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Post# 540646   8/30/2011 at 16:29 (4,616 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        

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After several years of restoration these beauties have at long last been installed.  Several of us have had a hand in these over the years, Greg, Ben, Geoff and Mark.  Who got the "O" ring out Ben and Geoff?  Hmmmm.




Post# 540647 , Reply# 1   8/30/2011 at 16:30 (4,616 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        

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Post# 540651 , Reply# 2   8/30/2011 at 16:38 (4,616 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        

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Post# 540671 , Reply# 3   8/30/2011 at 18:47 (4,616 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Wow Don, just seeing the pair lit up and the chrome strip across the top front is enough to send chills all over my body. those are amazingly beautiful. Love the wax shine too.

Post# 540674 , Reply# 4   8/30/2011 at 18:55 (4,616 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Absolutely stunning! Those are my very favorite era of Maytags, too. Congrats!

Post# 540687 , Reply# 5   8/30/2011 at 19:58 (4,616 days old) by 300C (Jonesboro, GA)        
My Favorites Too!!!

There are many things to like about these machines. I especially like the detergent-dispenser-in-the-agitator feature and the TIMED bleach dispenser. BTW, why did Maytag not continue with the detergent-dispense-agitator feature in 1966? I know they went to a new design of agitator, and I used such a machine. It was nice, but when I poured the detergent down the agitator column, it spilled through the base and into the tub. (I know, this is a a minor quibble.) The 806 is nevertheless one of the finest pieces of machinery ever built and produced. Still, I preferred the 1962 A700 owned by the friend who also had the 806.

Post# 540688 , Reply# 6   8/30/2011 at 20:14 (4,616 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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It's always nicer when the works of art are fully functional as well! Love those Maytags!

RCD


Post# 540696 , Reply# 7   8/30/2011 at 20:37 (4,616 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
MT DETERGENT DISPENSER AGITATOR

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MT did continue this design at the start of the O6 machines for a few years and then changed to the one piece agitator. The one piece agitator had a much better air-pocket effect and this new agitator increased the reliability of the top transmission and tub seals greatly, however the lint filters never worked well again and you lost the neat detergent dispenser feature as well, oh well thats progress.

 

PS beautiful machines Don, your machines always come out so well. 


Post# 540698 , Reply# 8   8/30/2011 at 20:38 (4,616 days old) by washernoob ()        

I love me a pink appliance!

Incredible restoration! Thanks for sharing!


Post# 540702 , Reply# 9   8/30/2011 at 20:58 (4,615 days old) by golittlesport (California)        
Hi Don!

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Beautimous!!!

Post# 540714 , Reply# 10   8/30/2011 at 21:40 (4,615 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Lack of Expirence

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Considering my lack of experience at getting deep inside to remove lodged items, I'm happy to report back that it was Geoff who won the prize that afternoon!

The set looks wonderful Don. It certainly has been a journey for you - going back almost a decade!

Ben


Post# 540736 , Reply# 11   8/30/2011 at 23:14 (4,615 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Very nice, Don! You have a beautiful set, those early, striped panels are so pretty.

Post# 540742 , Reply# 12   8/30/2011 at 23:32 (4,615 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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These are definitely prettier than the Filter-Flows that were there. :)

Post# 540746 , Reply# 13   8/31/2011 at 00:11 (4,615 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        

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Thanks Guys for all the nice comments! They are so quiet it is unbelievable! Ben I won the "O" ring trophy after all the experts gave up, must have been beginners luck! I will do some wash videos soon.

Post# 540760 , Reply# 14   8/31/2011 at 00:40 (4,615 days old) by westingman123 ()        

**vapors**

and, from a Westinghouse guy! Congrats, they are lovely.


Post# 540781 , Reply# 15   8/31/2011 at 06:02 (4,615 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        
Don,

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I see that the washer drains into a suds tub, is this a suds-saver model?


Post# 540801 , Reply# 16   8/31/2011 at 08:25 (4,615 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
all the experts gave up

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Woops! That weekend was so long ago, my memory must be failing me at such a young age. :D


Post# 540803 , Reply# 17   8/31/2011 at 08:53 (4,615 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Ohhh those do look nice in there Don!  Congrats, looking forward to seeing them run sometime.


Post# 540824 , Reply# 18   8/31/2011 at 10:29 (4,615 days old) by mixfinder ()        
The Best for the Best

Don no one works harder, plays nicer or deserves to have a little bling in their life more than you!


Post# 540840 , Reply# 19   8/31/2011 at 11:28 (4,615 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Those nasty "O" rings. YES ... we MUST admit, Ben; it was "Donnie" who truly had beginner's luck that day!! I do believe that not only did he remove the stuck one, he installed the BRAND NEW ONE. That is NOT an easy feat to do; just ask anyone who has put one of those buggers in. LOTS of swearing was going on in that garage that day and here comes Don with his big fingers and "POOF" ... he has the old one out and the new one in. Sure made Ben and I look like a couple of "stoops".

Those are beautiful, Don. I can't WAIT to see them in person!! I can't think of anyone who appreciates the beauty and functionality of those machines more. ENJOY!! :-)


Post# 540843 , Reply# 20   8/31/2011 at 11:56 (4,615 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        

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Nice looking machines! Good job to all who helped getting them running again :D

Post# 543168 , Reply# 21   9/11/2011 at 23:57 (4,603 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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A bit more of a "glamour shot" of the washer.

Post# 543258 , Reply# 22   9/12/2011 at 13:52 (4,603 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
Nice!!!!!!!!

Pink is so soothing!!!!

Post# 543276 , Reply# 23   9/12/2011 at 15:29 (4,603 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Stunning.

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Don, Amazing machines and so beautiful. Hope to see them myself someday.

This must be the end of summer PINK days with the stuff that's popping up here lately. Hopefully a good sign for the fall and winter.

Patrick


Post# 543278 , Reply# 24   9/12/2011 at 15:36 (4,603 days old) by EPiXNiCROS ()        

Hey, those look just like the pair I just picked up :). I hope to get mine fully restored as well. do you have any more pics of the restoration?


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