Pfaff 145 worth restoring?

[MADMAX22]

So saw a 31-15 for $25 and decided to go get it (craigslist find), its in rough shape but figured would be a good parts machine for the nice one I have. Anyhow got to looking at another one the gentlemen had a singer model 101 thats in decent/good shape so ended up grabbing that also (still not sure what I wanna do with that little guy) and when we were loading them in the truck he said he had an old Pfaff that he was taking to the junk yard and asked if I wanted it. 

Being the sucker I am I said sure, now I have a somewhat rusty seized up 145 H3 in my garage. Some stuff doesnt look too bad but other stuff is rough, it basically got left out in the rain once or twice and well ya get the picture.

So are the price of parts prohibitive to trying to fix these up? I know there are lots of variables on this (Ill post some pics later). If it was say a singer or consew or juki with lots of cheaper/interchangeable parts it would be easier. 

Your thoughts appreciated. 

[RockyAussie]

Right pace and time I must say. Post some pics and say what parts you're chasing and I ask down here. Regards Brian

[MADMAX22]

Thanks Brian, 

Got it soaking with some  penetrant right now. Looking like it will be a parts machine depending on how much time I have to play with it. Post some pics tomorrow. 

[Constabulary]

I have restored a couple of barn finds over the time. Fortunately most where Singer "based" machines and never had bigger parts issues. Pfaff parts (even after market parts) are a bit more expensive as you for sure know but as long as you don´t meed a new hook it´s most likely worth restoring it. Good thing is the 145 has no timing belt so you you will not have headache with that.

Looking forward to some pictures

[shoepatcher]

we need pics of the machine!!!

glenn

[MADMAX22]

Well it is kind of depressing as usual with old things that were nice but not taken care of. Looking at the 31-15 it was actually in good shape until it was neglected. Pretty sure it had low usage but got stored very improperly. The singer 101 which seems actually kind of rare somewhat is in good shape and works fine. The pfaff 145 I think was also originally in pretty good shape until it was left outside. Ahh well. 

The pfaff had the needle bar, and both presser feet bars stuck, got two of them loose and am in the process of taking it apart. Got some apple cider vinegar and salt to start getting rid of rust on the parts. Luckily the bobbin was prewound so no dissimilar metal corrosion on that guy. Gonna have to take the whole thing apart though. Probably get it all apart and clean all the parts then evaluate what I would have to replace. Wish there was a manual with stock measurements to be able to determine the wear and tear on various components. 

 

Edited October 19, 2016 by MADMAX22

[RockyAussie]

Looks pretty promising to me. A good thorough strip down a brass bristle rub on the grinder and I reckon she'll be a goer.

Hows the pin that opens the tension discs? Not rusted in?

[Constabulary]

I have an older photo copy of the dismantling instruction + parts list for the Pfaff 145 in English language - if you are interested I can scan it and post it in the days to come. Or send it by email if the file will be too big.

[shoepatcher]

MadMax22,

that 145 can definitely restored.  What is the sub class on the brass plate?

glenn

[MADMAX22]

Its a 145-H3-6A1C LMNP

Missed the A, it almost looked like a / when I first looked at it. 

Constable PM sent. 

Edited October 19, 2016 by MADMAX22