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Title: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: photogman 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/ login: vendo password: lover all lower case Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: halehouse on July 12, 2010, 10:59:03 pm That looks really nice. You could still redo the wiring.
Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: davethebirdman 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... Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: BrianB 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.
Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: RC kid on July 13, 2010, 07:31:16 am I was unable to view the pictures. Could someone post the pictures here?
Thanks Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: aristocrat 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..... ................................................................................. only joking! great looking machine i love the all red 81A! GP Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: mllaugh3 on July 13, 2010, 12:27:18 pm Completely awesome. Very nice looking machine. :jawdrop:
Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: coke_and_stuff 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 Joey Title: Re: Shined up the machine a bit - but it still has its warts. Post by: Marvin 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 |