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Thread Number: 38268
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Post# 568118 1/9/2012 at 19:20 (4,480 days old) by KenmoreGuy64  (Charlotte, NC) |
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Hey all!
Happy 2012 to everyone, a few days into it.... Funny thing happened today, that went better than I expected, but as some know and I've mentioned on here before, I keep most of my machines in two spots in our company warehouses. The space allocated to me is nearly full, and I don't want to push my luck with the company's hospitality. My boss said "Have you counted how many machines you have"?!? I think he was thinking "borderline hoarder". Indeed... He didn't say I had to get rid of any, only that he thought I was going to leave and go into the washer business full time. He was joking, but point taken. I have a lot of washers and I'll probably not dig into all of them, at least not properly. So I may as well start working on thining the supply so some can go out the way they came in - in the hands of a collector or two (or ten as it may be). So, without being properly armed with pictures, I thought I'd mention a few things that I have, which I know need to go to other homes: 1) First, I have about 20 1980s Whirlpools. A few are standard capacity, manual filter models, many are LA7680s, which are called 'Supreme' on the panels. I want to keep one standard, and one large capacity, and that's it on the WPs. The rest are open to speaker-uppers. 2) I have a lot of 1980s Kenmore black panel machines. I mean a lot. In fact, I have 9 of one model alone, in four colors - white, almond, gold, and toast. 3) I have a couple 1983 model Lady Kenmore washers. 4) In more vintage items, I have a 1965 Whirlpool two speed, two cycle machine that I've owned for nearly 20 years. It needs a timer. I also have a 1972 Lady Kenmore set in Coppertone that were in service until 2009/2010. I have a 1969 Kenmore 700 in white, and a 1967 Kenmore concealed console pair (the ones where the console cover slides to hide the controls). 5) I have a nearly unusued 1965 Kenmore 800 dryer, gas. I have a very well used 1963 Kenmore 600 dryer too. There are more as well. Rather than take a bunch of pictures and hear a lot of "Oh if only I were closer" yada yada, I thought I would post this on here, and see if there is any genuine interest. Most of the 1980s machines are direct from the Phoenix area and are absolutely rust-free, and often low use snow-bird machines. I know some need repairs, some probably do not. As of right now these machines are un-repaired, though I can fix a few during the year, etc. My time is limited. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me on the site. That is the best way to reach me as I cannot check hotmail during the day. You can try my hotmail account (B727nut@hotmail.com) however I don't check that daily. You can always reply in this thread of course as well. My aim is to thin the duplicates and get some folks some good belt-drives. The clean, unrusted nature of the Arizona machines is wonderful if you've ever dealt with rusty machines. Most all I have I rescued from a krusher somewhere.... In most cases, all I want for these is what I have in them, which is anywhere from nothing to $50 or so for transportation. I did buy a few sets, but let me know anything you may be interested in, and we can discuss. Ask for specific pics and I will gladly take them. Thanks! All the best in 2012 to everyone! Gordon | ||
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Post# 568121 , Reply# 1 1/9/2012 at 19:25 (4,480 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Since I have some pics on my computer already, here are a fe | ||
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Post# 568122 , Reply# 2 1/9/2012 at 19:27 (4,480 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 568124 , Reply# 4 1/9/2012 at 19:32 (4,480 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 568125 , Reply# 5 1/9/2012 at 19:35 (4,480 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 568172 , Reply# 7 1/9/2012 at 21:56 (4,480 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Scott, I think I can probably speak for Gordon (since he's busy "sweatin to the oldies" at the gym) when I say: It may be possible to generate a list of everything he has (suffice it to say, there are A LOT (well over 50+) however that would be A LOT of work. It would be best if you can help him by narrowing down with the approximate year and if possible, the model you are looking for. | ||
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Post# 568192 , Reply# 10 1/10/2012 at 01:36 (4,480 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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I would be interested in a KN BD 80's washer-just need to somehow get it to me.I don't have a vehicle to haul it in. | ||
| Post# 568242 , Reply# 11 1/10/2012 at 09:13 (4,479 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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Gordon, I tried the Email you posted but I get a bounce back aying the Email does not work... Please advise, I would like to get up there possibly friday If I can.. | ||
| Post# 568449 , Reply# 12 1/11/2012 at 08:09 (4,478 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia) | ||
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old ones Hi! Would you have any 1950s models,Thanks Bobby | ||
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Post# 568460 , Reply# 13 1/11/2012 at 10:29 (4,478 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Some replies all at once...
Scott - thanks for the call last night. We can talk tonight.
Bruce / Supersurgilator - the Kenmores seen in the pictures are from 1976 to 1986. Could some be going to a crusher? I hope not, but as with many collectors here, if I had to quickly reduce the lot, you never know. I would probably try to find a rebuilder who wants them first, but that may be tough. 1966_Mustang - my hotmail is working fine. I sent a test message yesterday and did not get the same return message. Please try again B727nut@hotmail.com Bobby - No, sorry, I have nothing from the 50s. I have one '56 but it is spoken for by Robert in Roanoke. Rex - When you can figure out transportation, let me know! There are options out there at UShip.com if you are seriously interested. THANKS everyone for contacting me and for your level of interest! Gordon This post was last edited 01/11/2012 at 10:48 | ||
| Post# 568462 , Reply# 14 1/11/2012 at 10:58 (4,478 days old) by in2itdood () | ||
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thanks! Hi Gordon I'll give you another call tonight when I make it out of work. Thanks so much for everything!!!!! scott | ||
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Post# 568468 , Reply# 15 1/11/2012 at 11:24 (4,478 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Rex – tolivac: If you are willing to make the drive to Charlotte to pick up a machine from Gordon, you can RENT a pickup truck or cargo van from Enterprise Rent-a-Car. That’s what I did many times until I bought my own truck. I checked their website and they have 3 locations in Greenville. Two of the three locations (not at the airport) have both pickup trucks and cargo vans for $50.25 per day, incl tax (plus insurance). FYI, it’s very easy to load a machine into a van thru the side doors, especially when parked at a curb! While everyone differs on how far they’re willing to go to get a washer/dryer, I’ve driven 5 - 6 hours each way (Phoenix, AZ and Sacramento, CA) a handful of times and 8 hours each way (Tucson, AZ) once. Hell, I’ve even driven to Phoenix AND BACK in the same day, TWO different times, a 12-13 hour trip!! (Those 5 hour energy things are great!) It looks like Greenville ~ Charlotte is “only” about 4.5 hours each way, so not too bad if you REALLY want it. So… rental for 2 days $100.50 (+ insurance) Gas for 500 miles @ 19 mpg X $3.40 per gallon (just a guess) = $92 So for approx $200 you can go pick it up yourself. I don’t know how much a shipper would cost, but I would have to guess… more. I hope this helps give you options to get a machine (or two?) from Gordon! Kevin This post was last edited 01/11/2012 at 12:25 | ||
| Post# 568483 , Reply# 16 1/11/2012 at 12:55 (4,478 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia) | ||
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Good for Robert! Im glad Robert in Roanoke is getting the 56,he is a terrific person,has some great machines also. Thanks so much for looking, Bobby!! | ||
| Post# 568575 , Reply# 17 1/12/2012 at 06:31 (4,477 days old) by in2itdood () | ||
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Sorry I missed you Hi Gordon, Sorry I missed you last night. Is there a better time to call and chat? I can try during the day if I have a breaking point in my schedule. Thanks! scott | ||
| Post# 568804 , Reply# 18 1/13/2012 at 16:48 (4,476 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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OK I sent Email a day ago...I can be in charlote this weekend or nextr weekend FOR SURE!! | ||
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Post# 568806 , Reply# 19 1/13/2012 at 16:59 (4,476 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 568849 , Reply# 20 1/13/2012 at 20:36 (4,476 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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Thats cool, Hey what is the machine in your avetar symble ? What's the year and model? Do you have any of those? | ||
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Post# 568857 , Reply# 21 1/13/2012 at 21:31 (4,476 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Love RevvinKevin's response -- I, too, have done similar trips. 11 hours one-way from Eureka to Tacoma to get my coveted 64 Norge set (but traded a 74 coppertone Frigidaire 1-18 set for it) and 5 hours to/from Eugene, OR to get my turquoise '65 Whirlpool set, 5 hours to/from Sacramento to get my late 70s harvest gold GE set...you get the idea...Kevin and I must have been truck drivers in a previous life!
The truck rental thing is an economical substitute instead of having someone ship the machine(s) to you if you are within a reasonable distance to get what you want. I do own a truck, but wish it had a lift gate! :) | ||
| Post# 568877 , Reply# 22 1/13/2012 at 23:26 (4,476 days old) by in2itdood () | ||
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Thanks for the the Call Gordon! Good talking to you tonight ... we will have to do that again soon! Thanks for all the info! Washers forever! LOL Let's find an appliance graveyard soon! Road trip! scott | ||
| Post# 568881 , Reply# 23 1/14/2012 at 00:27 (4,476 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Good luck with the sales Gordon. I am sure you will find owners for every one of them, and not have to think about sending any to that awful thing I shall not mention. James | ||
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Post# 569264 , Reply# 24 1/15/2012 at 14:57 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569266 , Reply# 25 1/15/2012 at 15:02 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569267 , Reply# 26 1/15/2012 at 15:04 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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This is a general view of "The Whirlpool room". As I mentioned before, I want only one or maybe two of these. Rest can go...
Some of the machines have stuck leveling legs, no issues there. 
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Post# 569268 , Reply# 27 1/15/2012 at 15:06 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569269 , Reply# 28 1/15/2012 at 15:07 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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This is a pretty interesting Whirlpool | ||
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Post# 569270 , Reply# 29 1/15/2012 at 15:08 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569272 , Reply# 30 1/15/2012 at 15:11 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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The 1972 Ladies | ||
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Post# 569273 , Reply# 31 1/15/2012 at 15:11 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569275 , Reply# 32 1/15/2012 at 15:13 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569276 , Reply# 33 1/15/2012 at 15:14 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569278 , Reply# 34 1/15/2012 at 15:17 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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This machine is likely sold too, but I've never shared it on the site before, only because it was in storage and difficult to access. This is a 1965 Whirlpool. It came in the same lot as the '67 Kenmore and I've had it since 1993. It was filthy then and still is.
I like the bakelite Surgilator, the minty basket, and the magic mix filter. This machine has a short in it somewhere, I suspect the timer. Looks very low mileage. As I said, it is likely already moving to a new home. 
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Post# 569279 , Reply# 35 1/15/2012 at 15:18 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569280 , Reply# 36 1/15/2012 at 15:20 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569281 , Reply# 37 1/15/2012 at 15:22 (4,474 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 569492 , Reply# 38 1/16/2012 at 10:06 (4,473 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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I need one exactly like this 1965 model...well not eaxaclty like this but similar... If not I can make do with one of the newer ones... I sent an email yesterday...do you have another 60's model WP? like I said I can be up in Charlotte NC in a weekend.. | ||
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Post# 569586 , Reply# 39 1/16/2012 at 20:57 (4,473 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh) |
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Hi Gordon, Do you have a picture oh the 67 Kenmore's with the timers showing? This is almost my dream machine. Thanks David | ||
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Post# 569591 , Reply# 40 1/16/2012 at 21:27 (4,473 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Do you have a picture oh the 67 Kenmore's with the timer | ||
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Post# 569592 , Reply# 41 1/16/2012 at 21:27 (4,473 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 569642 , Reply# 42 1/17/2012 at 07:20 (4,472 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh) |
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Thanks Gordon, If it was avacado with suds saver it would be my grandma's washer. This picture brought back some good memories of my childhood. Thanks again David | ||
| Post# 569867 , Reply# 43 1/19/2012 at 07:56 (4,470 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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Gordon, Please give the latest update on the 60 WP in the photos. Also, when is good weekend to come up and visit and see the machines that you have? thanks. | ||
| Post# 571526 , Reply# 44 1/26/2012 at 15:21 (4,463 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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Gordon, Please email me your Cell phone trying to set up a weekend drive to charllote to buy one of your machines... | ||
| Post# 572239 , Reply# 45 1/29/2012 at 19:35 (4,460 days old) by toploadloyalist (San Luis Obispo, CA) | ||
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Automatic Temperature Setting What are the wash and rinse temperatures for the Knit, Delicate, Pre-Soak, and Pre-Wash cycles when they're set on Automatic? We know Cotton/Sturdy had warm rinse and Permanent Press had cold rinse (for cool down), and hot wash for the "white" settings, and warm wash for the "colored". | ||
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Post# 572246 , Reply# 46 1/29/2012 at 20:02 (4,460 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Actually -
Cotton sturdy does NOT have a warm rinse in any of the machines I've used with this feature. It may have been different in the early models such as the 1976 Lady Kenmore, but by 1979 when Kenmores went "Energy Saver" on the consoles, the auto setting has always provided a cold rinse on both Cotton/Sturdy and Perm Press cycles. I will experiment later on with the delicate cycle, as I don't know for sure (I typically don't use this feature much). The Pre-wash fills with cold water because warm and hot can set certain stains. I think Pre-soak is warm, but I will experiment with that too tonight. Gordon | ||
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Post# 572376 , Reply# 47 1/30/2012 at 11:02 (4,459 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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ATC follow-up
I have several machines at home right now which have the ATC feature. Two timers are equipped to support this feature. One is capable of a second rinse in Normal and has an auto advance option from Pre-wash into Normal. The other does not have either of these. I have both timer models in machines that I use in my garage, so I played with both late last night. I found that the Knit and Delicate cycles are automatic for warm wash and cold rinse. Pre-Soak is warm too as I suspected. About midway up the cycle toward Pre-Wash, the fill turns to cold. Most later Kenmore pre-wash cycles fill with cold water as I mentioned above to help avoid setting stains (maybe the early ones do too, I am not sure).
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| Post# 572489 , Reply# 48 1/30/2012 at 18:52 (4,459 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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Hey Gordon what is your Schedule next weekend for me to come up and buy one of those machines that needs a new home? | ||
| Post# 572872 , Reply# 49 2/1/2012 at 12:41 (4,457 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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Gordon, next weekend? | ||
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Post# 572936 , Reply# 50 2/1/2012 at 17:03 (4,457 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Mustang -
Everything I listed on here as in need of new homes has been "adopted" (or isn't what you are looking for) with the possible exception of a couple 1980s Whirlpools. You seem to want manual filters, which rules out ALL of my black panel Kenmores, actually all the Kenmores period. The 1960s KMs that I discussed specifically in the beginning of this thread are all spoken for, as is the 1965 Whirlpool. The 1980s Whirlpools are largely self-cleaning also, but there are about four manual filter machines. These do not have the magic mix filter like the 1960s models did. Two are large capacity and two are standard capacity. The two standard models would resemble 1960s WPs from an agitator and basket perspective. I am booked the next few weekends, but I don't see any of those WPs going anywhere, in fact I will keep the manual filter models aside. Nobody has contacted me about the 1980s Whirlpools in general. I will let you know when a good weekend comes up for a visit. It will be in the Spring. THANKS for your interest! Gordon | ||
| Post# 572945 , Reply# 51 2/1/2012 at 18:06 (4,457 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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alright man ... thanks keep me updated... hey just curious what K. More machines had the type of agitator in your avatar? have any of those by any chance? | ||
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Post# 573161 , Reply# 52 2/2/2012 at 20:36 (4,456 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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