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I don't think it's ping ponging. It is probably in the same, very large building. I don't work for USPS but this is what I'd guess. The first arrival scan is when it was taken off the truck when the truck reached the distribution center. The second arrival scan is when it was processed and ready for out going. The first departure scan was from when it was ready to be sorted for delivery. I do not know what system they use, zip code, region etc. The time gap would probably occur by having it sent to the correct area for departure. The last departure scan is probably shortly before it is put on the out going truck. I would think the next scan you see will be at a location closer to you, hopefully LOL.

A bit has changed since I posted pics of the kitten I brought home on Christmas. I was told it was a male, same as the last one like it I had. Well...turns out she is female! And she went into her first heat a couple days ago. She will be heading to the vet soon to help alleviate any further occurrences. Gotta figure out some new names. Most of the old ones don't apply. I did get a pic of her in a position I think is comfortable:

I've been practicing with both the cabinet Singer 99 and the Cadillac. I did this on the Singer last night: Just so you know, I use two different color threads. The top on the 99 is the white and the bobbin thread is red. I do this so I know the tension is set correctly. You should not see any white in the underneath stitching and no red on the top. As far as the flame attempt, I went with what I know. I don't think it was a bad first effort. And if you don't mind my comparison of the two machines. I prefer the Cadillac. The dial for the stitch length on the Cadillac makes it so when you set the stitch length on the bottom of the dial it stops the lever at the same stitch length when you put the lever up in reverse. On the 99 in reverse you have to guess about where you need to be for stitch length. I can also lower the feed-dogs on the Cadillac. This will be easier to learn how to free hand sew. (The feed-dogs help push the material through the machine BTW). For the 99 I would need to buy a block off plate.

I've spent some time today cleaning the Cadillac. It cleaned up pretty well except for the fact that the chrome plating wasn't triple chrome plated. There wasn't much chrome to begin with and many of the chrome parts have since rusted. I cleaned them the best I could but the plating is off on quite a few pieces. I've read that some of these machines can use Singer parts as direct replacement. I may look at doing that in the future. Once I removed the motor I found this little tag: Well hidden. The penny is for comparative size purposes. I also came across this article. With 5000+ "brands" I doubt I will ever be able to identify the year this was made. https://sewing-machines.blogspot.com/2006/05/japanese-clones-of-40s-50s-and-60s.html

You can't go wrong with an Iwata Eclipse as a first brush. Properly taken care of it should give you a lifetime of good use. And parts are easy to find, just a bit more pricey than most American brands of ABs. I'm not familiar with the compressor. If you bought the one with the tank, pressure regulator/water trap it should suit you well. The Ophir product I have no knowledge of so I really can't comment. Happy airbrushing!

The Chevy was a nice build to do Emre. I hope your wife liked it. What airbrush did you get? It's a subject I am partial to.

Sorry, misunderstood what you said. The decals on the Worthpoint one are more in line with an older machine. As I do not know how long the cast versions were produced my machine may be from the 60s. I would think that the Japanese companies may have gone to the more current design by then.but...? Here is a pic of my badge. This is the instruction manual. Notice it does not have Cadillac in the banner scroll. It is left blank. This was probably produced for a number of MFGs or MFGs that sold the same machine under various names. There is no name or decals on the instruction sheet cover's machine. It is written in English. With a couple slight typos it is a good, well written manual. I remember reading translated Japanese dirt bike manuals from back in the 60s. The translations left a lot to be desired.

Are you saying the machine I got is from 1952? If so, I'd love to see that link.

You got me Steve. I've tried multiple searches and have pretty much found no info at all on the Cadillac Sewing Machine Co. Near as I can tell these were made in Japan. It looks to be a clone of the Singer 15, which is/was the machine most copied. I've read that after WWII, while the US occupied Japan, the products they produced (in this case sewing machines) would have to say Occupied Japan or use the initials OJ somewhere on the product. This does not have that. The badge only says "The Cadillac Sewing Machine Co." This one looks to me to be from around the mid to late '50s? Granted, this is conjecture on my part. I'm going by the decals. They aren't the elaborate scroll type as earlier models would (should) have. After the mid 50's the OJ requirement would have been over. This Cadillac machine has a serial number that starts with JC. I thought perhaps it was made for JC Penny. My search there only shows newer style machines, not the old cast type as this one. I'm still searching.

I got this one yesterday. I did post this in another thread. Had to buy it for the name:

I stopped at a local "City Mission" today with an eye toward 3 things. I found one. I have a thread about these but it fits here also. $25 plus tax. I had to buy it just for the name. And yes, it does work. It needs cleaned, polished and oiled.

Looks like a can of good stuff Casey. I am not using the 3 in 1 in the machine. If you watch the video he uses it after he applies the UK version of Gojo to wipe down the outside. I do have an unopened can of Pfaff sewing machine oil. I won't be opening it. I believe machine oil tech has gone past that point. I have some stuff that should work a whole lot better.

This is how I am going about cleaning mine. Important, the GoJo does not have pumice. I found the original at a local NAPA auto parts store. I also got a can of 3 in 1 oil there. There is a part 2.

I'm at work. I'll give a better response when I get home. Do NOT use water or alcohol on it. I'll send a link later to a video on how to clean it. If you give me the serial number I can find when and where it was made. Then I'll post a link to give you an idea of value.

That is awesome Mike. So is the machine.

PM sent Bill.

Which one Mike, the Singer or Pfaff? My original post showed both. Got a pic?

I asked a female friend this past weekend if she knew how to sew as I'm trying to find someone to teach me. She said she did not know how but a friend of hers gave her a sewing machine and she had no room for it. She said I could have it if I wanted it. I looked at it and instantly said I'd take it. It is a cabinet model. It is a Model 99K, the same model as the one I have in the mailbox style case in my first post. This one is from 1955, the same year as I am, again from Elizabethtown NJ. I originally hoped it may be a different model but upon further reflection this may work out better. I can learn on the table model and if I want to go somewhere to sew I can take the portable model. I tried it and it sews fine. I have to tweak the tension adjuster a little but my first attempt looks pretty good. I did break the needle when I tried it in reverse but the needle it came with may have been bent. I have to buy some needles for it so it will be about a week yet. There are a few other things I need for it that I will be getting at the same time. This is it after a bit of cleaning. This is a video so if you click on it it should start. singer video.mp4

Roy's choice of an Amish one might be good. Similarly I bought a personal carry belt off eBay about 10 years ago. It still looks great. They are made from thicker leather than typical belts. It was around $35 then. Well worth it. I was buying a new belt every year when I'd get them at walmart. I got the one with the screws to hold the buckle on as I have a few belt buckles I can change around.

For those that may not want to take the time to look up the translation: This kit I bought, super poorly finished. For the upper part I already got a new one, the A styles were misshapen. But now the upper part and the part don't fit together. Huge bad fit. I use DeepL Translate. It pretty much has what I've needed, except for Klingon.

I mentioned I learned to drive and took my test in an old Cadillac and learned standard shift in my brothers Beetle. What I REALLY learned to drive in was a 1977 Datsun 280Z that was set up for autocross. This car would corner. I could chew up and spit out big block American cars in the twisties. If there were long straight a-ways I was at a disadvantage but I'd usually catch them in the next set of corners. The car was a hoot to drive.

I learned to drive a stick in my brothers '68 V-Dub Beetle. You can choose to believe it but this is the truth. Early in my learning he let me drive it home from South Hills Village Mall. There is a traffic light at the intersection of South Park and Logan road. It is on an uphill. The light was red. I was first in line. A Rolls Royce pulled up maybe a foot behind me. I looked at my brother and asked "now what"? He said simple. Pull the emergency brake on. It was a lever between the seats. Then he said that when the light changes to ease the clutch out until it starts to engage. Once it does push the release button on the E brake and slowly let it down. Easy Peasy. Worked like a charm. I did not drift backwards and all was good. It's a technique I have used since, when needed.

They will. They were glued in place. From what I can tell it looks like they were glued after it was painted. Hood and the windshield were glued after painting too. I'm hoping it all comes apart easy after a soak in the purple pond. There are no headlights in it. I should be able to make some that look right. I need to find some pics of a C2 with it's "eyes" open.

Arrived today. Early AMT '63 convertible. Looks to have been brush painted. Windshield frame looks to have a couple cracks. Windshield will be replaced. No motor or trans.