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**MDSH** · 07-28-2014, 17:17

Very nice, TZ!

**Big Sweets** · 07-29-2014, 21:54

Just picked this up from Goodwill today for $19.99. All it needs is a good cleaning, rewiring and oiling. Came with all paperwork, accessories and even a spare bulb.

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**Mouseskowitz** · 07-29-2014, 22:08

Originally Posted by McBlaster

Just picked this up from Goodwill today for $19.99. All it needs is a good cleaning, rewiring and oiling. Came with all paperwork, accessories and even a spare bulb.

Very nice find!

**squidbilly** · 07-29-2014, 22:12

Originally Posted by McBlaster

Just picked this up from Goodwill today for $19.99. All it needs is a good cleaning, rewiring and oiling. Came with all paperwork, accessories and even a spare bulb.

Very nice find for $ 20.00. One of the first BU Novas (VN on the bed) And the paint is good too: so many of those had problems with the paint drying out and cracking.

**VictoriaGuy** · 07-29-2014, 22:12

Originally Posted by McBlaster

Just picked this up from Goodwill today for $19.99. All it needs is a good cleaning, rewiring and oiling. Came with all paperwork, accessories and even a spare bulb.

Great find!

**Big Sweets** · 07-29-2014, 22:32

I was at the store this afternoon and another shopper was full on checking out another more modern machine and I asked him if he found anything good. He responded "its made in Taiwan" as he thoroughly inspected everything about it. I was not surprised when he walked away with it. I was feeling slightly dejected as I felt I had just missed out by 1 or 2 minutes, we all know that feeling. I then started looking around the furniture section a little better and came across this Necchi untouched, with all of the drawers full of vintage goodness. I asked the nearest associate about pricing as there was no tag on it. They produced a new tag, I paid immediately and had it loaded in my truck within minutes. I didnt even try it out in store, I wanted to get it out of there asap. I plugged it in at home and the knee switch doesnt seem to work, its always on when plugged in. Satisfied with what I got I put it in the garage for now.

**Mouseskowitz** · 07-30-2014, 00:19

Originally Posted by McBlaster

I was at the store this afternoon and another shopper was full on checking out another more modern machine and I asked him if he found anything good. He responded "its made in Taiwan" as he thoroughly inspected everything about it. I was not surprised when he walked away with it. I was feeling slightly dejected as I felt I had just missed out by 1 or 2 minutes, we all know that feeling. I then started looking around the furniture section a little better and came across this Necchi untouched, with all of the drawers full of vintage goodness. I asked the nearest associate about pricing as there was no tag on it. They produced a new tag, I paid immediately and had it loaded in my truck within minutes. I didnt even try it out in store, I wanted to get it out of there asap. I plugged it in at home and the knee switch doesnt seem to work, its always on when plugged in. Satisfied with what I got I put it in the garage for now.

Sounds like someone went in and played with the wiring. I looked around for the service manual online but the one I found didn't have wiring in it. Maybe one of the Necchi guys around here can point you in the right direction.

**Big Sweets** · 07-30-2014, 00:30

Originally Posted by Mouseskowitz

Sounds like someone went in and played with the wiring. I looked around for the service manual online but the one I found didn't have wiring in it. Maybe one of the Necchi guys around here can point you in the right direction.

I dont think so actually. The guy inspecting the other machine obviously overlooked this one, he thought he was slick but wasnt really that slick at all.

Theres a double non-polarized outlet on the inside of the cabinet that's clearly labeled machine and light respectively. As seen in the lower right here, 2014-07-29 13.48.05.jpg

The wiring is the same as an old lamp thats brittle and cracked in places. I plan on rewiring it like I would any antique lamp. As for the knee lever I'll disassemble it and spray any contacts with Deoxit.

I have this instruction and maintenance guide i'll review tomorrow.
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And thank you everyone. This is a new aquisition that hopefully will become my main thread injector. In the mean time I still have my Singer I picked up off CL earlier this year.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...9&d=1395026740

**gmcttr** · 07-30-2014, 00:58

Originally Posted by squidbilly

Very nice find for $ 20.00. One of the first BU Novas (VN on the bed) And the paint is good too: so many of those had problems with the paint drying out and cracking.

I believe I've seen those in the know state that the earlier BUs with the VN decal are a first choice for them.

**Big Sweets** · 07-30-2014, 01:10

Originally Posted by gmcttr

I believe I've seen those in the know state that the earlier BUs with the VN decal are a first choice for them.

I'm very excited about this aquisition. I believe I've hit upon a holy grail of sorts and when I get it all cleaned/oiled up it will be everything I hope it to be.