Originally Posted by
Charlee
If I'm reading the serial number right, (I had to enlarge the photo, but see it as AC045823) you have a model 66 commissioned February 1, 1928.
VERY nice looking machine, but I'd get rid of that pin strip on it...those pins tend to cause "pin rash" on the machines making scratches and weakening the clear coat.
To clean your machine. If the machine moves freely and makes stitches, you don't need to tear it apart! Go to You Tube and do a search for "MuvandFarve". Muv has some awesome videos there that show and explain how to clean these vintage girls without having to strip it down to nothing. Use sewing machine oil to clean the exterior of the machine, and then polish it with non abrasive car wax... TR3 Resin wax is tough stuff and will help to protect the finish and the decals.
Congrats!! You have a lovely machine for an EXCELLENT price that will last you AND your grandchildren a lifetime, and then some!
She's a workhorse and a half, you're so going to love using her! Whatcha gonna name her?
Thanks to all that have given me such good information. I did plug her in and she just did a little hum.
So more than just a cleaning is needed. I do think that the cabinet can be repaired, the top has lifted and peeled back but it is sturdy. I had no idea what a machine like this is worth but was sure $20.00 was a darn good price. If and when I ever come across another vintage how do I find out what they are worth? When I bought my FW I knew how much they were going for. I love the look of the pin strap but it will come off today!