I have a No.8 also. Purchased her a few weeks back. Her wiring is really bad so she has been placed in the repair line. See my pics here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t202589.html
You can also go here to date your machine. There are several pages with the serial number ranges and dates.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...78886693lsIAUe
Last edited by Caroline S; 10-18-2012 at 06:57 AM.