Cecilia S.

Dear Group,

My disease, Machinus-Mustus-Rescuitus, was in remission for a few weeks. I left a Singer 401A for dead, I passed by three beauties in a Thrift Shop without blinking, and I even managed three days in a row without looking at the online ads.

However, I have just experienced a nasty flare-up. Help, please.

I see this machine for sale, for $20. That fits within my price per-pound range. It sure looks as though it needs new -everything-, but the finish Shore Is Purdy.

Should it transpire that I acquire this machine before my Anti-Machinus-Mustus-Rescuitus medication kicks in, tell me: What would be involved in converting this puppy to hand crank?

mlmack

Basically you just remove the motor, motor bracket, and the light, then bolt on a hand crank, where the motor mount was bolted on.

If you want to retain the light, you likely need to wire it with a plug on the end, or if you want to retain the original wiring, you can buy a replacement light with a plug on it.

SteveH

and you can bolt the handcrank over the motor bracket to make it "convertible" should you choose.

Candace

You need to jump on it pronto.

mlmack

Yep, for $20, I would have picked it up and figured everything out later.

Cecilia S.

Is it a good deal, you mean?

SteveH

very much so

pocoellie

I'm sorry I have to say to buy it before your "pills" kick in. LOL

Sheluma

Did you really come here seeking help for your disease? Or a bunch of enablers to push you into relapse? I fall into the 2nd category, like everyone else.

Are those are La Vincenza decals? (not sure if I spelled that right). This picture looks so familiar -- I think I may have seen this machine online. The chrome is shiny! It doesn't look to me like it needs a lot. Is it a 28?

Sheila

PS -- Steve and mlmack -- How can we tell that there is a hc/motor boss on the pillar?

AuntieD

Beautiful machine!! Love the decals!