The lathe:

Like almost everything else, I needed one.  ( actually wanted is more accurate )

To make a long story somewhat short - a couple years, lots of searching on CL and EBay, landed a possible lead on something local.  Not really what I wanted, but a Hardinge of some sort.  As a last check, search one more time - BAM!  Exactly what I was looking for and also local?  No way.  Emailed, called again the next AM - small world.  I knew the guy, works at the same place I do.  Yes, short story, looked at it, put a deposit down, picked it up a few days later.  ( on or about October 27th )

South Bend 10L ( aka Heavy 10 ) circa 1940's short bed cast base.  ( ad pics from CL )

Old, used, but well cared for.

Getting into my garage was much easier than getting out of the seller's basement.  It would have been impossible if we had not disassembled it first.  Even so, the base with the motor was the worst.  Strapped to hand cart, it took the best of both of us to get it up the stairs.  It was an Advil day to say the least.

The bed and carriage were strapped to the 2x4 skid, easy two person carry.  The headstock and other stuff was boxed separately.

Cleanup a little before re-assembly, it's got to look nice...

Will need to create a little floorspace, then get some help to lift the bed assembly back up.  It needs some attention, but it will be much easier at work height than on the floor.