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  1. Volvo242GT

    Not only vintage Computers

    1982 Volvo 242 Turbo. Bought it from a friend's brother in 2016 for $500. Been fixing it up ever since. Mechanically, it's pretty much where I want it. Cosmetically, needs some rust repair being that it was a NY car for many years before heading west to Washington state. Also needs paint...
  2. Volvo242GT

    What is the most dependable, long last compact mac?

    ^Yep. Either a PlatPlus or a regular SE would be best... For an SE, I'd probably go with a FDHD or SuperDrive model. That way, it does have some forward compatibility, while still being able to run software that'll run on a 128K (barring those pieces of software that *must* run on a 128K...
  3. Volvo242GT

    [Help wanted] - Bulid "Awesome List" of Macintosh System Software Installers

    Apparently was too buggy for Apple to introduce it with the IIsi, LC, and Classic machines. So, it's extremely rare. I haven't tried to run it on a machine yet. Need to make some floppies of it, then I'll try it out on either the SE or the IIci.
  4. Volvo242GT

    [Help wanted] - Bulid "Awesome List" of Macintosh System Software Installers

    OS X Puma 10.1 Internal Edition: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/mac-os-x-101-puma-internal-edition OS X Snow Leopard: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-osx-snow-leopard Retail OS X releases from Cheetah through Leopard for PowerMac: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/mac-osx-mac-os-10-ppc...
  5. Volvo242GT

    Transfer files from PowerBook G3 Pismo to PowerBook 190cs

    Chris, Got any zip drives lying around? That might be the best way to go, since it seems like your 190's floppy drive may need some work, hence the reason why the VST drive can't read floppies initialized on the 190 and vice versa. Wouldn't need to use the ethernet card.
  6. Volvo242GT

    Retro & Vintage component suppliers list

    I do see that Surplus & Sales does have a Mac/IIgs printer cable available. Interestingly enough, the brand name has some connection to a virus we've been dealing with for over two years... lol
  7. Volvo242GT

    What are your vintage grail items?

    Allows the 33MHz 68040 I got from @k24a1 to run at its full speed, instead of at 25MHz. The resistor at R151 is removed and a resistor is added at R152 on the bottom of the board.
  8. Volvo242GT

    What are your vintage grail items?

    Likewise. I've owned pretty much everything I ever dreamed of owning when I was younger. Settled on a SE dual FDHD (er, SuperDrive) for my 68000 desires, a IIci for my '030 needs, a Centris 650 (that will eventually become a Quadra 650 once a resistor is removed and a different resistor is...
  9. Volvo242GT

    Corrupted HDD Image With Bad SCSI Cable

    I'd see if I could find a SCSI cable from an 8600 or a 9600 that's being parted out... It'll have a lot of connectors on it, but it'll be more reliable, IMO. I bought one for my B&W G3 from a used computer reseller (RE-PC in the Seattle area). Am using it with an Adaptec 29160N SCSI card...
  10. Volvo242GT

    SE/30 Crashes Randomly....

    Another thing, if you move the AB to LB harness at all, does it restart? The harness in my SE has some wires that look to be damaged. If I move it into a certain position, sometimes it'll just stop, either freezing, displaying a checkerboard, or nothing at all. Normally that would be a sign...
  11. Volvo242GT

    Where can I buy 128MB SE/30 RAM?

    ^Should be about two minutes. My IIci takes about a minute and 48 seconds to show video.
  12. Volvo242GT

    iMac (24-inch Early 2008) Black (and White) Screen of Death After Software Changes

    If I remember correctly, most iMacs used the 3.5" SATA drives, so, you can run anything that a pre-2013 Mac Pro uses. Back in 2020, I bought a 1TB spinner for my 2008 Mac Pro for ~$35. Is the one item I still have from that computer. Will be going into the 2009 Mac Pro 4,1 I'm picking up next...
  13. Volvo242GT

    Where can I buy 128MB SE/30 RAM?

    Here ya go. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124388415055 @Scott bought some for his SE/30 as well. Seller is based out of Pennsylvania.
  14. Volvo242GT

    Where can I buy 128MB SE/30 RAM?

    I got the SIMMs I used to upgrade my IIci to 128MB off the 'bay. Cost was around $80, plus shipping, and the dreaded sales tax. Brand new memory.
  15. Volvo242GT

    Boot Floppy or other boot solution

    Disk Tools 1: https://macintoshgarden.org/sites/macintoshgarden.org/files/apps/DiskTools-753-patched.sit Save to a Mac that can access a floppy drive (USB or built-in), then write it to a floppy.
  16. Volvo242GT

    Kitchen demo & remodel

    We have the same faucet here at our place. Just a heads up about it... Sometimes, it will dribble out the spray holes, instead of just using the aerator. If I depress on the switch that goes between the two modes, it will usually stop dribbling for a bit. Sometimes helps to also depress the...
  17. Volvo242GT

    iivi No Chime, No Video, Recapped and working Power supply….Help?

    Yup, pretty much. Just have to add the slot for the SIMM, then program one and drop it in. -J
  18. Volvo242GT

    iivi No Chime, No Video, Recapped and working Power supply….Help?

    You can add a ROM SIMM slot, then use what I was recommending. The solder pads are there.
  19. Volvo242GT

    Mac Plus floppy drive not happy

    They work pretty well. Eject motor is a little louder than it normally would be, but, at ieast the disks eject properly again. Installed one in my Centris 650's floppy drive's eject motor assembly.