Really Special SONORA on eBay!

[colmike1]

Hi Folks
I didn't know anything about this having been on Ebay. I bought it off of FB Marketplace. I'm sorry to hear that the sale went awry. I hate when that happens. I paid more than $150 for it but not a whole lot more. They weren't misrepresenting it as far as damage is concerned. They were concerned that the spring was broken. I think what the problem was is that they didn't know how to thread the crank onto the shaft so they assumed it was broken. They weren't wrong. The motor needs overhauling but I think the spring is intact. I'll have my guy give it a going over. The reproducer is in pieces and there is also some veneer damage on the lid and, like I mentioned, the grill is missing. That will be a bit of a stumbling block. I have a master carpenter in my area that could recreate one for me but I'd have to know what it looked like first.

They were kind enough to drive it up to me for no charge since they were visiting relatives this weekend not more than 10 miles away.

Again, I'm sorry to hear that the sale fell through for you. If it's any consolation it went to a good home. I have several Sonoras so it's in good company.

Kind regards,
Bill

I'm glad it went to a good home. I knew it was going to need work and, honestly, I was not looking forward to the long drive from Illinois, but at that price.. Enjoy!
Mike

[UpstateNYBilly]

Thanks a lot, Mike... appreciate it. If I get it up and running and looking presentable I'll post pics!

best
Bill