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05-03-2011, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Ok - try this one:
http://merced.craigslist.org/atq/2345615336.html
http://merced.craigslist.org/atq/2345615336.html
05-03-2011, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Correction, it is sitting in my garage right now and today was 50% off day and I got it for $10 and some change!
It is a 66-18 Centennial badge and is in pretty decent shape, but I am going to do a repaint on it and keep it for use in my studio. But she was allotted on June 13 1950. Billy
It is a 66-18 Centennial badge and is in pretty decent shape, but I am going to do a repaint on it and keep it for use in my studio. But she was allotted on June 13 1950. Billy
05-03-2011, 12:21 PM
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I just got 5 new (old) sewing machines. All with out manuels. 1. 1890 Jones and Company H C.
2. Singer 1936 99k. Is the 66 manuel the same?
3. 1917 New Home treadle. 4. Bel Air from the 50's 5. Some toy looking machine that I will give to my niece.
I can not post pictures maybe if I take Nancy a piece of chocolate at Ladies night out sewing,
she will post pictures for me. How about it Nancy? Kathie
2. Singer 1936 99k. Is the 66 manuel the same?
3. 1917 New Home treadle. 4. Bel Air from the 50's 5. Some toy looking machine that I will give to my niece.
I can not post pictures maybe if I take Nancy a piece of chocolate at Ladies night out sewing,
she will post pictures for me. How about it Nancy? Kathie
05-03-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Correction, it is sitting in my garage right now and today was 50% off day and I got it for $10 and some change!
It is a 66-18 Centennial badge and is in pretty decent shape, but I am going to do a repaint on it and keep it for use in my studio. But she was allotted on June 13 1950. Billy
It is a 66-18 Centennial badge and is in pretty decent shape, but I am going to do a repaint on it and keep it for use in my studio. But she was allotted on June 13 1950. Billy
Billy
05-03-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Anyone recognize this model of Singer? Do you think that color is true or maybe just the person's camera?
http://www.searchtempest.com/results...20&maxDist=250Žion_us=1&search_string=sewing&keytype=adv&Region= na&cityselect=zip&page=0&category=8&subcat=sss&min Ask=min&maxAsk=max
http://www.searchtempest.com/results...20&maxDist=250Žion_us=1&search_string=sewing&keytype=adv&Region= na&cityselect=zip&page=0&category=8&subcat=sss&min Ask=min&maxAsk=max
"The Singer 185 was produced between about 1955 up to around 1964. It replaced the popular 99K model. The 99K was a 3/4 size straight-stitch model -- one of the classic "old black Singers". I'm not sure how long the 99 was produced -- some sources suggest it was in production for nearly 40 years (like I said, a popular machine!)
The 185 modernized the 99 -- but mainly in appearance only. The innards are still basically the same (if it's worked for 40 years, why change it?) and it's still a 3/4 size machine.
Although the 185 is basically a 99 in modern clothes, prices for 185's have edged past the model 99 (supply and demand?). I think the neat styling is the key -- along with the fact that it's a proven and reliable straight-stitch machine from back in the days when Singer machines were top of the line! "
05-03-2011, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I just got 5 new (old) sewing machines. All with out manuels. 1. 1890 Jones and Company H C.
2. Singer 1936 99k. Is the 66 manuel the same?
3. 1917 New Home treadle. 4. Bel Air from the 50's 5. Some toy looking machine that I will give to my niece.
I can not post pictures maybe if I take Nancy a piece of chocolate at Ladies night out sewing,
she will post pictures for me. How about it Nancy? Kathie
2. Singer 1936 99k. Is the 66 manuel the same?
3. 1917 New Home treadle. 4. Bel Air from the 50's 5. Some toy looking machine that I will give to my niece.
I can not post pictures maybe if I take Nancy a piece of chocolate at Ladies night out sewing,
she will post pictures for me. How about it Nancy? Kathie
05-03-2011, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Here's some info on the 185 -- it's an updated 99 in new clothes!! 3/4 size!! Cool!!
"The Singer 185 was produced between about 1955 up to around 1964. It replaced the popular 99K model. The 99K was a 3/4 size straight-stitch model -- one of the classic "old black Singers". I'm not sure how long the 99 was produced -- some sources suggest it was in production for nearly 40 years (like I said, a popular machine!)
The 185 modernized the 99 -- but mainly in appearance only. The innards are still basically the same (if it's worked for 40 years, why change it?) and it's still a 3/4 size machine.
Although the 185 is basically a 99 in modern clothes, prices for 185's have edged past the model 99 (supply and demand?). I think the neat styling is the key -- along with the fact that it's a proven and reliable straight-stitch machine from back in the days when Singer machines were top of the line! "
"The Singer 185 was produced between about 1955 up to around 1964. It replaced the popular 99K model. The 99K was a 3/4 size straight-stitch model -- one of the classic "old black Singers". I'm not sure how long the 99 was produced -- some sources suggest it was in production for nearly 40 years (like I said, a popular machine!)
The 185 modernized the 99 -- but mainly in appearance only. The innards are still basically the same (if it's worked for 40 years, why change it?) and it's still a 3/4 size machine.
Although the 185 is basically a 99 in modern clothes, prices for 185's have edged past the model 99 (supply and demand?). I think the neat styling is the key -- along with the fact that it's a proven and reliable straight-stitch machine from back in the days when Singer machines were top of the line! "
05-03-2011, 01:11 PM
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These may be among the last few models still made in a "western" country, before Singer sent its manufacturing to other places and the parts went from all metal to metal/plastic and plastic/plastic.
These little 185s may be the next "hot" model to acquire!!
These little 185s may be the next "hot" model to acquire!!
05-03-2011, 02:01 PM
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Is you Bel Air a copy of the singer99 or of the singer 15? I had one of each, and they were great machines.[/quote]
The machine looks like a brand new 99. The outside of the cabinet looks it age tho. It is missing a section on the bottom. Kathie
The machine looks like a brand new 99. The outside of the cabinet looks it age tho. It is missing a section on the bottom. Kathie
05-03-2011, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Kas
Yee ha! I got the guts to ask the guy at the antique store if he would take $20 for the red eye with the back clamp feet and he said yes! The wooden case is broken, but I think my hubby can fix it. Now for the elbow grease!
Serial #G7175576. Not terribly rusted like Helen, but pretty dirty. Decals look great under the gunk!
Serial #G7175576. Not terribly rusted like Helen, but pretty dirty. Decals look great under the gunk!
Congratulations, so many great machines coming out of the back corners (or wherever they've been stashed).
While I haven't bought anymore it's not because I'm not tempted, or watching...but there is one special one but I think it will go for too much (eBay)!! Oh well, someone else can have the pleasure of owning it.
Bronwyn ;-)
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