Old 06-12-2011, 07:57 AM
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Tulip
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Hi everyone, have been lurking for awhile, love learning about the vintage machines. I have a FW (my grams), dressmaker and now a Red Eye which is the reason for this post. She is missing her bobbin case and throat plate. Any recommendations on where to shop for parts, also needs a new belt, size to be determined.She has an electric motor and would really like to convert to a treadle. Is this possible? I've downloaded Billys tutorials on disassembly and cleaning, that is our next step. I bought her at a country yard sale yesterday for $10.00 and am so excited! She has sticky white tape residue all over her (they taped instruction notes on her) She has been on my wish list for quite awhile. I have taken her out of the case she came in, really smells of mouse droppings, cleaned out their nest, Yuck! Now it is airing out on the deck. Her birthday is 12/16/1924 in Elizabeth New Jersey. Here are some pictures of her (name to be determined, lol). Thanks for your help and the great tutorials Billy!
Tulip

Machine and Stinky Case
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Throat Plate and Bobbin Case Missing
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Her Backside
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