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I bought an "L" door oak XVI today at the local antique shop. He said he just purchased another machine and took me in the back room. If was a crapophone and I told him it was worthless in my opinion. It has glass sides and I looked through and saw what looked like a Victor VI or early Victrola XVI motor. He said he'd sell only the motor for $250. Anybody want just the spring motor? The first to PM "SOLD!" is the buyer

Jerry B.

I thought there would be interest in this spring motor. Am I missing something?

Thanks, Jerry

Maybe if you had the turntable and that hard to find special nut to hold the yielding turntable in place.

I might pay 150.00$ or 175.00$ if I was in the market for one the way it sits now.

EDIT:
And there is a problem with the governor, the weights look incorrect, and someone put a wire "cinch" on the spring weights to keep them from flying out to far.
New weights and springs are pretty much non-existent.
Looks like it's been out in the weather too.
The gap between the spring barrels seems too small as well, I think if one were to open it up, they would find something wrong there too.

Sorry to be wet blanket, but it seems to have many issues.

Sorry to be wet blanket, but it seems to have many issues.

Just the opposite. I appreciate the input. If anyone wants to make an offer, I will pass that along to the shop owner and also help with packing & mailing.

Jerry B.