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Thread Number: 20280
Interesting and perhaps unusual 1961 Kenmore? |
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Post# 323133 1/8/2009 at 18:00 (5,585 days old) by kenmoreguy64  (Charlotte, NC) |
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I think many will remember this machine that has been twice featured here on AW, first in 2005 when it was found in Roanoke, VA and last fall by me, when I brought it home. This model had been on the top of my dream machines list. I am about ready to begin the mechanical work this machine needs to be a worthy daily driver. Before finding this gem however, I was contacted by a wonderful AW member who had this machine's 1961 counterpart, which which is highly similar, yet I have never seen one before. Pics to follow.... 
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Post# 323135 , Reply# 1 1/8/2009 at 18:04 (5,585 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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This is a '62 800-esque machine that is actually a 1961 Kenmore 70. It has the sliding water level selector, and the A thru H buttons for cycle modifers. I had no idea model 70s were ever made with that sort of functionality. It also had a bleach dispenser and was avaiable with or without a self-cleaning filter. I apologize for the tight shot - the machine is currently in the company of a number of younger contemporaries.... 
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Post# 323143 , Reply# 2 1/8/2009 at 18:43 (5,585 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Here's another shot
I need a control panel cover, which I think I can get custom made at work, BUT if anyone knows where a spare is that would fit, I'd be grateful. Both these control panels needs painting details, but fortunately they both used the same colors, so I'll do both at once. The agitator is still pretty shiny - I'm hoping the machine doesn't have a lot of miles on it mechanically,and the cosmetics should be fun to work on. That's a lighted control too.... 
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Post# 323150 , Reply# 3 1/8/2009 at 19:27 (5,585 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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I didn't know those Prego Roto Swirls  | ||
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Post# 323155 , Reply# 4 1/8/2009 at 19:34 (5,585 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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The first photo......
Gordon, WOW those are both are great machines... and how I would LOVE to have a Kenmore / Lady Kenmore from the 60's (or 70's)!!! (do you have an extra one you don't need?? LOL) When I was growing up my friends / neighbors at the other end of the street had this EXACT Kenmore washer (in the first photo)!! Anytime I was over at their house and they were doing laundry, I would always gravitate without fail to their washer and watch and listen as it did it's thing! I would even offer to fill and start it or empty it when it was finished. | ||
| Post# 323214 , Reply# 6 1/9/2009 at 00:28 (5,585 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Nice machine! Hopefully you can get running like new again! Good luck | ||
| Post# 323356 , Reply# 7 1/9/2009 at 18:59 (5,584 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC) | ||
The 2nd & 3rd pics | ||
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