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2nd Annual Maytag Camp

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Post# 227812 8/5/2007 at 10:02 (6,108 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes Yesterday Geoff Delp and I had our second annual Maytag Day. Last year we restored and repainted my Mother's E2LP. This year we combined parts off three machines to make this model N. He also took home a model J. Great fun as always, Thanks Geoff!

Post# 227813 , Reply# 1 8/5/2007 at 10:03 (6,108 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes *Tub Pic* You see I have read my AWO handbook to know that you never post a picture of a machine that is not followed by a tub shot!

Post# 227821 , Reply# 2 8/5/2007 at 10:37 (6,108 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)
Checkrate/Likes Beautiful machine, Don!

Post# 227842 , Reply# 3 8/5/2007 at 12:18 (6,108 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes *Maytag camp* Does Maytag camp include songs around the campfire, roasted marshmallows, and such? Sounds like a great time! 8^) kennyGF

Post# 227855 , Reply# 4 8/5/2007 at 13:46 (6,108 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)
Checkrate/Likes Looks great! Once I get moved I'll try to have you guys over for a little "Camp" session to work on mine. Beautiful machine!

Post# 227868 , Reply# 5 8/5/2007 at 14:25 (6,108 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)
Checkrate/Likes Wow! That is one beautiful washer, Don. Well done.

Post# 227874 , Reply# 6 8/5/2007 at 15:44 (6,108 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)
Checkrate/Likes Very nice work, guys! How is the Gray Ghost coming along?

Post# 227884 , Reply# 7 8/5/2007 at 17:40 (6,108 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes *Gray Ghost Status* The Gray Ghost has a makeover scheduled for this week. Geoff has a painter connection that knows all the Maytag colors. The Ghost is seeing its beauty operator this week. This will be a stunning machine as I have the new decals to put on when it returns. When in Boston last month Jon Charles referred to me as the wringer guy, not knowing I have a couple of automatics as well!

Post# 227914 , Reply# 8 8/5/2007 at 21:02 (6,108 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York)
Checkrate/Likes Well, you will have to celebrate the Gray Ghost with Gray Goose, when it is in fact done!! What wonderful restoration pics of the Maytag. Phil

Post# 227923 , Reply# 9 8/5/2007 at 21:29 (6,108 days old) by tlee618 ()
Checkrate/Likes Don that is one beautiful machine and such an icon in the history of washing. You guys did a beautiful job on her. Really seems like you should give it a name!!

Post# 227930 , Reply# 10 8/5/2007 at 22:00 (6,108 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes How fun you guys, I'm sorry I wasn't able to come up and join you guys on Saturday. That red agitator is beautiful!

Post# 227931 , Reply# 11 8/5/2007 at 22:00 (6,108 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)
Checkrate/Likes *Love how the hi-gloss red enamel on the release bar shines l* and matches so beautifully with the gorgeous wood and the magnificent lamp. This perfectly composed photograph could win a contest. Is that the living room entrance? Is it possible to add a pump to the gravity drain models?

Post# 227939 , Reply# 12 8/5/2007 at 22:13 (6,108 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)
Checkrate/Likes *Hey, Maytag Camp!* Hey guys - the N looks awesome, sparkles! That red agitator looks mint - and Geoff took home the J for a 'special project' - fab! Ben

Post# 227962 , Reply# 13 8/5/2007 at 22:47 (6,108 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes *She does have a name.....* Hi Terry, Well if you must know...last summer we restored Mom's E2LP and named her Maxine because that was my Mom's name and this was the machine I grew up with. When I found a couple N's, Geoff said we needed to name Maxine's little Sister. That was easy as my Mom's sister's name was Elaine! So that is her name, kind of fits doesn't it? MickdyD, This is my basement-has not been remodeled since 1969-vintage without a choice! Many applianceville members have slept behind the door beyond that lamp-it is my guest room!

Post# 228028 , Reply# 14 8/6/2007 at 08:03 (6,107 days old) by tlee618 ()
Checkrate/Likes Thanks for the information Don, I think that is so neat and makes the machines even more special.

Post# 228035 , Reply# 15 8/6/2007 at 09:14 (6,107 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)
Checkrate/Likes Wonderful machines! When is the Automatic Camp?

Post# 228047 , Reply# 16 8/6/2007 at 09:46 (6,107 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)
Checkrate/Likes I had a wonderful time, as usual! Don is such a gracious host! :-) He made some of the best stuffed peppers; he used yellow peppers so they were very good and sweet. He also made coconut cookies that absolutely melted in your mouth (Mom like them, too Don). We TRY to not be too "campy" at Maytag Camp; we roast marshmallows and everything; it's true ... we sing songs, too. Actually, we "oooo" and "ahhh" a lot; Don has got some great vintage appliances!! His 1930 Model A will be headed to the auto painters this week. Hopefully, we can get it back soon. Isn't that Model N sweet? Don was amazed at how quiet it was when we got it downstairs to his laundry room for a test run. I like my Model N's; they hold 16 gallons of water as compared to the E's and J's 18 gallons. My A700S holds 16 gallons of water too so a load that fits in the N can also fit in the A700 for some fun "power" rinsing! Don was very generous and gave me a Model J that he had. The poor Model J; no one liked them. I think they are a nice machine. There's more to come on that one ... Thanks Don for the great day; it's JUST what the doctor ordered!!!

Post# 228056 , Reply# 17 8/6/2007 at 10:50 (6,107 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)
Checkrate/Likes Don and Geoff, Thank you for sharing your skills and pictures. Is the model J the porcelain square tub washer? When John found ours, he said that they are the rarest of the three styles since people either bought the round one to save money or went with the insulated tub in the Master. Since you guys use these so often, what, if any, do you see is the major difference in washing performance between the round tub and the square tub designs? One grandmother and two aunts that I know of had the Maytag Master, E (?) and one grandmother had the model N with gravity drain, like an elephant into the floor drain and surrounding area; a good way to mop the basement floor I guess. I was always told to keep it pointed down, just like in the toilet. Wow! Until now, I never thought of how even back then I liked holding that big, stiff drain hose. I knew that the round tub was slightly smaller, but they all seemed to turn over a load superbly; something I was not able to see until I had my own machines and could operate them without the cover, letting the precious heat escape. I am one of those profligate young people spoiled by having a water heater. Another question: I realize that most wringer washers were filled to the water line because they were mostly used for multitple large loads, but have either of you two ever washed a small load of laundry in less than a full tub of water in the Maytags? Would a half-full tub be the least amount of water you could safely wash in? In the automatics with the Gyrator, LOW water level was around half a tub so I was wondering about your machines. When rinsing out the machines after the laundry (and playing with the water), I noticed that with the fill hose running to keep an inch or two of water in the tub with the Gyrator running, it was almost like a slow motion dishwasher the way the water was thrown up against the side wall of the tub. Thank you both for sharing your fun. I have made the stuffed pepers using the sweet red bell peppers and it makes a big difference in flavor. Best & cleanest wishes, Tom

Post# 228119 , Reply# 18 8/6/2007 at 16:08 (6,107 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)
Checkrate/Likes Tom ... yes; the Model J is the square porcelain tubbed washer. They are "rare" in that Maytag stopped making them at the end of 1968; they weren't a popular seller. They were their "medium"-priced washer; the E was the most expensive, then the J and then the N. I think (don't quote me) the prices were in the early 1950's ... E = $179.95; J = $159.95; N = $139.95. All had the pump available and was an extra $10. I, personally, really like the Model J. I like taking off the big square lid and having the whole area to work within. It has the same capacity as the Model E. I don't "mind" changing water after every 2nd or 3rd load of clothing; I feel it's more sanitary that way and it depends on what is being washed. I am one of those "young people", too, who were spoilt by having running water AND a water heater! I also have built-in tubs and don't mind changing rinse water all the time, either. I usually always fill my Maytag's to the water line; they work more efficiently that way. The "goal" with these machines is that the clothes go through the water and not get dragged by the agitator. When I've washed partial loads with partial water in the machine, I don't get the same action as I do with a full load of water. Maytag always suggested you use a full tub of water; no matter how many clothes you had to wash. I always figure that if I have just a few things to wash and I want to use the wringer, there "has" to be a rug or something to wash at the end; then I don't have too much guilt for using all that water!! :-) The action is the same on all 3 models; it was a matter of personal choice. All 3 clean equally the same; I see no difference. I like using my Model N right now but maybe next week, I'll want to use the J or E; they all wash identical whether round or square. Maytag sure produced a good washing machine when they made their wringers!!

Post# 228280 , Reply# 19 8/7/2007 at 09:33 (6,106 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)
Checkrate/Likes Geoff, Thank you. One grandma had two set tubs and a water heater and we used to change the water as we rinsed. My other grandma, even after she got a water heater, just had her 3 galvanized tubs on saw horse platforms so we pretty much rinsed in those from start to finish. The first rinse had to be a little warm and some of the water from the boiler was used in it to temper the cold, especially in winter, so it was not usually changed, except when the first loads were done in the really hot water and bleach was added to the first rinse tub where the clothes soaked for a few minutes as the next load washed. Then that water was changed, usually after some discussion about would it be safe for the colors after 30 minutes or more, etc. The third rinse tub had the liquid bluing so it was not changed. Draining those tubs meant a bit of preliminary bailing with a pail, then two people, usually my grandmother and her husband, but she and my mom managed it too, carrying them over to the floor drain and slowly tipping them so that most of the water went down the drain. Then they had to be rinsed out and wiped dry.

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