FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC

[Lah Ca]

Delta is a suburb of Greater Vancouver. It is south of the Fraser River and is very close to the Peace Arch border crossing on the I-5.

This is a train wreck of a large Electrola machine, one with a changer. It is free.

Restoration challenge? Parts Bonanza? Or just a road kill splat on the road as you pass by? I don't know.

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... a35d310e91

[poodling around]

Very interesting indeed.

I would certainly like it for free if it was near to me.

[Lah Ca]

Very interesting indeed.

I would certainly like it for free if it was near to me.

If there were four of me and if I had a truck, I could pick it up and ship it to you. LOL.

[Lah Ca]

To be completely honest, I had hoped for some educational commentary on this item.

I am mildly disappointed.

[MarkELynch]

Lah,

Maybe I can get the historical discussion going while others are focused on the commercial side of the hobby.

The machine you found is a very desirable 1928 Victor 10-69 Electrola. These were made in fairly small numbers and contained Victor’s second-style record changer. When restored, these are amazing performers and quite an advance over the 1927 Electrolas. You can read all about it it Bob Baumbach’s book, Look for the Dog, or on Paul Edie’s website Victor-Victrola.com. I can see that some parts are missing from the changer but they can be found, is the amplifier in place? I hope someone can save this gem, I would hardly call it a train wreck.

http://www.victor-victrola.com/10-69.htm

Mark

[Lah Ca]

Lah,

Maybe I can get the historical discussion going while others are focused on the commercial side of the hobby.

The machine you found is a very desirable 1928 Victor 10-69 Electrola. These were made in fairly small numbers and contained Victor’s second-style record changer. When restored, these are amazing performers and quite an advance over the 1927 Electrolas. You can read all about it it Bob Baumbach’s book, Look for the Dog, or on Paul Edie’s website Victor-Victrola.com. I can see that some parts are missing from the changer but they can be found, is the amplifier in place? I hope someone can save this gem, I would hardly call it a train wreck.

http://www.victor-victrola.com/10-69.htm

Mark

Thank you for a most educational response.

I, too, hope someone can save the machine.

But while it is almost in my backyard, so to speak, and while I could rent a truck and press friends into service, I have neither the storage room to keep the sadly neglected behemoth nor the skill set to restore it to its just glory.

[Garret]

I would be really surprised if someone doesn't pick this one up - assuming the amplifier is there.

Garret

[Lah Ca]

It seems to be gone now. The link is dead--it just leads to Facebook Marketplace.

I hope it went to someone who will restore it.

[Garret]

Let's hope so. That said, I'm almost 100% certain this thread would have generated the right kind of interest.

Garret

[Skihawx]

I have a complete unrestored 10-69 in very good condition. Anyone really interested in actually buying one?
I have a feeling I will be junking a lot of Electrolas/Victrolas in the near future.