[SEL] 8 HP WITTE I Owned

[Craig Prucha]

Hi dave,

The fellows name is Howard Hoffman, from East Auora, NY. who bought your Witte.
Howard will not be at Coolspring this June but if you want, I can deliver the
crank guard to him. He's a good friend of mine. Thanks, Craig...



Quoting Dave Rotigel <rotigel at alltel.net>:

> Hi All,
>     Several years ago at Coolspring I sold this 8 HP head type Witte
> (http://www.oldengine.org/members/rotigel/Roti_Eng/witte.html) to a man from,
> I believe, NY. In any event, I forgot to give him the crank guard when he
> purchased the engine. I'd like to give it to him, but don't remember his
> name. Does anyone know the guy and/or how I can get the crank guard to him? I
> could bring it to Coolspring in several weeks if anyone thinks that the
> fellow may be there. The guard is cast iron and probably worth a few bucks.
> But I'd rather give it to the man who bought the engine rather than just sell
> it outright and buy Old Mill with the profit! 
>     Dave
> PS, Perhaps it's a good Charity Auction Item if I can't find the rightful
> owner!