jackjosh
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« on: March 19, 2011, 11:03:54 am » |
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Hello from Virginia. I just purchased this Jacobs 26 and it appears to be in good shape; I use appears because this is my first purchase of a vintage machine. The locks and cap catcher are missing, but I have those on order. I was thinking of trying to restore this myself, but I don't want to end up with it worse than it was when I started. Anyway, I think I will give it a shot and have really found this forum very useful. I have posted some "as is" pictures below, in case someone sees something that I can't see that may be wrong with or missing from the machine. Any comments/advice about restoring or how much a machine like this is worth, would greatly be appreciated. Thank you very much.
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scalebowler
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2011, 11:11:34 am » |
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Looks like it is in really nice shape.
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2011, 01:06:27 pm » |
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Was that the machine down in the Stafford/F-Burg area? I'm up in Falls Church, and saw that one, seemed like a decent deal at the time. I don't know much about the Jacobs machines, so I'll leave that up to the more educated crowd.
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jackjosh
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2011, 01:40:45 pm » |
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It was the one in the Fredericksburg/Stafford area. I was able to get it for 300.00 less than the asking price. I just now, after having it in the garage for 2 1/2 weeks, plugged it in. It cooled and even the drum turned after I inserted a nickel and turned the handle. I think I may get by with just rewiring with a new harness/plug and a little elbow grease and maybe some rustproofing and paint. I have a restoration manual on order so I'll take a look at that when it arrives.
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2011, 11:11:39 am » |
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Would you mind me asking how much you ended up paying for the machine?
Thanks in advance
AND WELCOME! (I assure you that will NOT be your last machine lol)
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2011, 12:02:43 am » |
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I paid 700.00 for it; so not sure if it was a good deal or not. I like the machine, so I guess that counts.
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 02:25:11 pm » |
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I'd say 700 was a good deal on a complete Jacobs 26.. I sold one last year for 1400 in real nice shape... kinda wished I'd kept it.. but can't keep em all..
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 03:13:44 pm » |
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jackjosh... thanks! Looks like a REALLY good deal!
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2011, 03:17:51 pm » |
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Jackjosh. I just bought one not too far from Atlanta for $1,200 complete. I'd say you did real well! Congrats.
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« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 01:25:16 am » |
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I am almost done with my amateur restore of the Jacobs 26. I really used this website to figure out what I was actually doing with the machine. You guys are a wealth of knowledge. I thought I would post a few pictures of where I am with the project. I am trying to improve the value of the machine, but don't think I am going to sell. I am addicted to this stuff now.
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