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Anyone heard of a Zundapp?
shondratasha Intermediate UT USA Member since 10/18/09 Posts: 3	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/09 2:02 AM I inherited a Zundapp sewing machine and recently took it in to the repair shop to see if it could be usable again. It appears to be made in Germany post WWI but before WWII. The shop wants $125 to do the full repair - Replace the power cord, correct the timing and tension, tune it up. Hubby said he can replace the power cord which brings the bid down to $100. So is this machine worth repairing, or should I just keep it as a display piece?
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to shondratasha Like this post Date: 10/19/09 2:18 AM Wow, that's a name I haven't heard in a while! Among fanciers of vintage motorcycles, Zundapp is a name you occasionally run into. If you look at the lower right corner of the linked page, there's a picture of a sewing machine made by the company. Who knew they made sewing machines?
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to shondratasha Like this post Date: 10/19/09 7:51 AM I'd keep it for the sleek styling and get it repaired. It might be a great heavy duty machine for home use. The link that Elona posted has a really nice picture. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6744	Login to reply to this post In reply to shondratasha Like this post Date: 10/19/09 8:38 AM The folks at this group might be able to help you out. I found a picture of a Zundapp there, in their picture library:
Soolip Advanced CA USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 1993	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/09 1:16 PM WOW, WHAT A STUNNER! By all means, get it repaired and back to working condition. What a magnificent example of German streamline moderne. Just beautiful.
cgHipp   Beginner SC USA Member since 11/8/06 Posts: 872	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/09 1:37 PM I agree, I love the look of this machine. ------ I rip what I sew.
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8914	Login to reply to this post In reply to shondratasha Like this post Date: 10/19/09 1:45 PM Absolutely beautiful. Love that machine. Never heard of it before, so thanks very much. Please review it after you make it usable! ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/09 4:15 PM You might want to check to see if US feet will fit it. The machine looks like a short shank to me, but US and metric sizing can be a pain! ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
tlmck3 Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 7/11/05 Posts: 3613	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/09 6:09 PM Gorgeous machine! By all means, get it repaired. Here's a picture of a lovely green version: Zundapp Sewing machine What color is yours? They were made in Germany after WW2, by a motorcylce and scooter manufacturer, which you probably already know from Googling "Zundapp." ------ I am going for a level of perfection that is only mine... Most of the pleasure is in getting that last little piece perfect...Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just keep showing up and doing the work. Chuck Close, painter, printmaker, photographer Hope has two lovely daughters: Anger and Courage St. Augustine
Soolip Advanced CA USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 1993	Login to reply to this post In reply to tlmck3 3 members like this. Date: 10/19/09 7:06 PM I don't think I've ever seen anything more fabulous.

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