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Post# 665794   3/14/2013 at 12:34 (4,032 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        

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I need the dryer for parts, who needs the washer??

Love the wording!!!



CLICK HERE TO GO TO Jetcone's LINK on Southcoast Craigslist





Post# 665801 , Reply# 1   3/14/2013 at 13:35 (4,032 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        
Where are these?

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South coast of....where?

Post# 665811 , Reply# 2   3/14/2013 at 14:20 (4,032 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Isn't Fall River in Mass?


Post# 665816 , Reply# 3   3/14/2013 at 14:26 (4,032 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Yes

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Fall River Ma



Post# 665895 , Reply# 4   3/14/2013 at 19:15 (4,032 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Saw these

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2 weeks ago.

Fall Reeve (Fall River) is South of New Beige (New Bedford).

There is a BD Whirlpool Washer and a Kenmore Dryer here on the Cape for $500.00.

I would love to Grab them but not for that kind of Money.



CLICK HERE TO GO TO toploader55's LINK on Capecod Craigslist


Post# 665929 , Reply# 5   3/14/2013 at 20:39 (4,032 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Jon, I hate to say this, but I hate to see such a perfectly matched set split just so one can be torn apart for parts.  Maybe if they were the color white, I'd feel differently, but a set that's a color like this, shouldn't be torn apartg. 


Post# 665999 , Reply# 6   3/15/2013 at 08:16 (4,031 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Well Bob

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turns out the drum won't fit my Kitchenaid dryer, its not deep like the KA is. So I'll have to find a Kitchenaid donor now.

 


Post# 666006 , Reply# 7   3/15/2013 at 08:51 (4,031 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
I want them!

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If no one else has made an offer to the seller, I would like to see if I can work out a deal. What would be a reasonable offer to make on a set like these? Hopefully they did not send them to the scrapper yet. Anyone want to meet up or go on a road trip with me?

Post# 666008 , Reply# 8   3/15/2013 at 08:56 (4,031 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)        
pic and a Question

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Does anyone know what the black plastic thing on the dryer is?


Post# 666010 , Reply# 9   3/15/2013 at 08:57 (4,031 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Magic Lint Filter?

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I'm going to say that's the self-cleaning lint filter for the washer. I was curious myself.

Post# 666014 , Reply# 10   3/15/2013 at 09:17 (4,031 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
Filter indeed

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That's exactly what that is, good call Brian! Kind of odd that one is hanging around, but that is the filter which was modified later on to fit Kenmores as a replacement for the troublesome cone-shaped filters of the later 60s and early 70s.

COOL set - I hope someone can rescue them and enjoy them. I suspect the machines aren't going to bring as much for scrap as that seller thinks, so a modest offer should be sufficient.

Gordon


Post# 666015 , Reply# 11   3/15/2013 at 09:20 (4,031 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Two of my aunts had the Inglis Royal, Canadian equivalent of these.

I saw this set on Craigslist recently and I had sent the pics to Paul. I also like these.


Post# 666051 , Reply# 12   3/15/2013 at 12:33 (4,031 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)        
Grab Them While Ya Can!!!

Nice set and great performers.
Love those Whirlpool/Inglis washers with the "Super Surgilator" agitator. Love that chrome top too!
I had a chrome cap on one of my compact Whirlpools with the older style of "Mini Super Surgilator" agitator before they standardized and went with the less powerful Kenmore style straight vane agitator in all Whirlpool BD compacts.


Post# 666228 , Reply# 13   3/16/2013 at 09:36 (4,030 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
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This is another of the very FAST and Cool WP TWO SPEED dryers, this one varies the air speed and BTU input, it is one of the fastest domestic dryers ever made at 30,000 BTUs, this dryer will keep up with 3 or 4 modern fast spinning washers, LOL.

 

Hope someone saves them.

 

Hi Jon, just polish the rust off that KA dryer drum and start using it, or if you want repaint it, as long as you keep using them the lack of paint will never affect the dryer, neither of my everyday WP built dryers have much finish left on the drums and it has never caused a problem.


Post# 666229 , Reply# 14   3/16/2013 at 09:52 (4,030 days old) by kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)        

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Lovable set! Wished I could take the washer if I were in New England!

Is the dryer  a gas one? I can see a large electric cord behind it so looks electric, they does not specify it....

If he is going to scrap the washer how I'd like to have the chromed cap agitator (a spare one is always good) and the softener pan to use with my new Whirlpool.

I rarely use liquid softener but when I do I'd like it.




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Post# 666269 , Reply# 15   3/16/2013 at 13:02 (4,030 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Working on it still...

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The set hadn't been scrapped but the seller is slow to respond. I offered for the set and he is probably not going to get back to me until tonight since he is working today. Apparently he had two other offers but they didn't return his email. I'm hoping whoever it is, they don't needlessly raise the price lol.

Post# 666273 , Reply# 16   3/16/2013 at 13:15 (4,030 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
Kitchenaid Dryer Drum

Hey Jon,If you need a drum for your kitchenaid I can get you one I see them all the time.

Post# 666356 , Reply# 17   3/16/2013 at 19:25 (4,030 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
1970 WP pair

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The dryer is Gas, the thing that may look like a large power cord is a 1/2" black iron gas line and you may also be able to see a little blue flame sticker on the top right side of the lower access panel, I will keep my fingers crossed Brain.


Post# 666389 , Reply# 18   3/16/2013 at 22:38 (4,030 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Great set. I hope they do not go for scrap, and that somebody gets them. With TLC, whatever needs to be improved should be.

Post# 666405 , Reply# 19   3/17/2013 at 02:32 (4,030 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

I think this set has lighted controls, see the plastic panel between the console and top. It probably also shines up thru the dial. These were expensive back in the day. I hope someone gets them. alr

Post# 666579 , Reply# 20   3/17/2013 at 17:25 (4,029 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
They're mine!!

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The seller finally got back to me today and said he has accepted my offer! We are setting up a day early this week for me to go get them, perhaps tomorrow morning. I am so excited and even more excited that it is gas. I may have to swap a set out to use it now or run more gas lol.

Post# 666602 , Reply# 21   3/17/2013 at 19:06 (4,029 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Great Brian! Nice to know they have been saved!

 


Post# 666671 , Reply# 22   3/17/2013 at 23:34 (4,029 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Brian, congratulations. alr

Post# 666713 , Reply# 23   3/18/2013 at 07:04 (4,029 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto)        
Great Save!!!

And a fantastic set for a collector to score.
Enjoy!!!!!


Post# 666727 , Reply# 24   3/18/2013 at 07:57 (4,029 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Great save Brian

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I'm glad I posted them! Mark I'll get in touch with you about the drum   jon


Post# 666763 , Reply# 25   3/18/2013 at 12:57 (4,028 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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YAY Brian! Glad you were able to save them! I am sure you'll have them humming again soon - parts for these machines should still be available.

Post# 666846 , Reply# 26   3/18/2013 at 16:47 (4,028 days old) by shawn (Waterford Ct)        
Great

I am glad you saved this set,. Enjoy.

Post# 666883 , Reply# 27   3/18/2013 at 19:20 (4,028 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
1970 WP pair

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Great score Brain, you are going to love this dryer and I hope the washer does not need too much work but you know who to call if you have any questions, John.


Post# 666997 , Reply# 28   3/19/2013 at 08:27 (4,027 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
I don't have them yet...

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The seller has not communicated with me since Sunday afternoon, so I have yet to have an appointment to go pick them up. I'm really hoping someone else didn't come along with a higher offer that he took and is then going to ignore me.

I'll let everyone know when I have them.


Post# 667593 , Reply# 29   3/22/2013 at 08:11 (4,024 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Still no reply...

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Did anyone here make him an offer and/or heard back from him. I heard nothing, so I am assuming I may have lost this set. If anyone can give me info, that would be great.

Post# 669326 , Reply# 30   3/30/2013 at 23:33 (4,016 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
I have them!

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After a long saga, I was able to connect with the seller and picked them up today.

Pics to follow but they have quite a bit of rust. The dryer drum and base don't look so good. The washer may have rust begining to form inside the tub, but I'll be able to tell better when I clean them up.

I think these need a spa treatment down in Maryland with the skilled hands of John. ;-)


Post# 669374 , Reply# 31   3/31/2013 at 07:50 (4,016 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Good deal!


Post# 669378 , Reply# 32   3/31/2013 at 08:16 (4,015 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
YAY Brain

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Congratulations on getting a really cool WP pair, I will be interested to see pictures and even if quite rusty parts donor machines are around for this vintage washer and dryer. I have been working on a 1966 Whirlpool Imperial Mark-12 washer that was so tired that all I really ended up saving was the top, control console, three speed motor and wiring harness, but the washer is going to come out like new.


Post# 669502 , Reply# 33   3/31/2013 at 21:11 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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As promised, here are some pics.
Pic 1:


Post# 669503 , Reply# 34   3/31/2013 at 21:12 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 2 - Not sure if this is rust or not:

Post# 669504 , Reply# 35   3/31/2013 at 21:13 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 3:

Post# 669505 , Reply# 36   3/31/2013 at 21:13 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 4 - Pilot ignition. Might explain the rust inside the dryer:

Post# 669506 , Reply# 37   3/31/2013 at 21:14 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 5 - Rusty idler pulley:

Post# 669508 , Reply# 38   3/31/2013 at 21:14 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 6:

Post# 669509 , Reply# 39   3/31/2013 at 21:15 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 7 - Rusty hinge on left:

Post# 669510 , Reply# 40   3/31/2013 at 21:16 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 8 - Rusty hinge on right:

Post# 669511 , Reply# 41   3/31/2013 at 21:16 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Post# 669513 , Reply# 42   3/31/2013 at 21:32 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Pic 10 - Dryer tag, no access to washer tag this evening:

Post# 669516 , Reply# 43   3/31/2013 at 21:46 (4,015 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Story behind the set

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The gentleman I purchased them from had just moved into a house which stood in the 60's and apparently never moved forward. He had been doing a lot of renovations and was not interested in the set in the least.

He is keeping a few of the vintage items of the house such as a light that pulls down from the ceiling and can retract back when done. He said he will be posting more stuff up soon, so everyone should keep an eye on that section of Craigslist if your interested in any older items.

The lucky part was that he already had a friend help him pull these out of the basement and into the back of his truck. I met him at a building that he maintains, so all we had to do was transfer from one vehicle to the other easily. (They didn't look like they spent too much time in the truck luckily.)


Post# 669556 , Reply# 44   4/1/2013 at 07:03 (4,015 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Saveable Set

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The washer looks like it was allowed to sit with a few inches of water in it at some point in time.

 

The dryer does indeed have a constant burning pilot which accounts for the rust on the hinges etc. The dryer was also in a very damp environment for a good period of time, the corrosion and rust from the pilot usually will not cause rust on the base pan as the moisture from the pilots flame raises and condenses under the top etc.

 

But these are very savable, first I would convert to electric ignition [ I have saved several EI duel level gas valve assemblies for this purposes ] and it would be ideal if you could find another Avocado WP dryer as a donor, almost any standard cap AWPD from 1966-about 1976 would work including an electric model.


Post# 669568 , Reply# 45   4/1/2013 at 08:22 (4,014 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        

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Converting to electronic ignition was one of my top priorities after de-rusting the cabinet. What would anyone recommend for the cabinet and drum? I was thinking of the rust-oleum rust converter product for the cabinet after sanding out the rust, but considering the drum is exposed to such high heat and the clothes, I want to make sure whatever it is doesn't rust off.

What could be done to the washer drum if anything?


Post# 669595 , Reply# 46   4/1/2013 at 09:51 (4,014 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
VERY Cool machines Brian!

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That's a shame about the rust in the dryer, it otherwise looks very lightly used. Note the lack of lint underneath. Those door hinges ought to be easy to find, maybe even new still as they were used into the 1990s on a few KM and WP models.

I have a slightly similar situation with drum rust in that I have a 1962 Kenmore 70 dryer that has never been used. Sitting in a Connecticut basement for nearly 50 years allowed some humidity to collect inside the drum, and cause some light surface rust spots in one part of it. My thought was to try to buff it off with some automotive buffing compound, with the goal being to to save the original drum finish otherwise, but I don't have nearly the amount of work you do in your drum Brian. Please let us know what you decide and how it works!

As to the washer, I have a feeling that the dirt and dried up whatever on the bottom of the basket will wipe off, or come off fairly easily with a wrag or a yellow and green scrubby kitchen sponge.

That's a cool washer in that it has, among other things, the powder blue agitator, which I believe was the first splined, plastic Super Surgilator after the black bakelite Surgilator. It wasn't very long (few years?) and these were switched to white.

Gordon


Post# 669600 , Reply# 47   4/1/2013 at 10:02 (4,014 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Powder blue agitator

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I am glad you clarified that, as I wasn't sure what to make of the color. Was that agitator supposed to be a darker blue, or was that about right for powder blue?

I thought Super Surgilators had to have the wings at the bottom like my '80's WP Supreme? Otherwise I thought they were known just as Surgilators.

As you can tell, the washer tub does look very faded, but then again that could just be scale buildup. Is there a good cleaner to use? I know I've seen threads before about this, but I want to make sure I am extra careful with the tub.


Post# 669602 , Reply# 48   4/1/2013 at 10:07 (4,014 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Dating and misc info

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The seller's claim is that the machine does work well and goes through all its cycles and pumps out. I haven't water tested myself but hope he was being honest. Apparently the dryer run's too but he said was running rough maybe due to the idler pulley or maybe the rollers are flat spotted. I guess I will know more when I get in deeper.

Based on the dryer tag, can anyone date this dryer. I didn't have access to snap a picture of the washer tag, but perhaps someone could identify it based on the dryer tag? The seller said 60's and John feels 70's, but I was curious about a more exact age.

Thanks!


Post# 669603 , Reply# 49   4/1/2013 at 10:11 (4,014 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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BrianL,

Super Surgilators have the three large fins extending beyond the edge of the skirt, IIRC.

The winged specimens (on belt-drive machines) were formally called Double-Duty Super Surgilators.


Post# 669606 , Reply# 50   4/1/2013 at 10:14 (4,014 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        
Dryer Dating

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LVG = V for 1970 model year, G for gas (E would be electric).

Serial M929 should indicate 29th week of 1969.


Post# 669607 , Reply# 51   4/1/2013 at 10:22 (4,014 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Thank you DADoES!

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for the information. I'm getting my Surgilators mixed up. Well I'm happy to know that the Chrome cap is correct then for the agitator. So that means my '80's WP is a Double-Duty Super Surgilator then. I do have a '66 or '67 RCA WP that has a black Bakelite Surgilator in it. I'll have to look closer at it and note the differences.

As for the dating, glad to have an idea when they were made. If I did my math right, that would be July 13-19th, 1969.



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