John, the proper approach is to do the full restoration -then- apply power in stages and work out remaining problems. You might find some of the suggestions in this topic of use: http://www.phonoland.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6994 Trying to "just get it running" when so much else needs ...

I finally got my VL200, I loostened the carriage mounts to give it some suspension, freed up the tone-arm, put a record in A1 and pressed the selection. "A" button did not lock, I had to press them both at the same time for the selection to register. It scanned across to the record, picked...

John, I think you have "made a typo"--The "VL", and the "VL" are identical machines :?: :lol: . The"V" was the early one. which if updated to a "VX", is also "identical" in electronics, and mechanics, to the "VL". I honestly don'...

I bought a service manual but I have no idea what the thumbscrews or 9/16 headnuts are, Hoping it makes it here in one piece. I believe I will be refinishing the machine with custom colors and added chrome. The VL, is by most opinions a superior machine to the VL mechanically but it's value is held ...

My machine is being picked up for a 1000 mile journey back to me. It will be transported strapped to the wall of a trailer. Is it necessary to remove the records? The seller said he would secure the mech and needle. Any other necessary prep needed?

Thanks again. Anxiously waiting on my machine. Hoping for the best but expecting a surprise in the opposite direction or two.

So now I have a supposedly 100% working VL200 coming to me and now I need to find some records to put in it. I understand this is a mono box but what do I need to check it's good to go to play stereo records? How does that work on these mono boxes anyway? I assume t stereo compliant readhead is need...

So I have a base VL with K buttons & Towel holders and a V mech cover and barrel side trim. All these parts seem to be readily available and easily swapped should I want to make the machine 100% "correct". How much does a Frankenstein job hurt the value?

Yep, I think it's a vl that was fixed up with some v trim. Not a deal killer for me. I may go custom color anyway. Guessing purists would frown on a custom machine but it's for me.

On to the next one. Struck a deal on one of the ones I found on cl. It was billed as a vl200. As I get more educated on these machines I am thinking the machine has been put together with v and vl parts somewhere along the way. It has the white record player cover with the green plastic face vs the ...

No worries, the seller just confirmed what I already knew. I thought I would give them a chance to get some of my money. Another lesson learned. On another note, anyone interested in a top notch EM pinball in trade? I have a pretty good reputation for ground up restores on EM machines (amoung others...

I am sure I will, I'm bitten and smitten after learning what I already have.

Update: Exact text I sent to the seller - (seller) = sellers name Me: "(seller)?" Seller: Yes, I'm busy Me: No rush just doing my homework, All systems go. Experts I have asked for advice say it's worth the price though a bit on the high side but I'm still fully on board. All seems to hing...

Once I set on a task, I go whole hog. LoL that's vhy the V200 looked perfect, it's the whole hog and then some. I am getting mixed reviews on the deal I struck. Some say I am paying on the high side but if the chrome is all good and it is as it is represented, has little else wrong with it, the barr...

Well as a Noob will I made an impulse buy on ebay for this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231349540297?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 I will drive up to MD from NC and inspect before shelling out the money but I will need some advice on what what to look for as far as gotchas an...