Victor VV-X Parts question (Turntable Wanted)

sentjourn · by **sentjourn** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:44 am

I have a Victor VV-X phonograph that needs a 12" turntable. I have several Victor turntables but the center post hole is too small to fit the motor shaft. The motor shaft is 3/4". Does anyone out there have one for sale?

by **Joe_DS** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:22 am

Hi sentjourn:

Is this a table, "spider leg" or floor model -- http://www.victor-victrola.com/X.htm ? What's the serial number? That might help.

According to the Victor Data Book, all VV-Xs were fitted with pressed steel (as opposed to cast iron) turntables, though the earlier ones used the bullet type brake.

Joe

sentjourn · by **sentjourn** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:15 am

Hi Joe, The serial number is 179638J indicating it is a spindle leg model and the brake goes under the turntable.

by **Joe_DS** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:09 am

sentjourn wrote:Hi Joe, The serial number is 179638J indicating it is a spindle leg model and the brake goes under the turntable.

The spindle/spider leg model, which was discontinued in 1913, had open sides and a shelf -- http://www.victor-victrola.com/X.htm7.jpg The serial number you provided would date your model to 1916, according to the chart at Victor-Victrola, so it should have the "solid sides."

But, in any event, hopefully, someone with the part you need will chime in. If you haven't already tried him, you might want to get in touch with George Vollema at Great Lakes Phonograph -- http://www.victroladoctor.com/

Joe