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Post# 586853   4/3/2012 at 09:33 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        

Thanks to club member Steve Kirkpatrick I'm building a collection. I now have three vintage washers and two dryers, both gas. An early 60's Maytag in dark brown and a 1970 Lady Kenmore. Here are a few pics of the washers I snapped last weekend.





Post# 586854 , Reply# 1   4/3/2012 at 09:35 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        
1-18

outer shot of 1-18


Post# 586856 , Reply# 2   4/3/2012 at 09:36 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        
Chef Norge

burpolating...


Post# 586857 , Reply# 3   4/3/2012 at 09:37 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        
wider shot

Chef Norge washing away.


Post# 586858 , Reply# 4   4/3/2012 at 09:38 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        
The Lady

Lights on...


Post# 586859 , Reply# 5   4/3/2012 at 09:39 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        
Timer

close-up of the Lady's timer.


Post# 586860 , Reply# 6   4/3/2012 at 09:40 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        
tub shot

Lady Variflex


Post# 586865 , Reply# 7   4/3/2012 at 10:02 (4,404 days old) by cookietaster12 ()        

Loving the Norge...Not really a fan of the 1-18...I can't get back the jumping agitator...other then that, great beginner collection.

Post# 586873 , Reply# 8   4/3/2012 at 10:42 (4,404 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Interesting machines! The Lady K appears to be a combination of at least several different machines. The detergent dispenser shouts to me "1966/67 Lady K", while the agitator says late '60s Kenmore 800, and the console looks like a '72 Lady in coppertone. The model number on the lid tag would be interesting to decipher.

Like I said, interesting!

Gordon


Post# 586876 , Reply# 9   4/3/2012 at 10:55 (4,404 days old) by joefuss1984 (Little Rock, AR)        
LadyK

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I love the design on the control around the timer of the Lady K.....looks very fancy!


Post# 586880 , Reply# 10   4/3/2012 at 11:24 (4,404 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Great machines Les, I didn't you had started actually collecting, congratulations!

Now we need to find you a vintage 50's Hotpoint :-)


Post# 586883 , Reply# 11   4/3/2012 at 11:58 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        

"The Lady K appears to be a combination of at least several different machines.". The timer is from a 72 Lady Kenmore. The original one for this machine was stripped beyond repair. It had a silver timer instead of the clear plastic that's on now.

 

Robert, I'd LOVE a 50's Hotpoint! I'll keep my fingers crossed that one turns up someday.


Post# 586888 , Reply# 12   4/3/2012 at 12:16 (4,404 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)        
Unique 1-18

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your collection is wonderful, congratulations, I'm currently a fan of Norge and 1-18's, I've never seen a 1-18 console like yours. Any chance of a close-up on the timer on that, and the Norge? My 78 Norge has lots of options  with speeds and water temp, but only one REGULAR wash cycle, the other 2 are soak and pre-wash.

 

Thanks for these pics, thanks in advance for more if you can--

Mark

 


Post# 586894 , Reply# 13   4/3/2012 at 12:45 (4,404 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        

I'll do some close-up pics this weekend. The Norge has an extended soak which automatically runs into the Normal wash cycle. There's also a separate "short wash" cycle with a 5 minute was n' soak and shorter rinse and spin than  the normal cycle has.


Post# 586963 , Reply# 14   4/3/2012 at 17:57 (4,403 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Les,

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Great machines. Nice variety too!

The Frigidaire looks to be a low mileage machine from the picture. I'd love to know the model number and 1st number of the serial number.

The Magic Chef with its Norge internals will be a fun splashy one to play with.

The LK has the same detergent dispensor door that my '66 LK has and that is a great agitator.

Thanks for sharing your collection. I'm sure there will be more to come.

Patrick


Post# 586972 , Reply# 15   4/3/2012 at 18:12 (4,403 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Nice machines! Where's the Maytag?


Post# 587021 , Reply# 16   4/3/2012 at 22:24 (4,403 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Here is

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the only other 1-18 I have seen with a console like mine.  I believe your machine is almond colored?  Mine is white and is a '76


Post# 587077 , Reply# 17   4/4/2012 at 09:29 (4,403 days old) by golittlesport (California)        
nice

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I love the control panels on your machines

Post# 587082 , Reply# 18   4/4/2012 at 10:14 (4,403 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Nice set of washers! I haven't seen that Tragic Chef panel before, very very cool looking.

Ben


Post# 587114 , Reply# 19   4/4/2012 at 11:27 (4,403 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Wow Les, very nice little collection you've got started there!   Yeah I agree with Ben, very cool looking control panel on the Magic Chef! 

 

Congratulations!

 

Kevin


Post# 587115 , Reply# 20   4/4/2012 at 11:34 (4,403 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Cool that you were able to start a collection! Ofcourse you need some 1959 model too, after all 1959 was a very good year! ;-)

Post# 587121 , Reply# 21   4/4/2012 at 11:50 (4,403 days old) by cookietaster12 ()        

You just need to add a GE Filter Flo from the early 1980's and White Westy from the early 80's (straight vane and ramp), and a Whirlpool set from the 80's...That would make your collection GREAT lol!

Post# 587260 , Reply# 22   4/4/2012 at 20:48 (4,402 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Great collection, Les! Do you use the Tragic Chef - Norge often?

Post# 587272 , Reply# 23   4/4/2012 at 21:20 (4,402 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO)        
Great Collection

A very nice collection. Super machines - very interesting.

John


Post# 587286 , Reply# 24   4/4/2012 at 22:22 (4,402 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
1972 LKM Washer

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It looks like the outer parts of the console have been painted black, looks good but you may lose points for being non original, LOL Looks like you are going to have a great collection.


Post# 587336 , Reply# 25   4/5/2012 at 05:29 (4,402 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL)        
Way cool, Les...

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Haven't seen you guys in a while...
So when's your wash-in?...

George


Post# 587381 , Reply# 26   4/5/2012 at 10:53 (4,402 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        

I do use the Chef Norge. Usually one load a week. It's great for jeans and sturdy perm press stuff. The 1-18 of course is  towels, sheets, tightie whities, etc. I agree about 1959 being a great model year. I rolled off the assembly line myself that year. ;)

The Lady K is giving me some trouble. The belt keeps slipping off even though it's brand new and the wig wag is acting up a bit too.

 

George, we need to get together and do some wash soon!


Post# 587410 , Reply# 27   4/5/2012 at 13:55 (4,402 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia)        
Why is it called 1-18?

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Very nice collection. I like the Magic Chef.
The control panel reminds me a bit of the console of the European front loaders of the 80's. Cool :)

Ingemar


Post# 587411 , Reply# 28   4/5/2012 at 14:02 (4,402 days old) by joefuss1984 (Little Rock, AR)        
* on the LK

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What are the * for on the Lady Kenmore's dial.  It is right around the rinse section


Post# 587413 , Reply# 29   4/5/2012 at 14:43 (4,402 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        

The * on the dial is where the deep rinse begins. The space before the timer gets to it is the spin-spray rinse.


Post# 587417 , Reply# 30   4/5/2012 at 14:51 (4,402 days old) by joefuss1984 (Little Rock, AR)        
cool

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Thanks!.  


Post# 587526 , Reply# 31   4/6/2012 at 10:05 (4,401 days old) by frigidaireguy (Wiston-Salem, NC)        
Great Machines

I do love the variety you have. I hope to get down and see all of you soon.
Bob


Post# 587861 , Reply# 32   4/8/2012 at 05:35 (4,399 days old) by sillysuds (new jersey)        

Love that 72 kenmore, with the light on the control panel.


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