Part of the Americana? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**kwmech** · 07-03-2024, 10:12 PM

Trying to keep alive an old company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpNNuJ2lbQ0

yuccales · 07-04-2024, 10:12 AM

Tough market Nick is competing against. I hope they make it.

**jerry moss** · 07-04-2024, 10:48 AM

i really hope he succeeds, i used to love woodworking. i still have the coffee and end tables, kitchen bar, jewelry boxes, lamp, bowls etc. that i made way back in high school. when i was i 8th grade two shop teachers lived within a few hundred feet of me and i learned how to use the woodshop tools during the summer prior to going into high school.

**truckster** · 07-04-2024, 11:05 AM

I wanted a ShopSmith for a very long time. I thought I would get into woodworking.

Then I got my welder, plasma cutter, metal saw, machine lathe, etc...

Maybe someday when I have a shop with much more room.

**Getter-Done** · 07-04-2024, 10:21 PM

I will post Pictures tomorrow if the deal goes through.

Glad you started this thread Kwmech.

I have had a Deal working for one of these.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2024, 10:42 AM

It is a very cool machine. I've heard of them but never seen one....

**Getter-Done** · 07-05-2024, 06:45 PM

Well, my deal worked out.

I got it.

Between the 2 Previous owners it was not hurt at all.

When checking the condition of the belt (Looked new with No Cracks)
It only had a small amount of sawdust in the headstock.

The 4" jointer had some cedar Shavings in the crevasses,
So it had been used a little bit,
the blades on it looked New and sharp.

The surface rust in the pictures looks worse than it really is.
After I got it home, Just rubbing it with a clean rag removed some of it.
It will clean up easy.

It will get a good cleaning and some Paste wax for storage preservation.

Most of the Main components are all there.

Some small stuff, I will choose to purchase.

ShopSmith is offering Free shipping for this weekend
so, I will take advantage of that.

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**Steeveedee** · 07-05-2024, 07:11 PM

Very nice!

CG · 07-06-2024, 11:28 AM

Our neighbor across the street has one. He is in his early 80’s and he still uses it alot

toms68cst · 07-06-2024, 03:49 PM

There were two for sale in my area in the last year. I was tempted but I'm very limited on garage space.

07-03-2024, 10:12 PM	#1
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,592	Part of the Americana? Trying to keep alive an old company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpNNuJ2lbQ0

07-04-2024, 10:12 AM	#2
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,743	Re: Part of the Americana? Tough market Nick is competing against. I hope they make it.

07-04-2024, 10:48 AM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,913	Re: Part of the Americana? i really hope he succeeds, i used to love woodworking. i still have the coffee and end tables, kitchen bar, jewelry boxes, lamp, bowls etc. that i made way back in high school. when i was i 8th grade two shop teachers lived within a few hundred feet of me and i learned how to use the woodshop tools during the summer prior to going into high school. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-04-2024, 11:05 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,953	Re: Part of the Americana? I wanted a ShopSmith for a very long time. I thought I would get into woodworking. Then I got my welder, plasma cutter, metal saw, machine lathe, etc... Maybe someday when I have a shop with much more room. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-04-2024, 10:21 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,303	Re: Part of the Americana? I will post Pictures tomorrow if the deal goes through. Glad you started this thread Kwmech. I have had a Deal working for one of these. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-05-2024, 10:42 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,237	Re: Part of the Americana? It is a very cool machine. I've heard of them but never seen one.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-05-2024, 06:45 PM	#7
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,303	Re: Part of the Americana? Well, my deal worked out. I got it. Between the 2 Previous owners it was not hurt at all. When checking the condition of the belt (Looked new with No Cracks) It only had a small amount of sawdust in the headstock. The 4" jointer had some cedar Shavings in the crevasses, So it had been used a little bit, the blades on it looked New and sharp. The surface rust in the pictures looks worse than it really is. After I got it home, Just rubbing it with a clean rag removed some of it. It will clean up easy. It will get a good cleaning and some Paste wax for storage preservation. Most of the Main components are all there. Some small stuff, I will choose to purchase. ShopSmith is offering Free shipping for this weekend so, I will take advantage of that. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-05-2024, 07:11 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,578	Re: Part of the Americana? Very nice! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-06-2024, 11:28 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,981	Re: Part of the Americana? Our neighbor across the street has one. He is in his early 80’s and he still uses it alot __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-06-2024, 03:49 PM	#10
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Re: Part of the Americana? There were two for sale in my area in the last year. I was tempted but I'm very limited on garage space. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.



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