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04-19-2012, 05:33 PM

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tate_elliott

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Well? Did you buy it?

Tate

04-20-2012, 06:18 PM

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kelsunshine

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The white stuff is probably a type of lubricant they put on at the factory.
My machine has that on the gears.

04-20-2012, 07:49 PM

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kitsykeel

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Dear Tate,

I am sorry to say that it had been sold when I went back. Heartbroken to say the least. The store manager told me when I went back that it had come from his own home. He has a treadle at home (couldn't give me any details) so I told him I would come back in a week to get serial no etc and asked if he could take a picture of it. If it sounds good I'll let you know and since you live in Cary I'll let you know of any machines I find in the future (that I don't want.)

04-20-2012, 07:53 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kitsykeel

Last week found a 500A (1961) in a wonderful desk for $25.00. Machine is pretty gummed up with some white stuff on the gears. Serial #172503. Is this a Rocketeer? I didn't buy it at the time and am so afraid it won't be there when I go back. Have a 401A, 185J, FW centennial, Kenmore model 158.14300, Bernina Deco 330 and a plastic Singer (ugh!) Seems I have become a vintage snob. If it is there, what is your opinion on adding this to my babies?

the desk is worth $25

04-20-2012, 07:53 PM

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kitsykeel

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It was sold when I went back. Heartbroken. I'll let you know of any machines I see in the future since you live in Cary. The machine had come from the store manager's home and he has a treadle at home too. I asked him to get make, model and serial number and I would come back in a week to check. I wish he would take a picture of it for me to see too.