turntable now working.
was in pieces when i got it.
https://i.imgur.com/oQpJZgJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/l6wpJFo.jpg
the Shure Crystal cartridge in there was quite deaf, and i was NOT about to pay $100+ for a replacement for something that would be rarely used, this is just for looks, eye candy, so I got a CHEAP ceramic one ($10) and glued it in place!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ4fX4Akdxo