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Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« on: February 04, 2021, 09:26:52 am »
I don't have any "before" pictures but this is what I ended up with. This engine started out greasy, squeaky, rusty, etc. Hope you enjoy.
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2021, 09:29:56 am »
Very nice  8)  and Welcome to the Forum  :)
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2021, 11:31:02 am »
Neat little Sipp there, well done!

...and welcome aboard from Scandinavia as well  :)
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2021, 04:52:58 pm »
Very nice and a warm welcome to the forum :)
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2021, 06:38:54 am »
Excellent work.

What all did you have to do to it?

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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2021, 09:57:40 am »
Excellant restoration of a superb engine, and welcome to the forum. Will we get to see it under steam?
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2021, 11:16:56 am »
Quote from: txlabman on February 05, 2021, 06:38:54 am
Excellent work.

What all did you have to do to it?

Welcome to the Forum from the Great State of Texas. 🤠

I took it apart, did some degreasing, a lot of sanding, glass beading and then paint. The lagging was all beat-up and dented so there was a lot of filing and then polishing.
I enjoy restoring these things and also building them. I have another larger engine I'm restoring right now and I will post a pic of it when I'm done.
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2021, 05:57:56 pm »
Very nice indeed!

And a big WELCOME to the Forum!!!

I especially like the big pulley wheel that your Sipp wears. Wish any of mine were wearing such a fine accouterment.
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2021, 09:48:47 pm »
A BIG Welcome Aboard, Tommy...!!!

from Connecticut

Great looking restoration on your Sipp engine!

Sipps are among my favorites.

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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2021, 02:53:16 pm »
Have you had it running on steam?
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Re: Sipps 1/4 Restoration
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2021, 08:24:31 am »
Nice job you did on the little engine.
Welcome to the forum.
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