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I recently found out I am quite capable of doing the Victor motors. That being said I would like to earn some extra cash for a short vacation. 500-600 bucks. So if anyone is out there who might like their motor refreshed and re-lubed..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/willbarq/s ... 457696708/

anyone interested?

The total goal would be 500-600 dollars. Sorry for the confusion. As far as "broken" springs go, it's going to vary case to case scenario. In this venture already found two "ripped" springs. If I had not inspected them or really looked close they could have slipped by. I don't know how long they would have lasted.

sorry not me I got a guy who can do a complete rebuild of these for $50 no harm intended Good Luck with your venture I wish you all the luck cheers

I think that Squire Will may have been misunderstood. I don't believe that he was saying he would charge $500/$600 to service a Victor motor. I think that was his goal to earn this amount of money over time. That being said perhaps he could give us some idea of what his rates might be. I am also wondering if he is able to repair broken springs??
Pete

SquireWill wrote:I recently found out I am quite capable of doing the Victor motors. That being said I would like to earn some extra cash for a short vacation. 500-600 bucks. So if anyone is out there who might like their motor refreshed and re-lubed..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/willbarq/s ... 457696708/

anyone interested?

Was this your first?

These late Victrola motors are a perfect starting point for repair.

I remember how proud and excited I was when I had finished my first successful rebuild
back in 1972 or 1973.

For quite a few years I was working on fifteen or twenty machines a month, more like forty just before the tourist season (stock for antique shops).

My advice to you is to first make certain that you have parts stock in depth before you begin this work.

Pick up a couple dozen junk machines of various kinds at your local farm auctions and part them out.

Remember that there are a number of dedicated restorers with years and years of experience and sterling reputations, such as George Vollema, and that you have a pretty high standard to meet.

That said, if you do all of your work as carefully as the photos of your Credenza motor suggest you are off to a fine start indeed.

Uncle Vanya wrote:

SquireWill wrote:I recently found out I am quite capable of doing the Victor motors. That being said I would like to earn some extra cash for a short vacation. 500-600 bucks. So if anyone is out there who might like their motor refreshed and re-lubed..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/willbarq/s ... 457696708/

anyone interested?

Was this your first?

These late Victrola motors are a perfect starting point for repair.

I remember how proud and excited I was when I had finished my first successful rebuild
back in 1972 or 1973.

For quite a few years I was working on fifteen or twenty machines a month, more like forty just before the tourist season (stock for antique shops).

My advice to you is to first make certain that you have parts stock in depth before you begin this work.

Pick up a couple dozen junk machines of various kinds at your local farm auctions and part them out.

Remember that there are a number of dedicated restorers with years and years of experience and sterling reputations, such as George Vollema, and that you have a pretty high standard to meet.

That said, if you do all of your work as carefully as the photos of your Credenza motor suggest you are off to a fine start indeed.

I'm extremely picky in everything I do. everything. That being said I just want to earn a little extra cash. Not looking to make a business out of it.

I like to know what you get per hour or jjob I may tackle this myself maybe not>?? Not sure at this point in time

well then maybe some time when i have xtra cash ill have My victrola motor redone
I also need to know the job price for rebuilding the motor I also have 2 xtra spring barrells that have 2 springs in each this i am saveing for my victrola just in case one is broke in the 2 barrell motor.

edisonrestorer64 wrote: I like to know what you get per hour or jjob I may tackle this myself maybe not>?? Not sure at this point in time

well then maybe some time when i have xtra cash ill have My victrola motor redone
I also need to know the job price for rebuilding the motor I also have 2 xtra spring barrells that have 2 springs in each this i am saveing for my victrola just in case one is broke in the 2 barrell motor.

Aren't you playing devil's advocate here?------------------>
"sorry not me I got a guy who can do a complete rebuild of these for $50 no harm intended Good Luck with your venture I wish you all the luck cheers "

So you have a two spring motor for a Victor ? and two extra spring barrels with springs in them? Tell me the model of the player , so we are on the same page.

Hello Will No Not playing with the devil God is My only one hes also my copilot. What i was suppose to tell you guys so you do not become confused is,
I own a 4 barrell's from an old repair that a friend gave me from a victrola that he long ago sold off the motor was a spare he knows I own one so this is why I have them . I was not feeling well today at all so my messages are garbled. I am haveing trouble thinking strighe
Thank you

edisonrestorer64 wrote:Hello Will No Not playing with the devil God is My only one hes also my copilot. What i was suppose to tell you guys so you do not become confused is,
I own a 4 barrell's from an old repair that a friend gave me from a victrola that he long ago sold off the motor was a spare he knows I own one so this is why I have them . I was not feeling well today at all so my messages are garbled. I am haveing trouble thinking strighe
Thank you

So we established you have extra springs and barrels. And the motor itself is a two spring? Get back to me when you get feeling a little better.

Just saying thats a good rate to go by even if you figure all the work yhat has to go into rebuilding a mainspring for a Victrola espically for a 2 barrell even a 4 barrell is extra tricky.
. MY Personal Opnion
there is a guy on youtube whom shows how to rebuild a 2 spring victor motor , I do not know how many you guys seen this it is a good ref for SquireWill>?? THis is My Humble Opnion and just Thankful for people that can do this. I have not to much trouble doing a columbia but only a 1 spring O and edison are my favorite to work ok a bit tricky but eiser to work on that a victorla motor;

SquireWill wrote:

edisonrestorer64 wrote: I like to know what you get per hour or jjob I may tackle this myself maybe not>?? Not sure at this point in time

well then maybe some time when i have xtra cash ill have My victrola motor redone
I also need to know the job price for rebuilding the motor I also have 2 xtra spring barrells that have 2 springs in each this i am saveing for my victrola just in case one is broke in the 2 barrell motor.

Aren't you playing devil's advocate here?------------------>
"sorry not me I got a guy who can do a complete rebuild of these for $50 no harm intended Good Luck with your venture I wish you all the luck cheers "

So you have a two spring motor for a Victor ? and two extra spring barrels with springs in them? Tell me the model of the player , so we are on the same page.