Did some cleaning of connectors and tested it again, it works! Still some cleaning to do (volume pot needs a good cleaning) and we'll get the changer working. (Was going to upload a quick clip of some old Christmas Tunes on the console, but no .mov uploads allowed) It'll be a Merry one with some old...

That was easier than I was thinking..lol. The label appears to be deteriorated but maybe one of you can tell just by the layout? The model number?

We'll start looking at the obvious things in the coming days but good note, thanks. Gary has asked me to pull the turntable to get at the model number. I see two screws on top and some "capture" catches on the bottom, while the table is set on springs. Before I pull the turntable, is it as...

Thanks for all the support and ideas. Very helpful. The glass broke (rather cleanly) into 3 pieces. Definitely will give a try on piecing those back together. Reached out, and already have a response from Gary with a request for some more info to get me on the right path with manuals. The original t...

I am a CJ guy. 1979 CJ7, drove it into the garage years ago to start a rehab and then the job and life took me all over. Guess, it may be a restore rather than rehab at this point but looking forward to it! Turn your monitor upside down.. I didn't rotate the pics.

Posted to profile. Western, NC. Thanks for the quick response. Getting it taken apart and cleaning up now. I'll post back anything that might be helpful. Just need to get rid of some 1960ish+ dust and cobwebs...

Nice to see folks keeping these alive! We have a Model 853 console that my folks bought new. Been around as long as I remember (I'm 59). It's sat unused for many years and I'd like to get it going again. The record changer seems to be inop but the turntable functions and and needle is intact. Amp mo...