Thread Number: 69744
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Moving Stuff Around and Downsizing a Bit |
[Down to Last] |
Post# 926686   3/13/2017 at 22:53 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
8    
|
|
Post# 926687 , Reply# 1   3/13/2017 at 22:54 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
7    
|
Post# 926688 , Reply# 2   3/13/2017 at 22:56 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
8    
|
Post# 926690 , Reply# 3   3/13/2017 at 23:04 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
8    
|
Post# 926691 , Reply# 4   3/13/2017 at 23:06 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
8    
I've been making posters too, I want to make some more and have them professionally framed...
This post was last edited 03/13/2017 at 23:22 |
Post# 926692 , Reply# 5   3/13/2017 at 23:07 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
9    
|
Post# 926693 , Reply# 6   3/13/2017 at 23:09 (2,571 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
5    
|
Post# 926694 , Reply# 7   3/13/2017 at 23:10 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
10    
|
Post# 926695 , Reply# 8   3/13/2017 at 23:11 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
|
Post# 926696 , Reply# 9   3/13/2017 at 23:16 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
8    
|
Post# 926697 , Reply# 10   3/13/2017 at 23:18 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
7    
|
Post# 926698 , Reply# 11   3/13/2017 at 23:19 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
7    
|
Post# 926699 , Reply# 12   3/13/2017 at 23:21 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
7    
|
Post# 926705 , Reply# 13   3/14/2017 at 01:01 (2,571 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
4    
|
Post# 926765 , Reply# 15   3/14/2017 at 10:08 (2,571 days old) by TrainGuy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
5    
|
Post# 926768 , Reply# 16   3/14/2017 at 10:19 (2,571 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 926770 , Reply# 17   3/14/2017 at 10:34 (2,571 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
|
Post# 926775 , Reply# 18   3/14/2017 at 11:20 (2,571 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
|
Post# 926776 , Reply# 19   3/14/2017 at 11:27 (2,571 days old) by washman (o)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
Brilliant |
Post# 926778 , Reply# 20   3/14/2017 at 11:32 (2,571 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
What did you do with Kelvin???????????? |
Post# 926785 , Reply# 22   3/14/2017 at 12:19 (2,571 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
|
Post# 926801 , Reply# 23   3/14/2017 at 13:10 (2,571 days old) by Glhturbo2 (Reidsville, NC)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
I would love to have a collection and a house like this someday. Everything looks great, so many beautiful machines. I also love the artwork. :-) Thank you for the pictures. -Tyler |
Post# 926804 , Reply# 24   3/14/2017 at 13:27 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
6    
Are all of your machines connected and able to run?.
Yes every single one is hooked up and in perfect or nearly perfect working condition. I purposely set up the basement so that all of the plumbing work is hidden as best as possible from view. My inspiration came from all those wonderful vintage magazine ads we see where you never see the plumbing. Here is a peek behind... |
Post# 926806 , Reply# 25   3/14/2017 at 13:31 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
Between the Thor and the Apex, that's a Speed Queen, right?
Hi Louis, yes that's the 1952 Speed Queen the very first model (model A10). I took a few extra pictures which I'll share. Here is the Speed Queen Craigslist Find Post |
Post# 926807 , Reply# 26   3/14/2017 at 13:31 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
4    
|
Post# 926808 , Reply# 27   3/14/2017 at 13:33 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
3    
|
Post# 926811 , Reply# 28   3/14/2017 at 13:37 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
3    
Question, is that the Westinghouse spacemate 25 from John's museum?
No that was found locally a few years ago. It's the very first 3-belt Westinghouse washer from 1956. Here is the post from then... Westinghouse Laundromat 25 Find Post |
Post# 926812 , Reply# 29   3/14/2017 at 13:38 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
5    
|
Post# 926815 , Reply# 30   3/14/2017 at 13:43 (2,571 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
I would still like to know what happened to my Kelvinator with all the push buttons. |
Post# 926816 , Reply# 31   3/14/2017 at 13:44 (2,571 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
7    
As for other machines, if you don't see them in these pictures they have either found new homes or have been broken down for parts to keep other machines of the same brand working for years to come. I'm not going to discuss the specifics of each machine as it's hard enough to do this downsizing. This was just phase 1 of downsizing. My goal eventually is get to five at minimum to ten at maximum of my absolute favorite machines so I'll be ready to sell the house and look forward to my retirement home.
|
Post# 926820 , Reply# 32   3/14/2017 at 13:55 (2,571 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
|
Post# 926823 , Reply# 33   3/14/2017 at 14:20 (2,571 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
Robert, thanks for the info on your little Spacemate 25, I somehow missed your original thread about it. Really neat to learn it's a portable, how cool.
Also good to see your '55 slant front pair, I guess they were being shy as they were hiding in the other photos, LOL.
The basement is looking great as always!
Kevin |
Post# 926826 , Reply# 34   3/14/2017 at 15:08 (2,571 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 926852 , Reply# 35   3/14/2017 at 16:50 (2,571 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
What is the copper brown set in the smaller basement room? Are they Norge machines from the mid 60's? If you ever have time I'd love to see a video of the 52 Speed Queen washing with the Coronado agitator! |
Post# 926856 , Reply# 36   3/14/2017 at 17:18 (2,571 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 926915 , Reply# 37   3/14/2017 at 22:04 (2,570 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
2    
I'm so pleased that the Wards Signature Coppertone set is among the cream of the crop and displayed as they deserve! Sure did enjoy your sharing your collection a couple of times years ago and hope to see it again in the future if you allow. Thank you for posting pics and now I need a bowl to catch my drool over your entire set up!
|
Post# 926919 , Reply# 38   3/14/2017 at 22:15 (2,570 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
3    
|
Post# 926925 , Reply# 39   3/14/2017 at 22:52 (2,570 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
I hate your collection...reeks of appealing vulgarity and concentration of great envy. It's always a good thing to add air circulation in smaller spaces..looks good, Robert. Change keeps it interesting; but I was overtaken by the collection, especially the gorgeous '58 Unimatic. What walls, floors? :)
I love the print in reply #5. |
Post# 926961 , Reply# 40   3/15/2017 at 07:24 (2,570 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
That coppertone Norge/Wards!!!!!!LUST!!!!!!lol |
Post# 926977 , Reply# 41   3/15/2017 at 09:08 (2,570 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 926979 , Reply# 42   3/15/2017 at 09:38 (2,570 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
What is the copper brown set in the smaller basement room?
Hi Les, that's a 1965 Montgeomer Wards set made by Norge. The gas dryer has pretty much become my daily driver. I like it a lot and it's auto-dry cycle is extremely accurate. See this: The Finding of the 1965 Wards BTW, I know you have several portable DWs. What has become of them. Especially the KDS-60? Hey Nick, I do still have that nearly unused KDS-60. The others are mostly gone, I do still have the following dishwashers: Basement Workshop: hardly used 1956 Frigidaire spin-tube and my KD-12/window model Office Portables that I roll into the kitchen to play with: 1973 Waste King, KDI-18 KitchenAid and KDS-60 KitchenAid. The Waste King and KDI-18 probably wont make the cut on the next phase of downsizing. Kitchen: 1965 Window Lady Kenmore Roto-Rack and 1969 Whirlpool. The Whirlpool also wont be making the cut, it's a good dishwasher overall but performance wise the KitchenAids and D&M Rotor-rack are superior in my opinion. |
Post# 927003 , Reply# 43   3/15/2017 at 11:38 (2,570 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
3    
|
Post# 927059 , Reply# 44   3/15/2017 at 18:57 (2,570 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
Looks VERY nice! |
Post# 927082 , Reply# 45   3/15/2017 at 19:33 (2,570 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
what ever happen to the dishwasher in this thread www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/T... is it in storage or was it sold? credit to robert who picture i am using
View Full Size
|
Post# 927132 , Reply# 46   3/15/2017 at 23:25 (2,569 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
4    
what ever happen to the dishwasher in this thread ... is it in storage or was it sold?
D. None of the above Pierre lol. And I don't have any storage space or unit outside of what I have in my basement, btw. I used that dishwasher for a few months then it was broken down for parts. It was nearly in brand new condition and the parts were wonderful to save for my 1965 picture-window Lady Kenmore Roto-Rack. About a year after I did that, the Lady Kenmore's dishwasher motor/pump assembly failed and I simply popped in the one from that machine. That machine lives on through my Lady Kenmore. My point is you can't have a collection like I do and keep all the machines running properly without finding parts. There is no better way to find parts then to find other machines of the same mechanical design in good or near mint condition. Certain parts can be retrofitted with modern machine parts such as water valves and motorized drain pumps, but other parts cannot be substituted with anything but parts from the original design. |
Post# 927147 , Reply# 47   3/16/2017 at 06:41 (2,569 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
|
Post# 927167 , Reply# 48   3/16/2017 at 10:10 (2,569 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
3    
Robert, thanks for the photos of the Speed Queen and the 65 Norge-Wards. That Wards set is beautiful! |
Post# 928151 , Reply# 49   3/21/2017 at 21:22 (2,563 days old) by Launderall (Minneapolis, MN Orig home to Listerine & pop up Toastmaster)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
|
Post# 928269 , Reply# 50   3/22/2017 at 13:36 (2,563 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
4    
The Maytag clear tub Commander wringer washer with the glass agitator? If you wish to rid the collection of it I would be interested! Thanks
Hey Gary, that clear demo wringer washer is long gone, it went to Red Carpet Drew in Reno. Everyone: Washer and Dryer wise, if you don't see it in these pictures, it's now gone. I have nothing hidden away nor any storage. I didn't photograph the dishwashers however, but I listed them above. |
Post# 928505 , Reply# 51   3/23/2017 at 16:17 (2,562 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
I'm glad I got to do a load in the early 60's Hotpoint at your last big wash-in before it left the collection. That was a fun machine. Glad you still have the 56. |
Post# 928576 , Reply# 52   3/23/2017 at 20:14 (2,562 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 928641 , Reply# 54   3/24/2017 at 09:12 (2,561 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 928650 , Reply# 55   3/24/2017 at 10:47 (2,561 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
Absolutely, and I mean I absolutely love seeing your collection! It makes my day and is very satisfying to see. Pure eye candy! :)
Question though, who or where are you giving away these machines too? I ask because personally I would contact the Smithsonian or a museum to put the beauties on display. I think these are worth being showcased in the name of history, and I think the world should also be aware of your profound to restore these engineering marvels. Trust me, future engineers and washer lovers will certainly be inspired by your story. I know I am :) |
Post# 928660 , Reply# 56   3/24/2017 at 13:26 (2,561 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
5    
Thanks everyone for your kind comments!!!
I ask because personally I would contact the Smithsonian or a museum to put the beauties on display. I have considered contacting the Smithsonian for my 1947 Frigidaire washer, it's the only one known to exist in complete original condition with the original tub, agitator and harmonizer. However that won't be for quite a while yet. At some point I'm going to want to retire and move into a smaller home, possibly in Palm Springs. I plan on a keeping between five to a maximum of ten automatics. I'm the kind of person who thinks about and plans ahead for things well in advance. Of course a lot can happen between now and when that happens, but I'm starting to think about the future and I don't see 34 machines being necessary to keep my happy. I have my list of top 5 automatic washers that I will always want no matter where I go and have another five on the list if I have room. Care to guess the top-priority five and the other slightly less priority five? |
Post# 928697 , Reply# 57   3/24/2017 at 18:45 (2,561 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
|
Post# 928772 , Reply# 58   3/24/2017 at 22:46 (2,560 days old) by Travis ()   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
You'll keep the Apex. |
Post# 928778 , Reply# 59   3/24/2017 at 22:56 (2,560 days old) by lotsosudz (Sacramento, CA)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
|
Post# 928839 , Reply# 60   3/25/2017 at 10:53 (2,560 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
3    
|