[SEL] Auction results

[Jeff Allen]

John,

I just dug through my papers here. I did find a Sattley that looks like the 
one you posted, except for the flywheels. About 1928 or so and the oiler is 
behind the hopper opening, but the flywheels are solid. It's a throttler 
with a Wico mag and plug in the side of the head. Maybe this is a real rare 
Sattley, or perhaps the flywheels were changed.

The Sattley part of my Wards research is really kicking me around. Many 
variations, and I'm trying to get it right before I put it online. Maybe 
when the snow flies, cause it's a lot more fun working on one than 
researching one.

As for the prices. Maybe inline for what they were, but way too steep for 
me. I still think half the fun is doing the restoration, or bringing it back 
to life un-restored and looking like this. In my dreams on this one.
http://frapa.us/Chase/Chase05.html

Jeff
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Cullom" <jhcullom at adelphia.net>
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Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Auction results


> Hi Jeff,
>    I believe the biggest reason some of the engines went for so much was 
> the fact that so many of the buyers knew the gentleman that owned them 
> before he died. Not only did he do superb jobs on restorations & getting 
> engines running, but he went the extra mile for anyone (myself included), 
> new to the hobby, or if they just needed a hand with an engine problem. He 
> knew alot about mags & was the one to go to around here for help. So, we 
> knew that all of those engines at the sale were in top knotch condition.
>   Also, the Sattley was in original condition with a Sattley decal on it. 
> Don't you think it looks like one?
> John
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
>> Seems there are those buying engines as an investment. I can't imagine 
>> any engine person paying these prices, and near as I can tell the Sattley 
>> is not a Sattley. These are the prices that kept me away from the hobby 
>> several years ago. Hope this is not a trend for investors with the stock 
>> market where it is. Not at all good for the hobby. Thanks for posting.
>
>
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