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Thread Number: 71314
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Wash-In Weekend Underway! |
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Post# 943757 6/16/2017 at 10:16 (2,502 days old) by moparwash  (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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Pics and tidbits will be posted here as they occur! The sign is out!
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| Post# 943769 , Reply# 1 6/16/2017 at 11:10 (2,502 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
Have fun, you guys!  | ||
| Post# 943772 , Reply# 2 6/16/2017 at 11:35 (2,502 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) | ||
HELLO EVERYONE, | ||
| Post# 943774 , Reply# 3 6/16/2017 at 11:47 (2,502 days old) by philcoford (Maryland) | ||
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Have a great time Wish I could have made it, maybe next time. Thanks for keeping us updated with pics. Scott | ||
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Post# 943825 , Reply# 4 6/16/2017 at 14:36 (2,502 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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guest arrival!
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Post# 943847 , Reply# 5 6/16/2017 at 15:57 (2,502 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Soon. | ||
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Post# 943862 , Reply# 6 6/16/2017 at 17:39 (2,502 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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| Post# 943993 , Reply# 7 6/17/2017 at 12:56 (2,501 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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| Post# 943994 , Reply# 8 6/17/2017 at 12:58 (2,501 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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| Post# 943996 , Reply# 9 6/17/2017 at 13:00 (2,501 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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| Post# 943997 , Reply# 10 6/17/2017 at 13:02 (2,501 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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| Post# 943998 , Reply# 11 6/17/2017 at 13:03 (2,501 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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| Post# 943999 , Reply# 12 6/17/2017 at 13:03 (2,501 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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Post# 944008 , Reply# 13 6/17/2017 at 15:00 (2,501 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 944017 , Reply# 14 6/17/2017 at 16:18 (2,501 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 944021 , Reply# 15 6/17/2017 at 16:30 (2,501 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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Post# 944022 , Reply# 16 6/17/2017 at 16:32 (2,501 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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Thanks for the pics - looks like a fun time will be had. I wish I could go, as the weather is so nice for a trip today, but after spending nearly $4000. between the fallen tree, my tooth, and now new tires this week, it just wasn't possible. | ||
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Post# 944026 , Reply# 17 6/17/2017 at 17:31 (2,501 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA) |
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Someday I will get the chance to meet some of you, it really looks like fun. What is the story on the green Thor? It looks interesting. | ||
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Post# 944074 , Reply# 18 6/18/2017 at 05:33 (2,501 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Great pics! | ||
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Post# 944107 , Reply# 19 6/18/2017 at 12:51 (2,500 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 944124 , Reply# 20 6/18/2017 at 14:50 (2,500 days old) by warmsecondrinse (Fort Lee, NJ) |
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I see my stacked Neptune is as beautiful as ever. Please say hello for me. How did you guys like the Magic Chef? Curious minds want to know. ------------------------------- Worked 37 hours Thurs 8am to Sun 12noon. Now time for a nap... Jim | ||
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Post# 944132 , Reply# 21 6/18/2017 at 15:51 (2,500 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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More Pics/Thor The bowl on the Thor if for water extraction. After the lid is shut, compressed air inflates a rubber bladder in the lid to push water out and back into the tub. Warmsecondrinse -The Neptune says hello and the Magic Chef was quite an impressive little machine! | ||
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Post# 944133 , Reply# 22 6/18/2017 at 15:54 (2,500 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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Post# 944156 , Reply# 23 6/18/2017 at 20:51 (2,500 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Well then, after a 7 1/2 hour drive back, I finally pulled into Brooklyn at 7:35PM. But oh it was so WORTH it.
Most importantly, I'd like to thank Jerry for being such a gracious and generous host. This was one of the BEST wash-in's I've ever attended. It was wonderful seeing old friends and meeting new ones! It was a real treat seeing Jeff's (Jeb) Thor washer. John (Combo52) performed his usual magic in repairing Jerry's gorgeous Westinghouse front loader.
Pictures to follow, right now I'm going to soak in the tub for a week or so. Calgon take me away! | ||
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Post# 944193 , Reply# 24 6/19/2017 at 05:23 (2,500 days old) by kimball455 (Cape May, NJ) |
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Post# 944194 , Reply# 25 6/19/2017 at 05:35 (2,500 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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| Post# 944220 , Reply# 26 6/19/2017 at 10:16 (2,499 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio) | ||
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Back to normal Remember "Normal" is just a setting on an old washing machine ! | ||
| Post# 944222 , Reply# 27 6/19/2017 at 10:18 (2,499 days old) by Sudslock1 (St Louis) | ||
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| Post# 944227 , Reply# 28 6/19/2017 at 10:45 (2,499 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
Look like | ||
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Post# 944229 , Reply# 29 6/19/2017 at 10:58 (2,499 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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nice time and fun was an understatement.....
it started Friday afternoon, and didn't wind down until Sunday around noon.... restaurants, thrifting, duquesne incline, machines to play with, machines to work on, machines never seen before...always something new to learn and the people....we had a group of fantastic members and guest to socialize with one weekend is never enough....it was non stop, barely a moment to sit down and rest...... Jerry did one bang up job for a spectacular event.... for those of you who chose not to attend, you missed one hell of a ride! | ||
| Post# 944260 , Reply# 30 6/19/2017 at 15:32 (2,499 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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Thank you Jerry, it was awesome
The trip to the Encline was an added bonus. Left to right, Gary, Jerry and John
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| Post# 944261 , Reply# 31 6/19/2017 at 15:33 (2,499 days old) by mspatoray (Northeast Ohio) | ||
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Hopefully I can attend the 2018 Wash-In, I am not too far away in Youngstown. Looks like a fun time. You guys seemed to pack a lot into the weekend, always an easy thing to do in Pittsburgh with so much stuff to do. Matt | ||
| Post# 944263 , Reply# 32 6/19/2017 at 15:37 (2,499 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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You can see the entire city
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| Post# 944264 , Reply# 33 6/19/2017 at 15:38 (2,499 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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It's Incline
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| Post# 944265 , Reply# 34 6/19/2017 at 15:41 (2,499 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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It was great to meet everyone and a special thanks to Gary for the rides
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| Post# 944267 , Reply# 35 6/19/2017 at 15:45 (2,499 days old) by Washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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And you're welcome Bob, I'm glad you could see everything clearly
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Post# 944287 , Reply# 36 6/19/2017 at 19:35 (2,499 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 944289 , Reply# 37 6/19/2017 at 19:40 (2,499 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 944290 , Reply# 38 6/19/2017 at 19:41 (2,499 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 944296 , Reply# 39 6/19/2017 at 20:06 (2,499 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Here are my pics. First set, Meet & Greet at Primanti Brothers:
While thrifting, came across a BRAND NEW circa 1952 Roper range, was stored in a basement and NEVER used. Beautiful copper trim, even the drip trays!
At the wash-in:
Post Wash-In dinner:
At the Duquesne Incline that evening:
Where is everybody?
On my way home, I stopped by Construction Junction and found some interesting stoves and cook tops:
Postwar Monarch? Missing light and clock.
Late 40's or early 50's Hotpoint.
Some nifty Westinghouse cook tops:
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Post# 944338 , Reply# 40 6/20/2017 at 05:18 (2,499 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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Post# 944343 , Reply# 41 6/20/2017 at 06:51 (2,498 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 944362 , Reply# 42 6/20/2017 at 10:06 (2,498 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Washin! | ||
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Post# 944384 , Reply# 43 6/20/2017 at 14:28 (2,498 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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we hit two St Vincent DePaul thrift shops.....the first one you gave us the address to, the second one we found by accident as we were at the ReStore....
it should be the one closest to you Jerry, as there is only one per county....I will try and figure out the address from my GPS... update...here we go ReStore 1913 Monongahela Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15218 I knew it was an odd name to punch in...... This post was last edited 06/20/2017 at 17:02 | ||
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Post# 944424 , Reply# 44 6/20/2017 at 22:34 (2,498 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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Post# 944427 , Reply# 45 6/20/2017 at 23:50 (2,498 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 944490 , Reply# 46 6/21/2017 at 13:18 (2,497 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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| Post# 944829 , Reply# 47 6/23/2017 at 09:44 (2,495 days old) by Marks (Tucker, GA) | ||
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Post# 944947 , Reply# 48 6/24/2017 at 00:13 (2,495 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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Is there a video that shows how the Thor "clam shell" wringer works?Would like to see this. | ||
| Post# 945071 , Reply# 49 6/24/2017 at 16:07 (2,494 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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LOVE that Roper!!!! I would have bought that in a heartbeat!!!As well as that Mint Aqua WH cooktop...but that incline railroad..NOOO WAYY INN HELL would you get me on that!!!LOL, Wish we could have come. | ||
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Post# 945086 , Reply# 50 6/24/2017 at 17:17 (2,494 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Hans-- I thought the same thing about the Duquesne Incline when I checked out their website. I am not into heights at all. Great views of downtown Pittsburg, though.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Frigilux's LINK | ||
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Post# 945116 , Reply# 51 6/24/2017 at 22:24 (2,494 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 945132 , Reply# 52 6/25/2017 at 02:33 (2,494 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 945150 , Reply# 53 6/25/2017 at 04:37 (2,494 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Speaking of heights. The Guggenheim Museum here taught me I had vertigo. I visited the museum back as a teenager. For those of you unfamiliar with the museums layout, you ride an elevator to the top level, and descend a spiral ramp while admiring the art. In the center of the spiral is a light well, a skylight above you, and the first level far below. The railing is actually lower that standard height. I remember looking over the railing and having an almost uncontrollable desire to let myself fall. A decade ago I took my husband to the Guggenheim and he too experienced the same sensation. We never go too close to the railing when we visit now. Just too mesmerizing...hypnotic. | ||
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Post# 945183 , Reply# 54 6/25/2017 at 07:36 (2,493 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Best Pittsburgh Wash-In Ever First of all a big thank you to Jerry and Tom for hosting a very successful event.
This was a fun event because everyone got to visit with each other, the size and scale were very good, I am sure everyone had a great time.
The coolest machine by far was the Easy washer that Jeff brought from Mansfield Ohio, this is a great example of the best designs NOT winning out in a competitive market. This machine is so much safer to use and not as damaging to your clothing compared to a regular powered wringer, it does appear to have been much more expensive to build however.
Thanks again to everyone, and especially my friend Andy for going to a wash-in, although it seems he really had fun as well.
A few pictures to follow. | ||
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Post# 945185 , Reply# 55 6/25/2017 at 07:41 (2,493 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Post# 945199 , Reply# 56 6/25/2017 at 09:26 (2,493 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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Post# 945200 , Reply# 57 6/25/2017 at 09:33 (2,493 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 945233 , Reply# 58 6/25/2017 at 14:00 (2,493 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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| Post# 945260 , Reply# 59 6/25/2017 at 19:11 (2,493 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Re heights.... Mother got me on the chair lift when I was about 4 or 5 at Ghost Town in the sky in Maggie Valley NC...I SCREAMED the whole way and she had to bring me back down on the bus!!LOL | ||
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Post# 945347 , Reply# 60 6/26/2017 at 05:10 (2,493 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 946236 , Reply# 61 7/1/2017 at 16:22 (2,487 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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My First Time..
Hello Everyone,
I'm finally getting around to tell you all what a remarkable time I had at my first Wash In. Thank you Jerry for hosting. Thanks to those who brought fun appliances and thanks to those who even brought laundry! Having only chatted on-line with you guys it was sweet to finally meet you! This event combined my 3 favorite things: Washing machines, Thrift Stores and Men. I never know how I'm going to do at crowds but apparently I'm not too shy. I brought home several pair of new under wear. Thank you, Yogitunes. And also now I have roll-over action in my KitchenAid washer. Thank you again, Martin. Plus being a native of Western PA it was "home" to me. I resubmitted one of the above pics. That's me on the right. Until next time..... Take care!!
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Post# 946242 , Reply# 62 7/1/2017 at 17:20 (2,487 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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