Easy replacement fix for Victor speed indicator windows

[barnettrp21122]

I made a quick easy replacement window for one of my Victrola speed indicators of which the original had gotten too yellowed to see through. I used a bit of plastic cut from a produce container and trimmed it with a small scissors, holding the original against it as a template. It took about a minute to do!

I used a Campari Tomato pack. You may use a container from your favorite produce!
The original piece will be tucked away in a marked envelope in the machine for future owners.
Bob

[De Soto Frank]

very creative !

[Jerry B.]

Good idea. Jerry B.

[Phono-Phan]

Awesome idea!!! Thanks for sharing

[Retrograde]

Yes it is a great idea... I'll add that I did this type repair in 1994 on a VV-XIV and it still looks great. I used some fairly stout clear plastic packaging from something I had bought. I've did similarly a replacement on another machine a couple years later and it too still looks perfect. No yellowing so far on either one. The originals are store away in my spares box.

[Phonofreak]

Great idea. I have been using clear acetate plastic for this repair and also for windows for my model train buildings. Now I will save and use these. It's much cheaper than the hobby shop.
Harvey Kravitz

[tomb]

New plastic material has improved from 80 years ago so the fixes probably will outlast the machine.. Real good information to know. It shows how ingenious we can be. Tom B