Linotype (model 8?) in Centralia, WA USA

[JKOPEL]

Hello,
I am not sure this is proper, or if anyone is interested, but I am posting because I saw a Linotype in an old print shop in Centralia, Washington that is headed for scrap if no one wants it soon.
There are cabinets full of parts, a bunch of mats (if that is what the brass molds are called) and lots of literature.
The machine is in a building that used to house a printing business, and it apparently originally belonged to the local Centralia newspaper.
My wife an I were there buying foundry type, and small letterpress stuff and when I asked the new owner about the Linotype he said he was willing to give it away to someone who knew what to do with it. I am not completely sure I believe that, but it might be worth your while to check.

If you think you could reasonably save the thing, or know someone who could, get in touch and I will give you contact information.
Thanks,
Josh

[Dave Hughes]

Welcome to the forum Josh, and thanks for the info.

I'm hoping someone may take this up.

[Jeffrey W]

Thanks for posting...how would I proceed? I am interested. I live in San Francisco, California.

[JKOPEL]

I am glad someone is interested!
He just posted to craigslist today with a picture of the Linotype.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/tls/3324646996.html

If you send me a message on this forum, I will send you his direct email address.
You might be better off with the phone number in the ad since he was not very fast responding to emails.

Josh

[Dave Hughes]

Would be nice to see a result on this one, save the machine being broken up for scrap.

Here's a picture:

Click for a better look!