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The only way to identify the model from the serial number when the lathe is that old is to contact Grizzly. Here is where you can order the information :
http://www.grizzly.com/brands/south-bend-lathe/serialcard
It may take a while. In the previous links sent there is an example of what you would receive. That serial card should list a model and bed length designation. From that model information you receive from Grizzly, we should be able to help with more information, or you may find that on the vintage machinery site in the old South Bend catalogs.
Dave Paine is right on when it comes to the spindle, if that is all you need to know. I do not know if you also received the change gears, or anything else with it. If you did, you scored a nice piece of machinery.
Again, model information can come from Grizzly and will likely be the most helpful. To me, that was a very valuable $25.
http://www.grizzly.com/brands/south-bend-lathe/serialcard
It may take a while. In the previous links sent there is an example of what you would receive. That serial card should list a model and bed length designation. From that model information you receive from Grizzly, we should be able to help with more information, or you may find that on the vintage machinery site in the old South Bend catalogs.
Dave Paine is right on when it comes to the spindle, if that is all you need to know. I do not know if you also received the change gears, or anything else with it. If you did, you scored a nice piece of machinery.
Again, model information can come from Grizzly and will likely be the most helpful. To me, that was a very valuable $25.