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1947 Sonora WBRU-239 radio/phono repair on YouTube
Buzz
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01-28-2022, 09:16 PM
link below to anyone interested
https://youtu.be/4evLW84lWrE
https://youtu.be/4evLW84lWrE
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01-29-2022, 11:21 AM
Another interesting restoration, thanks Buzz!
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02-18-2022, 06:07 PM
Part 2 of my Sonora radio/phonograph now uploaded
link below to anyone interested

https://youtu.be/pwNc3qR1sm4
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02-20-2022, 12:19 PM
I too enjoyed part r
Thanks buzz
(Also relearned stuff)
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02-20-2022, 05:21 PM
That phonograph looked pretty pesky to disassemble, but your paint job looks good. Thanks for the videos!
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03-18-2022, 10:33 PM
Hello All
Part 3 and final episode is now uploaded,
link below to any one interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u55VS1zxhWc
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