It's got to be worth more than that?

[Tpapp54321]

I found this on my local craigslist and it's close but I know nothing about these vivatonal machines but I can tell the legs are gone and it's in rough shape but it looks good for this price. I would be interested in this as a machine to play around with and get to learn these machines, what model is it and is it fair?
-Tom

Sorry forgot the link http://columbus.craigslist.org/atd/4596802430.html

[marcapra]

This is a 1926 Viva-Tonal model 650. This phonograph has been cut in half. It doesn't have legs, but does have feet and a record storage cabinet with two doors. This has been cut away leaving only the horn cabinet and lid. It has two springs, 43.5" tall, and has a nice looking grille, if it's still there. I don't think it's worth more than $50 as no collector would want something this butchered, but the parts might be worth it. There was a 650 model here in Los Angeles for $200 in excellent condition on CL, but I missed getting it. I own a big 800 model Viva-Tonal. The 600 models were the small uprights. The 700s were the medium size, and the 800s were the Credenza sized models.

[Cody K]

The photograph from the Craigslist ad, and one from another seller online that shows what the 650 looks like intact:

[Tpapp54321]

Well I decided why not, today I picked it up and everything under the lid is AMAZING it's almost in mint condition except for the top inside of the lid which has a little veneer chip but the motor is silent and the tonearm glides with a simple touch. The cabinet That's a different story, it's missing the grill and the door handle is what replaced with a cheap plastic one and the cabinet is missing lots of shellac and has deep scratches. Does anyone know where I can get a stencil of the grill and a door handle similar to the original, I would like to not waste a lot of money on this.
-Tom

P.S does this use the same gaskets as a victor exhibition?