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Pewter Whirlpool Calypso Dryer |
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Post# 437962   5/27/2010 at 23:35 (5,073 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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A friend of mine gave me her old Whirlpool Calypso set when the washer's pump got jammed. I have since fixed the washer and use it on occasion, but have yet to touch the dryer. I've decided it's time to finally tackle it, give it a good cleaning, get it fixed up, and get it running smoothly again. When she gave me the set, the dryer still worked, but she insisted on a matching set and got some Duets. The set is the FABULOUS pewter color and I want them to remain a beautiful set! Sadly, one my friend's kids is a little sh*t and SAT on the dryer's hamper door. The d*mn kid broke the door. It hinges are kinda messed up, the panel is bent, and the door is bent and suffered several deep scratches. I have found the hinges for $30, and the panel for $155.77 special order (ouch). However, I haven't been able to find a replacement door, not sure if I need one, perhaps just some touch up paint. I thought I'd post on here to see if anyone possibly has a pewter dryer lying around that I could part out to make one good one before I go spending hundreds on parts?
Here's a pic of the machine, it's very dusty, dirty and has some stuff spilled on it. Obviously I haven't cleaned it up at all yet. However, I feel some odd attachment to this machine. It's the first dryer that I've ever actually marveled at the styling of. I usually see dryers as boring compared to the washer, but this one has a certain charm to it. Maybe it's all the buttons. :) |
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Post# 438019 , Reply# 1   5/28/2010 at 06:53 (5,073 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Jannie I have the same washer in the pewter color but not the dryer I will keep a look out for an extra front and door assembly for yours. Those are a great pair to save, having that set someday will be like having a charcoal pair of 1957 control tower Frigidares. Jason and I have been thinking of ordering a new DD washer and matching dryer in the neat red color to keep @ the museum.
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Post# 438079 , Reply# 2   5/28/2010 at 17:11 (5,073 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 438127 , Reply# 3   5/28/2010 at 23:21 (5,072 days old) by toploader1984 ()   |   | |
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pulsator what kind of jeans r those they look hot! so does the pewter calypso. |
Post# 438128 , Reply# 4   5/28/2010 at 23:22 (5,072 days old) by toploader1984 ()   |   | |
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the jeans in your profile picture |
Post# 438472 , Reply# 5   5/30/2010 at 12:51 (5,071 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 439647 , Reply# 6   6/4/2010 at 18:40 (5,066 days old) by toploader1984 ()   |   | |
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i am a 30 waist 32 inseam, i know exactly how u feel! lol |