Photo Index - Gallmeyer & Livingston Co. - Grand Rapids 60

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Gallmeyer & Livingston Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Tool and Die
Machine Size:	24"
Submitted By:	Chris Giangreco

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Grand Rapids 60
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown - please help identify
Serial Number:	60126
Last Updated	8/12/2017 12:27:49 AM

Comments:

Acquired through Ashman Co. online auction. I was able to do an onsite pre-bid preview. Shop owner's father was the previous owner & said machine ran fine & held good tolerance. Machine moves fine in all directions. The 60 came with a many attachments, but not all that show available according to the "Universal Tool & Cutter Grinder" documentation downloaded for this manufacturer. That download solidified my resolve to purchase this machine - as long as it was for the right price.
The brass tag on the coolant motor shows:
U.S.N.
93040
000595-2
This leads me to believe the U.S. Navy was the original purchaser. Perhaps this machine saw duty at Mare Island, Alameda, or maybe on-board somewhere in the Pacific.
Top riveted tag on machine face shows:
MFR 23990
Bottom riveted tag on machine face shows:
SCC 3415 7140 7201
If anyone can help me find a way to use these tag numbers to determine where this machine saw service, that would be fantastic. Perhaps this machine played a small part in helping US defeat the Japanese in the Pacific.
This is not an overly complicated machine, and it looks like it can be restored with a lot of labor but not a whole lot of technical expertise. I want to use this web site to help me acquire any & all info, parts & knowledge I can regarding this and some other machines I have. As I inventory what I have for this machine I hope to photo, identify & post it all. If anyone has anything for this machine they are willing to sell - trade - donate please let me know. I ultimately hope to restore this machine and accumulate all parts, attachments & literature possible. Please help if you can. Thanks.......

Photo 1:

Comments: Business end of the Grand Rapids 60..
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Comments: Front of machine. Industrial art deco beauty!!
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Comments: Left side of the Grand Rapids 60. I will need to replace the broken red collet closer wheel. Lower left is the box full of centers & attachments. The Hardinge 4 jaw chuck seen below the spindle motor came with. Collett closer has been converted? to 5C.
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Comments: Lot #52 now belongs to me. Yipee!!!
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Comments: Serial #60126. I am hoping someone can help on the site with documentation to help determine year of manufacture. I am also hoping I can get help with the two riveted tags as well. I suspect they were added by the original purchaser, whom I believe to be
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Comments: Tag on coolant pump motor electrical connection cover plate. I was hoping 93040 would be the zip code for Mare Island, but alas, that zip code is one west of the highway 5 Grapevine. Can anyone help identify???
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