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Old 10-16-2011, 04:32 PM
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What a lovely machine!!! Someone kept this one up with a lot of love.
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:52 PM
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That's amazing, I will have to get some. Do you know why it's called a Red Eye? Is it because some of the red decals resemble an eye? Just wondering.


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It's a model 66 with a Red Eye/Red head decal. A red eye was my very first vintage machine. I had seen one on this forum and thought it was so-o-o beautiful!!! Beware, though, if this is your first vintage machine it won't be your last!!! :mrgreen:

If you want to clean her up make sure you don't use any harsh cleaning chemicals on her paint or you will turn the decals to silver :shock: :shock: :shock: . A wonderful thing to use is regular old sewing machine oil. Rub it on with your fingers, let it sit for a while and then wipe it off with a soft cloth or cotton balls. Afterward you can use a good quality car paste wax (without pumice) to protect her.

For her metal parts I use a product called Maas Metal Polish. What a difference you will see!
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oh lucky lucky you!! Gorgeous.
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how wonderful
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Beautiful machine, great job cleaning it up. Good for you.
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:59 PM
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This is the way she came, haven't cleaned yet. It was well cared for.

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Beautiful machine, great job cleaning it up. Good for you.
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Old 10-17-2011, 02:42 AM
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Wow! What a beautiful machine!!! Singer really was the best back then! Enjoy!
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Old 10-17-2011, 02:58 AM
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That is one beautiful re-eye. Whoever owned it in it's youth sure took good care of it.
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Wow!!! Spectacular!!!!
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Wow!!! Lucky you!!!!
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