1980 Zenith Video Director Beta VCR Model VR9750J Spats Bear 2017-07-25 | In this video, you will get an in-depth tour and demonstration of the 1980 Zenith Video Director Beta VCR, model VR9750J. This Beta unit is a clone of the Sony SL-5800, and is pretty advanced for its time.Some opening footage provided by www.youtube.com/user/foxvideochannel
The Front Loader/Top Loader Cassette Hybrid - 1977 Realistic Model SCT-11 Cassette Deck Spats Bear 2024-10-17 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Radio Shack's top of the line deck from 1977 was their first front loader offering... but it is more of a front loader with a top loader mechanism installed backwards. Very short lived design, but it is still very cool. The deck itself performs very well and looks great with those VU meters.
Another Very Rare Gem - 1972 Symphonic TPS-200 AM/FM/TV Flip Clock Radio Spats Bear 2024-09-11 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------I cannot find any information on this anywhere, not even a service manual or Sams Photofact. This was made by Funai in 1972 for the Symphonic company. Funai eventually bought the Symphonic company/name in 1982. But this is back when Funai build very good, well built stuff. And this proves it.
GET YOUR GPX ON! 2024 Edition - GPX Soup and Baked GPX! Spats Bear 2024-08-26 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Do not try this at home!! GPX Soup and Baked GPX!!! Yummy!
Very Rare! TOL 1983 GE Model 3-6045A Boombox Spats Bear 2024-07-20 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Once a mystery boombox with the only picture online a very blurry mess now becomes part of the collection!As rare as this box is, ironically 3 of these showed up within months of each other. I managed to snag 2 units to make one good one. But that may be the last time we'll see this box up for sale for a long time.....In this video I will fully restore this both cosmetically, mechanically and electronically, as well as a full demonstration.
Video on Audio Cassette - The PXL2000 Extravaganza Spats Bear 2024-06-07 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------A 50% Very Special Episode of a full, in-depth tour, repair and demonstration of the very unique PXL2000 camera system.
Overbuilt Tanks - Rare 1970s Newcomb Cassette Recorders Spats Bear 2024-04-11 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------I have obtained these two Newcombs over the last several years. The terracotta orange one is the model AVC-500 and the mustard yellow one is the model EVC-100. Both identical electronic wise (except the EVC-100 does not have a separate monitor switch). Way overbuilt industrial tanks. And they perform just as well, too. You can tell these were meant for heavy duty usage.
4/8/24 Total Eclipse in Akron, OH Spats Bear 2024-04-09 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------
A Very Special Episode: 1981 RCA XL-100 19 Color TV & 1988 Sears VHS VCR Spats Bear 2024-03-13 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------This is a very special episode because of the history of the VCR and TV in this video. While the TV is not the original, it is the same exact model. But the VCR, on the other hand, is the same exact unit. I know the complete history of the VCR, form the unboxing in 1988, up until I obtained it in 2008, and now this video on it in 2024. Will this VCR make it into the 2070s? 2080s? And will we still be able to demonstrate it 50 years from now? Only time will tell..... But if I am still alive by then, I will make it happen.RCA XL-100 19" Color TV Model FFR440 - Manufactured March 1981Sears (GoldStar) VHS VCR Model 580.53297750 - Manufactured March 1988Exactly 7 years apart!
The Un-GPX GPX Boombox - Model 992 from 1984 Spats Bear 2024-02-01 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Not quite what you'd be expecting...
The Beast - 1985 GE Model 3-5268A Superadio Boombox Spats Bear 2024-01-10 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------
Similar but Different - 1985 GE Model 3-5269A Boombox Spats Bear 2023-12-07 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Similar to the 1984 GE 3-5266B I demonstrated last year: youtu.be/BCHmCJieqVc?si=KQ3rFTGF6favah-QBut different in some other ways. But performance is still great!
Carrier Infinity 98 Furnace First Startup of 2023 Spats Bear 2023-11-20 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------
1981 GE Model 3-5285A Boombox Spats Bear 2023-10-02 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------A follow up video from the previous one on the 1984 GE 3-6025A mini-boombox. This one is just as small, but sounds even better!
1984 GE Model 3-6025A Mini Boombox Spats Bear 2023-09-25 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------A mini boombox that is quite small, yet is very feature packed and sounds great. Features ETS electronic tuning system with clock and timer controls, MLS Music Location System.
GET YOUR GPX ON!!! 2023 Edition Spats Bear 2023-08-22 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------We were overdue trying to get our GPX on... this was the result.
1980 Sears Betavision Portable VCR & Tuner Timer - Full Restoration & Demo Spats Bear 2023-08-13 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Tape deck model 562.53560050Tuner model 562.53560150Made by Toshiba, this is a very well performing unit, but it required a bit of work to get it 100% operational again.
1959 Philco Predicta Holiday Restoration Spats Bear 2023-07-26 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------
New Video Coming Very Soon! Here’s a Short Clip: XBox One on a 1959 Philco Predicta Holiday! Spats Bear 2023-07-18 | Just a short snippet of the full video on the restoration of this iconic TV.
Carrier Greenspeed AC First Start of 2023 Spats Bear 2023-06-11 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------First installed May 2014; first start of the year June 2023Carrier Greenspeed and Infinity 98 Furnace
Hammering on a Philco Predicta Spats Bear 2023-05-20 | ….. to replace a pressed-in tube socket. Expect a full video on the restoration of this 21” Philco Predicta Holiday soon after a bit of a hiatus from any videos!
My Soldering Station - 2004 Weller Model WESD51 Spats Bear 2023-03-13 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Yes, this is a filler video, but there will be new content coming soon!My first and only soldering station that I have ever owned.
Tesla Spins Out, Crashes Backwards Into Wall Spats Bear 2023-02-23 | Sorry for the graininess at the beginning… I really had to zoom in (wish I was closer). All I saw was a car flying backwards and crashing into a wall under a bridge. Turns out it was a Tesla…
I AM GETTING MY HEE HEES ON! (and this is the revision with Thriller!) Thank you Harley Badger! Spats Bear 2023-02-17 | Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Rev00
1983 Randix AM/FM/TV/WB Cassette Clock Radio Model RCC-88 Spats Bear 2023-02-14 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Recent thrift store find of this cool Randix AM/FM/TV/WB cassette cube.
The Popular GE 7-4956 A & B Version Cassette Clock Radios- Whats the Difference? Spats Bear 2023-01-25 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------This alarm clock is very special to me, and (more specifically) the A version of it. This video will show you the differences between the A & B versions. The A version has a slightly better performance than the B version, but it may not show up on YouTube as pronounced as it was in person.Despite the Tanashin cassette mechanism short comings of this particular era, it still plays cassettes very well.
1960s Penncrest (Lakewood) 14-Inch Box Fan Spats Bear 2023-01-16 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------
Snippet of New Years 2023 on the 1954 RCA CT-100 Color TV Spats Bear 2023-01-01 | Uploaded and heavily shortened the live video due to copyright.
1950s Dominion Fan Model 2005-A Spats Bear 2022-12-29 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Follow up video to the Montgomery Ward/Dominion heater video. This is the fan only version of the same unit. This one is more powerful and has a different blade.
15 Year Update - 1950s Montgomery Ward Model 25-DE-2149A Heater Fan Spats Bear 2022-12-24 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Technically the 14.5 year update, but it is close enough to 15 years. This is the first time I have disassembled the heater and gave it a thorough cleaning since then. Not a single problem in the meantime.
NEW DEVELOPMENT Regarding the Very Rare 1969 Sears (Vernco) Box Fan in a Plastic Shell!!! Spats Bear 2022-12-10 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------MORE about the 1969 Sears! MUST WATCH... Previous video: youtu.be/3sutzCuwheU3.7 amp 1/12HP motor that moves an incredible 5000CFM! And it is a beast, weighing in at 26lbs!
A Very Rare 1969 Sears (Vernco) Box Fan in a Plastic Shell! Spats Bear 2022-12-06 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Very rare indeed. The fan is actually an all-metal fan complete with shroud; But instead of grilles, this is wrapped around a durable, thick plastic shell. And it isn't a slouch either with a 3.7 amp 1/12HP motor that moves an incredible 5000CFM! And it is a beast, weighing in at 26lbs!
!@#$% Mice! 1982 GE Omni-Tech Model 3-5295A Boombox Spats Bear 2022-11-19 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Look at what those Wal*Mart supporting mice did!
Carrier Infinity98 Furnace Startup 2022 Spats Bear 2022-10-26 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------
A Cute Little TV! 1982 Montgomery Ward Model 3998 Boombox Spats Bear 2022-10-18 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------This is my 3rd Montgomery Ward/Silver/Shin Shirasuna boombox. Very high quality box with a small 3.75" TV. While recording I claimed this to be the dirtiest box I've worked on to date, but that was quickly proven false shortly thereafter... video of that boombox coming soon.
1986-87 Commercials on Beta from WJAC - WTAE: 33 Minutes! Spats Bear 2022-10-15 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Found in the same Goodwill by the Pound as the previous 1979 commercials compilation.This tape appears to be fine, but the recording VCR's exit guide on the video drum was definitely out of alignment, as evidenced by the noise bar that could not be corrected by tracking. Audio also was not great on this one either.The tape starts off originally on WJAC-TV 6 (NBC affiliate) out of Pottsville, PA on February 15, 1987 with The Facts of Life Down Under TV Movie. This is followed directly by the beginning of Amerika that premiered on the same day on ABC (WTAE-TV 4 Pittsburgh). The remainder of the tape is from WTAE with WWF Wrestling followed by a bowling tournament, both in 1986.
1981 Boombox with Cassette AND 8 Track! Montgomery Ward Model GEN-3995A Spats Bear 2022-10-10 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------I've had this box since 2008, but finally got around to fully restoring it just now.
1979 Commercials on Beta from KDKA/WTOV - 27 Minutes! Spats Bear 2022-09-25 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Goodwill by the Pound find, burried in the bottom of the bins. This is a 1979 Sony L-500 Betamax tape recorded in X2 speed (which became known as BII) for 2 hours of play time. The tape itself has dropouts &tracking errors due to improper storage, most likely.Station is Pittsburgh's KDKA channel 2 (CBS affiliate) during the news broadcasts. During the Greek Tycoonmovie, it was channel WTOV channel 9 out of Steubenville, Ohio, which apparently was CBS at the time (it is now an NBC affiliate.) Played back using a recently restored 1980 Sears Betavision Portable VCR (rebadged Toshiba V-8035)
The Going Back Project - Episode 3: The Return of the 1950s ILG Model 83 Spats Bear 2022-09-09 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------Unfortunately, the original GE motor to this ILG fan burned up. There may have been something wrong with it already, as it hummed very loudly. Possibly it may have been connected to 240V in its past by mistake, damaging it.We found a replacement motor thanks to Andrew Block, and it works very well. I would like to also add, despite my commentary in the video, the air movement is actually much greater than the Dayton 5 bladed fan we changed out.
My First TV & VHS VCR - 1990 Sears LXI 20 & Emerson VCR964 Spats Bear 2022-09-02 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------The story behind my first TV and VHS VCR from my childhood.TV's full model number is 564.42093952, 564 indicated Sanyo.
The Going Back Project - Episode 2: Lutron Dimmers Spats Bear 2022-08-22 | If you would like to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/spatsandharley---------------------------------------------------------In this episode we install some early 1970s Lutron lighted dimmers.
Fully Functional Miniature Toilet Complete with Real Flushing Power!! Spats Bear 2022-08-10 | This was commissioned from @Pottymaker, who makes these miniature toilets. I plan on doing a full video on this.
Dapper Bear Jumps in Puddle Spats Bear 2022-08-10 | The title says it all.Spats Bear himself jumping into a puddle; Slow-Mo, spats, and all.
