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Post# 54742 1/26/2005 at 12:41 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140  (Minneapolis) |
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Check out this estate sale ad in todays paper that I just copied off of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune web site, most importantly the last item listed... SOUTH MPLS ESTATE SALE 3927 THOMAS AVE S Wed-Thur 1/26/27 9:30-4:30 #s 8am Wed Dir take 39th St (E) of Xerxes to Thomas Ave. Outstanding exquisite 1930s ornate Louis XV 7 pc Tw BR set, late ‘20s carved quart cupbrd, unique ‘40s DR tbl/6 chrs & buff, Waterfall chest/drwrs, old Bronze artist signed tbl lamp by "Deinange", pr HP tbl lamps & others, old oil paintings, some newer paintings, sofa, lovests, LR chrs, gilded gold cab, Oriental accent tbls, coffee tbl, mirrors, some ‘50s vint furn, 4 pc Bl full sz BR set. ‘40s TV/ster console, ‘70s TV/ster console, port TVs. Port bar. Set "Empress" China, set "Platinum Wheat" China, srvc 8 Sterling FW, srvc 8 Gold electropl FW, nice stemwr, tea sets. Art Noveau figs, misc figs & fun collect gl, pr Oriental Nodders, Oriental collects & decor pcs. Dia rings, Gold & Sterling jwlry, misc fun cost jwlry. Vint ladies cloz, shoes & hats. Bedding, linens. Bks, recs, stove /frig, kit misc. Vint Aqua Blue wash/dryer. Fun old misc! -- Bonnie's Vintage Estate Sales I'll have to get there as soon as I can, hopefully I can get out of here a bit early otherwise I won't be able to go until tomorrow. Oh Dear, I can't take it! | ||
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Post# 54747 , Reply# 2 1/26/2005 at 13:13 (7,028 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 54752 , Reply# 3 1/26/2005 at 13:29 (7,028 days old) by retromom () | ||
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Robert, Now that I have regained my sanity, I am going to calmly advise you to LEAVE NOW!!!:-0 Use any excuse. Fake illness. Whatever it takes!! Venus The not-so-calm-type-A personality who loves estate sales | ||
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Post# 54754 , Reply# 4 1/26/2005 at 13:31 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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I was trying to think myself, I'm sure by "Aqua Blue" they mean Turquoise. Well one thing is for sure, I know Apex didn't make machines in any colors but White, but wouldn't that be a kicker! Let's see, well I know for sure these brands produced Turquoise: Maytag, Kenmore, Frigidaire, General Electric, Hotpoint, Speed Queen. The machine(s) are most likely from the 60's as that's when turquoise was so common, but who knows? I wonder who else produced turquoise. Glenn I was thinking the same thing, they say washer/dryer which could mean a matched set or could be a combo????? Oh I just can't take this, its going to kill me. | ||
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Post# 54755 , Reply# 5 1/26/2005 at 13:33 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 54758 , Reply# 6 1/26/2005 at 13:54 (7,028 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 54759 , Reply# 7 1/26/2005 at 13:57 (7,028 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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ROBERT!!!! What is WRONG with you? What could possibly be more important than aqua blue laundry equipment! I mean, its only a job- you can always get another one. (just teasing of course!) Maybe its that pretty ice blue that Whirlpool had in the late '60's. Can't wait to see what you find! | ||
| Post# 54766 , Reply# 8 1/26/2005 at 14:19 (7,028 days old) by pulsator-power (connecticut) | ||
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Call in sick You have a: headache upset stomach sore arm sprained ankle stiff neck migraine headache earache toothache the flu probably something you ate last night ......just go! | ||
| Post# 54769 , Reply# 9 1/26/2005 at 14:39 (7,028 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!) | ||
Cool Head
Now, now, now. Don't get your hopes up, all. Being of the "cool head" type, I thought I'd set you straight (as it were...) "Vint Aqua Blue" was a 1950's lounge singer. Sort of a male version of Julie London, but with lot less talent and a lot more chest hair. I believe the ad refers to having some of his records for sale. He's not to everyone's taste, but if you find a copy of "Moonlight and Martinis", that's supposed to be his best album. It was recorded live at the East Akron Bowl-A-Rama, if memory serves. Being also the curious type, I made a phone call, and it turns out the washer/dryer is a white GE pair from 2002. So sorry to disappoint you. veg, the Voice of Reason | ||
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Post# 54777 , Reply# 10 1/26/2005 at 15:49 (7,028 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Wait a minute! Stop The Car! You're saying Vint Aqua Blue wash/dryer. really should read as: Vint Aqua Blue [record album(s)] and wash/dryer? Meaning they're SEPARATE and UNRELATED items? And you've confirmed with the seller, by telephone, that the "wash/dryer" is a 2002 GE pair? WTH!!?? Somebody apparently needs to find a good editor/proofreader for their advertisements. | ||
| Post# 54785 , Reply# 11 1/26/2005 at 16:20 (7,028 days old) by fixerman () | ||
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I run ads in the Startribune all he time and they ask you how you want the ad to read. I don't think they would edit it without telling you first. | ||
| Post# 54786 , Reply# 12 1/26/2005 at 16:24 (7,028 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 54790 , Reply# 13 1/26/2005 at 16:50 (7,028 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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Hey, I'll volunteer too! *SLAP* GOOD LUCK ROBERT!!! I've got my fingers crossed! Whatever it is, get it...even if it is late 60's! --Austin | ||
| Post# 54807 , Reply# 14 1/26/2005 at 18:54 (7,028 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis) | ||
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Well I'm getting in on this late! So, What's going on Robert? And Fixerman why in the hell are you not there yet? Art Noveau stuff huh! I hope you take the camera with you! I can't believe that you guy's would even start to believe the biggest STORY teller on the site! Veg-O- Maniac! Shame on you!! | ||
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Post# 54809 , Reply# 15 1/26/2005 at 19:06 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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I'm Home! | ||
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Post# 54810 , Reply# 16 1/26/2005 at 19:06 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 54811 , Reply# 17 1/26/2005 at 19:07 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 54812 , Reply# 18 1/26/2005 at 19:07 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 54813 , Reply# 19 1/26/2005 at 19:10 (7,028 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 54816 , Reply# 21 1/26/2005 at 19:21 (7,028 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Simply beautiful. What year are these Robert? Once again...a different control panel. | ||
| Post# 54818 , Reply# 22 1/26/2005 at 19:25 (7,028 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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Lineage Looks like the model just below an LK | ||
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Post# 54819 , Reply# 23 1/26/2005 at 19:25 (7,028 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Looks to be 1963???? Almost top of the line 80 series or 800 series? Congrats to you Robert!!! | ||
| Post# 54820 , Reply# 24 1/26/2005 at 19:28 (7,028 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis) | ||
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Oh my! They look brand new! How lucky can one be? Good goin Robert!!! | ||
| Post# 54823 , Reply# 25 1/26/2005 at 19:32 (7,028 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK) | ||
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OMG... They're beautiful!!!! Well done Robert!!! Jon | ||
| Post# 54825 , Reply# 26 1/26/2005 at 19:34 (7,028 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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I screamed! so loud when I saw the pictures that the folks next unit over came to see whats wrong! I was a bit sheepish to tell them! | ||
| Post# 54829 , Reply# 27 1/26/2005 at 19:49 (7,028 days old) by jmirawm (Barling Arkansas) | ||
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Beauties ! They are beautiful! Congratulations Robert! | ||
| Post# 54830 , Reply# 28 1/26/2005 at 19:50 (7,028 days old) by fixerman () | ||
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If memory serves, they look like 1962's. Not for sure though. | ||
| Post# 54843 , Reply# 29 1/26/2005 at 20:14 (7,028 days old) by retromom () | ||
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Congrats Robert! Glad to see that you tore yourself away from the office to pick up these beauties! Can't wait to see how they wash!! Enjoy them :) Venus | ||
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Post# 54847 , Reply# 30 1/26/2005 at 20:24 (7,028 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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RAAAAAAABBEEEEERRRRRTTTTTTT!!!! I'm again speechless. They look showroom new. You've triggered a childhood memory. Neighbors down the street must have had a Kenmore 70 series of this year because I now remember they had the same type of timer knob as well as my dad's best friends wife when they set up in their newly built house--she had the Kenmore 500. I believe this was around 1963 early 1964. I am curious as to what the dryer timer is like. I'm assuming it's a Soft Heat dryer. | ||
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Post# 54848 , Reply# 31 1/26/2005 at 20:25 (7,028 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 54851 , Reply# 32 1/26/2005 at 20:31 (7,028 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
OMG!!! | ||
| Post# 54855 , Reply# 34 1/26/2005 at 20:59 (7,028 days old) by danelto (State College, PA) | ||
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OOO-AHHHHH! Robert: This was certainly your lucky day. A washer that gets you for an owner is sorta' like an orphan getting adopted by the Trumps. Enjoy. Beautiful coloring, too! | ||
| Post# 54856 , Reply# 35 1/26/2005 at 21:10 (7,028 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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| Post# 54858 , Reply# 36 1/26/2005 at 21:18 (7,028 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Looking at that control panel reminds me of certain Whirlpool washers from this time period. | ||
| Post# 54860 , Reply# 37 1/26/2005 at 21:31 (7,028 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!) | ||
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Post# 54866 , Reply# 38 1/26/2005 at 21:54 (7,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Hi Everyone, oy I'm tired, what a day today. I was lucky that these machines were in a house that a walk out basement, so I was able to get them onto the driveway and home relatively easily. They belonged to a 95 year old woman who has recently passed, they were still hooked up, although I suspect that haven’t been turned on in a year to two. The model #s are 110.6314712 for the washer and 110.6317741 which makes them a 1963 model, except for the fact that Sears offered this model for both the 1963 and 1964 model years. This model is a 1964 model. You can tell that by the agaitor which is the 1964 Roto-Swirl, 1963 was the last year of the "Pregnant Roto-Swirl". I'm going to give these guys a checkout and play with them for a bit, but they probably wont stay in my collection, they are a little bit too new for me, either I'm going to trade them, eBay them or keep them to use for future movie projects, I haven't decided yet. They were way to beautiful to pass up though and I know there are lot of Kenmore lovers out there who would cherish a set like this. Here is the '64 Version in the Catalog, the 1963 Version was $20 more, go figure. 
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Post# 54868 , Reply# 39 1/26/2005 at 22:02 (7,028 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 54870 , Reply# 40 1/26/2005 at 22:11 (7,028 days old) by bpetersxx (laf in on the banks of the Wabash River) | ||
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| Post# 54872 , Reply# 41 1/26/2005 at 22:32 (7,028 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Here Here We have seen so many wash action pics of the rare classics,...please let's see one of a Roto-Swirl in action. | ||
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Post# 54873 , Reply# 42 1/26/2005 at 22:32 (7,028 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 54883 , Reply# 44 1/26/2005 at 23:17 (7,028 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Every Kenmore auto washer from 1947 right up until today has been EXLUSIVELY Whirlpool built.Just to clarify,all of sears full size stand alone toploaders. | ||
| Post# 54885 , Reply# 45 1/26/2005 at 23:34 (7,028 days old) by rocky2 (Northwest Indiana) | ||
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Speechless What can I say...Just beautiful Robert. Congrats! | ||
| Post# 54888 , Reply# 46 1/26/2005 at 23:52 (7,028 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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Well if you decide not to keep them, here's a willing future owner! ;-) | ||
| Post# 54900 , Reply# 49 1/27/2005 at 01:19 (7,027 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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door width The width of the dryer door depended on the model, not necessarily the year | ||
| Post# 54901 , Reply# 50 1/27/2005 at 01:29 (7,027 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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TV's So did you see the 40's/70's TV consoles while you were there? | ||
| Post# 54902 , Reply# 51 1/27/2005 at 01:30 (7,027 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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TV's So did you see the 40's/70's TV consoles while you were there? | ||
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Post# 54907 , Reply# 52 1/27/2005 at 02:28 (7,027 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 54913 , Reply# 53 1/27/2005 at 06:19 (7,027 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Beautiful Kenmore! | ||
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Post# 54914 , Reply# 54 1/27/2005 at 06:26 (7,027 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Oh thank gawd! | ||
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Post# 54927 , Reply# 55 1/27/2005 at 08:46 (7,027 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Hi everyone, Scott very good observation about the lid position!!! On all Kenmore washers the lids slowly but surly open further back towards the left as they age, but this is adjusted by simply bending the inside of the hinge under the top. So, when I got the machines home I immediately adjusted the lid back to its brand new position. The washer was also missing the detergent cup and rubber scrubber, it only had the plastic cap with the scrubber removed, so I replaced both immediately with ones I had in my agitator caps bin. Louis the Dryer is only Times or Air cycles, no Automatic cycle on this baby. Yes I will give the washer its preliminary once over and put it in service for this Sundays wash if it doesn’t need any major work. I will take wash cycle pictures, I haven’t seen a Kenmore Wash and Wear cycle routine for years. Maybe I should film this washer after the GE for a DVD? Black agitators are hard to film, but I will give it my best shot. | ||
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Post# 54928 , Reply# 56 1/27/2005 at 08:51 (7,027 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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YAWN, Well I've Never | ||
| Post# 54933 , Reply# 57 1/27/2005 at 09:04 (7,027 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 54937 , Reply# 59 1/27/2005 at 09:25 (7,027 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Envy... | ||
| Post# 54940 , Reply# 60 1/27/2005 at 09:36 (7,027 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Post# 54941 , Reply# 61 1/27/2005 at 10:21 (7,027 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 54952 , Reply# 63 1/27/2005 at 11:59 (7,027 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN) | ||
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An angel recieved his wings. I can just hear the washer already woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo.... Grrrrrind-click-clunk-zzzzZZZZZZZZZZZ What a beautiful set Robert! I'm amazed. There's more good ones out there to be rescued. | ||
| Post# 54953 , Reply# 64 1/27/2005 at 12:08 (7,027 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
Kenmores | ||
| Post# 54955 , Reply# 65 1/27/2005 at 12:26 (7,027 days old) by Estatesale_gary (Golden Valley) | ||
Early Bird?
Hi Scott - perhaps the main reason why the TV and the aqua washer and dryer didn't sell first thing was because they were unique. This sale really wasn't representative of most mid-week estate sales. Generally, sales during the week are pretty bad and it isn't worth the time to look at the ads in the paper. However, this was a nice house and the woman must have lived there forever. I think that she decorated the house once in the 40's and then added a few things in the 60's and 70's. There were also some great asian endtables and some great kidney shaped sofas.
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Post# 55069 , Reply# 66 1/27/2005 at 23:30 (7,027 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Scott, this was a soft heat dryer. Heat started on high and reduced as clothes got dry. NOw, with it being timed, only, I have wondered if the heat backed down as the times got less. Also, you are correct about you remembering similiar dial, but there was a square timer dial--that's how I guessed the year. What you remember was a series 70 washer. My cousins had the match to that washer, a dryer. Temp knob on one side and a dummy area on the right. Had the three color cycles of normal, wnw, and delicate. | ||
| Post# 55072 , Reply# 67 1/28/2005 at 01:41 (7,026 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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OH, so pretty! What finds, Robert! Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
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