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bob
I need to know about your victor tag restorations.....
I could never get any of my tags to look anything like that
is that something you could do for forum members, If so how much
We would all like to have tags look so GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
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billybobbojim
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FloridaClay
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
What an improvement! Brought back from the dead. Congratulations!
Clay
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Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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alang
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
Looks awesome! I wish mine was that nice.
Andreas
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Zwebie
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
After cleaning the motor, I installed a new spring, and she now runs like a top.
I used shellac to attach original felt from a donor 12" Victor turntable that had a needle run at the 10" line.
It worked perfectly, and makes it look like the worn felt was original to the machine.
I'm debating what to do with the original horn, as there are some old repairs which would be hard to hide.
I may just donate one of my original black and brass horns, as this would have been an original option.
I used shellac to attach original felt from a donor 12" Victor turntable that had a needle run at the 10" line.
It worked perfectly, and makes it look like the worn felt was original to the machine.
I'm debating what to do with the original horn, as there are some old repairs which would be hard to hide.
I may just donate one of my original black and brass horns, as this would have been an original option.
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Springmotor70
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
*Insert canned applause here*
Wow! - I think the "Whole family" in the VTM ad just gave you a standing ovation!
Well done my good man! I am impressed!!
Wow! - I think the "Whole family" in the VTM ad just gave you a standing ovation!
Well done my good man! I am impressed!!
"I think he was vaccinated with a phonograph needle"
My Old Boss 1923 - 2010
My Old Boss 1923 - 2010
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Zwebie
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
I cleaned up the horn with Go-Jo, and straightened the dents to the best of my ability.
I used my daughters paint supplies to carefully touch up the soldered repair and any obvious scratches.
Lastly, I gave the horn a coat of clear paste wax.
I used my daughters paint supplies to carefully touch up the soldered repair and any obvious scratches.
Lastly, I gave the horn a coat of clear paste wax.
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Zwebie
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
FINISHED!
When I took on this project, my goal was to restore this machine for display and demonstration.
My intention was not to make the machine look new, but to make it look like it had been lovingly cared for and handed down.
To this end, I feel that I have succeeded.
I hope that you have enjoyed my descriptions and pics.
I have included some side by side before and after pics.
Cheers, Bob S.
When I took on this project, my goal was to restore this machine for display and demonstration.
My intention was not to make the machine look new, but to make it look like it had been lovingly cared for and handed down.
To this end, I feel that I have succeeded.
I hope that you have enjoyed my descriptions and pics.
I have included some side by side before and after pics.
Cheers, Bob S.
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
Wow. What fantastic work! The museum will be rightfully thrilled. That's a seriously great transformation.
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phonogfp
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
...And ditto. Beautiful work, Bob!
George P.
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alang
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Re: Restoration of a Victor Humpback II
That is a great transformation and a beautiful display and demonstration machine. Great job!
Thanks for sharing!
Andreas
Thanks for sharing!
Andreas