Mendota Explorer Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Getting excited, off to find a tube and a super dome! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAthaya sells a tube for the 700 if you have trouble finding a gen one. Just curious - with a sub from the early 1970s, was there a specific reason why you chose a 700 vs a 702? I'm only curious for my own knowledge for future builds. I like both crowns but never know when each is appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Athaya sells a tube for the 700 if you have trouble finding a gen one. Just curious - with a sub from the early 1970s, was there a specific reason why you chose a 700 vs a 702? I'm only curious for my own knowledge for future builds. I like both crowns but never know when each is appropriate. Thanks, I just find them more esthetically pleasing. I've been looking for a tube but it may be more difficult to find a Gen one. I'm in no rush, I'll keep looking. Thanks for the tip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Supposedly the 700 was fitted till 71/72 so it's about right for mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Supposedly the 700 was fitted till 71/72 so it's about right for mine Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks for the info. Boy, yours looks nice and original. Really has that vintage look to it. My red 1680 build is supposed to be from circa '69 and I have a ways to go if I want to make it believable. One of the steps is removing my 703 and putting on either a 702 or a 700. I really like the look of the 700! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Thanks for the info. Boy, yours looks nice and original. Really has that vintage look to it. My red 1680 build is supposed to be from circa '69 and I have a ways to go if I want to make it believable. One of the steps is removing my 703 and putting on either a 702 or a 700. I really like the look of the 700!Good deals on these can be found but you need to be patient. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Good deals on these can be found but you need to be patient. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIsn't that the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Yup, I bought that 700 crown for $50! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yup, I bought that 700 crown for $50! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWow. That is a steal. I got my vintage 703 for $45 and I thought that was a good price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 $50 holy smokes man that is a good deal. I paid $350 for an nos 700 crown and tube last year.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Yahoooooooo!!!! I now have a 2.8 mil Gen case!!! Dave was kind enough to sell me his, now I'm just going to have to get someone to put all of this together once all the parts arrive, who said you can't build around a dial? HahahaLet the fun begin.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Here's the new case. Photos courtesy of themillerdave. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Very nice find! That worked out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Very nice find! That worked out well.Thanks to 508-fanaticSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks to 508-fanaticSent from my iPhone using TapatalkWoot woot! This is a great place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Woot woot! This is a great place.I just passed on it haha I was considering getting it for my 5513 but I spent so much time on the casework, and Dbane's work - I couldn't get rid of it. Glad it went to Beachcomber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Super cool, can't wait to see how this keeps progressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I just passed on it haha I was considering getting it for my 5513 but I spent so much time on the casework, and Dbane's work - I couldn't get rid of it. Glad it went to Beachcomber! Thanks for the heads up on it. I just picked up a NOS bezel assembly from VRM, now I think it's complete. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Case arrived today here's some quick pics I also have the hands as well will get pictures of them shortly. Thanks Dave!!!alt="177aba042d0e9a155437f8edc6fdb255.jpg">Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Wow! This is really coming along smoothly. Can't wait to see it all put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Neither can I, it should look pretty nice once it's finished. I've contacted Mike and he said he'd take in the assembly so it will turn out super I'm sure.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Holy smokes... some amazing finds there... thats going to be an excellent build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Seeing people build these things makes me happy! I love watching the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I wonder, in the end how does assembling a 5513 from all gen parts compare in price to finding one for sale on the gen forums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 It's like that Johnny Cash song "One Piece at a Time".Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I have the 1002 with the correct movement and traded a beat up Prince for the dial, I think I made out alright. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm building this one for about 3kSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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