Rare VV-370 Going For Nothing

Garret · Post by **Garret** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:42 pm

Link: https://www.ebth.com/items/3700573-semi ... t-victrola

Curt A · Post by **Curt A** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:06 pm

It has nine bids at $61.00 and a day to go...

colmike1 · Post by **colmike1** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:16 pm

Like all online auctions....a flurry at the last minute. Taking a road trip to Columbus

Garret · Post by **Garret** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:24 pm

colmike1 wrote:Like all online auctions....a flurry at the last minute. Taking a road trip to Columbus

Congrats!

colmike1 · Post by **colmike1** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:17 am

Thanks. This one goes on my ever growing winter project list. It and my Edison Schubert are at the top of the list. Now for the 13 hour round trip!

colmike1 · Post by **colmike1** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:25 pm

It's back home in Peoria, IL and better looking than expected. Needs scratches cleaned up, motor needs lube really bad and the reproducer needs gaskets, but is a nice, solid phono. Will have pics sometime next week.

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:10 pm

I'm looking forward to your photos. I've always wondered what the original buyers felt when their Victrola was obsolete before their first needle tin was empty. Victor must have had the Orthophonic line well into introduction when the VV-370 was nearly new. Jerry

Skihawx · Post by **Skihawx** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:56 am

The original buyers may have bought it for half price during the clean out sale.

colmike1 · Post by **colmike1** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:14 pm

The VV-370 has cleaned up nicely. Touched up the scratches and gave it a coat of wax. The finish has light crazing, which I am going to leave. I prefer machines to show their history rather than look bright, shiny & new. It plays well too, after oiling the motor and re-gasketing the reproducer. My next challenge is someone taped the tonearm down and left residue on the tone arm and ID plate. Anyone know what will remove the tape without harming the finish?

52089 · Post by **52089** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:33 pm

colmike1 wrote:The VV-370 has cleaned up nicely. Touched up the scratches and gave it a coat of wax. The finish has light crazing, which I am going to leave. I prefer machines to show their history rather than look bright, shiny & new. It plays well too, after oiling the motor and re-gasketing the reproducer. My next challenge is someone taped the tonearm down and left residue on the tone arm and ID plate. Anyone know what will remove the tape without harming the finish?

There are two products called Goo Gone and Goof Off that are cleaners/solvents most commonly used to remove things like sticker residue. Either should work just fine for you, but as always, test in an inconspicuous spot first.

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