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Thread Number: 42259
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| Post# 621897 9/1/2012 at 21:11 (4,246 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 621901 , Reply# 1 9/1/2012 at 21:24 (4,246 days old) by bajaespuma  (Connecticut) |
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| Post# 621904 , Reply# 2 9/1/2012 at 21:28 (4,246 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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it would be CA. wouldn't it? | ||
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Post# 621931 , Reply# 3 9/1/2012 at 23:24 (4,246 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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 This is the "2nd generation": of the Kenmore 800 like my parents got in 1970. this is like 1972 or 1973. Super RotoSwirl; the major differences are cosmetic--missing the medal handle on the lid and now the notched lid; the "auxiliary" knobs were now pointing to graphis on the control panel rather than mniaturized versoin of the big timer knob with the plastic little dial. Electronic sensor dryer with 3 temps; Wrinkle Guard III. 3rd from LK. | ||
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Post# 621944 , Reply# 4 9/2/2012 at 01:55 (4,246 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Auburn | ||
| Post# 621947 , Reply# 5 9/2/2012 at 02:07 (4,246 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Dan, they're calling you... | ||
| Post# 621953 , Reply# 6 9/2/2012 at 03:49 (4,246 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Dan, they're calling you... | ||
| Post# 622031 , Reply# 7 9/2/2012 at 10:58 (4,245 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Holy Moly... | ||
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Post# 622036 , Reply# 8 9/2/2012 at 11:22 (4,245 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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for the archives | ||
| Post# 622039 , Reply# 9 9/2/2012 at 11:30 (4,245 days old) by moparguy (Virginia) | ||
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What a beautiful set! | ||
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Post# 622106 , Reply# 10 9/2/2012 at 18:22 (4,245 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York) |
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| Post# 622110 , Reply# 11 9/2/2012 at 18:46 (4,245 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.) | ||
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"Is this a lighted control set?" Yes it is.... 1972-73 Kenmore Model 800 Set... The first ones without the curved arched metal handles on the washer lid and dryer door. And the first ones with notched lid and door. Like "Appnut" said.... #3 in the Kenmore line that year, and two steps below the Lady Kenmore set. --Charles-- | ||
| Post# 622113 , Reply# 12 9/2/2012 at 19:02 (4,245 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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Post# 622115 , Reply# 13 9/2/2012 at 19:05 (4,245 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I had a washer like this which was a 1973 model - in Avocado, that was part of trailer full that were stollen from me a few years back. That is one of the machines I would have enjoyed tinkering with.
These are 800 models. Hard to say for sure just how many models under the Lady K this is - it depends how many were active when these were made. Sears had the 800 that was patterned after the '66 Lady K just below the Lady K, then several 800s from '69, '72 and '73 all at the same time that looked similar to this one. I have a money shot from the machine I had - I'll find it in the archives and post it here, though this machine could have a Roto-Swirl OR a Vari-Flex, we'd have to see the model number for sure. Gordon | ||
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Post# 622119 , Reply# 14 9/2/2012 at 19:10 (4,245 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 622120 , Reply# 15 9/2/2012 at 19:11 (4,245 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 622180 , Reply# 16 9/2/2012 at 21:23 (4,245 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Full Featured Bliss | ||
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Post# 622230 , Reply# 17 9/3/2012 at 06:13 (4,244 days old) by kakidd (Texas) |
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It looks like the posting is down, I sure hope someone in the group got these and if so, I hope they post lots of pics. Our next door neighbor had this washer and I always loved sneaking into their garage when the machine was all lit up and running. Beautiful set!! | ||
| Post# 622240 , Reply# 18 9/3/2012 at 07:06 (4,244 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Goodness | ||
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Post# 622286 , Reply# 19 9/3/2012 at 10:58 (4,244 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 622287 , Reply# 20 9/3/2012 at 11:02 (4,244 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 622625 , Reply# 21 9/4/2012 at 21:06 (4,243 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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awesome That is just spectacular,somebody should scoop these they look great all lit up,has the soap dispensor too.I sold a whole bunch of these back in the day heyhey. | ||
| Post# 622928 , Reply# 22 9/6/2012 at 06:58 (4,241 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Post# 624525 , Reply# 23 9/12/2012 at 19:05 (4,235 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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So, what'dya know... | ||
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Post# 624527 , Reply# 24 9/12/2012 at 19:07 (4,235 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 624528 , Reply# 25 9/12/2012 at 19:14 (4,235 days old) by moparguy (Virginia) | ||
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Gordon, another birthday pair! Congratulations, they are beautiful! | ||
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Post# 624538 , Reply# 26 9/12/2012 at 19:54 (4,235 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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KM 800 Pair | ||
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Post# 624547 , Reply# 27 9/12/2012 at 20:50 (4,235 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Aferim! | ||
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Post# 624548 , Reply# 28 9/12/2012 at 20:54 (4,235 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 624562 , Reply# 29 9/12/2012 at 22:06 (4,235 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 624569 , Reply# 30 9/12/2012 at 22:56 (4,235 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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The harem grows... | ||
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Post# 624728 , Reply# 31 9/13/2012 at 18:04 (4,234 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Bob, Jeff, John, Ken, Greg, and Andy...
Thanks so much for the replies! Bob, your e-mail was a RIOT! I wish it were that simple for me, lol. When I first saw these online, I tried to ignore them for a few days, then when the ad stayed up, I called the seller two weekends ago. VERY nice folks they are, and that may have clinched it right then. They are a couple who bought the older home in Auburn, CA from a very long-time owner and now elderly gentleman. He lived there by himself for many years, so the machines apparently have not laundered for a big family, etc. He was probably the original owner of these machines. They came with the house, and as so often happens, the new buyers wanted something more "up to date" -- I didn't even ask what that is. This same scenario is how I got my coppertone 1965 Ladies too. The price was cheap, and being western machines, they look very un-rusted and well preserved. I figured I had to rescue the machines, which is bit unusual right now, because I've not been in a collecting (or should I say "add to the hysteria" mood). I called my hauler, and he was going to be in the area and driving right past our plant in CA, so it just came together. I'm not sure if I'll be "married" to this set long term, but time will tell. They may really get me when I see them, or I may be willing to trade if someone has a desire for these. In the interim, they are rescued, and now 'in the family', so to speak. So that's great at least. Thanks again, I'll let you all know when they arrive in Charlotte. I am still under that self-imposed ban from bringing anything new home, at least until I finish lingering projects. Gordon p.s. Andy - "does this mean the 24-incher's days are numbered as an active machine?" REALLY? Um, no....I really enjoy that machine, in part because its a neat Kenmore, and because its in such nice shape, but also because of how I got it, so no, it's in the house rotation indefinitely. :-) | ||
| Post# 624737 , Reply# 32 9/13/2012 at 18:45 (4,234 days old) by moparguy (Virginia) | ||
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Cool, these were definitely worth violating the ban! And we will all look forward to more revealing photos of your new pair! And being harvest gold, I hope you will be able to see mine on your next trip to the area. | ||
| Post# 624739 , Reply# 33 9/13/2012 at 18:54 (4,234 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Easterly Flow Gordon are you expecting staff from the West Coat Wash in for an intensive weekend of BDomania? | ||
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