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by gyro
September 1st, 2021, 11:18 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 77
Views: 5202

1956 Gaggia Internazionale 1 Group

It looks in fantastic condition
by gyro
August 17th, 2021, 11:51 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 77
Views: 5202

1956 Gaggia Internazionale 1 Group

It looks fantastic! Please be careful when you first get it - don't just lift it out of the crate. The outer shell/shroud isn't really part of the structure of the machine and is therefore quite easy to potentially damage - its only attached at the front, so when holding it and taking weight at the ...
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by gyro
August 23rd, 2020, 3:59 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 85
Views: 4764

Faema Marte restoration

This might suit you perfectly... {link}
by gyro
September 2nd, 2019, 2:43 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 10
Views: 915

Brooklyn espresso - Manhattan/NYC if you must...

Yes re the Mod Bar, and I think so re the coffee, but not quite a 100% sure as I haven't been for a month or so... memory fades
by gyro
September 1st, 2019, 10:04 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 10
Views: 915

Brooklyn espresso - Manhattan/NYC if you must...

No problem, they do a good job. I head up there everytime I'm in NYC
by gyro
August 27th, 2019, 2:16 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 295

Parts for Gaggia Internazionale

You may find the badge eventually, it was common to a few earlier Gaggias. Paul Pratt CNCd a replica for his Monte Carlo. The GAGGIA letters would probably have to be remade as would the top cup tray... all possible but $$. I had a 3 group Inter, but no longer, its back in operational service in
by gyro
August 22nd, 2019, 5:36 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 139
Views: 10213

Dating vintage espresso machines [ANCC, Serial]

Not knowing, but it matches the dataplate as well... no date on the pressure gauge. Maybe they stamped a 57 by accident instead of a 56?! {image}
by gyro
August 10th, 2019, 3:58 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 139
Views: 10213

Dating vintage espresso machines [ANCC, Serial]

{image} How funny, 1 week younger than Sanders. Pavoni Modello 54
by gyro
June 23rd, 2019, 10:37 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 80
Views: 4187

Gaggia Orione grouphead internals - confused...

On the versions I've had of this group with the O-ring inset there has been a rather heavy duty spring that sits on top of the inset below the big hex nut. I see the profile of the inset is a little different to mine though, so I guess another variant. The service valve can cut off the
by gyro
June 19th, 2019, 9:09 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 10
Views: 915

Brooklyn espresso - Manhattan/NYC if you must...

My favourite in the city is Little Collins, up on Lexington. Obvious reference to its presumably Melbourne origins