Vintage 301 Singer Sewing Machine Question
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This board has started me looking for the perfect vintage machine. I would love to purchase one of these machines preferably in black with a long bed. My question is about nicks and scratches on the paint. Can this be touched up and not be noticed? I would think the black machine would be harder to hide (the beige machine may be a better choice)? It seems that ebay has a lot of replacement parts and accessories for sale. This should not be a problem?
Thank you for any help or info that you can give.
Nancy
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Thank you for any help or info that you can give.
Nancy
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Originally Posted by quilter711
This board has started me looking for the perfect vintage machine. I would love to purchase one of these machines preferably in black with a long bed. My question is about nicks and scratches on the paint. Can this be touched up and not be noticed? I would think the black machine would be harder to hide (the beige machine may be a better choice)? It seems that ebay has a lot of replacement parts and accessories for sale. This should not be a problem?
Thank you for any help or info that you can give.
Nancy
Quilter711
Thank you for any help or info that you can give.
Nancy
Quilter711
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My newly acquired 301A doesn't have a blemish on it. My 1974 Elna is quite battle worn, but I know what that machine has been asked to sew, so it's understandable. She still sews like a dream, as does the 301. As long as there's no rust, the chips don't bother me.
If the 301 were scarred, I guess I would think it was just well used. Can it be repainted? Yes. Is it worth it? Could be. Lostn51 (Billy) does some fantastic repaints on vintage machines.
Type 'vintage sit' in the search box and ask there.
If the 301 were scarred, I guess I would think it was just well used. Can it be repainted? Yes. Is it worth it? Could be. Lostn51 (Billy) does some fantastic repaints on vintage machines.
Type 'vintage sit' in the search box and ask there.
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I dont know about me being a Guru but if you want me to be one LOL!!
If I were you get which ever one you can and if it has any nicks or scratches you can go to the automotive paint store and they can mix some paint to match what you have. Just be sure to bring the machine!
Billy
If I were you get which ever one you can and if it has any nicks or scratches you can go to the automotive paint store and they can mix some paint to match what you have. Just be sure to bring the machine!
Billy
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Originally Posted by quilter711
This board has started me looking for the perfect vintage machine. I would love to purchase one of these machines preferably in black with a long bed. My question is about nicks and scratches on the paint. Can this be touched up and not be noticed? I would think the black machine would be harder to hide (the beige machine may be a better choice)? It seems that ebay has a lot of replacement parts and accessories for sale. This should not be a problem?
Thank you for any help or info that you can give.
Nancy
Quilter711
Thank you for any help or info that you can give.
Nancy
Quilter711
I see that you are in Massachusetts. How are you doing with heavy snow on your roof and are you ready for more snow tomorrow ? :-( My ceilings, all along the back of my house, are leaking :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Originally Posted by quilter711
Thx Billy for the info! I am sure that I will be in touch again as I start this process. The hunt is on!
Nancy
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Nancy
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http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/hsh/2192241264.html
ETA: It looks like it may be a Singer 328k
http://aszat.wordpress.com/2010/03/1...-machine-328k/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAt1CRvLnKI
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by quilter711
Thx Billy for the info! I am sure that I will be in touch again as I start this process. The hunt is on!
Nancy
Quilter711
Nancy
Quilter711
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/hsh/2192241264.html
ETA: It looks like it may be a Singer 328k
http://aszat.wordpress.com/2010/03/1...-machine-328k/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAt1CRvLnKI
Except it is a 328 I have the 328K in the studio I am going to clean up and then I will put it in my blow out sale next week.
Billy
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Cathy how are you able to stay dry? is it the snow drifts that are making it leak or what. I know you have got to be at your wits end over the water coming in.
God love you if I could come up there and help you dry everything up you know I would be there in a New York second!!
Billy
God love you if I could come up there and help you dry everything up you know I would be there in a New York second!!
Billy
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