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Post# 151785   8/31/2006 at 22:33 (6,419 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

I wonder what this goes to?




Post# 151786 , Reply# 1   8/31/2006 at 22:34 (6,419 days old) by westyslantfront ()        
Could it be...

Hmmm.

Post# 151787 , Reply# 2   8/31/2006 at 22:34 (6,419 days old) by westyslantfront ()        
Nah...

It couldn't be...

Post# 151788 , Reply# 3   8/31/2006 at 22:37 (6,419 days old) by westyslantfront ()        
A Blackstone Model 250!

This machine needs some work, and some definite cleaning, but it runs great, and once we patch the outer tub (why did they use stainless steel for the inner tub, and all the technology of a plastisol GE for the outer tub???), it should be ready for lots of High-Velocity Spray overflow rinses :-)

(Thanks, Nate, for posting the pictures.)

--Ross


Post# 151789 , Reply# 4   8/31/2006 at 22:38 (6,419 days old) by westyslantfront ()        
By the way...

Yes, all the dials and parts are present. They're just off for servicing.

Post# 151793 , Reply# 5   8/31/2006 at 23:05 (6,419 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Wow!

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Another cool find. How do you do it?
This looks like a fun machine. Congrats!

Patrick


Post# 151805 , Reply# 6   12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,811 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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woo hoo ross!!!

Post# 151823 , Reply# 7   9/1/2006 at 06:23 (6,419 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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YAH BABY!

You GO Ross. What a find. Enjoy it!


Post# 151824 , Reply# 8   9/1/2006 at 06:23 (6,419 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
how cool

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awesome now there are 2...way cool and cant wait to see the thor............

Post# 151844 , Reply# 9   9/1/2006 at 08:17 (6,418 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Ross, what a restoration project. That one is old. Good luck.

Steve


Post# 151845 , Reply# 10   9/1/2006 at 08:22 (6,418 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
YAY!

Another rare Blackstone in the club! 2006 is the year!

Post# 151848 , Reply# 11   9/1/2006 at 08:27 (6,418 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Congrats, Ross - it's going to be a lot of fun washing in this machine, I love mine!

It is amazing that Blackstone didn't use better material for the outer tub - this was changed from the first models 50a and 150 that I have with galvanized outer tubs - I wonder why they did that...


Post# 151849 , Reply# 12   9/1/2006 at 08:36 (6,418 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Congratulations Ross, isn't that an early model, with the two door front? Nice machine, I guess it is in good hands for a nice restoration?

Louis


Post# 151851 , Reply# 13   9/1/2006 at 08:42 (6,418 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Greg. I cannot figure why they used expensive stainless steel inner tub and cheap sheet metal outer tub. Roger, Nate, and I tried to get inner tub out but there were 4 what appears to be 4 tiny allen type screws at the top of the agitator shaft and they would not budge....so we could not get the tub out to see where outer tub is leaking. I guess when Manny brings Thor back later this month, he will take Blackstone down the shop.

Ross


Post# 151852 , Reply# 14   9/1/2006 at 08:43 (6,418 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Louis. My machine is a model 250. They started with model 50, then 150, then 250, then 350 which Roger has. I have model 250.


Ross


Post# 151854 , Reply# 15   9/1/2006 at 08:53 (6,418 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)        

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Whoa! Congratulations Ross. That's a really unusual machine. I love that knob-on-the-front-dial-on-the-top design.

And talk about easy servicing! Those two doors look like such a good idea. Do they meet in the middle of the front when they're closed? Maybe it's an optical illusion, but the doors look wider than half the cabinet.

veg


Post# 151867 , Reply# 16   9/1/2006 at 09:30 (6,418 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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That is just great Ross, congratulations!!!! I hope to see it in person someday.

Post# 151868 , Reply# 17   9/1/2006 at 09:33 (6,418 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Ross - what a wonderful machine! Congrats on this great find. Blackstone's are so fun to watch ~

Ben


Post# 151876 , Reply# 18   9/1/2006 at 10:05 (6,418 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)        
Blackstones

RULE!

Awesome find, Ross.


Lawrence/Maytagbear


Post# 151883 , Reply# 19   9/1/2006 at 11:41 (6,418 days old) by retromom ()        
Go Ross!!

I love it!! The tub is in great shape, and you've got to love those double doors. Even though you don't play favourites, I know who you love the best...... ;-)

Congrats again on a unique find!! Keep those Blackstones rolling in!!

Venus


Post# 151912 , Reply# 20   9/1/2006 at 14:39 (6,418 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Venus....Was I supposed to look like that when I was a debutante??

Post# 151914 , Reply# 21   9/1/2006 at 14:44 (6,418 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Steve...Since Nate, Roger, and I could not get the tub out, looks like the machine goes down to the shop for surgery with Dr. Manny when he brings back the Thor....will probably be there for months....I never rush Manny....but he did say that he is bringing the Thor back this month....

Veg.....Yes, there are two doors in the front and they open for easy servicing...yes, the doors meet in the middle....looks just like a cabinet...

Robert....yes, we look forward to your coming to Tucson someday to see our collections.....Roger, Nate, and Ross

Greg....I guess that Blackstone did cheap tubs on newer machines to cut corners....


Post# 151922 , Reply# 22   9/1/2006 at 15:55 (6,418 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        
Blackstone 250 Repairs and Parts

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I have quite a few outer tubs for this model Blackstone (including brand new one, if I remember correctly), although freight shipment from Massachusetts to Arizona might be significant. I also have tops and doors in better condition, along with many other parts, up to and including transmissions. Email if interested, and I also may be able to help with repair questions.
Fred


Post# 152040 , Reply# 23   9/2/2006 at 10:53 (6,417 days old) by golittlesport (California)        

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Nice Blackstone, Ross. You never cease to amaze me with your finds.

Post# 152050 , Reply# 24   9/2/2006 at 12:47 (6,417 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
...and you, I'll use you for a beehive!

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If the Tin Woodman from the Wizard of Oz had had a washing machine, it would have been a Blackstone.


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