I didn’t have any problems putting the Pfaff 130 in my top. The top came off of a Singer Model 88 Cosmopolitan electric cabinet that I parted out. I used a plumb-bob to align the pulley with the flywheel to position the top for attachment.

CD in Oklahoma

Well guess what? There's now no point even looking for machines: This German beauty was the last elusive one on my list and an unbelievable bargain. One owner, complete and extremely well looked after. Guess I'll have to do more sewing now.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]528965[/ATTACH]

Nice!! I have a similar machine - a rather frankensteined 332-260 that's just like the one I learned how to sew on, except Gran's wasn't a frankenstein. I'm not positive, but I think mine had the motor belt go and the person found a similar belt to use that's not quite the right size, so I have some weird stuff going on inside. But it works!

I can tell you from personal experience - these machines are strong enough to drive the needle right through an 8-year old's finger, nail and all! (My poor grandmother about had a heart attack when I started up all that screeching! LOL) I like how quiet the motor is, and how small the free-arm is. All my modern free arms are so much larger in circumference. Looks like you got the extra little extender table too - nice!!

I have a 237 that was my mom's and I'm just now getting around to sewing on it (had to get a tension thingy for the top since mine had broken off but it still sewed once I fiddled with the tension). I've read that it will treadle (haven't tried it myself) but it's simple - even I could figure it out once I got going - needle has left center right, It hink 5 zig zag settings then a stitch length/reverse lever. super easy.

Ouch! I'll have to keep fingers away from it. My daughter's frightened of her old Singer so I doubt there's much chance of an accident. Yes the table extender was there, and everything was held in with leather straps. All the paperwork (including guarantee) were still there and in mint condition. I was stunned when given a Pinnock in this condition earlier this year, but this is my dream machine and was only $65. She also works at the same university I do. She was very pleased that I'd be keeping and using her mother's machine. The table collapses so easily too. I'll be checking it thoroughly before even plugging it in. She assured me it was regularly serviced and I believe it.
I hope it will be like the 260s I've had, which were both great machines, and that they didn't compromise the design, like Singer with the 320 (which doesn't drop the feed dog and stitches differently to the 319).

The frankenstein (which I'm sure you'd call 'Frankie') sounds interesting, and it must be a wonderful thing:
Every Pfaff I've had has been great, although I haven't tried out a modern one (are they made in Germany these days?)

[QUOTE=manicmike;7299420

The frankenstein (which I'm sure you'd call 'Frankie') sounds interesting, and it must be a wonderful thing:
Every Pfaff I've had has been great, although I haven't tried out a modern one (are they made in Germany these days?)[/QUOTE]

Nope, they're made in China along with Singer and Viking machines. The same holding company owns all three brands.

Cari

That's what I'd have expected Cari. Wasn't thinking of buying that plastic anyway, but am still intrigued about the '80s Pfaffs. Enough to try them out, not buy one. I already have an industrial roller foot machine for leather and heavy vinyl and a 29K58.
I doubt the mighty Pfaff 1222E could do any better ;)

A good friend has a newer Pfaff that I've sewn a little bit on. As much as I don't like new cheap machines I do have to say the newer high end machines are pretty nice. I wouldn't turn one down.

Mike congrats on getting that 360. I really like the looks of the older Pfaffs. My condolences to you that you've completed your "must have" list though.
Rodney