Thread Number: 24139
FINALLY! Something OTHER than Harvest Gold! |
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Post# 375212   8/27/2009 at 21:44 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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One of my co-workers was delivering a new set yesterday. The little old lady was very upset about the fate of her old set as she'd had them since new. They had performed faithfully with little or no issues and she'd felt like she was losing family. Understandable considering she'd had them for 37 years! Her one request to my co-worker was "Please try not to junk them. Instead, can you try to find someone who will fix them up and love them for years to come." My co-worker's response? "Madam, I know just the person and they'll be in good hands." Finally! I managed to find a vintage washer and dryer set in something other than Harvest Gold! (Not that there's anything wrong with H/G, it was just getting old...) Presenting the 1972 A806/DE806 Maytags... |
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Post# 375213 , Reply# 1   8/27/2009 at 21:46 (5,327 days old) by toploader1984 ()   |   | |
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wow, those look mint |
Post# 375214 , Reply# 2   8/27/2009 at 21:47 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375215 , Reply# 3   8/27/2009 at 21:49 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375216 , Reply# 4   8/27/2009 at 21:50 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375217 , Reply# 5   8/27/2009 at 21:52 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375220 , Reply# 6   8/27/2009 at 21:55 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375221 , Reply# 7   8/27/2009 at 21:57 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375226 , Reply# 8   8/27/2009 at 22:02 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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After doing a little triage, the washer is not advancing the timer. I have a donor timer motor, so we'll deal with that. The dryer is simpler. The wire that holds the bell striker is broken off (common) and letting the solenoid drop enough that it hangs up and not shut off the switch. The dryer is QUIET! I don't think there's much to be done here but you KNOW I'm going to tear them apart and do it right. Same for the washer. The damper is good but I'll lube it anyway and go thru it. I'll post some more pictures in a day or three. BTW, the dryer's info: DE806 390739QW RCD |
Post# 375229 , Reply# 9   8/27/2009 at 22:10 (5,327 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()   |   | |
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oooog How fabulous for you! Me likey! |
Post# 375256 , Reply# 11   8/27/2009 at 23:07 (5,327 days old) by strongenough78 (California)   |   | |
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Post# 375272 , Reply# 12   8/28/2009 at 00:12 (5,327 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Oh so beautiful!! I feel for the poor old lady who had to give this set up after 37 glorious years. However, they couldn't have found a better home!! So, are gonna repaint the cabinets harvest gold to carry on the tradition? Looks like I finally found my donor machine for a timed bleach dispensing outer tub...... *Runs like hell for hills!* LOL!!!!!! |
Post# 375273 , Reply# 13   8/28/2009 at 00:20 (5,327 days old) by strongenough78 (California)   |   | |
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Post# 375274 , Reply# 14   8/28/2009 at 00:35 (5,327 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 375292 , Reply# 16   8/28/2009 at 03:32 (5,326 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 375298 , Reply# 17   8/28/2009 at 05:14 (5,326 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Congratulations! Thats a beautiful set! |
Post# 375301 , Reply# 18   8/28/2009 at 06:45 (5,326 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 375318 , Reply# 19   8/28/2009 at 08:33 (5,326 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 375320 , Reply# 20   8/28/2009 at 08:56 (5,326 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()   |   | |
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You people waving all these lighted console Maytags in my face makes me want one now! SSAAYYY! The newer Maytag in the back,is that a TOL one of the last ones before the Amana and Whirlpool switch up? |
Post# 375321 , Reply# 21   8/28/2009 at 09:06 (5,326 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Andrew - very, very nice and CLEAN set you have there! Look to be 1972-1974 machines? Great story behind them too. And they are white! I love that she wrote on the buttons. While not the most esthetic attempt in the world, certainly shows that she was very proud of her Maytags. Most people would have thrown them out at that point. This is a set that I'd use as daily drivers.... (too bad though that an upgraded Neptune is soooo quiet) Ben |
Post# 375346 , Reply# 22   8/28/2009 at 10:55 (5,326 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 375378 , Reply# 23   8/28/2009 at 15:10 (5,326 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 375430 , Reply# 24   8/28/2009 at 18:43 (5,326 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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The set was made in late 1972. The previous owner really did take good care of these. I'm understanding that she really was quite upset over the fate of this pair. I think that once I get them cleaned up and working like a fine pocket watch, I'll take a few pictures and send them to the lady with a note assuring her that they are doing just fine and will be around for a good, long time. Listen, Kevin. You still have me beat (granted, not by much...) partially by cornering the market in A50 washers. I will probably have to prune down a little, though. The belt drive Whirlpool set in H/G and possibly the Figidaire Jetcone set in H/G might go up on the available list... That washer in the middle is a LAT3600AAE, one of the last Dependable Care washers in production. She was in for a tub bearing and seal job. Some people still care to invest the money in a real washer instead of buying plastic... Steve, could you post a picture or two of that coppertone set? They must really be neat looking! I'm going thru the set now and will have a few more pics to come. RCD |
Post# 375455 , Reply# 25   8/28/2009 at 20:28 (5,326 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 375467 , Reply# 26   8/28/2009 at 21:24 (5,326 days old) by maytaga407 (Heber Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 375471 , Reply# 27   8/28/2009 at 21:31 (5,326 days old) by maytaga407 (Heber Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 375533 , Reply# 28   8/29/2009 at 10:31 (5,325 days old) by bosch2460 (Harrisonburg, VA)   |   | |
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My grandmother had that exact set when I was growing up. She got rid of it back in 2002, like a dumb ass. I would have snatched it up from her, if I knew what the hell she was up to. Frankly, she is kinda a bitch, anyway. I would loooove to get my hands on an 806...just like this one. However, it seems in my neck of the woods, they never, ever appear. :( I have been on the search for years, and no luck. I know that I want the 806 because of the light. :) Any suggestions or anything from you guys, so I can possibly get one of these treasures for myself? Joel |