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Jensen 50 steam engine for sale
« on: April 12, 2020, 05:27:32 pm »
This 1963 Jensen 50 is now officially for sale. This forum is the only place it will be listed. I intend to leave the listing up for seven days to give the most members a chance to see it. At that time I am prepared to take the highest bid over $2000. Buyer will please pay actual shipping. My zip is 65401. Shipping weight is about 50 pounds. Please scroll down this thread to see detailed pictures and descriptions. If you mentioned a price figure in the comments below, please make your bid official by announcing it here. Good luck to all! 
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2020, 05:33:06 pm »
Very Nice!!
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2020, 08:29:47 pm »
I'm a bidder at $2000.00 to get it started
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2020, 08:38:09 pm »
Well I'm NOT a bidder at this point. If I entertained buying it at auction I would be ready to go $4500.
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2020, 05:41:17 am »
Nice engine Tom.
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2020, 06:14:00 am »
I would hold to this treasure if I can. Looks like Jensen May be out of business for good this time = no more Jensen 50 in production, and yours has the good Cast Iron base dynamo not the struck cheap one. I also hate low ball bids, but I am ramping it up to a higher low ball bid of $2850. Good luck with the sale.
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2020, 07:42:02 am »
You may be right about the Jensen factory BBToyz, but I sure hope not!
Thanks everyone for your input so far!
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2020, 05:09:37 pm »
Lets clear this up right now.
Jensen is not closed for good.
They will re-open when the rest of PA goes back to work.

Dorita will take orders now.
They will be filled on reopening.

This thread has her phone for order placement.

https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/general-discussion/while-jensen-is-closed-for-health-you-can-call-in-orders-for-fulfillment-on-re-o/

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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2020, 05:21:05 pm »
Great!
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2020, 05:40:13 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on April 13, 2020, 05:09:37 pm
Lets clear this up right now.
Jensen is not closed for good.
They will re-open when the rest of PA goes back to work.

Dorita will take orders now.
They will be filled on reopening.

This thread has her phone for order placement.

https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/general-discussion/while-jensen-is-closed-for-health-you-can-call-in-orders-for-fulfillment-on-re-o/

Gil
Great to know that they will be still in business. I hope that they get some of the feds stimulus money for small business to help too
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2020, 06:47:45 pm »
Quote from: BBToyz on April 13, 2020, 05:40:13 pm
Quote from: RedRyder on April 13, 2020, 05:09:37 pm
Lets clear this up right now.
Jensen is not closed for good.
They will re-open when the rest of PA goes back to work.

Dorita will take orders now.
They will be filled on reopening.

This thread has her phone for order placement.

https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/general-discussion/while-jensen-is-closed-for-health-you-can-call-in-orders-for-fulfillment-on-re-o/

Gil
Great to know that they will be still in business. I hope that they get some of the feds stimulus money for small business to help too


They are fully aware of all that is available.
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2020, 08:50:16 pm »
So many have cut back on purchasing anything right now.  So many small businesses are hurting and now even big businesses are getting scared since their bottom line has fallen out.

We really need to rush those vaccines...
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2020, 09:30:28 pm »
Quote from: CBWho on April 13, 2020, 08:50:16 pm
So many have cut back on purchasing anything right now. 
Still plenty of buyers for the right steam engine....a Jensen #50 qualifies as the "right" steam engine, he will have no problem selling this when he's ready. ;)
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2020, 09:26:03 am »
Hey Mr. Tom, I too would be interested in learning more about your 50 and potentially bidding. Might even consider a trade for my beloved York-Bolton, seen running on air...
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Re: Preparing to sell my Jensen 50
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2020, 02:22:12 pm »
Thanks to everyone who has shown an interest in this Jensen 50. I mentioned that this machine has some cosmetic issues which I will now address, so that potential bidders can have plenty of time to think things over.
Pic#1  Extraneous nail holes in plywood base. Plating on feed pump priming plug worn. Dark spot on cast iron engine base appears to be worn paint.

Pic#2   Discoloration of paint on cast iron appears to be steam oil. I have never attempted a thorough cleaning or polishing, only a wipe down. Original chimney mount is missing. Shown is an expedient mount made by me. Fire box is discolored due to previous owner experimenting with propane firing.

Pic#3   Combustion air inlets courtesy of previous owner. Cords are new retro-look. Heating elements are new 500 watt each.

Pic #4   Two extraneous holes in fire box. Whistle handle has a small melty spot. Gauge face is slightly discolored due to steam condensation.

Pic #5   Some stray green paint on edge of plywood. A little grime on generator base and lamp post.

Pic#6    Some new parts straight from Jensen. Hayco restraints, complete gasket set, sight glass tube and gaskets with handwritten instructions, new style pressure gauge, whistle handle (wooden and slightly larger than original).

Pic#7   Labels indicating chain of ownership. Vintage photo of this engine circa 1975 at full steam, powering a table full of accessories via jack shaft and leather belts.

Pic #8   A little Jensen ephemera 1950s - 1980s.

This Jensen 50 is a joy to own and operate as is. This may be an opportunity to acquire a sought after engine at a price discounted due to cosmetics. Thanks for looking.
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