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Thread Number: 3562
1958 Maytags before and after |
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| Post# 87591 10/7/2005 at 23:44 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
I found these last Summer,and they came from an old basement in Michigan. The motor and pump were frozen up,and from the general condition they were in,I would guess they had sat unused for 30+ years. These were finished,and in my basement over a month ago,however I did not have the photos ready until now. (sorry about that)
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| Post# 87592 , Reply# 1 10/7/2005 at 23:47 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Tear down | ||
| Post# 87593 , Reply# 2 10/7/2005 at 23:49 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Scrapped the gas dryer for parts | ||
| Post# 87594 , Reply# 3 10/7/2005 at 23:51 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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in other words we're using this | ||
| Post# 87596 , Reply# 4 10/7/2005 at 23:53 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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on this | ||
| Post# 87597 , Reply# 5 10/7/2005 at 23:57 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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cleaned and rebuilt | ||
| Post# 87599 , Reply# 6 10/8/2005 at 00:07 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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And the pump still leaks....
So we buy a new poly pump! (and I KNEW that was going to happen!) Glad we were still out in the garage for the flood. I left this photo too big deliberately. Note the detail in the suspention system. Those small bolts in the spring brackets adjust the spring load. After you level the machine,you adjust these so the spin basket is in line with the opening in the top. (I found this out after tightening these bolts all down all the way,and then leveling the machine... It was WAY off) 
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| Post# 87600 , Reply# 7 10/8/2005 at 00:11 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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And the electric dryer is easy, | ||
| Post# 87601 , Reply# 8 10/8/2005 at 00:14 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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some of the old parts | ||
| Post# 87602 , Reply# 9 10/8/2005 at 00:17 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Down the basement | ||
| Post# 87603 , Reply# 10 10/8/2005 at 00:18 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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with the lights... | ||
| Post# 87604 , Reply# 11 10/8/2005 at 00:20 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Close up | ||
| Post# 87605 , Reply# 12 10/8/2005 at 00:21 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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and of course.. | ||
| Post# 87606 , Reply# 13 10/8/2005 at 00:23 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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And the sales catalog shot... | ||
| Post# 87608 , Reply# 14 10/8/2005 at 00:25 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Washing | ||
| Post# 87609 , Reply# 15 10/8/2005 at 00:27 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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rinse | ||
| Post# 87610 , Reply# 16 10/8/2005 at 00:29 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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spin that water out! | ||
| Post# 87612 , Reply# 17 10/8/2005 at 00:32 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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and we are | ||
| Post# 87614 , Reply# 18 10/8/2005 at 00:36 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Brand new Power Fin in here??? | ||
| Post# 87615 , Reply# 19 10/8/2005 at 00:40 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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1958 Maytag emblem | ||
| Post# 87616 , Reply# 20 10/8/2005 at 00:44 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Ready for the close up.. | ||
| Post# 87617 , Reply# 21 10/8/2005 at 00:46 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Dryer | ||
| Post# 87620 , Reply# 22 10/8/2005 at 00:50 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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and it is an..... | ||
Post# 87622 , Reply# 23 10/8/2005 at 01:37 (6,773 days old) by swestoyz  (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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The first thing that came out...
Of my mouth was, "It's got Suds!" I was wondering when you were going to get around to this, but I didn't expect such a detailed portfolio! Thank you for the obligatory sales shot, wouldn't be a TOL Maytag set without it! Rick, I'm really glad you took the time with these two, they were totally worth it. One of these days when were out in Indiana, we'll be knocking on a few doors... Your a good man Rick, thanks for sharing, I needed to smile tonight =) Ben | ||
| Post# 87623 , Reply# 24 10/8/2005 at 02:25 (6,773 days old) by knitwits1975 () | ||
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Wow! These are beautiful! | ||
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Post# 87625 , Reply# 25 10/8/2005 at 03:32 (6,773 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Rick
NICE - NO, FABULOUS!- REVEAL SHOT! JUST FABULOUS! And a super job on the overall restoration, I think you must enjoy laundry day now! Isn't it wonderful they let them sit there for 30 years and didn't heave them in the 1970's energy crisis? I think them being Mamie Eisenhower Pink is what stopped them! Jet | ||
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Post# 87626 , Reply# 26 10/8/2005 at 04:20 (6,773 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho) |
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What a beautiful job of restoration! We had the coppertone version of these when I was growing up. Have you noticed how quiet the dryer is? The design didn't lend itself to a very large dryer drum, but it is incredibly sturdy. | ||
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Post# 87627 , Reply# 27 10/8/2005 at 04:47 (6,773 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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| Post# 87628 , Reply# 28 10/8/2005 at 04:55 (6,773 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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Pretty in Pink! So shiney! So very, very shiney! | ||
| Post# 87631 , Reply# 29 10/8/2005 at 06:11 (6,773 days old) by versatronic () | ||
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Fantastic Man, those look beautiful. Great job. What kind of paint do you use and how do you apply the paint? | ||
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Post# 87633 , Reply# 30 10/8/2005 at 06:39 (6,773 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Shiny Pink | ||
| Post# 87640 , Reply# 31 10/8/2005 at 07:04 (6,773 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Wonderful restoration Rick, just beautiful. Hope to be able to see your collection sometime........... | ||
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Post# 87642 , Reply# 32 10/8/2005 at 07:11 (6,773 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 87648 , Reply# 34 10/8/2005 at 07:36 (6,773 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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| Post# 87649 , Reply# 35 10/8/2005 at 07:37 (6,773 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
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| Post# 87655 , Reply# 36 10/8/2005 at 08:36 (6,773 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis) | ||
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WOW! They turned out fantastic Rick! You know their my favorite! I might just have to drive up to see them in person. I promise I won't bring the dolly! | ||
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Post# 87656 , Reply# 37 10/8/2005 at 08:37 (6,773 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 87669 , Reply# 38 10/8/2005 at 09:23 (6,773 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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1958 Maytags  | ||
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Post# 87677 , Reply# 39 10/8/2005 at 09:38 (6,773 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 87678 , Reply# 40 10/8/2005 at 09:51 (6,773 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 87706 , Reply# 41 10/8/2005 at 13:29 (6,773 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Nice work! Beautiful set. | ||
| Post# 87713 , Reply# 42 10/8/2005 at 15:43 (6,773 days old) by lightedcontrols () | ||
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Rick, Nice job of restoration....AND THEY'RE P I N K ! ! ! Mark | ||
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Post# 87716 , Reply# 43 10/8/2005 at 15:45 (6,773 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 87717 , Reply# 44 10/8/2005 at 15:52 (6,773 days old) by jerseymike () | ||
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Awesome job, Rick. Great pics. Thanks for sharing -- and for saving these wonderful machines! Mike | ||
| Post# 87730 , Reply# 45 10/8/2005 at 18:14 (6,773 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Thanks you guys!!
Thank you all for the nice compliments,and the kind words. I am glad to be able to share these with the people that appreciate them the most. Steve: The paint work was done by my friend Tim. He has painted several cars for me,and also several appliances now too. He uses a duel stage automotive paint on automobiles,but a single stage automotive paint on the appliances. It works out very nice,and since the paint is not subject to the punishment that automobiles get,these repaint jobs should last a lifetime plus with proper care. I use automobile wax on the appliance cabinets a couple of times per year,although the Maytag set has not been waxed yet. Glad to know the "Power Fin" is ok to use in this vintage machine. I was not too happy when the original was broken by the appliance repair place,however the black replacement is not too bad. | ||
| Post# 87737 , Reply# 46 10/8/2005 at 19:08 (6,773 days old) by scott55405 () | ||
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Very nice Rick! This set is almost as hot as its owner! :) I missed or didn't remember that it had suds return too. Were suds returns very popular in Indiana? It seems to be a very regional, state by state thing. | ||
| Post# 87750 , Reply# 47 10/8/2005 at 21:32 (6,772 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!) | ||
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| Post# 87757 , Reply# 48 10/8/2005 at 22:38 (6,772 days old) by rocky2 (Northwest Indiana) | ||
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Rick, An absolutely beautiful restoration. What a great Pair. | ||
| Post# 87893 , Reply# 50 10/9/2005 at 15:25 (6,772 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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Rick, FABULOUS work!! They look showroom fresh and that Maytag quality will last you a lifetime...you did another great restoration! And in PINK no less! One can never have too many washers...soon you'll be hitting estate sales in search of them! :) | ||
| Post# 87923 , Reply# 51 10/9/2005 at 18:59 (6,772 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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58 Maytags
Thanks you guys! Glad you like them! (: I did notice that this machine seems to agitate slower than other Maytags that I have seen. So the first models of this design had slower strokes then? It sure has a lonnnng stroke! It is very noticable when watching this machine. Another thing is the rather long time it takes to spin the water out. Much longer than the GE Filter-Flo I am used to. Here are a couple other shots 
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| Post# 87926 , Reply# 52 10/9/2005 at 19:03 (6,772 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 87927 , Reply# 53 10/9/2005 at 19:06 (6,772 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 87929 , Reply# 54 10/9/2005 at 19:14 (6,772 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 87986 , Reply# 55 10/9/2005 at 22:32 (6,771 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 88023 , Reply# 56 10/10/2005 at 06:42 (6,771 days old) by brent-aucoin () | ||
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Rick, So nice! Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing! Brent | ||
| Post# 88038 , Reply# 57 10/10/2005 at 07:59 (6,771 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS) | ||
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Rick ... BEAUTIFUL!!!! | ||
| Post# 88041 , Reply# 58 10/10/2005 at 08:16 (6,771 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis) | ||
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Pink washer and dryer set Robert: I wouldn't know!! LOL! One of these days! | ||
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Post# 88054 , Reply# 59 10/10/2005 at 09:09 (6,771 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 88071 , Reply# 60 10/10/2005 at 09:33 (6,771 days old) by retromom () | ||
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Marvelous Maytags! Rick: Once again, you have restored some classics to their showroom beauty! They make me smile just looking at their pics! :-) Congrats! | ||
| Post# 88098 , Reply# 62 10/10/2005 at 11:28 (6,771 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Maytag lid
Hi Mark, The lid has two mercury switches in it. One is now bypassed (the lid switch that stops everything) The other mercury switch turns on the tub light that is inside the lid when the lid is lifted. This machine has a mechanical out of balance system. A tab on the tub ring simply pushes the start switch (on the timer,from under the top) to the off postition. The machine has the "old school" quality to it,although the motor mounting system transmits more noise than the later models.(and I really don't mind that) They dryer is whisper quiet. I never thought I would love a Maytag as I do these! Now I just need to find a vintage Frigidaire! | ||
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