I was given a small SC radiogram 8-10 years ago from a deceased estate. It was in poor shape, veneer peeling, rat-eaten speaker etc. but the main thing was the turntable was missing. The guy that had owned it was a radio/TV repairman back in the 60s/70s and I can only assume that he butchered it for a replacement turntable. I thought I'd find something in my travels but...

Interestingly, there is a piece of chipboard in the turntable cutout, obviously meant for a later turntable that was much smaller than original.

I have since restored the cabinet to a good standard and got it working with a new speaker and some capacitor replacements but I would like to put a turntable in it. I have no idea what it would have been but I assume the standard 33/45/78 idler drive type. I had an old rusty Dual but it was too big and the motor was shagged (and had a busted tone arm) so I tossed it some years ago.

The chassis is very neat and compact and I would like to have it in the collection after having it for some years sitting in the upstairs wardrobe. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi Jon.
Would be nice to see a little story about doing the repairs and some illustrations.

Cheers, Fred.

As indicated on the other post, I may be able to help you with a TT.

I’m wondering if this is one of the late 40’s to early 50’s tablegram (Boston or Baltimore) with a Velvet Action record changer.

The Velvet Action changer is a nice unit when working properly - however the idler wheel does not retract when not in use, eventually causing a flat spot on the idler rubber. The rubber also distorts and either goes rock hard or turns to goo.

This is probably why the original changer is long gone from this unit.

Just out of curiosity could you upload some pictures and/or throw some model numbers at us?