I couldn't resist......

[Constabulary]

I´m a big a big fan of Silver / black - but I honestly would NOT repaint this particular machine. If the decal were worn off and paint badly chipped and if it had a lot of rust and gunk on it then I´d repaint it but for me the beauty is in its very nice and original condition (or do I get a wrong impression from the picture). I´t probably repaint he the worn area around the throat plate but nothing more.

[dikman]

I agree, doesn't look to me like it needs restoring paint-wise. Looks to me to be in pretty good condition (although the sight of that switch box made me cringe).

And yeah, nice machine, just wanting it is a good enough reason.

I was at my daughter's the other day for a bbq and something came up about sewing machines and I said I didn't need any more at the moment. My older daughter laughed and said "dad, I didn't think I'd ever hear you say that!"

[Yetibelle]

It should just be just sitting on the cast iron braces that bolt on the bottom and you could lift it right out of the table once you remove the belt.  That was how mine is setup.  I really like that smaller table yours is in. They clean up really nice, with the open head it reminds me of an old hot-rod.  I did repaint mine,  why not I never plan on selling it.  I was tempted to take it to the auto painters for a real paint job.   I would like to get the decal set for it some day so it will look close to original. 

 

 

One day I might find and original pedal treadle for it. 

 

[Chayse]

Thanks for the info on removing the head @Yetibelle! The paint is..well...ok...and it looks as if it has been repainted in the past, in certain spots. There are plenty of chips and it is apparent it has seen some use over the years. I probably will never get rid of this machine, although large and used for a specific purpose, I may have to sit and just ponder on what to do with it. Although it looks simplistic in nature, I am a bit hesitant to disassemble the machine to paint it. If I decide to do it, I will take pictures and bag/label things so I can remember how this thing goes back to together!

But, in the grand scheme of things, it is on the back burner when it comes to 'projects', as there are a couple more important tasks that I need to complete before this one! So, in the meantime, it will get cleaned, oiled, and given a once over before I sew anything with this beast. Then, I am sure I will have to bribe some friends to help me move this machine into the house. My better half and oldest son now just roll their eyes at me when I back the trailer into the driveway...nothing that I buy seems t be light!