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Post# 305277   9/23/2008 at 17:46 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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Lookee-Lookee what I got today.




Post# 305279 , Reply# 1   9/23/2008 at 17:48 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Ain't she Purdy ?

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John(Coldspot66) and I went to Hyde Park today and picked her up.

Post# 305280 , Reply# 2   9/23/2008 at 17:49 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Has not been run in 13 years

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Money Shot

Post# 305281 , Reply# 3   9/23/2008 at 17:49 (5,665 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
Thanks for the momories!

Ed, that was our first dishwasher in like 1967! KDS-15 in edged coppertone but it was strictly a built in and not a convertible portable. You will need earplugs for that one! Only problem is only a few select parts are still available for it. Cant wait to see the next series of pictures!

That machine is what got me started!


Post# 305282 , Reply# 4   9/23/2008 at 17:50 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Lower Rack

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No Rust Ma.

Post# 305283 , Reply# 5   9/23/2008 at 17:50 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Upper Rack

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Mint. Even the Small Items Basket is there too.

Post# 305284 , Reply# 6   9/23/2008 at 17:52 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Sump

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No Rust here too. The woman told me the machine has been used about three times

Post# 305285 , Reply# 7   9/23/2008 at 17:53 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Look at that Bakelite

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Shines like the top of the Chrysler Building

Post# 305286 , Reply# 8   9/23/2008 at 17:54 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Spec Plate.

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I'm not sure but I think she's a 1966

Post# 305288 , Reply# 9   9/23/2008 at 17:55 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The Porcelain is Mint

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This machine sat for 13 years and stored Office Supplies and had a Micro Wave on top.

Post# 305289 , Reply# 10   9/23/2008 at 17:58 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
I can't wait to start detailing her

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Outside is rough, but nothing that Greased Lightening,Compound, Buffing Wheel and some Mother's Wax can't cure. Plus a little sanding on the Maple Top.

Post# 305290 , Reply# 11   9/23/2008 at 18:02 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
This was always the KitchenAid of my Dreams.

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Why are most of the machines I find Portables ??? Maybe because I can use them when I want. I have been using the Regency for the Daily Driver. and Love it. I can't wait to get this Baby back in action. I think I'll throw some Hot water in her for a few days. What do you guys think ?
The last one I'm looking for is a Top Loading KitchenAid Electra, Imperial, or Superba.


Post# 305292 , Reply# 12   9/23/2008 at 18:17 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Oh , I forgot

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The Genuine Maple Top (Cuttin' and Guttin' Board)

Post# 305302 , Reply# 13   9/23/2008 at 18:58 (5,665 days old) by tuthill ()        

Cool find, I want a Hobart KA

Post# 305303 , Reply# 14   9/23/2008 at 19:11 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Hey Jed

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I couldn't wait to start detailing. The guy who had this machine died. Heavy Smoker. This thing is covered with nicotine. But .......... she's starting to shine. More pics later tonight or tomorrow morning. Cocktail and Detailing time !!!! For some reason alot of KitchenAids are starting to pop up. I'll keep you in mind if I find one that's sweet and I don't want to be selfish about . LOL Eddie.
I think I'm beginning to run out of room.


Post# 305305 , Reply# 15   9/23/2008 at 19:20 (5,665 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
Three times?? Yeah, Sure!

Look at the rinse and hold button..it is all worn out! That machine has seen some washes! And the wash arm support looks used as well. Be careful of rusting in the sump where the element ends come thru the tank..very weak link there. Saw many with rusting in that area. Also, the little tube for the air pressure switch that is part of the machine on the right side of the sump tended to get plugged up so you should check that out too. If you break the air switch hose, replace it with the same length to maintain proper overfill protection.

You will get alot of stuff in it and of course, the top is for the big stuff. 16,17 and 18 series racks will fit down there too and will give you some versatility! Check it out.
You will love the rapid advance timer.. really cool mechanism.
Utitlity and utensil has only a five minute dry so nothing cooks back on! And wait till you get a load of the 180 Degree Sani Rinse!
Good Luck.
I should have nevr given my friend the one like that I found that was NEVER used and was thrown out to the curb! Still had all the stickers inside..but that was nearly 20 years ago and I am sure he never even hooked it up!

Later Big Ed!


Post# 305306 , Reply# 16   9/23/2008 at 19:22 (5,665 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
Which Model,

Jed? Which model machine do you want. Maybe I have something you might want! Time to clean the garage out!
Steve


Post# 305310 , Reply# 17   9/23/2008 at 20:06 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Hi Steve.

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I was waiting for Judgement Day. Yes she looks a little tired. But I'm out in the garage detailing her and You won't belive what she looks like now. I'll post some pics in a little while , I'm running out of Steam.

Post# 305311 , Reply# 18   9/23/2008 at 20:41 (5,665 days old) by tuthill ()        

Hi guys, thanks for keeping me in my mind, but unfortunately you are too far away. I only make cross country trips for really special appliances.

Post# 305314 , Reply# 19   9/23/2008 at 20:53 (5,665 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Oh Jed, this is a really special appliance ;-)


Very nice find guys - I love using my KDS-55. Have fun with it.


Post# 305315 , Reply# 20   9/23/2008 at 21:04 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Well...Jed

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I'm sorry you don't find KitchenAids "Really Special."
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.What ever.


Post# 305318 , Reply# 21   9/23/2008 at 21:17 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Two Hours.

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This machine was filthy only in layers.

Post# 305320 , Reply# 22   9/23/2008 at 21:23 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Check this out.

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Couple of sprayings of combos of stuff and a little compound, followed by wax.

Post# 305322 , Reply# 23   9/23/2008 at 21:50 (5,665 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Eddie that is one neat machine. Looks like you are doing a great job cleaning her up. Keep us posted on your progress!! Congratulations!

Post# 305323 , Reply# 24   9/23/2008 at 21:56 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Thanks Terry

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I really think she's going to be a beauty when she's done. It's so hard to find "Edged Coppertone" these days.

Post# 305326 , Reply# 25   9/23/2008 at 22:04 (5,665 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Oh Eddie - this is a great find! And portable to boot. I'm glad the efforts of some elbow grease are working out well. I'm sure you are excited for the first wash. One of these days when the kitchen is done I'll get to run the first wash through the KDS-15 in SS I brought home a month ago.

Congrats again guys!

Ben


Post# 305330 , Reply# 26   9/23/2008 at 22:12 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Thanks Ben

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I think after a Good Morning with this macine and a good Soak She'll be ready to roll. (I Hope). !!!!!! Thanks for the compliment. Eddie

Post# 305331 , Reply# 27   9/23/2008 at 22:13 (5,665 days old) by a440 ()        

Fantastic Find!
I am glad you saved her!
You will have fun with this one!
Love the fact that it is a portable!
Fun!
Brent


Post# 305337 , Reply# 28   9/23/2008 at 22:32 (5,665 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Aferim!

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Love that upper rack with the prototypical "Vari-flexes" and the cool bent curlicue tines. Nice find, and coppertone to boot! We do love Hobart KitchenAids.

Post# 305349 , Reply# 29   9/23/2008 at 22:48 (5,665 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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That's a real beauty Eddie, congratulations! I know you are gonna love it.

Post# 305358 , Reply# 30   9/23/2008 at 23:23 (5,665 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Eddie, yee haww!!!! Absolutely incredible!! And I love the Edged Coppertone, gorgeous!!. Never ceassess to amaze me what people do when they pay so much $$$ and don't use something, but then again, it's our gain.

Post# 305369 , Reply# 31   9/24/2008 at 00:18 (5,665 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Stunning!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS on a great find--you will love this dishwasher once you become one with its loading. And as for noise, no earplugs at all--as Greg says, this is how dishwashing should sound! It actually produces a very pleasant, high-speed "swish-swish-swish-swish" sound as the HydroSweep twirls around.

Gorgeous coppertone, and good work! Avocado says hello! ;-)


Post# 305380 , Reply# 32   9/24/2008 at 05:28 (5,665 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Thank You Everyone

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Thanks for your compliments and comments. Yes , she sure is coming along. We'll see what we end up with at the end of the day.

Post# 305404 , Reply# 33   9/24/2008 at 10:45 (5,664 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Wow, another great KA find!

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Eddie, you must have horseshoes up your... anyway... What a fantastic portable! Love the coppertone cabinet - we had a Viking (made by Westinghouse) top-loader portable dishwasher when I was a brat. Congratulations on a great find and keep the pictures coming!!

Post# 305405 , Reply# 34   9/24/2008 at 11:08 (5,664 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Eddie,

What a beautiful machine. I can feel your excitement.

Hope it runs for you with no issues. Congratulations!

Patrick



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