[78-L] Victrola vv-80

[Ron L'Herault]

If you supply the serial number from the ID plate, I can narrow it down for
you, probably.  They were sold 1921-1925.

Ron L

-----Original Message-----
From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
[mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Jim Whipkey
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 10:27 AM
To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
Subject: [78-L] Victrola vv-80


  The  blizzard  we  just had  here in WV gave me  a nice push yesterday and
I finally got enough work done on restoring  an old victrola  to  learn  it
operates pretty good.  Rescued  a  huge floor model  Victor   hand crank
floor model   victrola, model V V 80.  After  months of  taking apart,
saving every screw, etc.  got the  motor/turntable back in place yesterday
and  while the table runs a little fast,  it works  just great! The speed
adjustment doesn't seem to affect the speed,  it  runs  a bit fast, but
overall, pleases me.  When I got the item at an auction it appeared to have
been in a flood,  thick dirt caked  all over,  removed the  peeling and
cracked veneer, but otherwise, everything  original will remain, including a
lot of rusted needles which still play.  One of my many pleasant surprises
is the  quality and  high decibel  output, the music is really loud.  Think
this  item was made  CA 1920,  anyone know  any  specifics on  the Victrola
V V 80?
  Jim Whipkey
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