ooookkkkkkk!
So after 6 hrs of nail biting soldering action! i managed 8 cups of coffee (to keep the hand steady), 14 ciggies, and pretty much demolished my spare stereo.
But...........
I did it on the real one!! all i gotta do is order more leds for the display, then over the weekend sort out the AC bulbs and i think jobs a good'n!!