Unknown phrynis model in close to « junk » condition....

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Re: Unknown phrynis model in close to « junk » condition....

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If you part it out, the parts you need to complete it will show up next week... If you decide to restore it, you will be searching for twenty years...

That being said, I would start the restoration process first on the cabinet getting rid of the worms and filling the holes then refinishing the case. The motor looks good, so I would de-rust the metal parts and wait patiently... I would contact Jalal at the Phonogalerie in Paris, to see if he has any helpful contacts to locate parts... It's definitely a worthwhile project...
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Re: Unknown phrynis model in close to « junk » condition....

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Stunning machines with a unique horn.

I paid through the nose for mine and imported it from France but I have no regrets. They are Hen's Teeth items.

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Re: Unknown phrynis model in close to « junk » condition....

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My machine has the same brake and speed control as the restoration project. Maybe we can date the machines by this? I wonder if they changed brake style / speed controls later in the production runs?

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