classicJackets
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- Location
- Georgia Tech
- Price
- $600 OBO
Hey all, I got this project last spring and have come to the conclusion that with 2 project cars and an engine build going on in addition to college, I probably won't get to this in the next 10 years.
This machine was made by Diamond Tool Company out of LA and is an awesome piece of American Machinery. When I got it, it was not fully complete and you will receive it that way as well. It's definitely a project, and unfortunately I have too many of those on my plate right now to get to this.
What it comes with:
Machine base
Motor
Table assembly
What I've been told it's missing:
"*Vertical head - makes the machine much more versatile though often just an optional extra on most of these.
* End plate on the table that holds the end of the table feed screw - maybe just elsewhere and just not in the pictures.
* Knee handles or handwheels - maybe just elsewhere and just not in the pictures.
* Table feed - nice but not the end of the world - most guys replace them with small geared motors anyway.
* Belt tensioner levers - those will be necessary but easily made
* The variable drive speed adjusting handwheel on the base - again easily sourced as it looks like the the rest of the mechanism is still there."
Literally a copy-paste. I've never dealt with old machinery before and this project would take me at least a decade to get done around my others. On the other hand, I had found a guy in Arkansas willing to sell a vertical head for it for $250, which would increase capabilities by 10-fold.
The ways on the table seem to be in pretty good shape. Some of the threaded rod for table adjustment will need to be rethreaded/replaced. Don't know if the motor runs or not, it's not been hooked up to anything.
Might as well let it go. Price is very much OBO. Might be able to help load, depending on what you bring (I just have manpower). This thing is heavy!!
Only trades I'd be interested in would be for a good condition Garrett/other branded T3 turbo or other Ford 2.3T parts or Ford Courier parts. Need cash more than I need something that's going to take up space.
Would rather see this go to someone to get restored than go to the scrap yard.
Doug
Text or PM works best at first (classes), but if you call and leave a voicemail I'll call you back.
678-431-4212
This machine was made by Diamond Tool Company out of LA and is an awesome piece of American Machinery. When I got it, it was not fully complete and you will receive it that way as well. It's definitely a project, and unfortunately I have too many of those on my plate right now to get to this.
What it comes with:
Machine base
Motor
Table assembly
What I've been told it's missing:
"*Vertical head - makes the machine much more versatile though often just an optional extra on most of these.
* End plate on the table that holds the end of the table feed screw - maybe just elsewhere and just not in the pictures.
* Knee handles or handwheels - maybe just elsewhere and just not in the pictures.
* Table feed - nice but not the end of the world - most guys replace them with small geared motors anyway.
* Belt tensioner levers - those will be necessary but easily made
* The variable drive speed adjusting handwheel on the base - again easily sourced as it looks like the the rest of the mechanism is still there."
Literally a copy-paste. I've never dealt with old machinery before and this project would take me at least a decade to get done around my others. On the other hand, I had found a guy in Arkansas willing to sell a vertical head for it for $250, which would increase capabilities by 10-fold.
The ways on the table seem to be in pretty good shape. Some of the threaded rod for table adjustment will need to be rethreaded/replaced. Don't know if the motor runs or not, it's not been hooked up to anything.
Might as well let it go. Price is very much OBO. Might be able to help load, depending on what you bring (I just have manpower). This thing is heavy!!
Only trades I'd be interested in would be for a good condition Garrett/other branded T3 turbo or other Ford 2.3T parts or Ford Courier parts. Need cash more than I need something that's going to take up space.
Would rather see this go to someone to get restored than go to the scrap yard.
Doug
Text or PM works best at first (classes), but if you call and leave a voicemail I'll call you back.
678-431-4212
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