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1973,not sure if this will help but,here is a Vic 3 that sold three months ago for 850 just the way you see it in the pic.

Gramophone78, thanks for those pics and info. Thanks everyone else too for the great
advice! I managed to seal the deal for $150. I put a temporary HMV No 4 on it for testing purposes and the motor runs right on time with the occasional "thumping".
The Exhibition needs a needle bar retainer and a thumbscrew, and gaskets as usual. (Note the gold Exibition from my XVI was on it for the photos but I changed it to the HMV since it is in better working condition.) Does anyone know if a Victrola No 2 reproducer thumb screw will fit the Exhibition needle retainer? I have a spare one but it won't screw in easily and I don't want to force it. I ran out of kotton klenser so I just did a quick rubdown with Howards RAF oak. Did some light cleaning of the tone arm with 0000 and the usual light oiling of the gears, etc. Overall it was a great deal, I am truly stoked!!

Ok, now I need to find a horn...

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antique1973 Great Find, For $150 you found a wonderful deal!!!! I do not believe a Victor 2 thumbscrew will work and I definitely would not force it. Please post more pictures as the restoration progresses, it is great to see an old machine like that in a good home that will bring it back to it's former glory

Boyle6 wrote:antique1973 Great Find, For $150 you found a wonderful deal!!!! I do not believe a Victor 2 thumbscrew will work and I definitely would not force it. Please post more pictures as the restoration progresses, it is great to see an old machine like that in a good home that will bring it back to it's former glory

Thanks Boyle, I am going to give this one the attention it deserves for sure!
Sounds like that thumbscrew will have to go on my list of parts to order.

$150 is a steal, even in this market (the back bracket alone would go for more). The #2 and Exhibition thumb screws are different...don't force it.

Way to go and what a deal!!! .A true collector in the making!!!! .Enjoy your first "horn" machine.It will not be your last.

Zeppy wrote:$150 is a steal, even in this market (the back bracket alone would go for more). The #2 and Exhibition thumb screws are different...don't force it.

I am ordering the thumb screw from George V. and other misc. gaskets, etc. It is a great deal, I was lucky to say the least.

gramophone78 wrote:Way to go and what a deal!!! .A true collector in the making!!!! .Enjoy your first "horn" machine.It will not be your last.

Thanks! I would have to agree, I am sure there will be more down the road.