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Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:59 pm
by Phonofreak
Clay,
That's a good looking Vic III. The restoration looks great, and the machine looks like it came from the dealer. The Columbia AH in the background looks good, too. Is the elbow on your Vic III an aluminum reproduction? If so, Ron Sitko carries a nickel plated brass one, made exactly like the originals. Nice machine.
Harvey Kravitz
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:47 pm
by FloridaClay
Phonofreak wrote:Clay,
That's a good looking Vic III. The restoration looks great, and the machine looks like it came from the dealer. The Columbia AH in the background looks good, too. Is the elbow on your Vic III an aluminum reproduction? If so, Ron Sitko carries a nickel plated brass one, made exactly like the originals. Nice machine.
Harvey Kravitz
Thanks for the tip Harvey. Yes, it is an aluminum one. If I don't find an affordable original in a reasonable amount of time, I will check out Ron's. I am not all that happy with the aluminum one's fit.
Clay
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:55 pm
by briankeith
Was the wool felt pre-cut or self stick backing? Just curious. 100% WOOD FELT DOES LOOK MUCH BETTER IN MY OPINION.
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:39 pm
by gemering
Clay,
The Victor III looks great!
A red bow and a little gift tag and you have yourself a nice little Christmas gift from you to you!
Gene
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:55 pm
by FloridaClay
briankeith wrote:Was the wool felt pre-cut or self stick backing? Just curious. 100% WOOD FELT DOES LOOK MUCH BETTER IN MY OPINION.
No, yard goods. But trimming it (with a single edge razor blade) is not hard once you get the knack, and I use some 3M spray glue that works great.
Clay
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:16 pm
by mattrx
Clay,
I have to second Harvey's recommendation of Ron's elbows. I got one from him for my Vic I after I had purchased one made like yours (likely from the same dealer). The quality on Ron's is superior. I sold the aluminum one on eBay and got most of my $ back. Ron's are about the same price or lower to boot. I still would like to find an original elbow and crank, but I like Ron's until I can find them.
Matt
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:13 pm
by Garret
Wow! That is one beautifully restored III!
Re: Some musings/questions about a new Victor III project
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:27 pm
by FloridaClay
Garret wrote:Wow! That is one beautifully restored III!
Thanks Garret. Considering what a wreck it was in the beginning, I am pretty pleased with the way things turned out.
Clay