need help identifying the model number
 

Does anyone know the model number of this Dressmaker machine? I recently acquired it and would like to get it running again but I need the model number to get the manual and any parts it may require.

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Here's a picture of the front.

The picture of the underside won't upload. It has the numbers J-A38, J-C36, and T19873 engraved into the metal. Are any of those numbers the model number, or do I need to look somewhere else on the machine?

I believe the "666" on the front is the model number. This particular machine is sold under quite a few names. I really like the stitch dial, so I notice that quite often. I've even seen a pink one, but it was local pickup only - and way too far away!

The engraved numbers are not the model number - as teh model number is specific to the badged name. I believe there is even one like this badged as White. I've seen it with Remington and a few others too. Each "badged name" has a different model number, but they are made by the same company. The stamped numbers are the Mfg identification marks.

Thanks Cathy, that helps a lot!

If you join the VintageJapan Yahoo group you'll likely get more info, but don't be in a hurry as the group owner is s-l-o-w at getting posts listed. The group also has a database of JA and JC numbers though there is a better one somewhere. Not that it will be much help but it looks like it could be a Toyota built machine.


Cari

Are you sure that one was built in Japan? With that model number I would have guessed somewhere a little further ....ummm.... south. ;)
Rodney

HaHa Rodney....I hope the machine doesn't give her a "devil" of a time in getting it fixed!