Chinese Project Machine. Start To Finish

[PHONOMIKE]

The girlfriend has always wanted a Chinese Victrola. They don't come available often and when they do I was always either too late to the party, or the wallet told me NO!

So when I was at an auction earlier in the month, We saw a Chinese painted Brunswich amongst a bunch of parts machines. It was dirty, moldy in parts and in a dimly lit area. I hovered close and when the auctioneer got to it I started the bid. Only 1 other person was bidding against me but I did get the final bid.

At the end of the auction I was moving it to load it into my truck when we got a better look at it. Good graphics and only surface issues. All superficial. The machine cranked, played and was quiet. No other issues. It was so dull other didn't know what it was. I had 2 people make me offers before it was loaded. One offer was 4 times what I paid.

It came home and the girlfriend went to work. Gojo, Kotten Klenser and old fashion elbow grease. The girlfriend is very happy with the find and how it turned out. She says we got a steal.

I only collect Victor's so this will be a one off but it will look nice on display.

Here are some pictures before and after. I have to admit I am pretty impressed with it myself. Now I only have to find the correct grill to make it complete.

Mike

[hearsedriver]

Gojo can perform miracles! I have used it for years on radio cabinets and it always amazes me at the results. Your cabinet looks fantastic! The graphics really pop now!

[Jerry B.]

Very impressed with the machine and the work you've done. Jerry B.

[phonogfp]

It's amazing what a little elbow grease can do! Of course, the GoJo helps...

Beautiful cabinet - hope you and she enjoy it for many years.

George P.

[alang]

Wow, what a beauty! I am not allowed to bring any more large machines into the house, but even my wife would make an exception for such a stunning machine.

Congratulations!
Andreas

[alang]

Wow, what a beauty! I am not allowed to bring any more large machines into the house, but even my wife would make an exception for such a stunning machine.

Congratulations!
Andreas

[wjw]

The girlfriend has always wanted a Chinese Victrola
Mike

Nice machine and most unusual girlfriend!

[gemering]

Mike,

Great job on the clean up.
Hopefully the correct grill will pop up soon.
Looks great!

Gene

[gramophone78]

Something you may want to consider.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Brunswi ... 0908105057

[dutchman]

Great job.

Bill K