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The origins of this remarkable machine remain a mystery, but the owner acquired it from a scrapyard located in Petaluma—an annual pilgrimage for scrap metal aficionados. Alongside this, they mention acquiring additional smaller motors, some weighing around 150 pounds, all from the same scrapyard, which is noted as a friendly and affordable source of vintage machinery.
The scrapyard’s offerings include more than just motors; a substantial brass pulley, estimated to weigh between 250 and 300 pounds, exemplifies their interest in heavy-duty, vintage metalwork. Such objects evoke a sense of nostalgia and admiration for engineering past.