201-2 1941 Rebirthing
 

Whew!

Actually 1941...sorry.

I am finally done with this 71 year old machine. It has been totally redone since the original shape was terrible. My regret is that I did not take a picture of it before restoration. The machine was sanded to the bone, primed, repainted, decals applied, lacquered and then a top coat of shellac was applied, motor completely rewired, and timing set.

Serial AF887162

P.S. This is hybrid approach which Glenn and I have been discussing...

I will document more completely my 306 that I'm about to begin on.

The 201-2 is now purring and sewing perfectly. Very tight stitches. Not bad for an old gal :D.
Here are some pictures.

That is a thing of beauty. You did good work on it. Wish I had one of those.

Very nice restoration! She's pretty!

Great restoration, she looks good.

Thanks to all of you...

Beautiful job!

Beautiful machine.

WOW, she is beautiful. You did a great job on her.

Beautiful machine!

That is gorgeous. You did a fantastic job on her. Now you can sit back & enjoy the fruits of your labour.

I appreciate all the support. I have several that I am considering working on... It is SO much fun though it can be a challenge.

Looks great my Vandevoort looks like that. It was never used and with a new belt and lots of oil it sews beautifully. I didn't have do anything to it.

You did a fantastic job! Gorgeous!

A beautiful machine!!

Wonderful job on restoring her to glory. Now sew something.

This is waaaaaaaay too cute - you did a great job! I love it!

How wonderful and so well done! LOVE the 201's!!! :)

Wow, she looks fabulous! She shines beautifully!