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VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:34 pm
by Sethallen1973
I was blessed to be given a Victor V a few weeks ago from a couple of good friends who are pickers. They found it on a shelf under a lot of junk in an old shed and thought I might like it. Well of course I was excited! It had about 100 years of dirt etc on it, no horn or reproducer , and the finish was gone. I am attaching some pics of the restoration process. Now I am by no means an expert on restoration, but it has been a joy bringing this machine back to life. Was able to purchase a horn and elbow from a guy on the forum. One question I have is, should I repaint the horn or leave it as is?
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:36 pm
by Curt A
Nice job... back from the edge... don't paint the horn.
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:33 pm
by JerryVan
I would clean the horn really well, then polish it with automotive car polish. But, I would NOT refinish it.
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:38 pm
by Roaring20s
A great job and a fine gift.
Nice grain in the oak too.
James.
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:39 am
by Jerry B.
Looks terrific! If you look carefully you can almost see the Victor V smiling.
Jerry B.
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:23 am
by startgroove
Wow! What a nice save! Good job. Russie
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:43 pm
by VanEpsFan1914
What a kind gift from your friend--not only a fun project, but a truly noble sort of phonograph to enjoy. You'll be listening to that one for years and years.
I'd leave the horn as-is; it has still got some shine to it & looks pretty great.
The re-finished job you did looks as good as the original showpieces in the Johnson Victrola Museum; a must-visit stop if you are ever passing through Dover, Delaware.
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:50 am
by phonolady
Great job on the Victor V, we agree with others to clean the horn.
You did such a great job on the cabinet, can you share what stain and finish you
used to get this result?
Thanks,
David & Lerria
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:33 pm
by Sethallen1973
I stripped and sanded what was left of the old finish and went back with a light walnut stain, then finished it off with amber shellac. It was to glossy after the shellac so I took 0000 steel wool and lightly went over it then applied butchers wax.
Re: VICTOR V PROGRESS
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:23 pm
by Sethallen1973
phonolady wrote:Great job on the Victor V, we agree with others to clean the horn.
You did such a great job on the cabinet, can you share what stain and finish you
used to get this result?
Thanks,
David & Lerria
I stripped and sanded what was left of the old finish and went back with a light walnut stain, then finished it off with amber shellac. It was to glossy after the shellac so I took 0000 steel wool and lightly went over it then applied butchers wax.