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1935 Crosley Fiver 515 Restore on YouTube
Buzz
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09-25-2022, 12:10 PM
Hello All:
I have a new YouTube series on a 1935 Crosley Fiver 515 now on YouTube
Part 1 now uploaded
Link below to anyone interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kVq9rFF...l=Buzz1151
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09-25-2022, 12:42 PM
Hello Buzz,
I will check that out I have my model 515 just waiting for me to restore electrically this winter !
Sincerely Richard
P.S. I have half dozen or more crosley radios in my collection
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09-25-2022, 01:38 PM
The 515 is pretty neat!
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10-14-2022, 06:51 PM
Part 2 is now uploaded
link below to anyone interested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQCmkYGq...l=Buzz1151
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10-15-2022, 04:31 PM
I see that it's worth at least $100. Icon_smile
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11-12-2022, 02:03 AM
Part 3 and final episode is now uploaded.
link below to anyone interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y25sNh5e...l=Buzz1151
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11-12-2022, 12:37 PM
Hello Buzz,
Watching this video tells me I should restore my Crosley 515 .
Far as my set goes I am lucky the cabinet is in good shape .
keep up the good work and keep the videos coming !
Sincerely Richard
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