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Post# 212443   5/26/2007 at 19:54 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        

Well just thought I would keep the club updated on the goings-on here in the Great Northwest. There was a rather exciting potential of 7 vintage machines being “discovered”. This young fellow in Poulsbo had decided to get rid of his collection, so posted them on craigslist. I contacted him and we were negotiating over just a few or all 7 machines, but before I got too far along I thought I better go take a look…

I knew I didn’t want them all, but would have been pleased to make them available to other members. Unfortunately I thought the machines would be in much better condition.

The young man is working and going to college, and apparently doesn’t know about AW.org! However he is moving and needs to get rid of them ASAP

I can’t tell you much about him since (after I drove for 2 hrs, leaving my home at 5:00 a.m., not my suggestion by the way) he was not there for our scheduled meeting, I did however deal with his father who allowed me to take these pictures. They are all available.

Like I said the machines are in unfortunately very poor condition. It became kind of an exercise in Machine vs. Nature, you can decide who won.

Still, if there is any member out there who has a use for these - if you are interested in a BIG challenge they are available. Apparently there is a “standard” bendix not pictured here that is in pretty good shape that is for sale… Email me and I can give you the information.





Post# 212444 , Reply# 1   5/26/2007 at 19:58 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Late 50s(?) Westy Dryer

The main reason I went. I wish this one was in some sort of usable condition...

Post# 212445 , Reply# 2   5/26/2007 at 20:02 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Of all the Kenmore dryers in the world for him to have...

Still, very rusty and the chrome is pitted

Post# 212446 , Reply# 3   5/26/2007 at 20:06 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
50s Bendix duomatic

So much in the news as of late...

Post# 212447 , Reply# 4   5/26/2007 at 20:11 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Other Bendix Duomatic

Neither boot is any good unfortunately

Post# 212448 , Reply# 5   5/26/2007 at 20:17 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Rare Westinghouse Washer/Dryer

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Post# 212450 , Reply# 6   5/26/2007 at 20:28 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
50s Bendix

Another one of the reasons I made the trip out there...

Post# 212451 , Reply# 7   5/26/2007 at 20:36 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
55 Westy Laundromat

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Post# 212453 , Reply# 8   5/26/2007 at 20:40 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Boot

Not exactly pristine...

Post# 212454 , Reply# 9   5/26/2007 at 20:45 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Well...

How can I say this, I guess the father felt a little "bad" about the situation so he offered me my pick of one of the machines. He is highly motivated to move these and I have a feeling there is a high potential of these going to the Krusher soon. Anyway I didn't feel too guilty about taking the Westy home...

Post# 212456 , Reply# 10   5/26/2007 at 20:52 (6,173 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        

Here is the charger/transmission/gearbox that is so irreplaceable on these machines. It would be a shame if this was destroyed. My feeling is that this one is okay all things considered.

Anyway, thanks for looking and cherish your well preserved and working machines tonight.


Post# 212457 , Reply# 11   5/26/2007 at 20:58 (6,173 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

How 'bout that---another Wash-N-Dry surfaces!
And what kool old Bendies.. You really came across a haven for old f/l's!


Post# 212458 , Reply# 12   5/26/2007 at 21:08 (6,173 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Gold Mine

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Wow I wish I lived closer parts parts parts.

But that Gyromatic thats the first one. It looks in bad shape. But its the first one to surface, theyer out there!



Post# 212463 , Reply# 13   5/26/2007 at 21:55 (6,173 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Oh my gosh Brian - Steve is right - a haven for a bunch of old front loaders! And the Bendix Combo's - and a Westy Wash-n-Dry - wow. Even for parts, it would be wonderful for all of those to be saved. Thanks for sharing the photos - what a trip!

Ben


Post# 214209 , Reply# 14   6/4/2007 at 07:26 (6,164 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Another one is saved!

I wonder who this could be for?...

Post# 214211 , Reply# 15   6/4/2007 at 07:30 (6,164 days old) by tlee618 ()        

I bet that I can Guess!!

Post# 214301 , Reply# 16   6/4/2007 at 19:27 (6,164 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Hmmm

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Hmmmmmmmmmm

Post# 214306 , Reply# 17   6/4/2007 at 20:01 (6,164 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
"Hmmmmmmmm"

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I suspect it will sound like "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" when you do get it home... But hopefully not for long!

Post# 214311 , Reply# 18   6/4/2007 at 20:11 (6,164 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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YAY more toys for us boys!


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