VICTOR V PROGRESS

Sethallen1973 · Post by **Sethallen1973** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:34 pm

I was blessed to be given a Victor V a few weeks ago from a couple of good friends who are pickers. They found it on a shelf under a lot of junk in an old shed and thought I might like it. Well of course I was excited! It had about 100 years of dirt etc on it, no horn or reproducer , and the finish was gone. I am attaching some pics of the restoration process. Now I am by no means an expert on restoration, but it has been a joy bringing this machine back to life. Was able to purchase a horn and elbow from a guy on the forum. One question I have is, should I repaint the horn or leave it as is?

Curt A · Post by **Curt A** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:36 pm

Nice job... back from the edge... don't paint the horn.

Post by **JerryVan** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:33 pm

I would clean the horn really well, then polish it with automotive car polish. But, I would NOT refinish it.

Post by **Roaring20s** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:38 pm

A great job and a fine gift.
Nice grain in the oak too.

James.

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:39 am

Looks terrific! If you look carefully you can almost see the Victor V smiling.

Jerry B.

startgroove · Post by **startgroove** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:23 am

Wow! What a nice save! Good job. Russie

VanEpsFan1914 · Post by **VanEpsFan1914** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:43 pm

What a kind gift from your friend--not only a fun project, but a truly noble sort of phonograph to enjoy. You'll be listening to that one for years and years.

I'd leave the horn as-is; it has still got some shine to it & looks pretty great.

The re-finished job you did looks as good as the original showpieces in the Johnson Victrola Museum; a must-visit stop if you are ever passing through Dover, Delaware.

phonolady · Post by **phonolady** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:50 am

Great job on the Victor V, we agree with others to clean the horn.

You did such a great job on the cabinet, can you share what stain and finish you

used to get this result?

Thanks,

David & Lerria

Sethallen1973 · Post by **Sethallen1973** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:33 pm

I stripped and sanded what was left of the old finish and went back with a light walnut stain, then finished it off with amber shellac. It was to glossy after the shellac so I took 0000 steel wool and lightly went over it then applied butchers wax.

Sethallen1973 · Post by **Sethallen1973** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:23 pm

phonolady wrote:Great job on the Victor V, we agree with others to clean the horn.

You did such a great job on the cabinet, can you share what stain and finish you

used to get this result?

Thanks,

David & Lerria

I stripped and sanded what was left of the old finish and went back with a light walnut stain, then finished it off with amber shellac. It was to glossy after the shellac so I took 0000 steel wool and lightly went over it then applied butchers wax.

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