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Fridgedaire and Whirlpool Yay.
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Post# 274057   4/6/2008 at 20:04 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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Thanks to gregm and especially Coldspot Transpotation Inc...I have not only my first Fridgedaire, but a Lighted Control Whirlpool. Not even off the truck yet.




Post# 274058 , Reply# 1   4/6/2008 at 20:05 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Here's the 1-18

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OMG I still can't believe they're here.

Post# 274059 , Reply# 2   4/6/2008 at 20:07 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
My first JetAction

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Good Looking tub

Post# 274060 , Reply# 3   4/6/2008 at 20:08 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
And Now..........

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Lighted Controls Whirlee

Post# 274061 , Reply# 4   4/6/2008 at 20:09 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
"Super Surgilator"

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With a Tub Light

Post# 274062 , Reply# 5   4/6/2008 at 20:10 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
And...

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Could this possibly be the "Magic Mix Filter" ???

Post# 274065 , Reply# 6   4/6/2008 at 20:14 (5,835 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Ooooh very nice finds, how will you ever decided which one to use first lol.

Post# 274066 , Reply# 7   4/6/2008 at 20:17 (5,835 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
You know...

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The people in this club are just so wonderful. I never thought I would see these machines again, but we all share the same passion.
A little update... jim's Mobile Maid has just had a Compound , Wax and Detail as well as the KD2-P. Shining like the top of the Chrysler Building. '56 Mobile Maid is waiting for a new seal on the pump/impeller. KDS-18...Sweet, and Kenwhirl is getting adjusted.We'll have a Family Potrait as soon as everyone is ready.
Thanks for all your help, advice, and being great. Eddie


Post# 274069 , Reply# 8   4/6/2008 at 20:43 (5,835 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Congratulations!!

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Isn't Aworg the greatest place on Earth for washer people? Does the WP have the famous Suds Miser? Just curious. The Magic Mix and the tub light are great trades for an SM.

Post# 274071 , Reply# 9   4/6/2008 at 20:46 (5,835 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Thats my favorite 1-18 console

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it has the blue keyed energy saver settings and the cute little jetcone agitator directly marked for washing levels!

Great machines, enjoy!!



Post# 274079 , Reply# 10   4/6/2008 at 21:02 (5,835 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Congrats - very nice machines!

(use the 1-18 first ;-)


Post# 274089 , Reply# 11   4/6/2008 at 22:05 (5,835 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
WOW

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Those are some good-lookin machines there! As exciting as a 1-18 is, I must say that Whirlpool might have been my first choice to hook up and use. They are both beautiful! Congrats!

Jon


Post# 274212 , Reply# 12   4/7/2008 at 22:05 (5,834 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Congrats on getting both machines, especially that Whirlpool. I'm glad it went to a good home.

Good Luck,
James


Post# 274215 , Reply# 13   4/7/2008 at 22:24 (5,834 days old) by rickr (.)        
My nephew loved the WP too!

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Congratulations Eddie!! Love them both!
I have to admit, I like the 61 Whirlpool the best too. The machine you now own was my first real worthwhile classic washer.That baby is another one that has some "road miles" on it. The machine came from South Carolina, to Indiana, then moved to Mass. in 2004. Hope you have as much fun with it as we did.


Post# 274217 , Reply# 14   4/7/2008 at 22:32 (5,834 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Congratulations

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on those wonderful looking machines! You'll love the way that 1-18 cleans your laundry and the huge amounts it can hold.

Post# 274237 , Reply# 15   4/8/2008 at 05:29 (5,834 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
rickr

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Love the photo of your nephew. Another autowasherguy in training. I would do that when I was a child hoping no one would catch me and put me away.
Going to test the new Toys today.


Post# 274243 , Reply# 16   4/8/2008 at 06:31 (5,834 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
Just how much does it hold?

I have always been fascinated by those Jet cone machines. A neighbor across the street back in Valley STream had one and it made some incredible noise. I had no idea if that was normal or not and never asked him about it except once.

But my question is, How much laundry does it hold? Would it compete with today's normal top loaders? Asking only in case I should find one.. Have to be able to pitch the argument to the better half! She already is stymied by the extra dishwashers we have in the garage!


Post# 274257 , Reply# 17   4/8/2008 at 08:07 (5,833 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)        
Love your Whirlpool!

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We grew up with the matching gas dryer. I never knew that the panel lit up! Great machines. Have fun.

Guy


Post# 274261 , Reply# 18   4/8/2008 at 08:24 (5,833 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Re: Just how much does it hold?

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It can effectively clean a full/queen comforter however, there won't be much rollerover action. For clothing mine handles a large hamper full with room to spare. It rips through it's cycles quickly and effectively. It's probably one of the best rinsing/filtering machines around (In my opinion)

They aren't noted for being quiet but there are some steps that can be taken to make them more quiet. If anyone cares to know how just email me.


Post# 274272 , Reply# 19   4/8/2008 at 11:35 (5,833 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
The machine came from South Carolina...

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there's hope (for me) yet to find a similar vintage :)

Post# 274280 , Reply# 20   4/8/2008 at 12:31 (5,833 days old) by rickr (.)        
Where did the 61 Whirlpool come from??

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Lancaster, South Carolina.

Although the ebay seller called it "Red Rose" S.Carolina.


The machine had sat in a shed for a number of years.It had belonged to the sellers grandmother. I had to replace all the water seals and hoses, as they had dry rotted.

Good luck to finding a vintage WP. Check the sheds out there. <:


Post# 274316 , Reply# 21   4/8/2008 at 19:34 (5,833 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Ran into a problem

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Tried to shut off the Shredd more... And the single toggle of 25 years ago would not shut off the cold water. my buddy on the Fire Dept. is coming over tommorrow To fix me up. how ever I did "Light up" the controls today. Pics will be posted tomorrow.


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