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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:37 PM
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    This is a craigslist find. Will not have a chance to test or clean until the weekend. Don't know what year it is.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:41 PM
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    Loks like you got a beauty. Enjoy.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:45 PM
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    Likely mid-1970's. They are indestructible and dependable. I still have mine from 1976, though I haven't used it in a while.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:45 PM
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    Looks so clean an new like.....good find!
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:47 PM
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    Looks great. Hope to see your creations using this machine (smile). Thanks for sharing the pics.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:48 PM
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    congrats on your new acquisition
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:50 PM
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    Love, love, love the vintage machines. You will love sewing on it.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 05:58 PM
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    I still have my mom's old Kenmore. Works great! Skips a stitch once in awhile, but is quite a workhorse of a machine. Sews faster than my computerized machine.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 06:50 PM
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    Book design is same as my Kenmore model #1703 that I purchased in 1974 or 75. It's still working, but so heavy that I bought me a Brother 6000i to use for my quilting. I do pull out the Kenmore if I need to do heavy sewing or applique using the satin stitch (still haven't figured that out on the Brother.)
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    Old 10-19-2011, 06:54 PM
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    Yes, it looks loke a mid 70's machine. I have a 1983 and its a workhorse!
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