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Post# 464146   9/18/2010 at 21:42 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Here are some other pictures of machines from today's warehouse visit:

The first machine is a 1969 Kenmore 700 that was collected for me by Bygted (thanks again Ted!!!). He found it at a scrap yard and thought of me. COOL machine. It's cool too that Kevin got one of these within days, but his has a console light and mine does not.





Post# 464148 , Reply# 1   9/18/2010 at 21:43 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Money shot of the '69 700

Post# 464149 , Reply# 2   9/18/2010 at 21:46 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Kissing cousins from different eras. A 1963 Kenmore 70 Alphabet washer and a 1973 Kenmore 60 series plastic top.

It's kinda neat that this 1973 Kenmore appeared only days after I realized that my trailer had been robbed last year, and in that trailer were four of these, two which had special meaning. This one is pristine from Arizona and has seen little use.


Post# 464150 , Reply# 3   9/18/2010 at 21:47 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Next up my multi-colored pair of Ladies. LOVE them both! Some siblings snuck in there too...

Post# 464152 , Reply# 4   9/18/2010 at 21:50 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
One of the most beautiful Kenmores of all time

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Says a big Kenmore fan with a 'slight' bias. A 1961 Kenmore 70 all porcelain model. THANKS Mr. Perdue!

Post# 464154 , Reply# 5   9/18/2010 at 21:54 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Here's a pic I posted in the other thread about the stanky washer, but this time I'm focusing on the 1981 Kenmore 200 series. BOL at its very finest in my opinion. This machine is easily useable as compared to it's 1980 cousin that did not have a water level adjustment.

I am absolutely fascinated by this machine. It's worlds different than the others in the room and decades newer, but I love it nonetheless. It lacks any sort of lint filter, but other than that, it's awesome.

Pictured in the center of the photo is my 1964 Lady K, whick also came from R. Perdue, and before him, Greg in Omaha. It desperately needs bearings, which I hope to complete this winter. I should be able to do this work in the warehouse so I won't be hampered by cold temps. Yay!


Post# 464155 , Reply# 6   9/18/2010 at 21:55 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
More of the 81

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Pic taken without a flash...

Post# 464156 , Reply# 7   9/18/2010 at 21:57 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Believe it or not this machine is not the absolute bottom line for the time.

There was a 100 series - same basic machine with no water level adjustment, no black insert on the left side of the console, the Perm Press was deactivated into one giant 'OFF' section, and the control knob was white. Anyone have one like that?


Post# 464157 , Reply# 8   9/18/2010 at 21:59 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
Saving the best for last:

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Here is my 1967 Kenmore 600. I bought it on eBay earlier this year for 99-cents!! It only cost me 100 times that to ship here, but still well worth it.

Sorry for the lack of flash - the room has a boat-load of florescent lights in it and the flash turned off more than once.


Post# 464158 , Reply# 9   9/18/2010 at 22:01 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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The agitator is minty. Dirty a little, but minty. I have never used a full-size standard capacity with this agitator and it would be fun.

The machine has seen little use as well, however it has a problem - either the motor is bad, or something is really locked up tight underneath.


Post# 464159 , Reply# 10   9/18/2010 at 22:02 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I love the thumbnail caps. They look so cool during agitation.

The lint filter is in beautiful shape.


Post# 464160 , Reply# 11   9/18/2010 at 22:04 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I'll post more details of some of these machines as I get to work on them. After the dirty 65 coppertone washer, I think I want to investigate the 600. It looks brand new underneath.

I hope you enjoyed the pics!

Gordon




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Post# 464164 , Reply# 12   9/18/2010 at 22:12 (4,940 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Yes I did enjoy them Gordon, THANKS for sharing!!!

YAY Kenmore!

LOL

Kevin



Post# 464166 , Reply# 13   9/18/2010 at 22:15 (4,940 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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thanks Gordon for sharing!! Brings back such memories.

Post# 464168 , Reply# 14   9/18/2010 at 22:18 (4,940 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)        
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To my knowledge the turqouise 1963 One Dial Alphabet washer in post #464149 is not a model 70. My mom had a 1963 Kenmore Model 70 and the matching dryer (of which you have one and it is visable right behind the turqouise One Dial Washer in the same post). The reason I do not think it is a Model 70 is because I have seen both the One Dial Pair and the model 70 Pair advertised together in a 1963 Sears catalog and there is no reference made to the One Dial Pair being part of the Model 70 family. I do love your warehouse full of Kenmores by the way.......PAT COFFEY

Post# 464170 , Reply# 15   9/18/2010 at 22:20 (4,940 days old) by bygted ()        
NICE

Gordon - that's a great assortment of Kenmores -
Thanks for the pics!


Post# 464172 , Reply# 16   9/18/2010 at 22:29 (4,940 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Pat -

The turquoise machine is a 70, at least it occupies that in the model number ranking.

Whether or not Sears marketed a machine as a 70, a 600, an 80 or as a 'nothing', each belt-drive washer's model number has a series number which indicates where the machine is in the line up. They used this for stocking purposes as the model's stock number is a derivative of the model number.

I'll give you a few examples for machines contained in these pictures:

110.6404901 is the 64 Lady K. The third number from the right is the series number and we know that Lady Ks from 64-on are 900s.

110.6114771 is the 61 Kenmore 70. Again, third digit from the right is the series.

110.6704601 is my 67 Kenmore 600.

110.6304700 is a model number for the common 1963 Kenmore 70.

110.6314712 is the model number for the Turquoise machine. It does NOT say anywhere on it that it's a 70 or anything else, just like you said, but I know it to be a 70 by reading the model number.

Gordon


Post# 464220 , Reply# 17   9/19/2010 at 07:22 (4,939 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        
Great pics, Gordon!

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Send me an EMail, I have a few more for the collection.

Post# 464223 , Reply# 18   9/19/2010 at 08:18 (4,939 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        

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Gordon,

Glad to see that you have a collection. I wasn't sure that you did after your the break-in. Sure are sum purdy washers in those photos!!!

Lawrence


Post# 464235 , Reply# 19   9/19/2010 at 09:33 (4,939 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)        
Hey thanks for the info Gordon

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It just goes to show....you are never to old to learn something new....PAT COFFEY

Post# 464237 , Reply# 20   9/19/2010 at 09:40 (4,939 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN)        
the first washer in this thread

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the first washer in this thread is the exact washer my mom had from 1970 til she had to get a new one in 85.

Post# 464254 , Reply# 21   9/19/2010 at 12:01 (4,939 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Thumbnail Cap

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That Thumbnail cap on the bakelight straight vane always reminded me of the chrome crown that the Speed Queen agitator wears.

Malcolm


Post# 464318 , Reply# 22   9/19/2010 at 18:01 (4,939 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Thanks Lawrence! Yes, I still have a 'collection'. The machines in the trailer were about 1/3 of the stach.

Malcolm - I used to think exactly the same thing about the old Speed Queen caps. The screw in the middle of the ones on commercial machines always annoyed me because they interrupted the beauty of the chrome.

Gordon


Post# 464320 , Reply# 23   9/19/2010 at 18:20 (4,939 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Post# 464335 , Reply# 24   9/19/2010 at 19:52 (4,939 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        

Gordon,
You have some very nice Kenmores there! It's good you have a proper place to store them. Do you have any combo machines?


Post# 464343 , Reply# 25   9/19/2010 at 20:53 (4,939 days old) by retropia ()        

Gordon, I think your 1967 Kenmore 600 is very similar to my very first washing machine. It was well-used with several previous owners by the time I purchased it, but worked just fine for many years. I remember dutifully cleaning the lint filter after each load.

-Doug


Post# 464363 , Reply# 26   9/19/2010 at 23:20 (4,939 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        
1967 Model 600:

There it is....Mrs Brunner's washer; the one that belonged to my neighbor who used to invite me over to do wash. Each time I look at those photos I am reminded of the aroma of the Sears Roebuck powdered detergent she used. I always thought the lint filter was an interesting configuration with the turn latch. The black straight vane on this one does look well preserved. Hopefully the motor issue is the simpler of the two possibilities so the repair is not very costly. That is a great garden variety model. Very basic and not lacking any essentials.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 465047 , Reply# 27   9/23/2010 at 11:27 (4,935 days old) by 18millstreet ()        
67 KENMORE 600 washer

Hey Gordon, Thanks for the call the other day,great to hear from you!! I have the matching electric dryer console,top and front which matches your 67 washer ,it's a 600 do you want it? Also,is the picture of the avacado 70 series washer without the timer the one you mentioned to me? This is the model I am looking for from 1967 thru 1971.I do have the matching electric dryer which I rescued from a salvage yard with the help of my friend who owns the yard! I have your 3 pieces here for you as soon as i hear of your pickup details. Thanks,Walt

Post# 465051 , Reply# 28   9/23/2010 at 12:11 (4,935 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
1969 700

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Hey Gordon. I'm working until sometime in November at The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies in Mt. Carroll, IL. They have the matching 1969 700 series electric dryer without a console light. The dryer is not only in fine working condition, it's in regular use. I put new drum rollers and a belt on it, and I'm about to do the belt pulley. It can be yours if you want it, just arrange shipping and a replacement 29" dryer. They have some other vintage goodies that might be available that I'll be posting about later.

Dave


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Post# 467232 , Reply# 29   10/4/2010 at 10:05 (4,924 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Dave,

Thanks so much for the offer of the dryer. I think I have someone in mind who may be acquiring that washer of mine, so I'll let him do the inquiries on the dryer.

I saw the pics of those machines you have - VERY cool. I would like a couple of the well-loved Kenmores.

Gordon


Post# 467271 , Reply# 30   10/4/2010 at 13:09 (4,924 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        

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Hey Gordon, nice machines! Do you have a tub shot of the '81? or equivilant machine?

Post# 467273 , Reply# 31   10/4/2010 at 13:36 (4,924 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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HI Jed -

I have a couple tub shots of similar machines, but here is the exact machine.

This agitator is VERY unassuming and doesn't look like it would do much with the shallow vanes, but WOW is that not the case. I am using a 2-speed 60-series machine with the same basket and agitator and I actually choose to either run shorter wash times with it, or use something else if I think my laundry is going to be rough-housed too much. I have even used the Delicate cycle for medium-fill loads.

Gordon


Post# 467275 , Reply# 32   10/4/2010 at 13:37 (4,924 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Do you have a tub shot of the '81? or equivilant machine

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Oh Jed, you should know that once you've seen a tub shot of a Kenmore washer, you've seen them all....

(Ducks and runs FAST!! )

LOL

Kevin



(Oh dam, I thought I would beat Gordon to the punch!)


Post# 467276 , Reply# 33   10/4/2010 at 13:57 (4,924 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Mister LOL Kevin thinks he's being funny, but he wants me to come out there and fix his half-dozen Kenmores. If you've seen one Kevin, haven't you seen them all? In that case, I should fix only ONE of them? NO? :-)

G


Post# 467293 , Reply# 34   10/4/2010 at 16:15 (4,924 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
To quote Homer Simpson....

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D'OH!


Ouch! Well I suppose I'd better retract that statement if I want ANY help from that AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL person who is the most kind hearted and giving individual I know, Mr Kenmore himself... Gordon!

Kevin

(Umm, was that enough a$$ kissing Mr G?)

LOL


Post# 467303 , Reply# 35   10/4/2010 at 17:30 (4,924 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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No need to kiss a$$ with me Kevin, the truth works just as well. What's that you say? Oh, it was the truth, well OK then!..... LOL

Trust me - we're going to have a Kenmore worth-a-thon in Long Beach, SOON.

Gman


Post# 467427 , Reply# 36   10/5/2010 at 09:07 (4,923 days old) by jmm63 (Denville, NJ)        
Hey Gordon,

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I was just looking at this thread again, and as always, am amazed at your collection of Kenmores and your knowledge. We've chatted before about my 700 that I grew up with like the one in the first pic. I thought it was weird that you mentioned the one in the pic doesn't have a console light, and the one that Kevin got did. I've also seen some 700's with a florescent light. Ours had 2 small incandescents, one above the dial and one above 'alphabet" What was Sear's thinking on this.
p.s. I know I owe you an email, and I promise I'm going to get to it one day soon!



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