Thread Number: 23187
Belt-Drive Kenmores everywhere..... |
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Post# 361826   7/5/2009 at 10:47 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Some will remember this pic of my storage trailer full of various Kenmore belt-drive washers. I posted it early in my membership in this fantastic club. The machines range from 1961 to 1985 models which I had accumulated in my dealings in the 1990s doing repairs and rebuilding. I was embarrased to post this due to the dirty assortment of machines. In the time since then, a number of machines have managed to migrate out of the trailer and into my shop, the first being a very significant machine, the very washer that started my rebuilding hobby in 1990. It was the first to be reactived and has seen hundreds of loads of laundry since then. One thing that I hadn't forseen back in in March '08 was how many more machines I would accumulate. With storage space getting tight and the trailer half empty, I decided that yesterday morning was a great time to empty the trailer and re-organize. Following are some pics of the goods. Some of these are available for sale if anyone is interested. |
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Post# 361827 , Reply# 1   7/5/2009 at 10:50 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361828 , Reply# 2   7/5/2009 at 10:52 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361830 , Reply# 3   7/5/2009 at 10:54 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361832 , Reply# 4   7/5/2009 at 10:59 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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This is one of the reasons I emptied the trailer, to get at this 'hybrid' 1961/1972 Kenmore that I took in trade in 1992 for a gold top-line 90-series black panel machine. This machine was the subject of my first posts on this site, looking for a proper control panel. I don't dislike ANY Kenmore belt-drive machines, however to place a BOL plastic top control panel on a 1961 Kenmore 70 is unacceptable, even in my book. The machine is a curious blend of the two. I would still like a correct 1961 panel, however for the time being I am going to make the machine respectable by mating a 1962 Kenmore 70 top and panel to it, thus creating the '61.5. I have rounded-up some good stuff for the machine, including a rebuilt round motor, an NOS metal pump, the correct lint filter and housing, etc.
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Post# 361833 , Reply# 5   7/5/2009 at 11:01 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361836 , Reply# 6   7/5/2009 at 11:07 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Here's a gem someone may appreciate...It's a 1973 Kenmore 800, model 110.7304811. I had no idea this console was available that far into the 70s. I rescued this machine from the recycle dumpster in 1994, and it's been sitting ever since. The black streaks on it are tar from a roof repair our warehouse went thru years ago, but are not permanent. The machine is much nicer cosmetically than I remembered, however it's missing the detergent dispenser bezel and lid.
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Post# 361837 , Reply# 7   7/5/2009 at 11:08 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361838 , Reply# 8   7/5/2009 at 11:10 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361840 , Reply# 9   7/5/2009 at 11:12 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361841 , Reply# 10   7/5/2009 at 11:14 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361842 , Reply# 11   7/5/2009 at 11:18 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361843 , Reply# 12   7/5/2009 at 11:19 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361844 , Reply# 13   7/5/2009 at 11:20 (5,380 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 361845 , Reply# 14   7/5/2009 at 11:21 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361846 , Reply# 15   7/5/2009 at 11:22 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361847 , Reply# 16   7/5/2009 at 11:24 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361848 , Reply# 17   7/5/2009 at 11:26 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361849 , Reply# 18   7/5/2009 at 11:27 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361851 , Reply# 19   7/5/2009 at 11:28 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361853 , Reply# 20   7/5/2009 at 11:31 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361856 , Reply# 21   7/5/2009 at 11:48 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361857 , Reply# 22   7/5/2009 at 11:50 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361858 , Reply# 23   7/5/2009 at 11:51 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361859 , Reply# 24   7/5/2009 at 11:53 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361860 , Reply# 25   7/5/2009 at 11:58 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Here is the 1977 Kenmore 70 that is partially shown under the gold Penta-Vane agitator in the original trailer pic. I acquired it from Sears in fall 1990, in a sad condition. It had been used to wash mop heads, and absolutely WREAKED of nasty feet. SO GROSS...it stunk up my whole garage on warm summer days. After replacing the basket and outer tub (whatever they used to wash the mops ate the porcelain of BOTH tubs), here it is during a water test looking much better than it had. I use it regularly now.
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Post# 361861 , Reply# 26   7/5/2009 at 11:59 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361868 , Reply# 27   7/5/2009 at 13:07 (5,380 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361883 , Reply# 28   7/5/2009 at 14:17 (5,380 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 361894 , Reply# 29   7/5/2009 at 15:05 (5,380 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)   |   | |
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Post# 361900 , Reply# 30   7/5/2009 at 15:43 (5,380 days old) by davek ()   |   | |
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Is that a LeBaron GTS behind the washer, 5 pictures up? |
Post# 361939 , Reply# 31   7/5/2009 at 17:48 (5,379 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 361940 , Reply# 32   7/5/2009 at 17:49 (5,379 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)   |   | |
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Post# 361942 , Reply# 33   7/5/2009 at 17:53 (5,379 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361943 , Reply# 34   7/5/2009 at 17:58 (5,379 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)   |   | |
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That's a nice looking car for it's age. These cars don't age well here at all, I'm in KY and they're almost all rust buckets, the newer 89+ models were much better for some reason but I like the front fascia a lot more on the earlier 80's models. Also the 5.0 LX notchback here is SUPER rare. Is your car FI or carbed? Sorry, I also have a slight car addiction, nice car though. -Tim |
Post# 361947 , Reply# 36   7/5/2009 at 18:29 (5,379 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361948 , Reply# 37   7/5/2009 at 18:30 (5,379 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 361953 , Reply# 38   7/5/2009 at 18:50 (5,379 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)   |   | |
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She's a beauty, and a fast one at that. The 5.0 is such a simple, reliable workhorse. At work we have an old Crown Vic with the 5.0 in it, it has well over 200k and the car has really required minimal repair. You're right, I guess this isn't really the forum for it :P My many compliments though, and both the car and the collection -Tim |
Post# 361971 , Reply# 39   7/5/2009 at 20:43 (5,379 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)   |   | |
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Post# 362014 , Reply# 41   7/6/2009 at 00:49 (5,379 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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wow nice car its funny how when i was a kid about 3 people i knew had that car in the same color!!! it looks intact! |
Post# 362032 , Reply# 42   7/6/2009 at 06:11 (5,379 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()   |   | |
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Does that Whirlpool Supreme 70 have a console light? |
Post# 362053 , Reply# 44   7/6/2009 at 10:17 (5,379 days old) by norfolksouthern ()   |   | |
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It came off a later model belt-drive Whirlpool. It has almost no blemishes and should polish up nicely. If anybody is interested, then drop me an email. NorfolkSouthern |
Post# 362103 , Reply# 45   7/6/2009 at 14:22 (5,379 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Gordon, great job moving everything around! It's great to see better photos of many of them, you've some VERY nice ones there, YAY! So what's the total count up to now… 250, 275?? KIDDING! LOL Also the '86 LX looks GREAT! I don't remember seeing this one before (well, with so many it would be easy to miss, LOL) (Yes this is not the right forum for this, but) Tim, macboy91si. I have a 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 and am the original owner. It has just over 62K miles, but has been "modified" just a little bit. Send me an e-mail if you'd like to know more. (Also, looking at your screen name, are you into Mac's?) Best of luck on moving your excess machines Gordon, I hope a large number of people here "step up" and offer them new homes! Kevin |
Post# 362177 , Reply# 46   7/6/2009 at 19:39 (5,378 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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Beautiful. Just absolutely breathtaking! My 800 with my other washers are still in storage. I didn't even get to redo my garage like I wanted to thanks to bills and other shit. Things move very slowly here. |
Post# 362189 , Reply# 47   7/6/2009 at 20:46 (5,378 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 362284 , Reply# 51   7/7/2009 at 08:08 (5,378 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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Gotta love the old washers that did hot/warm in the rinse cycle. |
Post# 362336 , Reply# 52   7/7/2009 at 10:39 (5,378 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Jason & Appnut - I know nothing about a blue-towel deal, must pre-date me on here, which may be a good thing? I'm all for making laundry, and if it's done by having that much fun, GREAT. But with washers, especially mine? hmmm..... LOL SupremeWhirlpool - I would have said recently that this Green machine had a console light, but after that white large capacity machine that was featured here a few weeks back that had the same lense, I don't want to say for sure. I have not taken the console apart to look. Kevin - thanks for the note about the car - no, you hadn't seen pics of this one. I have been putzing around so much in the '92 that this one has been in its storage place. It's time to swap the two. As to the washer count? IDK and don't wanna.... alr2903 - My mom had a 1974 60-series - here's a pic attached of one I saved. Was it like this one? From what I know or can tell, there were four models similar to this, a standard cap. model that was all woodgrain, and four various 24-inch machines. These were not in production long as compared to other Kenmore designs before the venerable black panel models came into the showrooms and took over. |