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Post# 231061   8/16/2007 at 22:41 (6,069 days old) by tcox6912 ()        

Hello folks. A distant relative passed away two years ago. She moved from the city to the country (about 36 years ago) and did not have hookups at the country house. For years, she would wash clothes in the bath tub while the washer was on the back porch covered with thick plastic and duct tape. It seems that she had only had the washer for a year or two when she moved to the country, so it had almost "no use" with her. My dad spoke with their daughter and she told him that I can have the washer, but it probably is no more good. Well, Dad and I went to check on it and will go back with the truck in the next few days to load it up. More info to follow; I am so excited. Take care, folks. Todd




Post# 231065 , Reply# 1   8/16/2007 at 22:59 (6,069 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I know what it izzzzzz!!!

Post# 231088 , Reply# 2   8/17/2007 at 05:21 (6,069 days old) by saltysam ()        
I know what it izzzzzz

Ok Todd, spill your guts...........what is it?

Post# 231104 , Reply# 3   8/17/2007 at 07:15 (6,068 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        
What No Hints!

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Well I certainly can't wait to hear what this is. Do we get any hint's Todd? Even difficult hints??????????

Post# 231105 , Reply# 4   8/17/2007 at 07:25 (6,068 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Yeah, a hint! Please, just one?

Post# 231178 , Reply# 5   8/17/2007 at 15:49 (6,068 days old) by tcox6912 ()        
SORRY

I am really sorry, because I didn't realize that I did not tell you guys what I found. I posted when I was nearly asleep last night and just looked at what I had done. My senior moments are coming faster!!! Bob is the only person that I had spoken to about this because I was not sure what it really was under those blankets and tarps. I found out that I won't be able to take it for a couple of weeks due to safety issues at the place where its hiding. When I peeked under the layers, I found a fairly plain looking control panel with temps, infinite water level and I think 3 cycles. Then I saw .... biting the nails ... hyperventillating ... It said Philco by Ford. Cool deal! Can't wait to get it in the garage at my folks' house. That's when I will really need to pick your brains. May sneak there to get some pics in the next few days.

Post# 231183 , Reply# 6   8/17/2007 at 16:15 (6,068 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Our next door neighbors had a Philco set when I was growing up. Chiffon yellow with a sort of blue-gray trim on the panels IIRC. As I recall it was the common situation where the dryer outlasted the washer. I think the dryer had a porthole window in the door. Main thing I remember is that even though it was an older neighborhood with a good amount of room between the homes, I could still hear a chirping noise in my upstairs bedroom that faced the service porch across the yard next door where the Philco dryer was operating.

Memories!


Post# 231193 , Reply# 7   8/17/2007 at 17:45 (6,068 days old) by sactoteddybear ()        
Re: Philco-Ford:

This might not be just a Washer, because Philco-Ford also made Washer/Dryer Combo's. One of my Parent's Neighbor's had a late 1950's or early 1960's Philco-Ford Washer/Dryer Combo. I remember seeing it operating a few times and couldn't believe how quiet it was. It was before the neat looking Color Control Push-Buttons Series that came out later on, not only on the Combo's but the Top-Load and Front-Load Washers and the Matched Dryers with the Window on the Dryer Doors.

Peace and Great Philco-Ford Laundry Days, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...


Post# 231200 , Reply# 8   8/17/2007 at 18:02 (6,068 days old) by tcox6912 ()        
top loader

This one is a top loading washer. It has that neat little flapper agitator. Control panel and interior are in great shape and clean ... the exterior needs a bit of work. She had it tightly covered (except for about a foot up all the way around the bottom, so rust is there ... which is a given for Louisiana! Can't wait to get it home!!! Todd

Post# 231205 , Reply# 9   8/17/2007 at 18:17 (6,068 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Yay!

Post# 231215 , Reply# 10   8/17/2007 at 19:25 (6,068 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Double Yeah! Another Philco, Its a keeper for sure!

Post# 231240 , Reply# 11   8/17/2007 at 21:36 (6,068 days old) by gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)        
1966 High-Speed Duomatic

I just thought you guys would like to see what this machine looked like.since the duomatic was mentioned.This machine works perfect,It is stored in the corner since it no longer needed.

Post# 231242 , Reply# 12   8/17/2007 at 21:38 (6,068 days old) by gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)        
Control panel

more

Post# 231247 , Reply# 13   8/17/2007 at 22:10 (6,068 days old) by tlee618 ()        

I don't believe that I have ever seen this machine before!!! Unreal, it is just beautiful!!! Does this Duomatic work???

Post# 231252 , Reply# 14   8/17/2007 at 22:24 (6,068 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Plug it in - I want to see the lights!

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Wow - what a machine.

Ben


Post# 231254 , Reply# 15   8/17/2007 at 22:31 (6,068 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Duomatic

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What a Awsome machine. I wish they made them like that today.
Peter


Post# 231257 , Reply# 16   8/17/2007 at 22:38 (6,068 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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"Stored in the corner..."

That was hooked up when I we were playing in your basement a year ago, what did you hook up in it's place, John?

That is a beautiful Duomatic and it does work perfectly. John does the most thorough washer/dryer restorations I've ever seen, they basically are brand new when he finishes them.


Post# 231262 , Reply# 17   8/17/2007 at 22:46 (6,068 days old) by gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)        
53 Duomatic

I am going to restore the 53 Duomatic in its place.Now all the machines I have hooked up are the 56 Duomatic,58 Duomatic Kenmore combo,47 bolt down Bendix,& Dexter double load bolt down.And soon the 53 Duomatic.

Post# 231270 , Reply# 18   8/18/2007 at 00:20 (6,068 days old) by supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        

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Love seeing that. All Duomatics are interesting -- they made so many changes in the control panels. Woodgrain was really in by '66!

As for the NOS machine -- My family got a new Philco-Ford toploader in 1969. It had the turquoise control panel and turquoise Flexawash agitator. My uncle was a Philco salesan at the time, and we also got a range and a console radio-phonograph. The washer lasted until '86 when it was replaced by a BD Whirlpool, which the dealer said was the last BD he had in stock. Anyway, my mom still has the Philco agitator cap, which she uses for measuring bird feed!

The main problem with the Philco washer that I remember was that it didn't handle unbalanced loads as well as toploaders do today. It was much better in that respect than an aunt's Filter-Flo, however.

The Philco stereo is still going, BTW.





Post# 231307 , Reply# 19   8/18/2007 at 08:12 (6,067 days old) by tlee618 ()        

I will second that Ben, it would be wonderful to see it all lite up in its glory!!!

Post# 231314 , Reply# 20   8/18/2007 at 08:30 (6,067 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Greg is right, John is the "wizard" when it comes to restorations. The machines weren't that perfect when they left the factory!

I love how that machine spells out "DUOMATIC" at the top of the cycle selection buttons. I'll bet the console lights up like a juke-box with all kinds of colors when it is turned on.

Awesome!


Post# 231315 , Reply# 21   8/18/2007 at 08:46 (6,067 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Well first of all Todd, that is just an Amazing find! Congrats and I can't wait to see pictures. I hope what ever safety issues over there get cleared up fast so you can get that machine home safe and sound. Please keep us posted. working Philco top loaders are one of the rarest machines around!

I'm sure that Duomatic of John's pictured above was once an Aberdeen farm machine, so you can only imagine what it looked like when he first got it home. All of Johns machines have been restored like no professional could do he is quite talented. Here is an example of John's work:



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Post# 231333 , Reply# 22   8/18/2007 at 11:42 (6,067 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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GASP!, wonderful.

You know, I only live about 2 hours from you. Perhaps you could let me know when you get the machine and I will take a ride over.

Steve


Post# 231403 , Reply# 23   8/18/2007 at 17:00 (6,067 days old) by tcox6912 ()        
Me

Steve, are you two hours from me or were you directing that to another member? I would love to have another mini wash-in like when Jason, Art and I got together before Katrina. Jason has moved away, but we still have Art and myself and a handful of machines to play with. Robert, I am thrilled to be able to get this washer. Its funny, because mom and dad related a few Frigidaire stories of years gone by when they had new machines ... at least they are starting to share in the fun, too. Thanks guys for so much kindness & encouragement. One day I will get Bob to my house, too!!!
Todd


Post# 231471 , Reply# 24   8/19/2007 at 05:43 (6,067 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Yes Todd, I live in Pensacola, not far from NOLA.

Steve


Post# 231477 , Reply# 25   8/19/2007 at 06:20 (6,066 days old) by washertalk ()        

Wow, beautiful machine and incredible job of restoring. I can only imagine the many hours that went into this. But what a feeling of satisfaction.

Post# 231517 , Reply# 26   8/19/2007 at 11:08 (6,066 days old) by tcox6912 ()        
I smell a wash-in brewing

Steve, I will definitely keep you in mind. I know that we have Art in my neck of the woods and I believe that we have one or two other Louisiana members that I have not yet met. Will stay in touch and let you know once the Philco has made it home. Todd

Post# 231670 , Reply# 27   8/19/2007 at 21:51 (6,066 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Great I am waiting


Post# 231672 , Reply# 28   8/19/2007 at 22:07 (6,066 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Todd, count me in. You are a great host. I had such a nice afternoon with you and jason. Ken come on down. arthur/alr2903.

Post# 231675 , Reply# 29   8/19/2007 at 22:12 (6,066 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Sorry mayken4now, i meant Steve, come on down. Great Todd, my Senior moments are back too. :-)



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