Well, this site has got me wanting an electric (have 2 treadles 27 and 27-4, both shuttle) vintage Singer but I am confused as to which vintage machine to watch for. I can only have one. What would be the best for FMQ and has the longest throat space? What is better the shuttle bobbins, drop in's or side mounted. On the 301's, they made long bed and short bed's...other than looking at them is there a way to identify a long bed? I read that (I think) the black and mocha were made as long beds and short beds. Is it the size of the flip up table? On e-Bay it is really hard to tell the difference. Is the slant needle any benefit for FMQ? I'm so confused but anxious...LOL I would love to put a motor on the 27-4 but that seems like desecration but, this machine also has no family ties. It has an 8" throat space but I can not for the life of me coordinate treadle and sewing at the same time. How did they manage the crank style!?! Anyways, any input would be helpful. It doesn't have to be pretty, just functional and I don't care about the weight because it isn't going to any classes or anything. Thanks!