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Originally Posted by grannysewer
(Post 6402866)
That is so cool! I just saw that machine in a book I have of old machines. Good luck! You do awesome work!
I had casually mentioned that if I drove ALL the way up there and THEY were willing to drive ALL the way back, I could probably have it cleaned up and ready by the time I got home...... Seriously... 12-13 hours with no distractions or other activities... No Problem.... ;) hehe Hoping it is complete.... |
hitting the road....
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Blessings on the journey and traveling mercies.
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Steve,
You make me feel really old -- I met my husband in 1961, our son was born in 1965! Remarkable machine! We'll look forward to pictures! Jeanette Frantz |
That's cool, My mom was a young mom too!!
I made it back!!! well, 30 hours on the road + 30 minutes in the shop where i got it and the G&B is ours!!! Sf bay to Walla Walla Washington and back. 14+ hours each way at 70mph. It is filthy but in surprisingly good condition. The deck though stained is actually silky smooth to the touch in places. Every moving part moves No apparent breaks, but i am now beginning the photo essay and cleanup. I took a few quick pics . |
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Sad but BEAUTIFUL!!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]447434[/ATTACH] Top view. Surprising amount of design left, the Silver arms move! [ATTACH=CONFIG]447435[/ATTACH] Ever seen the underside of a machine like this? [ATTACH=CONFIG]447436[/ATTACH] |
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Underside of the treadle (transverse wheel)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]447446[/ATTACH] Accessories in the drawer!!!!!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]447447[/ATTACH] The Wonderful couple at YeeHawAloha Thrift store in Walla Walla Washington. (The store raises money for group home projects) [ATTACH=CONFIG]447448[/ATTACH] |
So COOL, Steve. If I ever get over to Walla Walla I will make sure I visit the YeeHawAloha Thrift shop.
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and the cleanup begins....
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Let me guess, Steve barely got any sleep last night, for he was up all night tinkering?
Steve, even your preliminary cleaning is night and day. Just amazing. I admit to having giggled at the No-Cleaning-Supplies-In-The-Car. Lovely adventure; sounds like much fun for you and your road trip free-spirits. Just love friends like that. My friends think I am weird for having sewing machines; I am not sure any of them would even walk five minutes with me to get one, much less drive 13 hours! ;-) |
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