Our First Look Upstairs: We Bought an Abandoned Cabin in Alaska 

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8 tracks were very popular in the 60's/early 70's and I love Cat Stevens. That brought back memories for me. He was very Hippie Dippy, back in the day. You guys have a beautiful property. I can't wait to see it in the Spring/Summer time!

Cat Steven’s Tea for the Tillerman is an incredible album!

Seeing someone not know what an 8-track is made me feel so old :) That was a great find. Very interesting series of videos. Congrats on everything that came with the land, so many options.

If you had that radio here where I live, I'd fix it for you. I even have knobs for it. Bit I guess we're about 2,000 miles south of you or even more. The big can in the bottom was a special antenna that would allow you to pick up stations from far away without an outdoor antenna. I suspect it was an amplified antenna also. Your cassettes are actually 8-track tapes. They were popular just before the audio cassette came out. We still have a stereo system with an 8-track, but don't use the 8-track. No, I'm not that old, but my Dad had a Radio-TV repair shop where I learned about these things.

That radio takes me back to my childhood. The glow from the dial was so comforting. I used to sit in front of it with my brother, ear close to the speaker, listening to see if our school would be closed because of snow! Such good memories. Also, use to listen to Cat stevens all the time. You may find a collector that would be interested in them but, I wouldn't expect much. Great finds.

My parents bought me an 8-track player and speakers for Christmas in 1973. I was into the Eagles, Olivia Newton John etc.. I was excited to be able to have my own stereo system! Even had a Karen Carpenter tape at some point. Thanks for sharing this brought back memories from high school!

8 track tapes. They're probably worth something to someone.

airstream are worth a lot of money even in the shape yours is in because they can be restored

That dial by window in the Airstream I think controls the direction of a TV antenna. The old Airstream does have value because people will gut them and completely refurbish them. Good luck

Just did a quick internet search of that radio (which is very cool by the way). I found something that looks just like it. It’s a 1942 art deco style floor radio. Anything art deco is very attractive to people, so I’m guessing you could get a pretty penny for it.

LOVE Cat Stevens!!! My favorite song of his is Peace Train!! ❤️

My great grandmother's radio ❤❤❤ we attempted to repair it but they no longer make the tubes for it. I remember it was the only thing in her home for entertainment. No TV. Loved that radio 📻

Your videos are very refreshing and down to earth. I really enjoyed being part of your family's adventures. God bless.

70’s 8 track , the trailer is a classic definitely worth something 😎👌🏼

That old radio... if nothing else, keep it and re-style it into a something! It is really groovy looking😍 Looking forward to seeing what y'all do with your new land YAY👍

Yep 8 tracks. We have an original hifi system with a player and some my wife got at a thrift store. Ours still works. They came before cassettes came out. Glad you got up too safely! Looks like fun.

Can't wait to see what you all do with that cabin it could be fixed up and be beautiful

8 tracks are worth a bunch and cat Steven's is famous big time

I have been restoring antique radios for the past 50 years. That is a General Electric console from about 1940. At this time, on the console models, pushbuttons, internal antennas, and large HiFi speakers were new and popular. DON'T TURN THE RADIO ON AS IS! Doing so will damage the power transformer, rectifier and audio output tube, speaker field coil, and audio output transformer. The problem with these old radios is, the electrolytic and paper capacitors go bad and it basically shorts out the radio power supply. The barrel shaped thing in the back of the radio is the antenna, it should be mounted vertically to an upper and lower shaft that extends from the antenna drum. In use, you can rotate the drum to minimize power line interference. Most parts, or suitable replacements are available for these old radios (except for the transformers). Console radios are not as popular to collectors due to their larger size, even though they are a more premium radio. Smaller table top radios are currently the most popular. As is, the radio is worth about $50. Fully electrically restored, along with a cabinet restoration, with the correct knobs, the radio would be worth about $350.

Our old camper/bus conversion had an 8 track tape player. Some of the 8 track tapes are worth a bit, some not so much. But they are different from regular cassette tapes. Look them up online and see if any of them are worth anything. You have a lot of work to do there, but it is an awesome place. I must say I would love to have a place like yours in Alaska. Great video again. Have a blessed week.

A lot of potential in that property. Good luck🇺🇸🥰

I was more impressed with the old radio than anything else !

Thanks for taking us along for the visit. 😊 This property is so beautiful. Hope you can get something for the 8-tracks. And I must say your dog is just super cute!

I am not a fan of demoing a property, but, I think your best bet is to tear it all down and start from scratch, It is just too cobbled together. You'd spend more money trying to bring it up to snuff than just building something decent.

Oh my goodness you’re going to have a beautiful view from upstairs when it’s all fixed! That radio is an Antique! You’re going to have a beautiful life together in Alaska! Those cassettes may be worth money. I wish my husband could see them up close.

I love this! BTW, Those are 8 track tapes from the 70's!! The airstream is worth the renovation! KEEP IT! use it for a guest house!!

I still have an 8 track player and a case full of tapes (mostly country). Good find and cabin.

This is amazing. Subbing to see what you do with your property.

Love the floor console radio! That's an art deco style. It became less popular after WW2. This one was probably made in the late 30's to early 40's. MY grandpa has his own tv/radio/stereo repair shop. He loved working on those old tube consoles. The missing knobs are super hard to find. I noticed a yellowed piece of paper on the upper left corner when you turned it around. It should have a model number on it. It maybe GE Model L -915W.

This looks like a old 1930's or late 30"s model radio awesome

70s and early 80s 8 tracks...omg i had an 8 track player in my 67 gto...man i miss those days. Omgosh i sound like my Pops😂 Great find and once again- ebay! My Dad had a bunch of old 8 tracks my brother sold them for a good bit after our Dad passed.

Those are called 8 tracks...I have the Cat Stevens Tea for the Tillerman in vinyl. I got it back in 1970. And I still treasure it.

Your snow blowing in winter is equal to our lawn mowing in summer....never ending. You have to blow a path to get in we have to mow a path to get out 😁🇦🇺🇺🇸

Air Stream!! Worth Money!! 8 Track Tapes as well😊😊 Great Finds!! Congrats 😊

Enjoyed your video, we have both, the 8 tracks and and a old wooden radio.. they made things so beautifully way back when…❤️✌️

Really enjoying can’t wait till you are doing it up. Makes me feel old we had one of those 8tracks was amazing.doubt if they are worth much nothing is these days.love the family thank you .❤

Thanx guys great video! Cool cabin & Airstream. Looks like they left behind some treasures! Take care & Happy Holidays ❤

Love Cat Stevens. Tea For the Tillerman, Teaser and The Firecat and Catch Bull At Four were my favorite albums. Looking forward to seeing your new adventure !

A few nice finds and another fun video! Thanks!

That was a nice video it was exciting you going through the the top part of the cabin and seeing what was in there and in the trailer with you happy holidays 🌲☃️🌲

Veggie Tales were my babies' favs. Definitely hold on to the camper and maybe make it an outdoor playhouse for the family to gather, or a guest house if you dont use it for travel.

My parents had an old radio just like that one,mom and Dad would listen to county n western all the time on sundays, but also listening to the weather especially when the weather was changing..yep back in the 60s...66 now!

Cat Steven’s & 8 tracks , 😂 gosh you made me feel so old !

Eight track tapes came out in the mid70s. Cassette tapes came out long before that. The selling point for the eight track tape was that it ran in a continuous loop and you never had to rewind it. They were great to listen to, but they were infamous for becoming tangled up and ruined. As for any technology gone by the wayside there is a small group of collectors out there. Cat Stevens, tea for the Tillerman… I have on vinyl and CD. Epic album you should check out.

What a great adventure

Looks all set up, just some appliances and cleaning!

I grew up with 8 track tapes. A family of 9, big old station wagon and beach boys playing on the 8 track as we drive over the hill to Santa Cruz Beach thru our summers. I don’t know about your particular radio but my late husband use to buy the smaller SOlid State radios and tinker with until they worked. It was often just a blown fuse. There’s something about listening to those old SS radios. Be safe and stay warm.

Oh wow, 8 track tapes, amazing find. Might be worth something to a collector if they work. Cat Stevens does the song Cats In The Cradle I think. I think the Airstream has potential! Great video!

I LIKE UR EFFORT

Wow!! Ant For Sure , Hold On To It!!😊

Nice, keep enjoying them smores in the snow, all the best guys,

They are called 8 track tapes. They were common in the 60s. I actually have placer that still works

Snow looks so pretty. I forgot what it looked like. Been awhile since we had any snow

I'm old enough to remember those eight-track tapes and I had a few myself.

Awesome smoors over the fire, how much better can it be.👍❤

Old tube type radio, the thing in the bottom is the antenna. May have to replace some of the tubes. But should work

Gosh! You are one brave man! I was nervous watching you on the ladder but, upstairs was freaking me out! The land is valuable and, you can think about whether you want to tear it down and rebuild, while it is wintery. It's a project, anyways. Living up there will be wonderful on weekends. You are such an explorer. I was laughing when you found the old radio. What guy wouldn't be! Another project! Having fun? Mocha is happy to come along. Good thing you remembered your snowblower. The Airstream is a good asset. Good luck on the tree cutting! I gotta keep watching.😅 VHS cassette!

My Mom had 100s of 8 tract tapes when I was young. Her Favorite were Rod Stewart and Roy Head. Fun memories. We enjoyed watching the video and the oreo smores looked good. I had never heard of those.

Looks like really cool potential.... Good luck!!! GOD BLESS

Thank you for sharing your adventures in looking through the stuff on your new property. It's always fun exploring. Your property is beautiful. You could do so much with it for your family. I'm thinking log cabin two story but that's your dream to what you want to put on it. Have fun and enjoy it all. Your young and full of energy to do a lot. The old radio is nice but not worth much these days. Here I see them being offered around $40 or so not working. It would make a nice piece of furniture to turn into something usuable.

That tool, in the Airstream, is called a Rabbett Plane. It's used for woodworking.

The radio is a twin of the one we had when I was a kid in the late 40's and early 50's, before television. Listened to many Westerns, Mysteries, the Breakfast Hour and more.

The zip-loc bag in the Airstream was coax cable for a CB radio ball mount. It has 2 eyelets on 1 end and a PL-259 connector on the other to screw onto the back of a CB radio, or ham radio.

8 track tapes (late 70s) were to music like what Beta tapes (mid-80s) were to movies 😳 ..totally just dated myself 😂

That big upright radio is an old tube AM radio. Not worth a ton of money but you could sell that to someone who restores them. Might be a little tough to find in Alaska, though. Obviously may not even work, given the abandoned nature of that place. It looks all original, though never seen anything like that big cylinder thing at the bottom in the back. I did notice the electrical cord was the original 2-prong style, which should be replaced if you were to end up using it. As-is, it's a fire hazard, you really want a grounded 3 wire cord for safety. I used to have one really similar to that, I recognized it immediately when you opened the door. Mine was by "Motorola", my dad used to listen to it as a kid (Flash Gordon, Lone Ranger type of radio serials). I ended up selling it to someone who restores them. It was cool decoration and an interesting conversation piece, but I'm of the opinion it should be restored and actually used/enjoyed by someone who is into them. There is a market for restored/working radios like that. Those "cassettes" you found are 8-tracks. I used to go out to my dad's truck and listen to ABBA on 8-track. This was back in the 70s.

Keep everything! That could become an income one day!

I enjoy your videos good luck with your project.

Definitely put money into the Airstream . Defintely, dont put money into that cabin. It just looks moldy, poorly built, and a fire hazard. I suppose a water tank would be the way to there. That water looks deadly. The property itself is picturesque and will provide a nice home for a cozy little cabin, especially around Christmas.

Thanks for sharing with us 👍 🇦🇺🦘🐨

My grandparents had a radio like that. One day, it too will be mine 😊

That cabin is definitely worth fixing up as you go.

Do either one of you work outside of the home? Also, do you plan to get a PO box?

The airstream is NOT junk. It could be an awesome reno

4 track and 8 track my dad used to play CCR PROUD MARY LOVE THOSE THINGS

You have a beautiful family!

The radio and the airstream are worth a good penny. I miss Alaska.

Great video

The old radio is 1940's ish vintage and the can in it is the antennae. The old radios like that had to have an external antennae in order to realize it's best reception. That appears to be an early attempt at keeping it all contained within the cabinet and not have to run wires outside to an antennae. We had one similar to that when I was growing up made by Sears and it sounded fantastic. All tubes of course since there were no commercial transistors at that point. That would come another ten years or so down the line. If you can get it to work it will surprise you how good it will sound on stations that are reasonably close by. The tuning was not as precise on those old sets as todays, but for the stronger stations they just sounded great.

Hello friend. keep update every day. really like this, see you in Bali

So glad I subbed when I did this is gonna be exciting 😊 your lil fam has such a great vibe, good luck guys! I’ll be here cheering you on 💯

Another awesome video. must be very cold. It is very hot here in Penrith. It is has been above 35°C= 95°F. We had a temperature of 42°C= 107.6°F two days ago. We have our air conditioners on. I do not enjoy Australian Summer. I am blessed that we have the air conditioners. I am not sure what to think about the cabin. It looks old and shabby, not safe. If it was me, I would tear it down and build a better cabin. My thoughts only. I support you no matter what you both decide. The airstream has a lot of potential. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

I was a kid in the 60's. Teenager during the Vietnam War. Great music back then.

A smorio! Enjoy y'alls videos!

Gorgeous view

Those 8 track tapes are worth something . That radio is priceless !

Good living Alaska thank you for showing me the top floor of your cabin and I see what you do next with the Cabin knock it down or or just fix it up

I was worried for you stepping into that top floor! Glad nothing happened and i cannot wait to see what you do with property and all the stuff!

That's a great album, their probably all to brittle to play. That Airstream is a great camper, that one is probably 40 -50 years old.

8 tracks! Used to those! Very cool place you have there!

That Radio you found upstairs $$$ Those 8tracks used to be the best for a car , as potholes didn't affect the player Cat Steven's most famous songs was "Cats in the Cradle"

I believe the round thing in the bottom of the radio is an antenna. No way to know if it will work except to try it. It will take a while for it to warm up and turn on if it works. Don't plug it in until you replace the knobs. Those old radios fed power to the metal chassis when they were plugged in. This was before the days when plugs were polarized so the chassis could be connected to the hot side of the line or the ground side depending on which side of the plug is up. No way to know so you need some sort of knob that don't conduct to electricity. This also means that the metal in the back of the radio could give you a shock if you touch it when the radio is plugged in. Those tapes are 8 track tapes popular in the late1960s or early 1970's. They tended to stretch and brake so there were unreliable. They also had tracking accuracy issues causing cross talk. They were replaced by compact cassettes in the mid 1970's as noise reduction improved because they were more reliable.

I would rebuild that airstream if at all possible. Just awesome old trailers . Those 8 tracks were a cool find.

So cool. Love your videos.

get that air stream to the people that restore them. It'll be beautiful

60's and 70's 8 track cool

10:47 "These are old cassette tapes!" Owww. I just felt my age. Those are 8 track cartridges.

Wow that is a project. 8 track cool i agree tear down start new. Black mold will haunt you and your fam.

Wow, made me feel old when I knew what those ‘relics’ were. Now you need to find an 8 track player. Good luck on your journey.

Cool radio for sure.