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Post# 317054   11/26/2008 at 15:42 (5,628 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Some might say so. Kenmore Limited Edition, in black. It could be yours.....




Post# 317055 , Reply# 1   11/26/2008 at 15:44 (5,628 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        
Up close, and personal

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Just picked it up this morning. Beautiful condition.

Post# 317057 , Reply# 2   11/26/2008 at 15:49 (5,628 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        
Under the hood....

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Tub looks like new.
This machine is untested. I really don't have a use for it. Anyone give $40.00 for it?
I know of the matching electric dryer, if you feel the need. It works, but the owner wants $130.00 for it.

Let me know if there are any takers. Picked up in South Bend, Indiana, or you arrange shipping. I can hold it for a few weeks, but not much longer.

kennyGF



Post# 317068 , Reply# 3   11/26/2008 at 16:31 (5,628 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        
BEAU-TI-FUL!

The ultimate Belt Drive it is! Boy she looks like she just left the showroom floor at Sears. Unfortunately I cannot take it, but hopefully someone will take it off your hands quickly. I hope her condition matches her appearance.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 317069 , Reply# 4   11/26/2008 at 16:38 (5,628 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Drool! Pretty! Etc...

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If only I were closer,
Dave


Post# 317070 , Reply# 5   11/26/2008 at 16:39 (5,628 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Really nice! Hey Kenny, is it possible to switch-out the Cruel-Action agitator with a Super Roto-Swirl or Vari-Flex in one of these machines? Just curious.

Post# 317071 , Reply# 6   11/26/2008 at 16:40 (5,628 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Duh, it just occured to me that the Vari-Flex may not have been available in the large capacity machines. How 'bout a tall Surgilator?

Post# 317076 , Reply# 7   11/26/2008 at 17:02 (5,628 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City)        
WOW! I LOve those!

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And in black. I don't have anyplace to put it at the moment. I have a tiny house. In my dream laundry,I will have more than enough room for it. Someone will get it. Does Robert have one? They are kind of rare.

Post# 317081 , Reply# 8   11/26/2008 at 18:20 (5,628 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Steve -

That machine uses the standard transmission/agitator shaft. This is a large capacity machine, but not the gargantuan machines made from the 60s to 1981, so a Roto-Swirl or Vari-Flex would fit, but they would simply be filled higher-up on a full water level (the Vari would probably look funny though). The large cap. agitators were designed to have water raise up higher on them as compared to the agitators in the standard tubs.

If you don't like the "cruel" action, which takes getting used to but probably works best of the belt-drive agitators for the larger tubs, the "winged" double-duty Surgilator would fit perfectly.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!


Post# 317093 , Reply# 9   11/26/2008 at 21:51 (5,628 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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It was always such a minor 'breathless' moment opening that lid and seeing the stark interior of the black cabinet - the dispenser as well. Beautiful!

Post# 317097 , Reply# 10   11/26/2008 at 22:29 (5,628 days old) by a440 ()        
This is a great machine!

I had this set in "Coppertone" color.
The Roto - Swirl is not so bad with the belt drives. They actually washed very well and were gentle on fabrics.
I loved the dryer! It was a very hot dryer, and actually soft at the same time for lighter fabrics.
I sold this set so that I could buy the last set of the Electronic Kenmore top loaders. I really was unhappy with the new set. In more ways than one.
Life goes on....
Someone out there will bite on this washer. It is a fun washer! The sounds and mechanics are all vintage, however controlled electronically. What a world!
Brent


Post# 317116 , Reply# 11   11/27/2008 at 06:32 (5,627 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Thats it then------a big Surgilator in there and someone will have an awesome BD.

Post# 317172 , Reply# 12   11/27/2008 at 15:28 (5,627 days old) by autowasherfreak ()        
NICE!

If only I was closer, I would take it in a heartbeat. I'm not a big fan of black, but it does look really nice. The control panel looks like a lot of fun.

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!

Jim


Post# 317190 , Reply# 13   11/27/2008 at 23:08 (5,627 days old) by cleanteamofny ((Monroe, New York)        

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Where are you located, I have the dryer in beige.
The washer is the earlier model Kenmore. Photo to follow.....


Post# 317204 , Reply# 14   11/28/2008 at 04:30 (5,626 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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The land of Notre Dame, and Studebaker, South Bend, Indiana

Post# 317207 , Reply# 15   11/28/2008 at 04:36 (5,626 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

WOW!! What an elegant looking machine!!Would like to find one-but alas too far for me.the only ones similar that I have seen are the DD ones and a Calypso in the same color case.Both were at the swap shops in my area.Yes-you can use other WP-KN BD agitators in one of those-have done it before-had a selection of agitators to try back when the swap shops sold them for a dollar or two each-now the BD agitators are hard to find here.This was many years ago.

Post# 317232 , Reply# 16   11/28/2008 at 09:33 (5,626 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        

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I have the original sales sheet for this washer, if anyone goes for the washer I'll throw it in the deal. It's a one-page glossy black promo sheet that was available in the stores. I actually bought this pair in the spring of 1985, then discovered that the dryer was too deep for the laundry alcove, so I had to cancel the order (sales lady was p*ssed).

Lawrence


Post# 317274 , Reply# 17   11/28/2008 at 16:42 (5,626 days old) by cleanteamofny ((Monroe, New York)        

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Toggle on/off switch
Washer is powered up without water hooked up.


Post# 317275 , Reply# 18   11/28/2008 at 16:43 (5,626 days old) by cleanteamofny ((Monroe, New York)        

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Interior shot

Post# 317278 , Reply# 19   11/28/2008 at 17:07 (5,626 days old) by cleanteamofny ((Monroe, New York)        

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I will be calling a plumber soon to run a gas line.
This electric dryer works, but I love my gas dryer for it is very efficent drying a load better than this older model Kenmore.


Post# 317299 , Reply# 20   11/28/2008 at 22:40 (5,626 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

The limited edition sets are awesome. My father's cousin bought the black pair in 1985. I could not believe how quiet it was.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 317330 , Reply# 21   11/29/2008 at 12:18 (5,625 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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We have a taker! Thanks for the inquiries, it's going to a good home!

kennyGF



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