frank678 said:

Well I suggest youre going to want to redo it if you desire top class preservation! I really think this tape deserves it (historical importance and all that) but if you are going to go for a second attempt don't burn out on this - better to take your time and not get sick of it - just as long as you keep the tape inside a shoe box filled with cotton wool and sleep with one eye open and a gun - it shouldnt go anywhere - it must be a lucky tape anyway to have lasted 34 years.

I agree 100% that this VHS needs to be properly preserved. Unfortunately, I don't have the money for a Panasonic AG-1980 and a good capture-card. I hope an OTer with such a setup can help me out in the near-future (any takers?).