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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => Classifieds - For Sale => Topic started by: RedRyder on May 21, 2021, 07:01:09 pm
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Did I mention that the ugly one was painted blue...
It does heat up, the whistle and throttle work smoothly,
and it has the spherical type of sightglass fittings.
And, I overpaid for it on EBAY. Anyone interested in
a project like this? I already have a half-dozen projects
backed up since I bought that lot in Bristol Ct.
Wayne
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Gil....your video and engine look very nice.
They always do.
Watching the video of your sweet-looking B35
inspired me to steam mine up. Mine looks like
it was beat up quite a bit and stored in an unheated
garage or shed. At least the heating element was
working, but it did take a bit of this-n-that messing
around to get it to run properly. I love that
'spooling up' whine. I added my video of a rough
B35 to balance your beauty. I have another one that
is ugly and hiding on a shelf awaiting my ministrations.
The good, the rough, and the ugly.
https://youtu.be/LEMHkLcs5Dg
Wayne
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Gil, is this engine still available? I may have a friend who may need it.
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Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Looks like I missed out on a interesting collector. Though I like to keep political views out of conversations!
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First, he said he may have a couple blanks and I hope he does.
A couple years ago he bought Dave Robie's entire workshop which had lots of Empire and Weeden parts. For a long time Dave was making to order Empire heating elements although he got harder to do business with as he aged. He never kept anyone's money for a part not delivered but he would have long conversations with you over a period of months and if he couldn't convince himself that he liked you he would send back your uncashed check. A large part of liking you depended on him liking your political views.
I will let you know if any tags come through.
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Empire parts guy? And he has blank tags - how is that even possible!
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Rich, in addition I am glad you mentioned the tag which I had forgotten was missing. It prompted me to call my Empire parts guy and he thinks he may have a tag that can be re-stamped and possibly a couple that have never been stamped.
Gil
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Hi Rich, I would absolutely believe the lengths you go to to acquire the right part for another engine.
I have been there, done that and understand it..!
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Hey Gil, thank you for the offer it is very tempting but I'll have to pass. I am sure passing on your offer will weigh on me for a bit!
Aside from it being a later model for the sight glass fittings, my OCD would force me to look for a parts only B-35 to get it's label (not easy for a B-35). You wouldn't believe the lengths I have gone for things like that and the proper whistle toppers.
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That is a very nice B-35, if it was the older style "round" sight glass fittings I would be VERY tempted. My B-35 plating isn't in good shape at all, though I am attached to it a bit as it is the engine that got me into collecting Empires (it was a basket case when I got it).
Hi Rich, If you would like to add this to your collection, I will drop the price to 220 including postage.
Gil
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That is a very nice B-35, if it was the older style "round" sight glass fittings I would be VERY tempted. My B-35 plating isn't in good shape at all, though I am attached to it a bit as it is the engine that got me into collecting Empires (it was a basket case when I got it).
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Edit:
I marked this sold 3 years ago and it appears the sale was never completed so here it is available once again.
Price is marked down from $300 plus postage to 250 including postage to the lower 48.
I accept paypal to friends and family or zelle to my phone#.
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This little gem has been spoken for.
Gil
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It is in very nice condition, especially the plating.
Nice re-paint job on cast iron base and missing the Empire tag. I did not paint it. I only cleaned it.
No power cord. (I borrowed the one in the video from a kitchen appliance)
Heater works great and yes it runs!
See the video.
Asking $250 including lower 48 postage
Gil
The video:
https://youtu.be/28Mz0ADSeUo
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