Thread Number: 2630
Another Hoover Twinnie (Local Wisconsin p/u) |
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Post# 73317   7/12/2005 at 14:31 (6,834 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 73449 , Reply# 1   7/13/2005 at 10:31 (6,833 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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Post# 73464 , Reply# 2   7/13/2005 at 14:18 (6,833 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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But ours was allot less beat up looking, though it still needed work. Word of warning: if you are considering going after this unit, strongly suggest you question the seller about the pump. Even if he/she says it works well, count on it leaking. If it turns out not to be the case you won't be upset, if it does you'll know what to do. How would you get the unit shipped if the seller won't pack? Launderess |
Post# 73566 , Reply# 3   7/14/2005 at 07:54 (6,832 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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I emailed an inquiry, he reconsidered and recommended a shipper so I don't know why he listed no shipping. I don't understand why some listers specify 'no' when someone may be willing to pay for it. I am now debating cost of shipping b/c of the weight; would you guess this to weigh about 80 lbs? Given the age the pump is likely to need attention???
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Post# 73590 , Reply# 4   7/14/2005 at 13:20 (6,832 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Our twinne only costs $30, but shipping was $140. IIRC these machines weigh in at about 100 pounds or so. If going to be shipped I recommend either a pallet or strong washing machine shipping that will keep the wheels safe. Ours arrived with a wheel or two poking through the box which were damaged. On the lighter side, if the unit is well packed, it can be sent via UPS. Aside from the wheels, ours arrived via UPS with no problems. You might wish to check out the other Hoover TT auction I posted as well, to compare units. Pumps on Hoover twin tubs are their weakest point, or so I am told and now truly believe. You should ask the seller point blank if he/she has powered up the unit and will both sides hold water/does the pump leak. Another common problem with the metal tub twinnies is that the tub can develop leaks at seams. Not trying to put you off,just trying to school you from my experience. If you do go for the unit, let me know if you need the manual. Best of luck, Launderess |
Post# 74289 , Reply# 5   7/20/2005 at 02:52 (6,827 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 74967 , Reply# 6   7/24/2005 at 21:11 (6,822 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 74971 , Reply# 8   7/24/2005 at 21:35 (6,822 days old) by Hooverwheelaway ()   |   | |
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Washing (see the water in both sides!?!?) |
Post# 74973 , Reply# 9   7/24/2005 at 21:36 (6,822 days old) by Hooverwheelaway ()   |   | |
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Me and my new toy! |
Post# 74974 , Reply# 10   7/24/2005 at 21:37 (6,822 days old) by Hooverwheelaway ()   |   | |
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The guts... |
Post# 74975 , Reply# 11   7/24/2005 at 21:40 (6,822 days old) by Hooverwheelaway ()   |   | |
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Jeff adding degergent! (Thanks for helping me get it home, Jeff!) |
Post# 74976 , Reply# 12   7/24/2005 at 21:41 (6,822 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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I drive a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis...It fit beautifully in the trunk for the trek from Lake Geneva to Milwaukee! |
Post# 74990 , Reply# 14   7/24/2005 at 23:13 (6,822 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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To another, congrats and many happy laundering. If your pump leaks, pick up some "wee-wee" pads and slip them under the pump area. Have found they hold water like Hoover dam and make clean up after twin tubbing easy as pie. Great snaps, by the way. OUr units are about from the same period but mine had the shorter fill hose. My fill hose broke apart (it was left folded over and guess the rubber just creased through), but this is small beer as use a regular washing machine hose with a quick connect adaptor on the sink end. Again, best of luck with your new toy. Launderess |
Post# 75070 , Reply# 15   7/25/2005 at 13:11 (6,821 days old) by keymatic (London / UK)   |   | |
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Hi Jeff...looks like you are having too much fun there with your new washer..!! Hoovermatic's are fun, and here in the UK they were the top selling twin tub for over 10 years or so during the late 50's and 60's. You mention that the spinner side of the machine is filling up with water...this usually means that that small valves inside the multi-pump have come loose...hence the water if flowing from the washer into the spinner..!! These valves are still available in the uk..only problem that can arise when replacing the valves is that where the pump hasn't been opened for so long, that they can start leaking if they are not re-sealed properly. In the UK we had a very similar model as yours, but the only difference was that the emptying hose plugged in the top of the wash tub, and wasn't permantly connected. Have fun !! Keith (UK) |
Post# 75084 , Reply# 16   7/25/2005 at 15:09 (6,821 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Fred Congratulations of the Hoover twinny, only trouble is its like your vac collection, start with one and you look round and ....Whaaaattt, so many... This is a rather nice machine, and one which all UK collectors are eager to find, its about the only model any of us dont have!!! The pumps are the weakest link but easily sorted, I sent one out to Scott who will be fitting it soon in its new abode in Arizona...Scotts is a later model rather like Gregs... AND, Jeff, nice to see you in person, the man behind the famous "Mr. Hooverland", I had the honour of meeting your vac buddies, Roger, the "Airway Disturbulator Twins" Charlie & Fred, as well as Terry & Scott etc at the convention, wonderful time had by all... I`m sure you`ll have washloads of fun with the new machine, Welcome and Enjoy Mike CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK |
Post# 75098 , Reply# 18   7/25/2005 at 16:55 (6,821 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Well packed they can go via UPS,which is how mine was delivered. However would strongly advise a strong flooring to the crate/boxes to prevent the wheels from poking though during transit and becoming damaged. I'd also have the item "double-boxed" if not using a strong crate to provide strength and buffer room from UPS "rough-handling". Make sure to insure the item for full value and you should be good to go. You can easily get a rate quote from UPS's website by entering in the measurements of the washer (add a few inches for the box and packing material). IIRC someone posted a link to a vintage Hoovermatic brochure which listed all measurements including weight and height. Plug the numbers into the UPS website along with shipping from and to zip codes, and "volia" you have a UPS shipping estimate. Launderess |
Post# 75106 , Reply# 19   7/25/2005 at 17:14 (6,821 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Hi guys - We'll have to have a Twinnie Convention soon! I have the Hoover Deluxe with automatic rinsing feature (it sounds better than it really performs, but it's all about the drama anyway) and I found a Maytag Porta-Washer and matching Porta-Dryer (in soothing avocado green) on Friday at the Salvation Army store but the front axle broke on my van on the way home so I haven't even gotten to play with them!! I have another Maytag Porta-Washer that Don (jetaction) picked up for me in St. Paul after an ebay victory so we could have lots of Active-Action going on! I vote we have it at Fred's house, then we can see what's really down in that basement!! I keep hearing about more and more things - it must be like OZ down there! (Dorothy's OZ, not the prison, but that could be fun too ;-) Happy washing - Greg |