind it. Then I can fill the joins and respray it and hopefully, she'll be good as new(ish)! 

Giles

good work mate well done 

Resurrected from ashes! A little TLC can go a long way!

Well done! Don't forget to get rid of all the sticky residue left by the old belts!

I finished off the repair today and after about 20 hours hard work, it's not perfect but I'm happy enough given the state it was in before I started.

First I glued plastic sheet from a document folder to the inside back of the box. My aim was to stick the loose cooling slats to this but they were too broken up to fit properly and in the end I decided to fill the gaps with body filler and cut my own slots in it.

I sanded it down smooth and using a pencil and ruler, drew in the new grills.

I then used a rotary tool with a cutting disc to cut along the lines I'd drawn, then I put a small grinding bit on the end and cut out the slots.

I then masked off the box and primed the back and polished up the aerials whilst I was waiting for the primer to dry.

I then gave the back a few coats of Ford Polaris Grey and unmasked it and voila!

Not perfect but certainly a lot better than before! 

Now all I have to do is wait for my new belts to arrive and hopefully I can get the tape decks working and she's all ready to rock! 

Giles

yeah great job giles.....i can only echo si's comments,as it does feel great to bring one back like that.....and awesome job,well donethat radio is a beauty,also produced by a german firm called telefunkenand yeah like already said,make sure you get all the belt goo residue off,prepare to get seriously dirty doing it but its essential for a perfect fit and grip.good luck

Cheers Andy,

I've changed the belts now and the decks work fine now but you're right about the mess from the belts. I didn't realise it gets everywhere and unfortunately, I got molten rubber all over the rug in the front room! Something the missus reminds me of....constantly!

Awesome job! My eyes were hurting from looking at the carnage though

looking good! a very tricky repair indeed!