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Old 09-09-2014, 04:21 AM
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Default Sun Distributor Machine and Scope

OK, I was jealous of Rick's new distributor machine. 1. They look cool. 2. If you are re-curving an old points style distributor, they really are a time saver. Much easier to do on the bench than in the car with a timing tape or dial back light.

I want one, but find it hard to justify shippin. So... found one on Craigslist locally. Sherri and I go to check it out this evening. Guy says he has all kinds of stuff from a 50's 60's garage. The owner (90 plus years old) just passed away. I was determined not to buy anything but the 680 distributor machine and had already negotiated a very fair price. For pete's sake, this one even has the manometer still intact.

So... turns out he has a matching cabinet Model 300 scope set up complete with the metered air set up to do leak down testing. And he has all the manuals and all the spec cards from 1956 - 1964. The box for the spec cards clips on the side of the 300 cabinet. Removes easily to store in the cabinet if you want. Even has a notebook with tons of other manuals for other sun equipment. Then the icing. Guy pulls out the original invoice from 1959 (along with a couple of warranty repair invoices) from when the original owner bought the 680 and the 300 along with a VAT 20 (I passed on the VAT20). So I bought it all... except for the VAT 20 (showing some serious restraint, don't you think?) Like a kid in a candy store.

BTW, I know some of you guys collect old AC stuff. He has a really cool AC spark plug tester: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/4652918390.html
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