I wrecked a vintage gem....
#11
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There is a vintage Viking group on Yahoo if you want a "consult".
You can still take her to Goodwill even if she doesn't work; people buy machines there for parts as well as for working machines.
You can still take her to Goodwill even if she doesn't work; people buy machines there for parts as well as for working machines.
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I would be very surprised if it can't be fixed. Those old machines are tanks, and I think if you contacted the right mr.fixit man, you could have her up and going in no time. I know, I live with my mr.fixit man. He fixes anything that goes wrong on my old machines. Don't throw her out just yet! Wait and talk with people, you might be surprised!
#16
Originally Posted by deedum
I would be very surprised if it can't be fixed. Those old machines are tanks, and I think if you contacted the right mr.fixit man, you could have her up and going in no time. . . . . Don't throw her out just yet! Wait and talk with people, you might be surprised!
#17
OK, people. Here's another thought. I know my church thrift store has a 60 20 whose reverse button doesn't work (sticks in). It doesn't have accessories or a table, and I'm not sure if the dials on it are stuck or not. Once I found out the reverse wasn't funcioning, I walked away. I could perhaps rob that one for parts or visa versa. The machine is only $10 and I paid $20 for this one. Grand total of $30. I'm not sure I want to invest more into it. Anyone in central Wisconsin interested in taking the risk?
Incidently, they also have a nice buttonholer for a Featherweight. Let me know if anyone is looking for one.
Incidently, they also have a nice buttonholer for a Featherweight. Let me know if anyone is looking for one.
#19
Originally Posted by Prism99
There is a vintage Viking group on Yahoo if you want a "consult".
You can still take her to Goodwill even if she doesn't work; people buy machines there for parts as well as for working machines.
You can still take her to Goodwill even if she doesn't work; people buy machines there for parts as well as for working machines.
#20
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I always try to test the machine in the store before purchasing. Our Goodwill has electrical outlets. Plus I usually buy only at a Goodwill that will take a return (and I keep the receipt!). Been stung once too often that way......
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