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I recently acquired a 1926 Victor Granada phonograph (side of the road kinda thing). I've given it to my Grand-Daughter and she has taken an interest in it. It is missing the motor, board, crank and turntable. I'm interested in information as to the type of motor (2 spring or something else) that would have originally been in the phonograph. My basic question is whether any Victor motor, board of that vintage would work in the phonograph. Thank you for any assistance and any enlightenment that can be provided.


P.S. my Grand-Daughter is a college graduate and musician to relieve any fears that she's 5 years old and playing with an antique machine.

Where are you located? Maybe a member is nearby you and can assist. I have a number of motor boards but I am not sure which one would fit your machine.

Phono-Phan wrote:Where are you located? Maybe a member is nearby you and can assist. I have a number of motor boards but I am not sure which one would fit your machine.

Thank you for your response. We live in Lexington, KY. She measured the space where the motor board sits and the opening is 12"X 14 ¼"

I used to own one of these but sold it. Hey, a thought - maybe a parts/donor machine. I may know where there may be some good candidates (this model - specifically). Do you want me to circle back on some of my leads and see if they have the parts you need? I am in Eastern NC but do travel west out towards Charlotte and the Martinsville, VA area sometime.... so meeting may be possible....?

DerekP wrote:I recently acquired a 1926 Victor Granada phonograph (side of the road kinda thing). I've given it to my Grand-Daughter and she has taken an interest in it. It is missing the motor, board, crank and turntable. I'm interested in information as to the type of motor (2 spring or something else) that would have originally been in the phonograph. My basic question is whether any Victor motor, board of that vintage would work in the phonograph. Thank you for any assistance and any enlightenment that can be provided.


P.S. my Grand-Daughter is a college graduate and musician to relieve any fears that she's 5 years old and playing with an antique machine.

Hey Derek -

Have I got a deal for you!!!!! No, it is not a used car....

I have the parts you need. Since it is for your Grand Daughter, I would be more than happy to send the to you. I am always interested in getting new people interested in our hobby! You can email me at [email protected] and we can work the details. I am on the southwest side of Indianapolis.

Mark