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Thread Number: 21423
AFTER 13 LONG YEARS THE SEARCH IS OVER!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post# 337604 3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140  (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337605 , Reply# 1 3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,509 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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| Post# 337606 , Reply# 2 3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,509 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
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Post# 337607 , Reply# 3 3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337608 , Reply# 4 3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,509 days old) by aussie-plugs (Melbourne, Australia) |
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Gorgeous!! Do we have videos yet? Congratulations!!! | ||
| Post# 337609 , Reply# 5 3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,509 days old) by jerseymike () | ||
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OMG! Congratulations! Enjoy it in the best of health! Details! Details! Details! Mike | ||
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Post# 337610 , Reply# 6 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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| Post# 337611 , Reply# 7 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania) | ||
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! | ||
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Post# 337613 , Reply# 8 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 337614 , Reply# 9 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by bobbyd32l () | ||
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Congratulations!!!! I Can't Wait to see it work!!!! OMG just awesome :D | ||
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Post# 337615 , Reply# 10 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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OHHHHHHHHHHH COOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL WAY TO GO! Gary, abcomatic | ||
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Post# 337616 , Reply# 11 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 337617 , Reply# 12 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by a440 () | ||
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WOW! I am so happy for you Robert! Do tell how it all happened! Have you run it? So many questions are running through my brain, but I don't want to clog up others questions. So Happy for you Robert! Brent | ||
| Post# 337618 , Reply# 13 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania ) | ||
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Post# 337619 , Reply# 14 3/25/2009 at 22:01 (5,509 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 337620 , Reply# 15 3/25/2009 at 22:02 (5,509 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Where, where, where | ||
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Post# 337621 , Reply# 16 3/25/2009 at 22:02 (5,509 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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OMFG! | ||
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Post# 337622 , Reply# 17 3/25/2009 at 22:02 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337623 , Reply# 18 3/25/2009 at 22:02 (5,509 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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A Toast to our webmaster! | ||
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Post# 337624 , Reply# 19 3/25/2009 at 22:02 (5,509 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 337625 , Reply# 20 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
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Set it for HEAVY SOIL... | ||
| Post# 337626 , Reply# 21 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Gasp, Thank Goodness, Robert YOU waited so long, i can't quit smiling. Best of Luck. arthur | ||
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Post# 337627 , Reply# 22 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 337628 , Reply# 23 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by alanlendaro () | ||
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How do you know its a boy? Congratulations on your find!! | ||
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Post# 337629 , Reply# 24 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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WHAT IS THE STORY | ||
| Post# 337630 , Reply# 25 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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OMG!!!! Robert, I am so so very happy for you!! This just proves that good things do come to good people!! You deserve this after all you have gone through to find the Apex!!! YAY, can't wait to hear more and see more!! Terry | ||
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Post# 337631 , Reply# 26 3/25/2009 at 22:03 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337632 , Reply# 27 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by neptuneguy27 (Baltimore,MD) |
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YAY!!! Congratulations Robert! I am so happy for you. It looks wonderful; cannot wait to see vids of it washing! Christopher | ||
| Post# 337633 , Reply# 28 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by programcomputer (Ann Arbor Michigan, USA) | ||
Oh my god a Bouncing Basket Apex-O-Matic | ||
| Post# 337634 , Reply# 29 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by hooverwheelaway () | ||
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Fabulous. Simply. Fabulous. Yay! | ||
| Post# 337635 , Reply# 30 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by saltysam () | ||
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OMG! That is just FANTASTIC Robert! Details please~! Mark | ||
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Post# 337636 , Reply# 31 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 337637 , Reply# 32 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 337638 , Reply# 33 3/25/2009 at 22:04 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337639 , Reply# 34 3/25/2009 at 22:05 (5,509 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Apex Wash a matic..!!! | ||
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Post# 337640 , Reply# 35 3/25/2009 at 22:05 (5,509 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Well congratulations! I'm so glad you were finally able to track one of those down! The last time I saw one I was a child, so I am kinda glad to see one again after so long, myself. Happy basket bouncing! | ||
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Post# 337641 , Reply# 36 3/25/2009 at 22:05 (5,509 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia) |
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YAY! This is so exciting. I was sitting at my desk waiting for the clock to strike 2! I really cant wait to see video footage of this sexy little number in action. Also, where did you find it? | ||
| Post# 337642 , Reply# 37 3/25/2009 at 22:05 (5,509 days old) by zipdang (Portland, OR) | ||
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Post# 337643 , Reply# 38 3/25/2009 at 22:05 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 337644 , Reply# 39 3/25/2009 at 22:05 (5,509 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 337646 , Reply# 40 3/25/2009 at 22:06 (5,509 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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I can't believe it, i just can't... photshop works wonders | ||
| Post# 337647 , Reply# 41 3/25/2009 at 22:07 (5,509 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.) | ||
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OH MY GOD!!!!! Uni: Where did you find this beauty at??? I know...... you have been wanting one of these ever since the club has gotten started. And I've never seen one of these beauties...... That is until now..... What year is this machine????? Does it work???? When are we going to have more pictures and some videos??? --Charles-- | ||
| Post# 337648 , Reply# 42 3/25/2009 at 22:07 (5,509 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Post# 337649 , Reply# 43 3/25/2009 at 22:07 (5,509 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia) |
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Yippee and a huge congrats :) | ||
| Post# 337650 , Reply# 44 3/25/2009 at 22:07 (5,509 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 337652 , Reply# 45 3/25/2009 at 22:07 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 337653 , Reply# 46 3/25/2009 at 22:08 (5,509 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Curious.... Looking at the control panel.... Does it have only one spin at the end? Or does it have a first spin between the wash and rinse? It is in wonderful shape Robert! Yay! Brent | ||
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Post# 337654 , Reply# 47 3/25/2009 at 22:08 (5,509 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 337655 , Reply# 48 3/25/2009 at 22:09 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Before I describe how I found this machine first is some background behind my long search for an Apex Wash-a-Matic. I first started collecting vintage automatic washers at the end of 1995, by the spring of 1996 I had four machines: a 1956 Westinghouse Laundromat, 1959 Philco Automagic washer, and 1962 Kenmore 700 and a 1962 WDC-62 Frigidaire Multimatic washer. In May of 1996 I went up to St. Cloud, MN and stopped by a recycler looking for vintage machines. He told me he just pulled in this funky looking machine for recycling. He had actually just found a 1953 Model Apex Wash-a-Matic! I had remembered reading about the “bouncing basket” Apex in old issues of Consumer Reports but had never actually seen one or heard of anyone who had seen one or even given one much thought about Apex for that matter. So I bought it for $25 and took it home. I was able to get the machine running after figuring out that the pump was stuck. I had run probably 10 loads through it and thought it was one of the most fun, energetic/dramatic washers I had ever seen, totally on par with a Frigidaire or Philco. So I was ready to continue with its restoration. I was new at washer restoration and unfortunately had "over-tinkered" the machine to the point where I thought it was a lost cause. It had rust in the outer cabinet (no outer tub) so I wanted to sand it down and paint it. But in the process of getting the wash tub pulled out I ruined the top bearing and a few other things. So in June of 1996 after only having the Apex for barely one month I got rid of the machine thinking that I only want to save room for stuff that is working perfectly and I will find another one some day. Of course after meeting other collectors I started to realize just how extremely RARE a vintage Apex washer was. I realized I made a terrible mistake by getting rid of that machine. At least I had enough sense to save some of the important drive mechanism and pump parts from the original machine, I still have those parts today. So I went on a quest to find another one. I put several classified ads in appliance industry and repair magazines offering a $1000 reward for an Apex. Not one word, nothing from any of these ads. I’ve had the reward page posted with the Apex for six or seven years now on the site as well, and nothing. Of course then in 2006 many of you remember this thread The Baloney Apex Find and The Baloney Apex Find’s Tragic Ending ;). So fast forward to March 23, 2009, almost 13 years after getting rid of my original Apex. The story behind my finding this machine is a bit odd. On Monday, March 16th an ad was posted on Minneapolis Craigslist titled “Old Apex Washer $20”. The text stated something like I have an old washer that was in my house when we moved in, it looks like its from the 1930s or 1940s, the brand is Apex. Want it out by the end of the week”. I didn’t notice this posting until Thursday March 19 so I emailed the guy asking him for a picture or to describe the machine to me. I didn’t hear back so I sent him the picture from the reward page of the Apex Wash-a-Matics and asked him if it looked like any of these machines. No response for four days. Then suddenly on this past Monday morning I finally received a response from him, he said: The machine on the left looks a lot like it. However my wife did not know I was trying to get rid of it on here, so she had already called a man to come haul it off tomorrow morning. I'm very sorry about this. So I responded and to told him I would pay him a lot more than $20 if he could cancel that haul off guy. He responded back with: Thankfully I was able to save the machine for you. Its at #### 13th Ave S, and sitting out in the driveway up by the garage. We'll be home at about 5:00 tonight. So I respond to him asking him if he minded if I come and get it over my lunch hour because it looked like it was going to rain. Unfortunately now every email I sent to him is suddenly bounced back by the server as it appears he has cancelled this email account and the Craigslist posting has now been deleted. Without further ado I rushed home and got my hand truck so I could rush over to that address which is about 4 miles SE of my house. I get to the address and no washer in the driveway. I go around front and back, ring the bell and no answer. And no washer. I double checked the address and I did indeed have the correct address. My heart dropped as I started to think that maybe the recycler didn’t get the cancel notice in time and the machine had been picked up and sent to the crusher. I walked back to the truck nearly as disappointed as I was when I realized I wasn't getting the one in 2006. *But* I just happen to notice about six houses down near the end of the driveway next to the garbage cans what looks like a washer waiting for trash collection. I drove over towards it... and there it was!! I could have passed out. He must have mixed-up in the address. I rang the doorbell on that house and no one was home. So I loaded the Apex into my truck and away we went. By that point, I'm surprised I could even drive The thirteen year search is finally OVER! I still just can’t believe my eyes. Thank god for Craigslist. | ||
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Post# 337658 , Reply# 50 3/25/2009 at 22:11 (5,509 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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If this was a Minnie Estate | ||
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Post# 337660 , Reply# 51 3/25/2009 at 22:11 (5,509 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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Now there is some heavy metal. Congrats Robert. Can't wait to see it run. Many good loads to you. Jon | ||
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Post# 337661 , Reply# 52 3/25/2009 at 22:11 (5,509 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Funny how age has caused the blue fiberglass to take on such a beige tinge. I remember how deep the color was when those things were new. It will be so kool to see/hear it in action. | ||
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Post# 337662 , Reply# 53 3/25/2009 at 22:12 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337663 , Reply# 54 3/25/2009 at 22:12 (5,509 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Post# 337664 , Reply# 55 3/25/2009 at 22:13 (5,509 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Apex! | ||
| Post# 337665 , Reply# 56 3/25/2009 at 22:14 (5,509 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 337666 , Reply# 57 3/25/2009 at 22:14 (5,509 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Congragulations Robert, I'm so happy for you!!! Now I know why you had all that Apex literature out for us to read! | ||
| Post# 337667 , Reply# 58 3/25/2009 at 22:15 (5,509 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Priceless! Robert, Your adventure is priceless! I bet you were having heart palpitations! How does He look under his Kilt? I am so excited for you Robert! Thanks for sharing your story with us! Brent | ||
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Post# 337669 , Reply# 59 3/25/2009 at 22:15 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337671 , Reply# 60 3/25/2009 at 22:16 (5,509 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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This was definitely meant to be... | ||
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Post# 337672 , Reply# 61 3/25/2009 at 22:16 (5,509 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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THIS MACHINE SAT | ||
| Post# 337673 , Reply# 62 3/25/2009 at 22:16 (5,509 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS) | ||
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Congrats, Robert! Beautiful, just beautiful!! You won't let this one go now, will you? Enjoy!! | ||
| Post# 337674 , Reply# 63 3/25/2009 at 22:17 (5,509 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Post# 337676 , Reply# 64 3/25/2009 at 22:17 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337679 , Reply# 66 3/25/2009 at 22:18 (5,509 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 337680 , Reply# 67 3/25/2009 at 22:18 (5,509 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Very little else that I can add Robert, what a wonderful story!! And as the saying goes, "everything that goes around comes around!! | ||
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Post# 337682 , Reply# 68 3/25/2009 at 22:19 (5,509 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 337684 , Reply# 70 3/25/2009 at 22:19 (5,509 days old) by programcomputer (Ann Arbor Michigan, USA) | ||
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It WORKS TOO!!!! | ||
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Post# 337686 , Reply# 71 3/25/2009 at 22:19 (5,509 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Post# 337687 , Reply# 72 3/25/2009 at 22:20 (5,509 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 337690 , Reply# 73 3/25/2009 at 22:22 (5,509 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Just goes to show that there is still treasure to be found for the vigilant. | ||
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Post# 337691 , Reply# 74 3/25/2009 at 22:23 (5,509 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Hey Mikey----you sure are up late------- BTW I LOVE that "Teasmade"!!!!! | ||
| Post# 337692 , Reply# 75 3/25/2009 at 22:23 (5,509 days old) by magic clean () | ||
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Congrats on finally this rare & elusive gem. The best to you! | ||
| Post# 337693 , Reply# 76 3/25/2009 at 22:24 (5,509 days old) by jerseymike () | ||
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What a story ... Wow! Just wow! It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I can't wait to see a video. I hope that it's an easy restoration. Mike | ||
| Post# 337694 , Reply# 77 3/25/2009 at 22:26 (5,509 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania) | ||
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Well I can go to bed now..... reflecting on the words of Mike Nesmith..."listen carefully children for God is good and speaks softly to all men." Congratulations Robert!!! Dave (NOW LETS HAVE A FRIGGIN CONVENTION ON THE EAST!!!!!) | ||
| Post# 337695 , Reply# 78 3/25/2009 at 22:27 (5,509 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA) | ||
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I am so happy for you Robert congratulations. I'll still keep my eye out for an Apex but I am glad the search is over. What an exciting story too. | ||
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Post# 337696 , Reply# 79 3/25/2009 at 22:29 (5,509 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 337697 , Reply# 80 3/25/2009 at 22:29 (5,509 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Post# 337700 , Reply# 81 3/25/2009 at 22:34 (5,509 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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| Post# 337702 , Reply# 83 3/25/2009 at 22:44 (5,509 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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Congratulations, Robert! I just had a feeling.... CONGRATULATIONS! I am so very happy for you, Robert! I have just one word for the washer itself....it's darling! You deserve this, and I hope you have many more loads of happiness. Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
| Post# 337703 , Reply# 84 3/25/2009 at 22:47 (5,509 days old) by joeinfl (Wesley Chapel FL) | ||
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Wow Robert, congratulations!!! You must be so happy to have found your ultimate dream machine. I see a big "wash in" coming in the near future. | ||
| Post# 337705 , Reply# 85 3/25/2009 at 22:54 (5,509 days old) by hooverwheelaway () | ||
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Be sure to lock your doors tonight. :-) | ||
| Post# 337706 , Reply# 86 3/25/2009 at 22:54 (5,509 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Congratulations Robert on your awesome find, and the story behind it. You finally reached your ultimate goal in finding this washer. Have a good one, James | ||
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Post# 337707 , Reply# 87 3/25/2009 at 22:55 (5,509 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Post# 337711 , Reply# 88 3/25/2009 at 23:06 (5,509 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337712 , Reply# 89 3/25/2009 at 23:06 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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You saw it here, FIRST. Damn, that is FABULOUS! | ||
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Post# 337714 , Reply# 91 3/25/2009 at 23:18 (5,509 days old) by aussie-plugs (Melbourne, Australia) |
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A-maz-ing!! What an incredible story and fantastic machine. I'm very pleased for you, Robert. After all the heartache, you deserve to have found your treasure. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers, Nick | ||
| Post# 337715 , Reply# 92 3/25/2009 at 23:21 (5,509 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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CONTRATULATIONS! Robert, that I a great looking looking machines. I don't know much about the Apex machines, but I can't wait to see videos. Isn't a great feeling when you get the machine you've been looking for! | ||
| Post# 337716 , Reply# 93 3/25/2009 at 23:23 (5,509 days old) by jonvance1990 () | ||
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Post# 337724 , Reply# 94 3/25/2009 at 23:41 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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That is the craziest thing I have ever seen! It looks like a bunch of white pins sticking up! | ||
| Post# 337727 , Reply# 96 3/25/2009 at 23:45 (5,509 days old) by programcomputer (Ann Arbor Michigan, USA) | ||
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Apex.....The first name in household appliances...
I am stunned.....just stunned.....A machine that can actually rollover the clothes "WITHOUT" the water in the tub, is just beyond words. Tonight when I get back home, Im going to run my 1936 Apex Upright Vacuum in a triumphant blast to all things Apex. I know I've said It before, but Congratulations Robert. And to many happy washings with your new Bouncing baby Boy... Chad Heres the most contemporary photo I could find of the Apex vac Im gonna use in celebration!!! 
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Post# 337729 , Reply# 97 3/25/2009 at 23:49 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337731 , Reply# 99 3/25/2009 at 23:53 (5,509 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 337732 , Reply# 100 3/25/2009 at 23:59 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337733 , Reply# 101 3/26/2009 at 00:01 (5,509 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337734 , Reply# 102 3/26/2009 at 00:06 (5,509 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 337735 , Reply# 103 3/26/2009 at 00:07 (5,509 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City) |
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Very cool! That is an awesome machine! Congrats on your find, Robert. I hope you have a lot of fun with it!! (Very cool fill action!) How much does it hold? | ||
| Post# 337738 , Reply# 105 3/26/2009 at 00:11 (5,509 days old) by rocky2 (Northwest Indiana) | ||
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Ditto on the OMFG & WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Robert. I can't begin to tell you how happy and excited I am for you. | ||
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Post# 337739 , Reply# 106 3/26/2009 at 00:13 (5,509 days old) by rapidry1000 (San Francisco) |
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Congratulations. Such a rare machine and so unique! | ||
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Post# 337740 , Reply# 107 3/26/2009 at 00:17 (5,509 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho) |
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Robert, I can't think of anyone who deserves a beauty like this more than you. Congratulations on your find. It seems to be in great working condition. I love the unusual wash action. Great videos! | ||
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Post# 337741 , Reply# 108 3/26/2009 at 00:18 (5,509 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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How cool! | ||
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Post# 337744 , Reply# 109 3/26/2009 at 00:40 (5,509 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Yay!!!!!! | ||
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Post# 337749 , Reply# 110 3/26/2009 at 00:49 (5,509 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Wow Robert, that is FANTASTIC!!!!!! | ||
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Post# 337761 , Reply# 113 3/26/2009 at 01:21 (5,508 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Can you post some of the Patent numbers here? I'd like to look them up. I can't quite get that action from the video, I can't quite tell if its bouncing or nutating or both. But SHAZAMM I have never seen a top loader turn over the clothes DRY! And She just RIPS them off the walls after spin ZHEEEZUS! | ||
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Robert, Your story about finding this machine is almost unbelievable. Al those years you lived practically next to it! You must have been so excited by this discovery. Congratulations! | ||
| Post# 337765 , Reply# 115 3/26/2009 at 01:34 (5,508 days old) by mielabor () | ||
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Those engineers were way ahead of time: I see that there is a decent turnover even without any water. Now that's the most water-saving top loader I've ever seen! LOL | ||
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Post# 337766 , Reply# 116 3/26/2009 at 02:16 (5,508 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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| Post# 337778 , Reply# 118 3/26/2009 at 03:43 (5,508 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Congratulations Robert on your Find | ||
| Post# 337779 , Reply# 119 3/26/2009 at 04:46 (5,508 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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Congrats Robert! That is one amazing machine. Did you say it has no outer tub? Where does the bounced-out water go? | ||
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Post# 337780 , Reply# 120 3/26/2009 at 05:24 (5,508 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Post# 337784 , Reply# 122 3/26/2009 at 06:44 (5,508 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Just as I remember it. Unusual to see a T/L that has good roll-over without any water in the tub! Would love to see under that skirt and get an idea of the mechanics involved in operating the machine! | ||
| Post# 337786 , Reply# 123 3/26/2009 at 06:51 (5,508 days old) by westie2 () | ||
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FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy you finally found another APEX. | ||
| Post# 337787 , Reply# 124 3/26/2009 at 06:54 (5,508 days old) by washendry (pinconning,mich) | ||
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Appex Manual Robert Congrats, I have a Manual for that machine, if you'd email address, I'll sent it off to you. Nice Find!!! Kim | ||
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Post# 337789 , Reply# 125 3/26/2009 at 07:12 (5,508 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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Congratulations Robert!!! | ||
| Post# 337790 , Reply# 126 3/26/2009 at 08:00 (5,508 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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A dream machine... Working? four miles away?? Free??? Wow! That's excellent, so glad you've found one at last, Robert! And in such nice condition! Congratulations :-) | ||
| Post# 337793 , Reply# 127 3/26/2009 at 08:17 (5,508 days old) by toggleswitch2 () | ||
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OMG! (Madam has the vapours and is hyper-ventilating). COMGRATULATIONS to you! | ||
| Post# 337795 , Reply# 128 3/26/2009 at 08:26 (5,508 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 337804 , Reply# 129 3/26/2009 at 08:45 (5,508 days old) by cornutt (Huntsville, AL USA) | ||
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Wow, what a show! I noticed you put that lid down in a hurry at the end of the spin... does the fill flume actually fire upwards at the lid? | ||
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Post# 337806 , Reply# 130 3/26/2009 at 08:55 (5,508 days old) by re563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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| Post# 337819 , Reply# 132 3/26/2009 at 09:50 (5,508 days old) by soberleaf () | ||
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amazing video that is the "strangest" washer i have ever seen! and i don't mean that in a negative way, i just feel like i have seen a UFO! thanks for the superb videos, that washer definately has a mind of it's own! i wouldn't want to piss it off! | ||
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Post# 337828 , Reply# 134 3/26/2009 at 10:18 (5,508 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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| Post# 337829 , Reply# 135 3/26/2009 at 10:21 (5,508 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
My bet would have been on Robert
if he had pulled up and saw someone else in the process of loading her up! Truly a fantastic find. I've always heard of an Apex in the same way one hears about the Lost Ark of the Covenent (apparently just as easy to locate as well...). QUESTIONS! Can you please give us who do not know this machine an idea of the insides? What kind of seals up top does it have to keep all that water in the machine without splashing down the insides and rusting out the cabinette? I'd love to see the mechanicals. It looks almost like a Jetcone (not our Jetcone LOL) set to 'turbo'! Please, enquiring minds just HAVE to know! This is a good sign for ALL of us! If you can find your Apex then the rest of us have a chance at our dream lists! YAY! RCD | ||
| Post# 337837 , Reply# 136 3/26/2009 at 10:31 (5,508 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 337840 , Reply# 137 3/26/2009 at 10:34 (5,508 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt) |
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Post# 337850 , Reply# 138 3/26/2009 at 11:20 (5,508 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Post# 337863 , Reply# 139 3/26/2009 at 12:00 (5,508 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Thanks so much everyone for your kind words and good wishes. Monday was a very special day for me, finally after all these years. I am so grateful to the person who led me to this machine. Just to be clear though the machine did not work when I got it home. Over the past two days I did the following: The mechanism was jammed, I freed it. The timer motor was inoperative (imagine that), I replaced it. The hose from the Spin water valve to the Spin Balloon Clutch was cracked and needed replacing. The safety valve (for unbalance loads) was out of adjustment so I fixed that. The Hose from the water valve to the flume was also cracked. The cord was changed to a safe 3 prong cord (I used the cord from that 2nd Duet I had lol). The wiring in the machine is cracking and certain points need replacing. I'm going to be pretty busy over the next few days, but hopefully I will get back to the machine next week. The way the spin works is simply amazing. There are three solenoids on the water valve, HOT, COLD and SPIN. When spin is called for the SPIN valve is energized which fills a rub water balloon which expands and raises the entire mechanism 1/2" which shifts the machine from wash/brake into spin. When spin is done the water pressure is relieved and the balloon (and mechanism) sinks down back into wash/brake mode. Here are a few quick shots of the mechanism... 
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Post# 337865 , Reply# 140 3/26/2009 at 12:03 (5,508 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337866 , Reply# 141 3/26/2009 at 12:05 (5,508 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 337873 , Reply# 142 3/26/2009 at 12:52 (5,508 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Oh before I forget, here are the sales literature to the 1953 Apex models in pdf form...
CLICK HERE TO GO TO unimatic1140's LINK 
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| Post# 337887 , Reply# 143 3/26/2009 at 13:46 (5,508 days old) by oldwasherguy (Ladson SC) | ||
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Post# 337919 , Reply# 144 3/26/2009 at 16:28 (5,508 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Post# 337924 , Reply# 145 3/26/2009 at 16:40 (5,508 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 337928 , Reply# 146 3/26/2009 at 16:45 (5,508 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Post# 337930 , Reply# 147 3/26/2009 at 17:02 (5,508 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 337937 , Reply# 148 3/26/2009 at 17:24 (5,508 days old) by rogera608s (Tucson,AZ) | ||
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Robert, I am so happy for you. That Apex couldn't have found a better home. Congratulations. Roger | ||
| Post# 337940 , Reply# 149 3/26/2009 at 17:34 (5,508 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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It's so much fun to get a "Coveted" machine!!! Spectacular!!, and amazing that you only had to spend two days to put it in working condition. It really has some "turnover" , even without water. I love the Blue Skirt. Is that original? Congratulations Robert!!! Yay for the Apex!! | ||
| Post# 337944 , Reply# 150 3/26/2009 at 18:30 (5,508 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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| Post# 337946 , Reply# 151 3/26/2009 at 18:49 (5,508 days old) by thor (Buenos Aires) | ||
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Congratulations from the Southern Cone! Robert, I am so glad for you! What's your guess about your pulse rate when you finally saw the Apex in the driveway? Great story! Did the towels get a good cleaning? Were they fluffy? Emilio | ||
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Post# 337947 , Reply# 152 3/26/2009 at 18:51 (5,508 days old) by spiralator60 (Los Angeles) |
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Congratulations Robert! This is a real find! How much would you say the machine weighs? Did you have any trouble loading it onto your truck? | ||
| Post# 337948 , Reply# 153 3/26/2009 at 18:55 (5,508 days old) by danelto (State College, PA) | ||
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So Nice Robert: What a fabulous day it must have been for you!!! While I wasn't able to stay up last night to see, I did get up extra early this morning to celebrate your discovery. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Dan | ||
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Post# 337950 , Reply# 154 3/26/2009 at 19:15 (5,508 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I am so happy for you Robert! | ||
| Post# 337959 , Reply# 155 3/26/2009 at 20:07 (5,508 days old) by ironrite () | ||
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Karma and Luck The way that Karma and luck run, you will now probably find 4 more of these machines! Congrats on the wonderful find! Michael | ||
| Post# 337977 , Reply# 156 3/26/2009 at 21:20 (5,508 days old) by andrewinorlando () | ||
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Sincere congratulations on a rare and unique beauty!! I can't believe that after 56 years it still works!! | ||
| Post# 338035 , Reply# 157 3/26/2009 at 23:44 (5,508 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 338040 , Reply# 158 3/26/2009 at 23:51 (5,508 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Did you say it has no outer tub? Where does the bounced-out water go? Into the outer cabinet and down the drain, the square cabinet is the also the outer tub. When the water comes out of the tub, does it pump out during the wash cycle or stay in an outer tub until the spin starts? Pumps down the drain Is it sort of like a Frigidaire transmission wise? Its much simpler actually, more like a Kelvinator or Philco What on earth are the two water flumes for? DOn't tell me hot fill and cold fill! And the two together make warm! The one on the left is for adding water to the wash basket, the other one is to bleed off the water in the water balloon clutch at the end of spin. It puts that water into the outer tub and down the drain. Spin Speed is 610rpm | ||
| Post# 338066 , Reply# 159 3/27/2009 at 01:23 (5,507 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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Post# 338073 , Reply# 161 3/27/2009 at 04:02 (5,507 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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WOW!! Really nice find!!! Congradulations in fulfilling your finding the dream machine you have been hunting for.And it works!!!The washing action reminds me of gyratory rock polishers and cartridge case cleaner-polishers.Hope no Apexes were used for that!Like the dial on the machine-reminds me of the Norge Timeline. | ||
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Post# 338084 , Reply# 164 3/27/2009 at 06:43 (5,507 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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The fiberglass tank in the Apex washer is the same sort of fiberglass used in boat hulls-the glass mats are covered with a plastic resin-The tub in the machine looks pretty intact-I wouldn't worry about fiberglass particles in the "tighty-Whities" | ||
| Post# 338094 , Reply# 165 3/27/2009 at 08:42 (5,507 days old) by deeprinser () | ||
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Hello. WOW !!!! What a chugger of a machine ! Nice one. | ||
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Post# 338103 , Reply# 166 3/27/2009 at 09:12 (5,507 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 338106 , Reply# 167 3/27/2009 at 09:15 (5,507 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 338123 , Reply# 168 3/27/2009 at 10:10 (5,507 days old) by cornutt (Huntsville, AL USA) | ||
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"Now, with some modifications to the washbowl, filtration and water-recirculation systems, I can easily imagine this type of agitation system being re-birthed as a new form of HE washer." That's an interesting idea... and if you could add suds saver, you might wind up with a washer that's actually more water efficient than a modern FL. | ||
| Post# 338177 , Reply# 169 3/27/2009 at 14:39 (5,507 days old) by bestcleaning () | ||
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YEAH! You finally found. I am very happy for you Robert. CONGRATULATIONS. | ||
| Post# 338201 , Reply# 170 3/27/2009 at 16:38 (5,507 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
WOW! 
CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT! I was living your emotions and I even had a little soundtrack playing in my head as you told the story - amazing what we go through for our love of these old things. The pics and vids are so exciting and this truly is one of the neatest machines I've ever seen - and it looks like it does a great job too! Have fun with it and keep the fascinating pics and vids coming! I'm so happy for you! So - is your collection complete? | ||
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Post# 338212 , Reply# 171 3/27/2009 at 18:56 (5,507 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 338216 , Reply# 172 3/27/2009 at 19:09 (5,507 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Mark and I were talking about rigging some kind of system that would return the wash water to the tub.Kind of like a FF type system. Run the return line up and use the existing fill-flume to channel the return water to the wash basket. Too Frankensteinish? | ||
| Post# 338217 , Reply# 173 3/27/2009 at 19:18 (5,507 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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I have to say Robert, That is one AWESOME machine. Or what I call what the Calypso TRIED to be. I love that machine Robert, now that I have seen the videos. | ||
| Post# 338218 , Reply# 174 3/27/2009 at 19:20 (5,507 days old) by wigwag (San Diego) | ||
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Congrads Robert! I knew you'd find it someday! Isn't it amazing what lurks only a few miles away? Congrads Congrads Congrads! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving individual! Steven | ||
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Post# 338270 , Reply# 177 3/28/2009 at 00:23 (5,507 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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| Post# 338288 , Reply# 179 3/28/2009 at 01:46 (5,506 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Wonderful Robert ,congrats. Why did CU give these a fair rating in cleaning ability? How well do you think it cleans ? | ||
| Post# 338322 , Reply# 183 3/28/2009 at 09:19 (5,506 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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Oh happy day, Robert! I'm delighted for you. Now I know why you were moving those two filter flos, to make room for the holy grail. Les | ||
| Post# 338326 , Reply# 184 3/28/2009 at 09:31 (5,506 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 338334 , Reply# 185 3/28/2009 at 10:34 (5,506 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Does anyone know how well it cleans? | ||
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Post# 338338 , Reply# 186 3/28/2009 at 11:09 (5,506 days old) by stopmeister72 (Irving, TX) |
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| Post# 338339 , Reply# 187 3/28/2009 at 11:17 (5,506 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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Wow! Congratulations! I am very happy for you! It is always good to see when something like this "happens." I have had a few experiences like this in my life where a long quest is finally satisfied! You were obviously meant to have this wonderful machine! Enjoy! Andrew S. | ||
| Post# 338362 , Reply# 188 3/28/2009 at 16:08 (5,506 days old) by frapdoodle () | ||
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wow where did you find it how much did you pay for it your a very lucky person congrats | ||
| Post# 338378 , Reply# 189 3/28/2009 at 17:47 (5,506 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia) | ||
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Hurrrrrrrraaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isnt amazing how somethings are right under our nose and so close to home.Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bobby | ||
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Post# 338467 , Reply# 190 3/28/2009 at 22:06 (5,506 days old) by sambootoo (Moody, AL) |
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Just want to echo the sentiments of the others here! That's one fascinating machine and I'm very happy for you. | ||
| Post# 338534 , Reply# 191 3/29/2009 at 10:30 (5,505 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool) | ||
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Post# 338627 , Reply# 192 3/29/2009 at 18:00 (5,505 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 338644 , Reply# 193 3/29/2009 at 18:59 (5,505 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Karma does exist
Hey Robert, I truly do believe in karma. In late 2007, as i was driving to work, i stopped at a pederstrian crossing to let someone cross the road.....unfortunately the car behind me didn't and damaged my car that was due to be traded in 3 weeks! BUT...within 2 days of the accident, i received calls for both the Kelvinator orbital and the Wilkins Servis 206, neither of which i thought i would ever find at that time. It was then that i realised that if i didn't stop, the car behind me would probably have run over the pedestrian. Personally, i think i was being rewarded....as you have with the Apex. The funny thing about the Wilkins is that i figured out i would have driven past the farm in Victoria THREE times where it was being stored on my trip there! Happy Apex washing! Leon | ||
| Post# 338678 , Reply# 194 3/29/2009 at 21:44 (5,505 days old) by ~sudsshane () | ||
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So nice to see you so excited Robert.......... May you enjoy your new addition for many years to come. Lovely machine! | ||
| Post# 338708 , Reply# 195 3/30/2009 at 01:09 (5,504 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Post# 338777 , Reply# 196 3/30/2009 at 09:37 (5,504 days old) by easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC) |
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It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!!!` Congratulations, Robert, on your Apex find. It must be the only one in the world. And thanks for sharing the pictures and videos and story. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Jerry Gay | ||
| Post# 339464 , Reply# 197 4/1/2009 at 22:15 (5,502 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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| Post# 339772 , Reply# 199 4/3/2009 at 19:39 (5,500 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN) | ||
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The Holy Grail What a wonderful and beautiful washer. And I'll bet it's very gentle. No agitator fins to tear the clothes. I'm sure "four sections" loading is a must with this kind of washer as well. | ||
| Post# 339787 , Reply# 200 4/3/2009 at 22:22 (5,500 days old) by hooverwheelaway () | ||
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HAHA Post # 200, bitches! It's still such a fabulous machine. And it couldn't have found its way to a more perfect new owner! :-) ~Fred | ||
| Post# 340025 , Reply# 201 4/5/2009 at 04:16 (5,498 days old) by kenmore81 () | ||
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Quite late but... Congratulations to you Robert, it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. I was at work the night I read this and I was so happy for you but I didnt get a chance to congatulate you.I need a slap lol=) Kenny | ||
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