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Time Capsule Jensen 25
« on: October 23, 2023, 08:26:39 am »
This is a recent acquisition. I've just cleaned it up a bit. It seems to be in remarkable condition for a >75 year old engine.

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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2023, 08:47:34 am »
That is certainly a REAL BEAUTY you have gotten for yourself there Jim!

I think you might find it is a little bit older than 75 years however.

Aha .... I do see that you have a "greater than" symbol (>) before the 75, so you do know!!

I have one that is essentially identical sitting not three feet in front of me as I type this!!!
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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2023, 08:55:07 am »
Man, that engine looks mint - did they keep that engine a safety deposit box?
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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2023, 09:04:26 am »
A well preserved example, congratulations!
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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2023, 01:30:16 pm »
Nice score! I was gunning for that one too. It’s a perfect example of a transition 25 probably built around 1946 or so.
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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2023, 02:07:16 pm »
Looks like it was just made...wow, great find.

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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2023, 03:36:49 pm »
That is superb, Jim...!!!

It is one of a handful of early postwar engines that Tom Sr. put together utilizing leftover riveted boilers from the 1930's that sat in a parts bin during WW2.

As mentioned several times above.... it is in astoundingly great condition.

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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2023, 10:17:30 pm »
Super nice, Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Time Capsule Jensen 25
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2023, 05:48:00 am »
I was watching that as well, I don't think you'll find one any better preserved than that one, well done.
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