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I wanted to share some photos of my Victor V that I purchased earlier this year from gramophone-georg. While in excellent condition and priced irresistibly, I wanted to make a few improvements such as cleaning up the turntable, restoring the ID plate, restoring the back bracket and the final touch, a wood horn. I wound up polishing the turntable edge as opposed to having it re-plated. I bought one of Eduardo"s decals for the back bracket and the finishing touch a lovely oak horn from Don Gfell. I sent Don some photos of the cabinet to match the horn and I think he did a terrific job. The cabinet has not been refinished. Just polished up. Here are some before and after shots. Hope you all approve.

That's looks great, Joe! The V is such a classy machine and still my favorite outside horn Victor model, yes, including the VI (I'll duck now...)

Sean

Looks great. I prefer the refurbished rather than the restored machines. How was that back bracket decal set to work with?

Joe- I absolutely hate it... it's a disgrace! I DEMAND that you send it back as it is now!

Django wrote:Looks great. I prefer the refurbished rather than the restored machines. How was that back bracket decal set to work with?

It comes in sections so it's easier to work with. It requires some trimming with an exacto knife.

OrthoSean wrote:That's looks great, Joe! The V is such a classy machine and still my favorite outside horn Victor model, yes, including the VI (I'll duck now...)

Sean

I better duck too, Sean. I've always preferred the V over the VI.

gramophone-georg wrote:Joe- I absolutely hate it... it's a disgrace! I DEMAND that you send it back as it is now!

Let me think about it. I'll get back to you in about 20 years.

as i am a new victor 5 owner , I think your machine is beautiful

I love my Victor V. To me, it has a Mission Oak look. It is a real, powerful, masculine looking machine. Thanks for sharing.
Harvey Kravitz

The oak horn is really nice!

Clay