New To Me: A Victor Humpback II

[phono-phan]

I knew about this phonograph for a few years.  It was in a basement of someone I met that wanted his other phonographs working again.  He has a near mint VV-XIV, an Edison Lab model, Edison Amberola 30, and a Kimball that all needed attention.  I got them all working and never charged him for it.  He called me yesterday and said that if I wanted the Victor II that he would sell it.  I was to his place in a jiffy.  It has a badly repainted aftermarket horn but the rest looked great.  Here are some before and after pictures.  I couldn't believe how minty it was under the dirt.  This one might be a keeper.   

[melvind]

It looks terrific!

[phono-phan]

This Victor II was even in better condition than the one in the collection. It even matches the horn better.

[KentinKC]

Congrats - do someone a favor and look what happens - that's pure Karma!  

[BruceW]

Love the wood graining.  Excellent job in restoring the Victor.    

All that from just being a nice person - congratulations.