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Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:07 pm
by phonogfp
Congratulations on a nice restoration - - and a historically correct one. That Victrola should be good for another century now.
George P.
Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:52 pm
by alang
I can only agree with everyone else: great machine and congratulations on the restauration. You've really done a great job there. I envy your skills and your patience to take the time to get it right. Bravo!
Andreas
Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:11 pm
by downsouth
Well Zeppy what can I say, It looks GREAT and I agree that it is nice to see something considered to be having one foot in the grave so to speak brought back to life and allowed to sing again. I am glad that I was able to loan you my VTLA motorboard for a pattern for such a nice project and your Dad did a nice job in recreating it.
Wes
Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:24 am
by Zeppy
downsouth wrote:Well Zeppy what can I say, It looks GREAT and I agree that it is nice to see something considered to be having one foot in the grave so to speak brought back to life and allowed to sing again. I am glad that I was able to loan you my VTLA motorboard for a pattern for such a nice project and your Dad did a nice job in recreating it.
Wes
How many years ago wss that? Feels like ages. And thanks for use of your board. Made Dad's work a little easier (don't want him to get bored in retirement). Were you able to salvage your VTLA? I recall you said it was in even worse condition than mine.
And thanks again everyone for the kind words. I really was trying to make it as authentic as possible, and it's nice to get compliments from those "in the know." Gives a little encouragment to move onto the next project, which you can actually see on the floor next to the VTLA in some of the pictuers.
Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:44 am
by downsouth
I believe that was about 2-3 years ago, As for that particular VTLA, I have since decided to part it out, but after seeing your.....nah, its in pretty bad shape so if anyone is out there needing something specific for their VTLA project, let me know. Congrats again Zeppy, keep up the good work!
Wes
Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:29 am
by martinola
Wow Zeppy!
You did an excellent job. I've always liked the VTLAs with the early frieze (and it also being an Oak case doesn't hurt either!) Thanks for sharing!
- Martin
Re: OaK VTLA Project
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:32 am
by antique1973
Outstanding restoration Zeppy! With a model like that it was so worthwhile.