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emsgranny 06-12-2011 12:07 PM

What a steal - looks like it will clean up good!!!

montanajan 06-12-2011 12:09 PM

This is a Singer 66 Red Eye, not quite a full-sized machine.
You paid only $5.00 - WOW!! It may be one that has been converted from treadle to electric.
If you send me the serial numbers, I can date it for you - PM & I'll check it out right away.

montanajan 06-12-2011 01:35 PM

Yes, you are correct. The model you have is a 1919, based on the serial number G7394208. 50,000 were allotted on 9/19/1919 - interesting numbers. "Allotted" just means production of that many 66 Red Eye sewing machines began on that date - may have taken months to get the 50,000 made. It was produced in Elizabeth, NJ at the Elizabethport Singer Factory.
I did get my 66 in a treadle base - just what I wanted. You said you wanted a treadle - if you have or can get a nice base, I believe they can be converted back to treadle - I'd check with Billy on this site about that.
Have fun with it - looks like a deal you couldn't pass.

Lostn51 06-12-2011 03:21 PM

I love it!!!

Follow my tutes on cleaning the machine and you will have it looking like a new one! But your right for $5 you cant pass up a deal like that.


Billy

blueangel 06-12-2011 06:13 PM

For $5 you can't go wrong.

roseOfsharon 06-12-2011 06:18 PM

Great buy for sure! Follow Billy's cleaning instructions, they're the tops!

coachmatthewsvhs 06-13-2011 02:53 AM

Singer fan group "Treadleon" reccommends using TR3 automotive restorer/refinisher..... no scratching, leaves a hard resin finish. Cleaned my machine like new!

didi 06-13-2011 02:56 AM

How lucky you are---and for only $5.

Krystyna 06-13-2011 03:16 AM

What a lovely machine and you can't beat the price! Careful, careful, careful with the cleaning!

roadrunr 06-13-2011 05:14 AM

What a great find for only $5! How does she sew?


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