VV-XVII Walnut

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VV-XVII Walnut

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I found this on craigslist last night and picked it up this morning. She has a long way to go, but coming along well, after a long day of breaking down and cleaning. There are a few missing parts, like the back door hatch,hardware, binders and a few other small items. She should match up nice with my mahogany XVII. The walnut is in a little worse shape when I found her, but not much. Of course it's speckled with paint, grit and grime, but isn't that half the fun, bringing them back :D . I believe it's walnut.
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Breaking down
Breaking down
left side
left side
top before cleaning
top before cleaning
with mahogany xvii
with mahogany xvii
after a few passes with goop
after a few passes with goop
inside lid, no cleaning
inside lid, no cleaning
first pass with goop and paintbrush
first pass with goop and paintbrush
1st pass with goop and paintbrush
1st pass with goop and paintbrush
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Beautiful grain. Once finished it will look amazing.
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Thanks, I thought so too. It was on craigslist for 16 days asking $200,I hadn't looked in awhile and was shocked no one had picked it up. Yes it was mangy looking, but well worth taking a shot for that price. Looks like I found my winter project after all. ;)
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Certainly looks worthy of taking a chance on !

Good luck !

More pics when you can...

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I'm happy to know that such a fine cabinet will be saved. The walnut machines are quite beautiful. Please update this post with your progress.
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Gary,

Congratulations on a great find!
Should clean up nicely.

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Thanks Gene, she's cleaning up nice. The camera makes it look different, but the color is the same. I have found matching numbers on all four doors. Is there any other place that may have these numbers? I haven't touched the bed plate yet, other than a wipe down.
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194 on all four doors
194 on all four doors
side cleaning up nice
side cleaning up nice
lid and untouched bed plate
lid and untouched bed plate
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Gorgeous.
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That's going to be a nice one!....I could'nt have gotten my $200 out fast enough!
Nice buy!!!

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It looks sensational. Keep those updates coming! :)
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