If anyone followed my other thread, you would know I picked up a gutted Victor XVI L-door in circassian walnut on the cheap. It is an early "B" model. So I have decided to go after the cabinet pieces first as I think they may be the hardest to locate. After these pieces come together I'll start looking at the other easier pieces to pick up. Many members have already been helpful with information and I very much appreciate it.
I'd really like to bring this machine back to it's glory. The wood is awesome and will look amazing if I can bring it all back. So here's what I'm looking for and I'm hoping the members here can help.
1) Motor board. The VTLA, Pooley flat top, Victor VI (6) or early L-door model (model A or B) that sits on top of the opening. It measures 13 ¼" square
2) Record compartment. I need the 2 vertical sections that sit under the pull-out shelf, plus the 2 horizontal small side pieces that would hold the record boxes. See pic.
3) Bottom pull-out shelf
Obviously I would prefer to have walnut but beggars can't be choosers so I'll take any type of wood in the pieces I need. So, do any members have any of these parts lying around? Know of another destroyed machine that would help make this one whole again? If so get in touch with me.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
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When you get to the horn have one out of an L Door 16. Not sure of the model. Also have an oak needle cup holder if that need comes up and I think the knob for the pull out shelf.
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A VTLA motor board may fit, but the “B” has a wooden portion that protrudes into the opening. The VTLA has four metal plates that locate the motor board, so it is overall thinner. I think that it has to actually be a “B” motor board in order for the crank to line up.
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I actually have a full L-Door cabinet (no motor or hardware) in mahogany. If you find yourself stuck it's all yours though you'd have to come get it. But Ontario isn't that far from Vermont 
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Sent email to you. You may need to check your spam/junk mail.
Thanks, Bob
Thanks, Bob
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Hey Bob,studebakerphonos wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:39 pm Sent email to you. You may need to check your spam/junk mail.
Thanks, Bob
Thanks. I sent an email back.
Mike
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Mike,
Sending email.
Regards, Bob
Sending email.
Regards, Bob
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Hi Bob,
As of 8:00PM I haven't received an email from you.
Mike
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Mike,
Motor Board Shipped today.
Sent Tracking info. VIA email.
Kind Regards, Bob
Motor Board Shipped today.
Sent Tracking info. VIA email.
Kind Regards, Bob
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Mike, PM sent.
Bob
Bob