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Thread Number: 28289
This mornings visit with Lovepuppy and her WP Mark 18 set |
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Post# 432578 5/2/2010 at 21:38 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432582 , Reply# 1 5/2/2010 at 21:46 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Actually Natalie and her husband Paje where VERY nice and we sat and talked for 45 minutes or so while having toasted bagels and orange juice. It was a very nice way to start the morning. They have a beautiful home with a great view! OK... so on to business! She said there was a water leak and I suspected (hoped) it was the dispenser hose where it connects to the tub. I filled the washer with water and confirmed it was leaking from that hose. I lifted the lid and was very surprised how CLEAN this washer is! No rust anywhere in site! They admitted they cleaned the tub ring, but even then... CLEAN! BTW... after noting the serial number and checking with Gordon, it was determined the washer was built in March of 1976. 
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Post# 432584 , Reply# 2 5/2/2010 at 21:48 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432586 , Reply# 3 5/2/2010 at 21:51 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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SO CLEAN!!! | ||
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Post# 432587 , Reply# 4 5/2/2010 at 21:52 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432588 , Reply# 5 5/2/2010 at 21:54 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432589 , Reply# 6 5/2/2010 at 21:56 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432591 , Reply# 7 5/2/2010 at 21:58 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432593 , Reply# 8 5/2/2010 at 22:01 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Again, Natalie was so enthused that she INSISTED on closing up the back of the washer as she grabbed the tools right out of my hand! I love they way her hubby just watches... not even offering to help! LOL
Just kidding Paje! 
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| Post# 432594 , Reply# 9 5/2/2010 at 22:03 (5,104 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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wow,that is one clean machine! | ||
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Post# 432595 , Reply# 10 5/2/2010 at 22:05 (5,104 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 432596 , Reply# 11 5/2/2010 at 22:05 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 432599 , Reply# 12 5/2/2010 at 22:07 (5,104 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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... now we can't forget the required night shot... can w | ||
| Post# 432601 , Reply# 13 5/2/2010 at 22:10 (5,104 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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Excellent! Congratulations on a job well done! | ||
| Post# 432607 , Reply# 14 5/2/2010 at 22:45 (5,104 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 432627 , Reply# 15 5/2/2010 at 23:14 (5,104 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Nice work, i like the orange plastic arrow on the dryer dial, an old school "favorite cycle" marker. Kevin now that you fixed them up they could last another 35-40 years nice work, on well taken care of Whirlpool's. alr2903 | ||
| Post# 432628 , Reply# 16 5/2/2010 at 23:15 (5,104 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Post# 432639 , Reply# 17 5/2/2010 at 23:47 (5,104 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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| Post# 432649 , Reply# 18 5/3/2010 at 01:00 (5,104 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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Post# 432659 , Reply# 19 5/3/2010 at 01:52 (5,104 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Whirlpool! | ||
| Post# 432662 , Reply# 20 5/3/2010 at 02:02 (5,104 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 432672 , Reply# 21 5/3/2010 at 03:04 (5,104 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.) | ||
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RevvinKevin's visit to "lovepuppy"..... @RevvinKevin..... So..... how did the visit go??? But more importantly, is the Washer repaired, and up and running again???? They look like a nice couple too, by the way.... --Charles-- | ||
| Post# 432683 , Reply# 22 5/3/2010 at 05:46 (5,104 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Extra Credit Kevin | ||
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Post# 432685 , Reply# 23 5/3/2010 at 05:48 (5,104 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York) |
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Post# 432742 , Reply# 24 5/3/2010 at 10:56 (5,104 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Congratulations on a very good deed Love the wall mounted cutoffs. Have seen those in magazine pictures of fancy laundry rooms. Is the little green lantern yours or theirs? If people had tongues like Lovepuppy, would there be a market for Kleenex? | ||
| Post# 432748 , Reply# 25 5/3/2010 at 11:17 (5,104 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota) | ||
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Yay, Kevin! How nice of you to fix this for Natalie and Paje! They look just as eternally grateful for your help and expertise as we are. You helped save another gem from a very premature death. Congratulations! | ||
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Post# 432752 , Reply# 26 5/3/2010 at 11:28 (5,104 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Actually I want to clarify..... ..."Lovepuppy's" real name is "Pebbles" (should've said that in the first post). But she is the real owner of the WP Mark 18 set! ;-) Also, after seeing photos of Roberts basement, both Natalie and her husband want to find vintage detergent boxes, ads, posters and other "stuff" to decorate their laundry room! If anyone has any suggestions for them, OR some extra "stuff" you'd be willing to sell, contact Natalie (Lovepuppy) via e-mail. Kevin | ||
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Post# 432757 , Reply# 27 5/3/2010 at 11:50 (5,104 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 432778 , Reply# 28 5/3/2010 at 13:27 (5,104 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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OK, so I have a question for you Mr. Kevin....
I see you in the ever-familiar pose that I've been in a hundred times where the machine is pivoted forward and I'm working on access to the machine from underneath. There's Paje leaning over the machine, "supervising".
My question - who or what is holding the machine from falling forward, etc? You didn't leave little Natalie to hold it now did you? Gordon | ||
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Post# 432781 , Reply# 29 5/3/2010 at 13:33 (5,104 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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If this were a contest...
I would have to say, without a doubt, this has been my favorite post on this website. I applaud those who went out on a housecall to save a couple of machines from certain death because of a couple of simple fixes. I applaud the wonderful owners of these machines for having the courage to keep these machines and allow a couple of strangers into their home to get them fully functioning again.
I really feel like that is the best direction for this group. Not only are we here because we love these vintage machines and the quality at which they were made, but also foster that love into others who may not have thought otherwise. Rather than scramble to try and selfishly obtain these beauties for ourselves, we were able to leave them right where they should be in the hands of very good care and appreciation. This could be a made-for-TV movie because the ending is perfect...or rather a new beginning? Welcome to the club Natalie, Paje, Pebbles, and Bam Bam!!! Jon | ||
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Post# 432791 , Reply# 30 5/3/2010 at 13:49 (5,104 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Thanks everyone! It was a very enjoyable day because Natalie, Paje, Pebbles and Bam Bam were very enthusiastic about my being there and especially the entire disassembly - repair - reassembly process. Tom: I forgot to answer your question about the little green lantern. It belongs to them and I couldn't get over how cute it was... and it supplied a good amount of light too! Gordon: LOL. No, she couldn't hold the washer AND take the photo at the same time! If you look at that photo again you'll see the water inlet hoses are nice and taught, well that's what was holding the washer! No I'm kidding! Actually cute little Pebbles was holding the washer! No, it reality Paje was holding it in place even though he's just looking very "posed". Kevin This post was last edited 05/03/2010 at 16:12 | ||
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Post# 432809 , Reply# 31 5/3/2010 at 15:06 (5,104 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Look at that evil grin....Kevin you are a HAM.......but great work....love it when it all comes together and works, and what a beautiful set, never knew they had lighting like that for a whirlpool, at least it lites the controls, but wish it was like the side swing lid of a Kenmore, then it helps to see inside, well you can't have everthing.....
One question: Wouldn't a Double Duty Surgilator with the base wings fit in that machine?....it would definately kick up the wash action, someone here has to have one laying around... | ||
| Post# 432813 , Reply# 32 5/3/2010 at 15:20 (5,104 days old) by LaundraMatt (Youngstown, Ohio) | ||
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Natalie has a beautiful smile. They make a wonderful couple! | ||
| Post# 432814 , Reply# 33 5/3/2010 at 15:21 (5,104 days old) by LaundraMatt (Youngstown, Ohio) | ||
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Great Job RevvinKevin! | ||
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Post# 432820 , Reply# 34 5/3/2010 at 16:17 (5,103 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Martin....I AM SUCH A HAM?? HA! Go back to that same photo and look at Paje... now HE is a ham! Right Natalie? Ducks and runs........... LOL This post was last edited 05/03/2010 at 16:22 | ||
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Post# 432830 , Reply# 35 5/3/2010 at 17:21 (5,103 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 432845 , Reply# 36 5/3/2010 at 18:09 (5,103 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 432877 , Reply# 37 5/3/2010 at 20:44 (5,103 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Mr. Fixit to the rescue! | ||
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Post# 432903 , Reply# 38 5/3/2010 at 22:16 (5,103 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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| Post# 432943 , Reply# 40 5/4/2010 at 03:24 (5,103 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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How did the washer test go? That spin tube looked quite rusted on the bottom. Did you have a spare with you? | ||
| Post# 432955 , Reply# 41 5/4/2010 at 06:40 (5,103 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
House Call!!! | ||
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Post# 432978 , Reply# 42 5/4/2010 at 08:50 (5,103 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Whirlcool
That is the centerpost that you see rusted, and there is essentially no such thing as a spare unless one changes the entire baseplate. I have done that once with a brand new one - it was a $100 part in 1992, and is NLA for all the various baseplates (there were at least seven different ones for 1960 models forward).
The rust there is not uncommon at all. It can be scraped away and sealed-over at least temporarily, which is what Kevin did if I understood what he told me. This will add significant time to the machine. Gordon | ||
| Post# 433265 , Reply# 44 5/5/2010 at 09:12 (5,102 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
enjoyed your pics | ||
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