Originally Posted by mama2josh
So... I just picked this machine up from a vintage store for $35 - couldn't pass it up! It came with a whole box full of attachments, the original manual for a Singer 66 and even the original "instructions for installing machine 66 and B. T. motor on cabinet 20." The power cord looks a bit frayed and it needs a new belt, but it looks like it's in pretty good shape otherwise.
Serial number is GC 793884. I can't carry it in the house by myself, but here are the pics the store sent me, plus a pic of all the accessories.
Do you think it really is a 66? The design looks different from pics I've found online. I know nothing about 66's - can anyone share some info on them?
Thanks,
Tara
Tara thank you for coming in and hanging out with us!!!!
Yes you have a 66 and it sure is pretty! According to the serial it was allotted on April 8, 1924 the "C" is actually a "0" but sometime the dies would wear and would not strike correctly.
The design of the decal is called a "Filigree" pattern and I have always like the simplicity of the design. It made the machine seem more sophisticated.
And I can not believe you have a "Fagoter" in the accessories!! It is the long piece that is up towards the top of the photo. These are very sought after and expensive item to have. You use it to make rugs and soforth.
Make sure you get the wiring checked and repaired if needed and after a good cleaning and oiling you will have a
VERY nice machine that you will want to use all the time!
Billy
Billy