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.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... a35d310e91
FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
Very interesting indeed.
I would certainly like it for free if it was near to me.
I would certainly like it for free if it was near to me.
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If there were four of me and if I had a truck, I could pick it up and ship it to you. LOL.poodling around wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 3:43 pm Very interesting indeed.
I would certainly like it for free if it was near to me.
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To be completely honest, I had hoped for some educational commentary on this item.
I am mildly disappointed.![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
I am mildly disappointed.
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
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
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http://www.victor-victrola.com/10-69.htm
Mark
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
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
Thank you for a most educational response.MarkELynch wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 12:43 am 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
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.
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
I would be really surprised if someone doesn't pick this one up - assuming the amplifier is there.
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
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.
I hope it went to someone who will restore it.
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
Let's hope so. That said, I'm almost 100% certain this thread would have generated the right kind of interest.
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Re: FB--Electrola w Changer Train Wreck--Free--Delta, BC
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.
I have a feeling I will be junking a lot of Electrolas/Victrolas in the near future.