Steve,
such a wonderful old machine. It isn't very often I "meet" someone who is passionate about knowing the family history and wanting to keep these stories with the machine. I love it! I am a huge genealogy nut and I also collect many old/vintage items. I get some really strange reactions when I ask for the stories behind the item.
More than anything I love that you want to bring these machines back to their former glory AND you want to retain the original parts. You obviously have the talent to do that and I am grateful you have the desire to go along with it!
Thanks for always taking the time to share your journeys with us. It is so appreciated!