After the receipt of my new shorter flat belt, I'm thinking this restoration is a done deal! My next project is a SB 9 A which should be here next week from Illinois. It was the 9A model that I really wanted because of the change gearbox, the taper attachment and powered cross feed. This 9C gave me a first time taste of what's to come as I believe the 9A is going to be a lot more challenging. The 9A has no counter-shaft assembly and is powered by 1/2" belt pulley's attached to the motor and the spindle (looks welded to spindle). I'll be in pretty deep on this one so I'll have to keep it. (And really want to anyway!)