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More finds from the local dump.

aza - 2008-11-25 05:31

Had these 2 put aside for me at the local tip over the weekend
Sharp GF 555
This one is in very good condition !



and my first 'big' National Panasonic,
an RX-5600.
I have always liked these big RX models and hope to get more but for now im looking forward to cleaning this one up.







Found these in the back too, might see if i can clean them up and keep them for display. Im guessing they are original.

jt - 2008-11-25 06:15

Wow, congrats on these. The 555 does look great. I'm jealous! Unfortunately, mine is missing the cover that goes around the APLD buttons under the window tuner.

(can you maybe take a close up picture of that part on yours and email it to me? I'll print it out, laminate it and tape it on until I can find an original).

That 5600 is in sad shape. Good luck getting her cleaned up! Too funny it had panasonic batteries in it. I doubt they are original though, they would have leaked after 20 plus years for sure. Also, I see panasonic batts for sale at the dollar store here all the time.

Enjoy them, and good luck cleaning them up and making them boom again!

gluecifer - 2008-11-25 06:23

Rock'n'roll AZA! Damn hot pick ups. Hope they clean up great.

Can't 'love' those boxes with the moulded plastic grills that much but have been tempted by 555's before.


Rock On.

devoltoni - 2008-11-25 06:25

Very nice find AZA, I like that National Panasonic. Eek
I know that you will cleaning that box very well. Nod Yes

Looking forward for the pics. Smile

viennasound - 2008-11-25 10:19

Hiscore! Razz
Both are very great finds!

The 555 is very pretty.
Real from the dump? Eek
(Ok, i got mine at the wasteflea also very cheap).
I donĀ“t understand, how could anybody throw such beauty one away? Confused

masterblaster84 - 2008-11-25 10:29

Great stuff Aza, congrats!

I Agree with ViennaSound, how can people throw this stuff away? Confused In this day and age of so much old stuff having collector value it still amazes me what people throw away.

oldskool69 - 2008-11-25 20:33

Very nice AZA! I need to go to my local landfill! Smile

redbenjoe - 2008-11-25 20:56

must be so much fun to find rare and cool boxes in the dump Smile
they both will end up fine --nice going

aza - 2008-11-26 02:45

Thanks guys,
it still amazes me too that boxes such as these end up at the dump. Glad im there to pick them up but !

JT i would be happy to take a detailed pic of the trim you are after and email it to you. Hopefully it will work well until you get one. PM me your email Smile

I will see how good the National comes up after a clean and will post some pics when its done.

fuzzyduck - 2008-11-26 12:30

Hats off to you AZA for saving that lovely 555 from the dump!!! Big Grin Eek Eek

My local dump has completely dried up, nothing at all for many months now. Frown

jlf - 2008-11-26 16:08

Crazy!!!

Lovely....

Wonderful!

moncheeto - 2008-11-26 16:40

i am still waiting for my m90 dump special Laugh Out Loud