Talk to Billy (Lostn51) about the cord on your machine. He works on machines, and can give you an estimate. (He does prefer treadles!) He knows a lot about vintage machines, and is in the process of setting up shop to fix/refurbish vitage machines for people.

I would get the cord replaced. I just fixed my mother's old Singer. She used to close up the cabinet with the cord still attached to the machine, thus wearing out the rubber on the cord. When I got it, not realizing it was worn through, I tried using the machine, caused a short in the wiring and melted the copper windings inside the motor. So I just got a new motor, foot pedal and light connection. Had to rewire the light to a plug and did it all by myself. The machine is now running like new. They are very easy to repair. If you want to PM me I will give you the name of the place I got the parts, and a great place to get manuals. Go to singersewingmachine.com and you can date your machine from your serial # on the front of the machine.

I have several old machines. That's besides the two fairly new Janomes that I have. The treadle one that I have is from Germany, although it was made by Singer. I believe it dates back to the 30s. I have no idea how to use it or maintain it because the entire manual (yes, that came with it) is in German.It belonged to my daughter's MIL so my DD gave it to me when she passed, knowing how much I love old machines. The MIL was a finicky person who kept everything she owned both spotless and in top notch condition. I'm afraid it's wasted on me. We use it as a tv stand in the bedroom.
Any suggestions, anyone? 8-)

Thank you for the great information. I just did that and found out that it was made in Elizabeth, NJ in 1928 and is a Class 99. Now I have to decide whether or not it will pay to restore it. One can't give them away as no store wants them. I will have to think about it. Maybe I will give DH a job and he can play with it and re-wire it as he is pretty handy with that stuff. No harm done and he probably will get it spiffed up and running again.

Be careful, you do not want to hurt yourself or the machine. It really isn't too hard to replace the wires yourself. Billy has a beginning tute on the electrical and I think intends to do a more complete one in the future if you can wait. I am going to jump in on a World Rotary that needs new wiring in the next couple of weeks. Not sure how much it would cost.

Here is the link to the tute..... http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-45814-1.htm

I never thought of using my treadle for PT. I will have to re-think haveing it for decor and get it out of mothballs. THANKS

If you are interested in giving it away, let me know. I will get the work done, and very much enjoy using the 99. It is worth every effort to restore and use the vintage machines. They sew SO much better than many of the new ones. Granted, they do not have the fancy stitches. And are heavy. But, realisticly, don't we all sew straight stitch the majority of the time?

Thanks for your interest, but my DH was working on the motor and it was so old and worn out that some of the inside wires broke. However, he was able to get it running again and he even got the little light attachment to work too so I am keeping the old lady and will use her when I have some real heavy denim type sewing to do. Right now she is on display with an old wooden thread spool already threaded into the needle and a scrap fabric under the needle. At Christmas time I have a garland with a string of spool lights wrapped around it and I weave it around the machine and it really looks cool adorned with those lights (which I got on clearance for $5!!)

I am glad you decided to keep her. You will enjoy using her. As I said before, it is worth it to get these old machines back in working order and put them to use! :thumbup:

UPDATE!!!!
Picked up a Singer 66 Treadle machine at a Yard sale last weekend for $25.00!!!!!! She is B E A U T I F U L!!!! Decals are all intact and the cabinet is in great condition. Guess now I need to learn how to sew on the treadle. LOL Think my Feather weight will get Jealous?