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photogman
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« on: July 12, 2010, 10:33:30 pm »
It may look nice to some of you, but I think my studio lighting to some degree shows it off a litte better than it really appears.  I'm leaning towards a full restore but haven't completely made up my mind.  The wiring is all cracked and I just can't stand what might be lurking beneath the inside.

http://www.nylen.com/pics/archival/81a/

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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 10:59:03 pm »
That looks really nice. You could still redo the wiring.
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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2010, 01:35:14 am »

Its your machine and you need to be happy with it... But in my humble opinion you only really need to rewire her. A wiring harness from one of the sponsers would sort that out...

I much prefer the small door model...
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 05:57:15 am »
Wow! That's really sharp looking! It's amazing what a little time and elbow grease can do. From a safety standpoint, I too would invest in a new wiring harness.
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2010, 07:31:16 am »
I was unable to view the pictures. Could someone post the pictures here?

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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2010, 11:50:09 am »
hello there


thanks for the link, it worked for me no problem, however



can you take some more pictures as its difficult to see.....

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only joking! great looking machine i love the all red 81A!



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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2010, 12:27:18 pm »
Completely awesome.  Very nice looking machine. jawdrop
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2010, 11:06:25 pm »
My honest opinion, You would be stupid to restore that machine. That machine is 55 years old, a killer nice survivor, If you want a restored machine, go and buy one that needs to be restored. This one does not and just needs a few groceries to keep her going. You can pick up restorable 81As for $1000-1200, This machine is a $2500 machine as is easily and deserves to be left alone.

If you want it freshened up let me know. this would be an easy one to get done

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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2010, 04:19:59 pm »
That is to nice to restore.  Clean up the inside a little more and enjoy it!
I have a milk machine that is the same way.  It is just to nice to start restoring.

Marvin
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