Thread Number: 2340
Philco Restoration, Part One |
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Post# 69837 , Reply# 1   6/11/2005 at 01:29 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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This model has the famous "Contour Fill", but had been outside in the elements for many years, and the tub and most of the components were in pretty sad shape: Rusty tub is shown here: |
Post# 69838 , Reply# 2   6/11/2005 at 01:30 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Had an extra rubber part for the agitator, but its not the greatest, was saving it for a pattern in case I needed to make a new one........... |
Post# 69839 , Reply# 3   6/11/2005 at 01:32 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Starting the disassembly, the tub is in pretty rusty condition. Can you imagine what the previous owners clothes must have looked like in water that rusty? |
Post# 69840 , Reply# 4   6/11/2005 at 01:33 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Agitator removed |
Post# 69841 , Reply# 5   6/11/2005 at 01:34 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Worn agitator parts.............. |
Post# 69842 , Reply# 6   6/11/2005 at 01:35 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Close up of the Philco bellows, looks very similar to a Frigidaire bellows........ |
Post# 69843 , Reply# 7   6/11/2005 at 01:36 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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This washer was rescued from its outside location, and the bottom was on the ground for many years, and suffered some rust damage, but nothing really serious.......... |
Post# 69844 , Reply# 8   6/11/2005 at 01:38 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Photo here of the motor still installed. I got this motor to run, but alas the pump was cracked. I will end up using the motor and pump from my donor washer which was still good....... |
Post# 69845 , Reply# 9   6/11/2005 at 01:40 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Close up of the Philco motor. The pump seal was a weak spot of this design, as when it would leak it would get the motor wet and ruin it if not caught in time........I will save this motor as an extra........ |
Post# 69846 , Reply# 10   6/11/2005 at 01:41 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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I had been saving any and all Philco parts for many years, all that I could ever find...........here is a few extra agitator parts that will help make this a working washer again! |
Post# 69847 , Reply# 11   6/11/2005 at 01:43 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Moved the washer outside, with the top removed and started hosing the S Dakota dirt and rusticles out of the machine........ |
Post# 69849 , Reply# 13   6/11/2005 at 01:49 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Here is a pic of the extra washer that I tore down to use for extra parts. This was a BOL model, but the major components were the same......The washer that Im keeping is in the background...... |
Post# 69851 , Reply# 15   6/11/2005 at 01:53 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Most of the tub parts reinstalled, now its starting to look like a Philco washer again!.......... |
Post# 69852 , Reply# 16   6/11/2005 at 01:54 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Painting the bottom with POR-15.........This will stop that pesky rust dead in its tracks....... |
Post# 69853 , Reply# 17   6/11/2005 at 01:55 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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More POR-15 painting......... |
Post# 69854 , Reply# 18   6/11/2005 at 01:56 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Here is the top, detached from the washer, getting ready for a good cleaning after many years of neglect....... |
Post# 69855 , Reply# 19   6/11/2005 at 01:58 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Basic components back together, doing a make-shift hook up, will it hold water? Will it work? |
Post# 69856 , Reply# 20   6/11/2005 at 02:00 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Filled with water, the anticipation as to if its going to leak is almost too much........so far no leaks....Yeah! |
Post# 69857 , Reply# 21   6/11/2005 at 02:00 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Motor and assembly.........No Leaks!!! |
Post# 69858 , Reply# 22   6/11/2005 at 02:01 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Setting up the test run and outside hook up....... |
Post# 69859 , Reply# 23   6/11/2005 at 02:03 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Getting ready for its first load of wash in many many years!........... |
Post# 69860 , Reply# 24   6/11/2005 at 02:04 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Miracles do happen,,,,,,,,it works! |
Post# 69861 , Reply# 25   6/11/2005 at 02:05 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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This is the famous Philco "Undertow" wash action, AKA "Flex-A-Wash"......... |
Post# 69862 , Reply# 26   6/11/2005 at 02:06 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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More "Undertow" wash action and the water movement thru the center filter housing..... |
Post# 69863 , Reply# 27   6/11/2005 at 02:08 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Philco spinning..........alas its not the best spinner, I think at about 550rpm......not sure, maybe others can help with this number? |
Post# 69864 , Reply# 28   6/11/2005 at 02:10 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Philco draining.........The satisfaction of seeing it work and knowing that its going to be a working washer again is so gratifying! Next step, part 2 of the restoration will be making the cabinet presentable again and then attacking the dryer........ |
Post# 69867 , Reply# 31   6/11/2005 at 02:19 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Thanks Steve. If you look close at the tub draining, I have the hose perched on my dolly and the top of the hose is higher than the tub........ and here is the pic of the matching dryer........it works, it just needs a lot of TLC..... |
Post# 69872 , Reply# 34   6/11/2005 at 07:05 (6,865 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis)   |   | |
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I love looking at pictures like that! Definitely a learning experience ( for me at least )! Love the Aqua tub. Thanx Jimmy! |
Post# 69876 , Reply# 36   6/11/2005 at 08:17 (6,865 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 69880 , Reply# 39   6/11/2005 at 08:48 (6,865 days old) by kenmore1978 ()   |   | |
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How about bringing that Ambassador to the West Coast Meet? Yay for AMC! :-) |
Post# 69882 , Reply# 40   6/11/2005 at 08:53 (6,865 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Juane, I drove the Ambassador to West Coast for Disco Obispo in 1999. Made the trip without any serious problems, all the way out to Calif and back to Ohio. |
Post# 69885 , Reply# 42   6/11/2005 at 10:16 (6,865 days old) by drmitch ()   |   | |
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One of my favorite washers with great agitation. I know it will be a beauty when you get it done. Thanks for letting us look over you sholder while doing the work! |
Post# 69887 , Reply# 43   6/11/2005 at 11:02 (6,865 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)   |   | |
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Thanks for the impressive snaps of a restoration worthy of the name. Lawrence/Maytagbear |
Post# 69889 , Reply# 45   6/11/2005 at 11:53 (6,865 days old) by westytoploader ()   |   | |
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Wow--I looked at the control panel in the first picture closely...didn't realize it was a Philco-Ford machine!!! Too cool...how long was the Philco-Ford label produced? |
Post# 69894 , Reply# 48   6/11/2005 at 14:30 (6,865 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Wow, Jimmy, what a great job you did on that Philco!!! I can't believe you got that tub back to such a good condition. You're like a magician!!! Thank you for sharing the pictures and taking the time to explain all the steps you took to bring the Philco back to life. Can't wait to see the control panel resurrected. You did an awesome job! Congratulations! Rich |
Post# 69933 , Reply# 50   6/11/2005 at 21:42 (6,865 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Great mechanical restoration job Jimmy! It sure takes lots of hours to restore any appliance. Let alone one that has sat out in a junkyard for twenty years.I love the blue tub.Glad to could clean it to perfection. It is wonderful that you can bring this rare model "back from the dead" Thanks for the great pix,and detailed decriptions! We will look forward to Part Two of this restoration,the cabinet,trim and console. |
Post# 69991 , Reply# 51   6/12/2005 at 09:59 (6,864 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 70056 , Reply# 53   6/13/2005 at 08:46 (6,863 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)   |   | |
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Post# 70059 , Reply# 55   6/13/2005 at 09:01 (6,863 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 70060 , Reply# 56   6/13/2005 at 09:02 (6,863 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 70066 , Reply# 57   6/13/2005 at 09:51 (6,863 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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Think of a girl doing a hula dance at 650 hulas per minute. |
Post# 70071 , Reply# 58   6/13/2005 at 12:18 (6,863 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)   |   | |
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Post# 70078 , Reply# 59   6/13/2005 at 13:58 (6,863 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Jimmy--- thanks for the great pics and restoration storyline! It's a sharp machine, that's for sure. I always forget that the cabinet of most washers is just a cosmetic 'skin'. I find it a little odd to see a machine washing with it's cabinet removed; almost like removing a heart and watching it beat outside its body. I envy you your mechanical abilities. Great job!
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Post# 70080 , Reply# 60   6/13/2005 at 14:09 (6,863 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 70090 , Reply# 61   6/13/2005 at 15:22 (6,863 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)   |   | |
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Post# 70215 , Reply# 62   6/14/2005 at 02:06 (6,862 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 70245 , Reply# 63   6/14/2005 at 09:25 (6,862 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)   |   | |
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Post# 70247 , Reply# 64   6/14/2005 at 09:32 (6,862 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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It's probably for fat women. Mooo! |
Post# 70260 , Reply# 65   6/14/2005 at 11:33 (6,862 days old) by TrainGuy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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