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Post# 646824 , Reply# 1   12/16/2012 at 09:48 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646825 , Reply# 2   12/16/2012 at 09:51 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646826 , Reply# 3   12/16/2012 at 09:54 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646827 , Reply# 4   12/16/2012 at 09:58 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646828 , Reply# 5   12/16/2012 at 10:00 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646829 , Reply# 6   12/16/2012 at 10:01 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646830 , Reply# 7   12/16/2012 at 10:03 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646831 , Reply# 8   12/16/2012 at 10:04 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646832 , Reply# 9   12/16/2012 at 10:05 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646833 , Reply# 10   12/16/2012 at 10:06 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646834 , Reply# 11   12/16/2012 at 10:07 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646835 , Reply# 12   12/16/2012 at 10:08 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646836 , Reply# 13   12/16/2012 at 10:09 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646837 , Reply# 14   12/16/2012 at 10:11 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646838 , Reply# 15   12/16/2012 at 10:13 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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Post# 646839 , Reply# 16   12/16/2012 at 10:17 (4,119 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 646840 , Reply# 17   12/16/2012 at 10:27 (4,119 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 646843 , Reply# 18   12/16/2012 at 10:29 (4,119 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 646844 , Reply# 19   12/16/2012 at 10:32 (4,119 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT)   |   | |
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Post# 646846 , Reply# 20   12/16/2012 at 10:33 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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It is a 1957 |
Post# 646848 , Reply# 21   12/16/2012 at 10:38 (4,119 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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Incredible! What a beautiful machine, and your restoration it looks better than new! And I love it with the bow, just like it would have been for that perfect 1957 Christmas gift, though I doubt it would quite fit under the (aluminum) tree! |
Post# 646849 , Reply# 22   12/16/2012 at 10:39 (4,119 days old) by hydralique (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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I now have a serious case of combo envy! Thanks for posting the photos, it is a treat to even look at. I've always loved that control panel and the wonderful starburst design on the big knob. |
Post# 646850 , Reply# 23   12/16/2012 at 10:44 (4,119 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)   |   | |
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Post# 646851 , Reply# 24   12/16/2012 at 10:51 (4,119 days old) by westingman123 ()   |   | |
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Wow. |
Post# 646854 , Reply# 25   12/16/2012 at 11:03 (4,119 days old) by A440 ()   |   | |
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Awesome Job John! It looks new! That is wild about the lint that was in it! Brent |
Post# 646860 , Reply# 26   12/16/2012 at 11:26 (4,119 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Don't think the underparts were as shiney when this diamond came off the assembly line as they are now! GOOD LORD!!!
If I had more time I'd take the breath-taking # 3 ~ "Washing" and make the Ultimate Holiday Greeting Card of the most coveted upsurging Jet Circulation, the coolest washer move I've ever seen. Thanks so much for that shot which will shortly be my screen page. John, what is the OFF setting for on the water temp switch? |
Post# 646866 , Reply# 27   12/16/2012 at 11:42 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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The off on the temp knob turns the machine off. To set timer,add more clothes or add more soap etc. |
Post# 646869 , Reply# 28   12/16/2012 at 11:52 (4,119 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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that resto is unreal!! Does this have a packard motor? in 1979 i was given a slightly newer version of this combo and mine had GE motor. |
Post# 646871 , Reply# 29   12/16/2012 at 11:57 (4,119 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)   |   | |
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fantastic restoration!!!! ENJOY in good health. Rich |
Post# 646873 , Reply# 30   12/16/2012 at 12:00 (4,119 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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Beyond amazing! This machine is a real show stopper. Great job! |
Post# 646875 , Reply# 31   12/16/2012 at 12:08 (4,119 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 646877 , Reply# 32   12/16/2012 at 12:16 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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I just found a 1/3 hp Packard motor on E-Bay and bought it a few weeks ago.So I have extra windings if needed. |
Post# 646879 , Reply# 33   12/16/2012 at 12:19 (4,119 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 646880 , Reply# 34   12/16/2012 at 12:21 (4,119 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 646885 , Reply# 36   12/16/2012 at 12:43 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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This is one of the pictures the seller sent me.This is where the machine was installed when it was brand new.And it was in storage for about 9 months before I got it. |
Post# 646900 , Reply# 39   12/16/2012 at 13:49 (4,119 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)   |   | |
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Post# 646901 , Reply# 40   12/16/2012 at 13:49 (4,119 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 646902 , Reply# 41   12/16/2012 at 13:53 (4,119 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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WOW John you never fail to amaze me with your skills at doing just about anything. Now you have me even more excited about picking up the 1958 Gas Combo in Indiana next week and of course getting to see you and your new machine when I get to Minnesota the following week.
I would have replied sooner but we just finished the 15th load of dishes from our holiday party for our car club this morning. I took some pictures of the loads of dishes before and after they were run, we had over 65 people for dinner. |
Post# 646903 , Reply# 42   12/16/2012 at 13:55 (4,119 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 646906 , Reply# 43   12/16/2012 at 14:00 (4,119 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)   |   | |
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beautiful. What a magnificent tribute to a magnificent machine! Lawrence/Maytagbear |
Post# 646933 , Reply# 45   12/16/2012 at 15:23 (4,119 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 646936 , Reply# 46   12/16/2012 at 15:52 (4,119 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 646947 , Reply# 48   12/16/2012 at 17:08 (4,119 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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The sound you just heard was my jaw hitting the floor. WOW! That RCA Whirlpool combo looks like it just stepped off the showroom floor. Absolutely stunning. Once again, I have to tip my hat to those of you with the know-how and the patience to do such beautiful work.
Beautiful Bendix, as well, John. Is it stable on that riser? I'd be so fearful of a machine vibrating or walking off one of those things. |
Post# 646948 , Reply# 49   12/16/2012 at 17:11 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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The Bendix in the photo works well. I just do not use it much.So the RCA replaced it.Hence out with the old. |
Post# 646950 , Reply# 50   12/16/2012 at 17:17 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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My Dad welded the steal stand for me, which is bolted to the floor and the bendix is bolted to it.Very solid no shaking at all. |
Post# 646951 , Reply# 51   12/16/2012 at 17:22 (4,119 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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i did the same thing with my 24"splendide combo. |
Post# 646955 , Reply# 52   12/16/2012 at 17:51 (4,119 days old) by in2itdood ()   |   | |
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I'm so glad this gal got a good home =) |
Post# 646977 , Reply# 53   12/16/2012 at 20:11 (4,119 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)   |   | |
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Is your bendix motor loud when it runs? |
Post# 646979 , Reply# 55   12/16/2012 at 20:35 (4,119 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 646984 , Reply# 56   12/16/2012 at 20:58 (4,119 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 647005 , Reply# 57   12/16/2012 at 21:56 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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The motors on all of my bendix machines are not loud at all. |
Post# 647006 , Reply# 58   12/16/2012 at 21:57 (4,119 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 647016 , Reply# 59   12/16/2012 at 22:15 (4,119 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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This machine has a great balance system.The machine will never walk if installed the right way.Even if it has a large heavy load.I have less than 1/4" on each side of the machine.More than enough room on each side. |
Post# 647035 , Reply# 60   12/16/2012 at 23:41 (4,119 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 647082 , Reply# 61   12/17/2012 at 08:08 (4,119 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Cycle Times
On our similar 1960 LKM Combo that we restored many years ago it took just under 30 minutes when set for a 10 minute wash to get to the dry cycle [ almost exactly the same as the GE combos that I have ]. The 4,500 watt booster water element in ours was very fast at getting the water temperature up to 140 F, I don't think it ever took as long as ten minutes extra and my water heater in the W Va house was never set any hotter than 130 F to began with, it really got the water steaming hot fast. The LKM we have is the model that can be used on either a 30 or 50 Amp 240 volt circuit, the dryers heater wattage is either 5600 watts like Johns WP machine or you can change a wire at the terminal block and use the third heater and bring the total dryer wattage up to 8400 watts.
The LKM Combo was the top rated electric combo in the 1960 CRs magazine in the only comprehensive tests that CRs ever did on combination washer-dryers, CRs also liked the gas versions of all the KMs and WP 33" Combos because of their fast drying performance and great washing ability.
On my LKM Combo it could easily still take over an hour to dry a 10 pound load of heavy cotton towels, in the 1960 CR test of my Combo they said with a 10lb load set for hot wash [ which automatically uses the water heater ] the machine would use over 7 KWHs of power to complete the full wash-dry cycle. Today at an average power cost of almost 15 cents per KWH today you would be looking at over one dollar to run the complete cycle. |
Post# 647112 , Reply# 62   12/17/2012 at 10:14 (4,118 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 647134 , Reply# 63   12/17/2012 at 12:21 (4,118 days old) by bygted ()   |   | |
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Just like everyone else - I am amazed at the level to which you take restoration! Is the email address on your profile still good? I sent you a message with a few ques. |
Post# 647156 , Reply# 64   12/17/2012 at 14:50 (4,118 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 647159 , Reply# 65   12/17/2012 at 15:20 (4,118 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 647194 , Reply# 66   12/17/2012 at 19:05 (4,118 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Jon C the three belt drive system is very similar to what GE stated using in the late 1950s. It seems that WP used this drive system first and I am quite sure that nothing is interchangeable. Did you know that GE used two completely different three belt drive systems on their combos? on the first the motor did not reverse and the 2nd design that they introduced around 1964 the motor reversed to go from washing and rinsing to draining, spinning and drying, nothing was interchangeable between these two GE drive systems either. |
Post# 647236 , Reply# 67   12/17/2012 at 21:12 (4,118 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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I got the machine around Sept I think.Worked on it a little ever night til it was done.A week ago.You do all the baby steps til it is done.Keep thinking about the big picture when it all comes together at the end.IT'S ALL WORTH IT THEN. |
Post# 647244 , Reply# 68   12/17/2012 at 21:25 (4,118 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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John,
I am arriving a bit late to the comments of awe here, but I first saw this thread when you were busily posting all your initial pictures, and I couldn't believe my eyes --- I almost commmented right in the middle of all those first pics. Everybody has already said it, but the degree of effort, the attention to detail, and the accomplishment there is absolutely stunning. Sure its fun to start a restoration with a great platform that isn't far gone, but omg wow, you did a remarkable job. This is truly quite an accomplishment. I have done some fun restorations (and some not-so-fun) but never something this well done. Hat's off to you! Gordon |
Post# 647317 , Reply# 69   12/18/2012 at 06:09 (4,118 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 649013 , Reply# 70   12/25/2012 at 18:13 (4,110 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 649094 , Reply# 71   12/26/2012 at 04:38 (4,110 days old) by HiLoVane (Columbus OH)   |   | |
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I've wondered if the "Filter Stream" washing/rinsing system could be feasible in today's HE front loaders. |
Post# 649174 , Reply# 72   12/26/2012 at 18:11 (4,109 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 649192 , Reply# 73   12/26/2012 at 19:54 (4,109 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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The Whirlpool washes very well.But I will always lean the Bendix way. |
Post# 649198 , Reply# 74   12/26/2012 at 20:17 (4,109 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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The Maytag Maxima 9000 has a recirculating system that operates for part of the cycle, but how long and how often I do not know since I've never used one in person. Several in Europe over the years have had recirculating sprays. Zanussi comes to mind, if I remember correctly. There are probably others. Some Frigiedaire and LG models also have a supplemental system that runs for a period of the cycle I believe. |
Post# 649261 , Reply# 75   12/26/2012 at 23:55 (4,109 days old) by nanook (Seattle)   |   | |
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Words really fail to capture the incredible beauty and labor of love bestowed on this beauty - although everyone has given it a good try. I won't attempt to add to what has already been spoken, but to say this must be the 'ne plus ultra' of restorations. Good show-!
Am curious, though, in Pic 8, there appears to be a white, porcelain, snap-in single receptacle inserted into the back inner wall of the cabinet. If that's so, what is its use-? Thanks. |
Post# 649276 , Reply# 76   12/27/2012 at 04:40 (4,109 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Congratulations John, one perfect restoration, every minute detail is perfect, it just looks NIB, is 10lb the maximum DRY Load?, if thats the case is the washload 20lb?
The power stream is very unique, although we have had Jetsystem washers here since the 80`s the jet are from the top directed onto the clothes, having used and seen the Whirlpool system has a wider jetstream and more volume, If you spun the clothes in a spin dryer or 1010 unimatic how fast would the mega dry heater take? minutes? Happy washing!! |
Post# 649404 , Reply# 77   12/27/2012 at 19:08 (4,108 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.)   |   | |
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This is to plug in the control panel light |