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heynow14
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Looking at Used SS - help with serial/date

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Hi guys -
I'm in the market for a nice but used SS. I found one and owner sent a pic of the serial # but I can not find any info on this four-digit number: 8833. Most everything I see should 5-6 or more digits.

Please help!

Thanks much! :D

Nick

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It might help to see the whole vent plate. A guess is it may be a 510 from early 1987.
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I'm not sure, but it could be from January, 1987. The chart says 008008. Maybe the leading zeros were omitted. Page down on this site. - - http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/faq/markv.htm
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Since it says "SS..." and Mark 5, I would guess early 70's.

In any event the actual date really does not matter. Intervening wear and maintenance are far more relevant.;)
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So, does anyone know when SS Inc. changed from Mark '5' to Mark 'V'?
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I purchased s/n 6555 new in 1974 if that helps. I'm curious to know whether it has wrinkle finish paint or the more common spatter finish?
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rickm808 wrote:I purchased s/n 6555 new in 1974 if that helps. I'm curious to know whether it has wrinkle finish paint or the more common spatter finish?
As am I!;) I know Magna American used gray wrinkle paint.
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Post by heynow14 »

It's odd that I can't find this serial number is any lists.

Rickm -
Does your machine's serial look just like that one I posted in terms of number of digits and position, etc?
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heynow14 wrote:It's odd that I can't find this serial number is any lists.

Rickm -
Does your machine's serial look just like that one I posted in terms of number of digits and position, etc?
Considering that the information for the 'list' was created by 4 different corporate entities with numerous relocations(before the days of digital computers[paper age!]) and a prolonged storage period(no manufacturing activity) I am surprised it is as complete as it is!

That and the less than total clarity(details) of the info provided by the 'compiler'.
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JPG40504 wrote:Considering that the information for the 'list' was created by 4 different corporate entities with numerous relocations(before the days of digital computers[paper age!]) and a prolonged storage period(no manufacturing activity) I am surprised it is as complete as it is!

That and the less than total clarity(details) of the info provided by the 'compiler'.
But a four digit serial number is really unique; a good reason for suspicions.
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