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My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:34 pm
by Retroman1969
Coincidentally, all of the missing hardware I tracked down and ordered from all over the country came in the same day.
Tilting motorboard is now functional.
She’s starting to look like a Victrola. Just a few screws and a rebuilt motor and felt (all on its way) will make her a player again.
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:41 pm
by Retroman1969
Where it started......
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:05 pm
by Daithi
Very nice, well done !
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:13 pm
by audiophile102
It sure is fun rescuing an antique phonograph. Just wait till you get to play it. I own one like yours and it can play really loud. Those doors you reinstalled will come in handy to turn down the volume. Victor had a patent on those doors for that very purpose. Remember to change the needle after each record is played. If you don't, the worn needle will destroy the record.
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:30 am
by AmberolaAndy
Lookin’ good! Reminds me of last year when I restored a VV-XI I bought for $50 in similar condition. I fixed it up, and cleaned it, and sold it so I could have the money to get my Credenza! As Benjamin The Victrola Guy on YouTube says: “Don’t overlook the junk machines!”
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:07 am
by cheryla
Doing great work
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:27 am
by Phono-Phan
Keep up the great work!!
Re: My $50 junk Victor is coming together!
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:47 pm
by Retroman1969
Thank you guys!
Yes, I have more fun reviving one for sure.
Yes, I read about the needle change, so I bought a package of 100.