Re building Greenie {1956}

fredsheldon · Post by **fredsheldon** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:19 am

My question is do you guys who do these great restores actually use the machine after you have finished or do they just sit on display for all to admire.

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:45 pm

Mine already has chipped paint and will need a touch up to keep it pretty.

IMHO there is no point in restoring it if you aren't going to use it. The reality is the restoration work will not get you significantly more on the resale of a 50 YO machine. Certainly not enough to cover parts and labor.

rdavidp · Post by **rdavidp** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:03 pm

I repainted mine because I wanted any scratches and such on it to be made by me.

greg1m53 · Post by **greg1m53** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:50 pm

Have a chance at buying a SS 10 er
Just waiting for more picures
Hope I get this one everything is in working order

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:53 pm

[quote="fredsheldon"]My question is do you guys who do these great restores actually use the machine after you have finished or do they just sit on display for all to admire.]

What is the point in that?:rolleyes:

If that was the 'goal' we would not need to restore motors or speed controls.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:24 am

[quote="fredsheldon"]My question is do you guys who do these great restores actually use the machine after you have finished or do they just sit on display for all to admire.]

Hey, if that is why the machine was rebuilt - more power to them. Whatever floats your boat.

hdoilcan · Post by **hdoilcan** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:43 pm

Great Job!!

hdoilcan · Post by **hdoilcan** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:46 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Nah! Gold! Copper!:D

^^^^This!!^^^^

greg1m53 · Post by **greg1m53** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:14 pm

Up and running, with a few changes.
Different headstock, polt V belt, double quill brg,1 1/8 hp motor, a total rebuild on the head stock, new brgs, belts. ready to work can't wait to turn my first bowl on this!!
First picture of the way I found it.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:33 pm

Gotta admit - Green and Silver looks mighty good also!

Anything but gray!;)

Dark Blue is nice on 'older' stuff!:rolleyes:

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Re building Greenie {1956}

10 er GOT THE BUG

Greenie back together