Posted by gmccool on July 21, 2021 at 19:10:28 from (184.105.62.190):
In Reply to: Whats it worth posted by grizz02 on July 21, 2021 at 15:53:54:
I'm not a Minneapolis guy but I thought the first year for Minneapolis steamers was 1890. But to answer your question. It is probably worth 4-6K as a yard ornament and it would be a really neat yard ornament. Not to discourage you but what is it worth fixed up with all the state certification. Probably about 20-25% of what you would have in it. IF THAT. Parts are getting so hard if not imposable to find. To replace missing parts you will probably have to find a identical machine & get exact measurements & then find someone to cast them for you & then find someone to machine them for you and hope they aren't off a few thousands of a inch. Some parts on a steam engine a few thousands is way to much. I'm not trying to discourage you because it would be a fun fun fun Project. Just know what you are getting into before you jump with both feet.
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