old thorens 150

I agree, it is defintely worth fixing up unless it has major problems like a bent motor shaft (but I have heard ocasionally these have been straightened with success).

Here is another link that will have alot of good info on your Thorens.

http://www.theanalogdept.com/index.html

Also there are alot of past and present Thorens owners on the AudioAsylum in the Vinyl section. Lots of Thorens experience there.