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Steve Levi wrote:Here is better photo showing position of crank.

Thanks for sharing, it appears yours has the same motor as the early VV-VI, and the crank probably should be flat???
From what I can tell, these machines seemed to follow the VV-VI as far as changes in motors etc.

Panatropia wrote:Interesting little model. Never know where they'll turn up....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-Model-V ... SwbYZXVEXt

I had to inform the seller of the incorrect tone arm: I doubt there will be any response.

Bill

[quote="phonogfp"]Fifteen years ago, I was negotiating for a machine I wanted very much, but the seller had a VV-VIII that he insisted went with the deal. I still have them both!

This VIII is sometimes set up on our front porch or back deck (depending on the time of day) during the summer. They're nice little machines for sure.

George P.
That is a beautiful machine George. Do you know what the bottom measurements are? I think that is what I need for the little cabinet. It is 18/¼ x 15.

The measurements of this one are 19 ¼" x 15 ½". Of course, there were several variations of the VV-VIII, so they may vary. The Victor Data Book would be a good resource.

George P.

phonogfp wrote:The measurements of this one are 19 ¼" x 15 ½". Of course, there were several variations of the VV-VIII, so they may vary. The Victor Data Book would be a good resource.

George P.

I have that book and will look it up. Those measurements are too big for that cabinet.