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I've got another project machine that I'll never get to at this point, a mahogany upright Columbia (the sort with the louvered doors in front of the internal horn). It's complete and operational, but has some issues, so it would make a fine candidate for either restoration or parts. The finish is original and the cabinet is solid, but it has some loose and missing veneer, mainly along the bottom of the sides and back. The tonearm assembly and elbow are tight, but moving - I don't see any cracks, so the minor swelling of the elbow can likely be addressed. The motor runs fine.

I'll upload some photos as soon as I can take them. This can be picked up in Woodbury, NJ, 10 minutes outside of center city Philadelphia, or I can bring this to the Wayne show in October. I think $75 is more than fair, for the parts alone. If interested, send me a message or email me at brianu73 at hotmail.

Thanks,

Brian

Brian,

I am interested, please share some pics when you can.

Thanks !

Frank

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sorry, I couldn't get the images to load upright the first two times. and I tried to delete the first two posts with the sideways photos, but couldn't figure out how.

My tastes in Columbias run towards the post-electrical models. I have a small Viva-Tonal 153a UK model, & would love to find one of the larger US models. I would, however, double the $75 for that VV-XVIII behind it...