Joe, I am stoked that it seems to be a survivor. I wasn't sure when I took it in, but I was certain it was needing parts and a lot of work. I still have a ways to go with it, but it looks like I can bring it back from the brink of death after all!
I am constantly amazed by these old machines and how well they were made. Years of neglect can be wiped away by putting in some work on them and they can be brought back to be wonderful working machines again.
I really enjoy the work and it's very rewarding time and time again.