Victor Credenza

[phonogal]

The crank probably just wasn't going in straight. Can't imagine it is a big problem. The dashpot lid closers usually can be fixed by adding a little oil down the tube to soften the leathers inside and they also have an adjustment on the bottom. Those are relatively minor problems.

[dutchman]

Thanks Coyote, sorry for the delay but a squirrel decided to dine on my phone internet cable. Yep that is the same crank with this machine. I thought the threaded end looked strange. Appreciate the photo. Cheers


Bill K

[mattrx]

Those cranks are sometimes hard to get to screw in to the motor, I've had trouble myself. Keep trying and you will eventually have success.

A little neatsfoot oil in the dash pots may fix them (lit supports). It fixed mine and from what I have read usually fixes most of them.

Any info on the reproducer?

Matt

[dutchman]

Thanks for the tips - I plan to drop by later today and see if this thing plays. Cheers



Bill K

[rizbone]

The back comes off pretty easily if you want to see up close what the crank is doing.

[spin78's]

Opening the back to have a look is the best idea. I've owned / moved several of these Credenzas. You should loosen the motor board screws to re-align the motor board with the crank. The motor board has quite a bit of movement when the screws are loose. Once you get the crank to thread into the motor, re-tighten the screws.

[dutchman]

Stopped by this antique shop again today and lo and behold the credenza is still in the same spot where I first encountered it 3 months ago. The crank is still not screwed in and the price initially $695 is now $325..... It does not appear to be going anywhere soon.. Have a good weekend..

Bill K

[Oceangoer1]

The crank is still not screwed in and the price initially $695 is now $325.....

Now its a good price considering its a 2 door, and maybe with the brass reproducer.

[emerson]

Well Sir, I am guessing that everyone is in suspense like myself-----when are you adopting it? Or will it be snagged by someone to turn into a bar or upgraded to a sound system? Walk, don't run-----unless you have your sneakers on and lets see the pictures of the new arrival.

[marcapra]

you said it had two springs. The Credenza should have four springs, but I think they are housed in two spring barrels.