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    Old 03-30-2017, 05:52 PM
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    Default Perfect timing, machine was less so.

    I was about to check out at a favorite thrift today. A staff person walked by me carrying a mid 50s cabinet. I heard the chunk sound of a head slipping . He walked into " employees only" So I thought I'd check it tomorrow. well, maybe. I went through the store to where they put sewing machines. 20 seconds later out comes the staff.

    Moments after he put it into place I opened the cabinet with antici .....pation.
    Head was still cold But alas it was an early dashboard BelAir. Walked away from it.
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    BTDT, I can't count how many I've passed on. It's still fun to check them out even if they don't go home with me.
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    Old 03-31-2017, 09:00 AM
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    Was it red? The red Bel Air machines are highly sought after.

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    Old 03-31-2017, 09:04 AM
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    One always has to look - you never know what you'll find!

    Now days, I'll open a lid and my husband will say "oh good, it's one we don't want"
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    Old 04-03-2017, 08:16 AM
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    Not red[ATTACH=CONFIG]570945[/ATTACH]
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