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Post# 173029   12/6/2006 at 16:50 (6,349 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

It has been a few months since I obtained a Blackstone 250 from the early 1950's. It had to go the shop for plenty of work. The mechanic, Dr. Manny invited me to the shop today to see the progress. New outer tub is in place, cabinet sprayed, inner tub still being soaked to remove years of gunk.
The machine is making progress and hope to have it back home for Tucson Wash In 2007.

Ross





Post# 173052 , Reply# 1   12/6/2006 at 17:39 (6,349 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Post# 173053 , Reply# 2   12/6/2006 at 17:40 (6,349 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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They may start out a little scary, but then...you get to play!!



Post# 173056 , Reply# 3   12/6/2006 at 17:51 (6,349 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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oh i heard how much fun those are to play with how cool me like me want one too

Post# 173060 , Reply# 4   12/6/2006 at 18:13 (6,349 days old) by sudsman ()        
WOW

LOVE THAT MAYTAG

Post# 173068 , Reply# 5   12/6/2006 at 18:23 (6,349 days old) by exploder321 ()        

Nice Ross..
I bet that was you that called me...
I need a new phone...

Nice washer, i hope i do get to play with it in march..


Post# 173143 , Reply# 6   12/6/2006 at 21:07 (6,349 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Good for you, Man: MARCH IS GETTING CLOOOOOSER

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Can hardly wait to come home tomorrow and see our dream machine on the Washerfolk TV Network.

Post# 173272 , Reply# 7   12/7/2006 at 07:38 (6,348 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Greg. Thank you for posting picture. My machine looks just like yours.
Chad. Yes, that ws me that called. Will try again.
Mickey D. Machine should be back in time for March wash in.


Ross


Post# 173784 , Reply# 8   12/8/2006 at 18:56 (6,347 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        

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Can't help but feel somewhat responsible for the restoration. I'm waiting to see a photo of the inside when it is all cleaned up.


Post# 173787 , Reply# 9   12/8/2006 at 19:13 (6,347 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Black scratch fever--and i got it bad

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Only big name/ big guns machine I've never experienced. Is it true that some models some years had a HOT rinse. Gentlemen and Ladies, is this simply a case of lusting after what we don't have, or is a Blackstone Automatic Washing Machine truly the cat's meow and to die for? Are there any flix or pix around?

Post# 173804 , Reply# 10   12/8/2006 at 20:08 (6,347 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        

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Blackstones had infinite water temperature selection. The rotary dial on the left front panel allowed mixing the water temperature from cold to hot, or anywhere in between. If you want a hot rinse, just leave it on hot.


Post# 173808 , Reply# 11   12/8/2006 at 20:13 (6,347 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
So it wasn't a dream

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Thanks.

Any pix or flix around that you know about--maybe here buried somewhere?


Post# 173835 , Reply# 12   12/8/2006 at 20:56 (6,347 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        
Blackstone archive

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If you want to view the archive of the Blackstone dryer that I sold earlier this year:

Imperial [2006]
Thread #5732 58 Back in Black & SS
4/2/2006 by jetcone

Great pictures in this thread.


Post# 173838 , Reply# 13   12/8/2006 at 21:03 (6,347 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Thank you Fred

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for the reference, robert has not let me hook that up yet as he wants to be here when the heat burns off for the first time LOL!

I should have my 250 up and running soon, got side tracked this summer with a monster bath remodel.

Fred I should zip out there and see you soon.

jon


Post# 173852 , Reply# 14   12/8/2006 at 21:40 (6,347 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        

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Jon,
I know what you mean about heat burning off from something new. Wednesday, I got to fire up my new direct vent gas heaters for the first time. I had to open the windows, and have a fan blowing out. There is still a noticeable aroma in the air. After waiting two months for the gas line to be installed, the heat sure feels good.



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