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Thread Number: 15107
1956 Kelvinator Washers |
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| Post# 255495 12/20/2007 at 23:35 (5,970 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) | ||
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Anybody happen to possess this washer model?--Laundry Shark CLICK HERE TO GO TO laundryshark's LINK | ||
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| Post# 255501 , Reply# 1 12/20/2007 at 23:59 (5,970 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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How well do these wash? Were they reliable? | ||
Post# 255509 , Reply# 2 12/21/2007 at 00:17 (5,970 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 255510 , Reply# 3 12/21/2007 at 00:18 (5,970 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 255514 , Reply# 4 12/21/2007 at 01:03 (5,970 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Kelvinator! | ||
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Post# 255515 , Reply# 5 12/21/2007 at 01:16 (5,970 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 255517 , Reply# 6 12/21/2007 at 01:47 (5,970 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Yes Bob! Those are great washers indeed!. I have a 1964 Kelvinator set and love it. My agitator does not have the rubber fins which they eliminated by the 60's, but it does have a tendency to tangle on small loads........Ive never had a tangling problem on full loads (Bob Loads!). | ||
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Post# 255524 , Reply# 7 12/21/2007 at 03:10 (5,970 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Videos | ||
| Post# 255539 , Reply# 8 12/21/2007 at 05:12 (5,970 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Hi Peter, that is a great video isnt it? Hillary Brook, Kelvinator spokeslady was also on an I Love Lucy episode during the 1956 season. American Motors sponsered The Walt Disney Show and many Nash and Rambler and Kelvinator appliance commercials were featured.......That is one great commercial! | ||
| Post# 255546 , Reply# 9 12/21/2007 at 06:53 (5,970 days old) by hilovane (Columbus OH) | ||
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Hillary Brooke Classic TV afficianados will remember Ms. Brooke from her being a member of the cast on "The Abbott & Costello Show," and a recurring role on "My Little Margie." | ||
| Post# 255548 , Reply# 10 12/21/2007 at 06:57 (5,970 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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That was really neat, thanks so much for posting it for us. | ||
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Post# 255550 , Reply# 11 12/21/2007 at 07:03 (5,970 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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The old Kelvey's were really good machines. They provided good roll-over and cleaned well. They also used copious amounts of water which provided a great over-flow rinse. Spin speed was a bit lame------similar to a Kenmore/Wirlpool of that era. That Do All DiaL pair is really nice. | ||
| Post# 255555 , Reply# 12 12/21/2007 at 07:48 (5,970 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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I remember Hillary Brooke on "My Little Margie" in the role of "Roberta". Margie's father, Vern Albright was played by Charlie Farrell, a former mayor of Palm Springs, California. Roberta was Vern's girlfriend. Ross | ||
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Post# 255560 , Reply# 13 12/21/2007 at 08:00 (5,970 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Very informative video | ||
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Post# 255573 , Reply# 16 12/21/2007 at 08:56 (5,970 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Since YouTube is blocked at work I tuned into my home computer remotely from here to see that commercial, but I couldn't hear the sound remotely. It looks amazing, a must for our site, it also looks like that is two commercials (one right after the other). While I have to ways to grab that commercial and save it off of YouTube, the video itself is watermarked with "tvdays.com" which is going to prevent me from adding it to our library. :(
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Post# 255597 , Reply# 17 12/21/2007 at 10:53 (5,969 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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American Motors rules!
Kelvinators are fascinating washing machines! This is a great ad. It appears to be in remarkable condition with clear audio and very little visual interruptions. The three methods of washing that are demonstrated are wonderful - such a good looking washer! The 1959 in my basement has been enjoyed by many people. Like Jimmy, they usually are not impressed when you give them a 'dry' agitation demonstration - but once you get some suds and water in there - they are hooked! Here is an extra video for you Laundryshark. IIRC Eddie has the 56/57 washer and dryer set from the vintage ad. Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO swestoyz's LINK 
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Post# 255604 , Reply# 18 12/21/2007 at 11:40 (5,969 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Thanks Ben-------- That was a very kool video. I sure hope you-know-who is able to restore his machine to the grandeur of the one you show! Would be nice to know there are TWO "Timeline" Kelvy's operational! | ||
| Post# 255630 , Reply# 20 12/21/2007 at 14:39 (5,969 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Alas, looks like Miss Brooke is no longer with us. But she has achieved immortal fame with Kelvinator fans...... CLICK HERE TO GO TO filterflo's LINK | ||
| Post# 255641 , Reply# 21 12/21/2007 at 15:53 (5,969 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Hi Jimmy...I remember watching My Little Margie with Hillary Brooke. Ross | ||
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Post# 255674 , Reply# 23 12/21/2007 at 19:49 (5,969 days old) by mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas) |
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By all means, this video should be add to the collection in this club. Lets save it. | ||
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Post# 255790 , Reply# 24 12/22/2007 at 12:03 (5,968 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Kelvinator! | ||
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Post# 255851 , Reply# 26 12/22/2007 at 21:39 (5,968 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 255862 , Reply# 27 12/22/2007 at 22:59 (5,968 days old) by brent-aucoin () | ||
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Ashampoo Clip Fisher.. Will not only save them as a flv. file, but also convert them to WMV for you. Somehow I got this program free before they started charging... I use it constantly! Brent | ||
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Post# 255880 , Reply# 28 12/23/2007 at 01:33 (5,968 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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I have a question for all who know about ABC/Kelvinator machines. When did ABC go out of business and American Motors/Kelvinator buy them out? I have two ABC wringer washers, one says ABC- Peoria, Il and the other says ABC American Motors, Detroit. I was just wondering? Thanks, Gary | ||
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Post# 255933 , Reply# 30 12/23/2007 at 11:40 (5,967 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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X-Centric action. | ||
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Post# 255935 , Reply# 31 12/23/2007 at 11:49 (5,967 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Kelvinator | ||
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