VN Van Norman Parts Machine?

[TomKro]

Just a heads up in case someone is hurting for parts.

There's a posting on Craigslist northwest of Philly PA with a Van Norman that may be of interest.

Looks like it was recently reposted with a lower price.

Woops: try this instead...

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/4711674229.html

 

[diesel3208]

would you know of place I can find van norman 944 parts machine?

 

[TomKro]

I normally check around Pittsburg PA or north of Philadelphia PA for older machines.
That might not help much given your location.
Hopefully, if anyone knows of one they'll post a link.
Maybe you can get lucky with a periodic hunt thru e-bay listings?

 

[herbet999]

About to take a look at this machine this morning. Let you know what I find.

 

[TomKro]

Posting deleted on Craigslist...
Did someone get a new toy?

 

[herbet999]

Yes they did

 

[TomKro]

So - is it a parts machine - or a restoration?
Don't forget the pics!

 

[herbet999]

I have yet to determine if it can be restored. I'll post some picks when I get it unloaded.

 

[herbet999]

Here's a pic. It's missing some handles but mostly everything else is there.. except power.

 

[TomKro]

That machine looks a lot better than the image from the Craigslist add.
Looks real heavy too. I hope you had help with the move.
There have been quite a few decent looking motors listed on Craigslist in central Maryland lately.
Someone down by Annapolis has a 3HP cast iron compressor motor with a triple belt sheave going for only $50.
I think it's calling to you...