You have come to the right place for advice. I'm looking for a treadle base for a Minnesota C. You'd think in MN it'd be easy. My only advice, don't give up. It was your great gran's and it doesn't matter if the decals are worn, if there are scratches in the cabinet; it's part of your family history. Forget about the stupid uncle, focus on your great gran's hands and your hands, they are touching across time.