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Post# 391753   11/9/2009 at 02:58 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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I have been seeing turquoise since I.......

1. Saw this truck in Ridley park Pa. last week.





Post# 391754 , Reply# 1   11/9/2009 at 03:04 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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2. A nice wicker basket for small bags of detergent.

Post# 391755 , Reply# 2   11/9/2009 at 03:08 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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3. Toaster....My Whirlpool toaster ( just kidding )

Post# 391756 , Reply# 3   11/9/2009 at 03:12 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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4. When I clip my nails then clean them on a scrubber cap.

Post# 391757 , Reply# 4   11/9/2009 at 03:17 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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When I got Trans- fixed by this dial light ( faints )

Post# 391758 , Reply# 5   11/9/2009 at 03:25 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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NO ! When I saw this REALLY AWSOME kenmore, in the basement of the women who took great care of this washer.
I just been seeing this color all week!

WOAHH , WOAHH , YAAAAY


Post# 391759 , Reply# 6   11/9/2009 at 03:30 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Basket shot with fuzzes, has not been used in awhile.
She said only used cold water washes, and never really used bleach in it much.


Post# 391761 , Reply# 7   11/9/2009 at 03:42 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Well it took two guy's including me, to haul her up it got a little scraped in the front not much.
Thanks to my partner's truck we made it to his home. But he was over it ,While I was in heaven in the his garage lol.

Spotlight on the lady.
from the truck.


Post# 391762 , Reply# 8   11/9/2009 at 03:44 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 2.

Post# 391763 , Reply# 9   11/9/2009 at 03:56 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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The lady is in It's home spot with me now.
Now this is where I need the members help, the lid has water calcium on it any suggestion's on the cleaning on that section ?
and that's just the start of it...


Post# 391765 , Reply# 10   11/9/2009 at 04:10 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Basket shot 2.
The basket is in great shape !
The agitator is pretty good as well but has hard water and or scum build up.
Suggestions?
2. It washes, Drains well, but it does need a belt and the spin sort of Drag's before getting up to speed which in BD it does not take long lol
the wash speed could be a little faster I gather again the belt need's to be replaced but over all it really is pretty healthy.
Gordon and friend's I really need your advice.


Post# 391766 , Reply# 11   11/9/2009 at 04:23 (5,253 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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What a great find! CONGRATULATIONS!

I don't have many recommendations about the build-up, but be careful with the scrubber - I had one recently that had detergent residue on it and figured warm water would dissolve it - it did, the whole scrubber began to dissolve, so take caution there.

As far as the spin and agitate speed - I would first be sure the machine has a healthy belt. As you already presume, that will likely help a lot. If you're going to pull the machine down to work on it, oiling the bearings with turbine oil will help too as they are probably dry or nearly so by now. Sometimes old pumps can drag down a machine's operation too, but without seeing yours, I can't know for sure.

GOOD LUCK and let us know if we can help more!

Gordon


Post# 391767 , Reply# 12   11/9/2009 at 04:24 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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There is a little rust on the right side of the frame.
Good thing is all of the Dispensers work great I love the loud clunk at the end of the wash program for bleach and softener.
The ugly part ....THE DIAL WHEN I TURN IT TO THE DRAMATIC WASH-N-WEAR CYCLE WHICH IS SO MUCH FUN...SPLIT INTO TWO PICES.
NOT HAPPY ! Hear is the shot.
Suggestion's ?


Post# 391768 , Reply# 13   11/9/2009 at 04:33 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 2.

NOT SO HAPPY DIAL.


Post# 391769 , Reply# 14   11/9/2009 at 04:36 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Got to play a little to run it through it's paces.

ROTO-SWIRLING !


Post# 391770 , Reply# 15   11/9/2009 at 04:44 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pure Admiration.
Hey that little yellow there is from the light not my wash lol I mean what would launderess would say ...My whites are my pride and joy.

Still shot.


Post# 391771 , Reply# 16   11/9/2009 at 04:47 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Night shot.

Post# 391772 , Reply# 17   11/9/2009 at 05:08 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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I want to thank Launderess for posting the washer a couple of week's ago and for the support thanks you very much. And for Paul ( TURQUOISEDUDE ) for his undivided support your the best Paul thank you sooo much.
I will talk more about this later today, but I have been up for half the night posting this beautiful washer and the coffee is not working anymore lol
So for now I will rest, Thank's guy's I Am very happy to have it.
And thank you Robert ! for this would not have came true for me, and your home here. Another angle. The Lady.

Darren k.



Post# 391781 , Reply# 18   11/9/2009 at 07:09 (5,253 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Hey Darren, congratulations----a beautiful vintage 'Kenmo!

I like to use "Clorox Clean-Up" spray for general cleaning. Be careful with it though----it bleaches just like regular bleach, so watch what you spray it on! You should use "Lime-Away" or straight Vinegar for the build-up on the lid. As for the plastic/rubber parts, some "Sno-Bowl" toilet cleaner is perfect. If the agitator needs a bit of sprucing-up, you can buy some Clear spray Acrylic at the Depot and give it a couple of good coats. Let it have a few days to set good and hard though!

Meguire's (Automotive) "Cleaner-Wax" is great to finnish off the cabinet parts with. Will make the paint, chrome and glass sparkle like new!

You should use some Super-Glue on that timer knob. That will buy you some time to search for a replacement.

Best wishes!


Post# 391806 , Reply# 19   11/9/2009 at 08:52 (5,253 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Kenmore!

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Hi Darren,
That is a real beautiful Kenmore!
Best Of Luck with it - hope to chat soon.
Best Wishes,
Peter


Post# 391822 , Reply# 20   11/9/2009 at 10:15 (5,253 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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WOW, what a beauty a 1964 Lady Kenmore in turquoise. Very nice find, congratulations.

This is John L's machine, I took this picture about 8 or so years ago, I used it for a desktop background for a while because its such a pretty machine.


Post# 391833 , Reply# 21   11/9/2009 at 11:41 (5,253 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
'THE DRAMATIC WASH-N-WEAR CYCLE WHICH IS SO MUCH FUN....

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When you wake up after your night of fun.....

Does your baby do the agitated fill after the drain. How I love that. Mine doesn't.

Your story and your jokes are hilarious, Scrubbing nails on scrubber, etc. Who could forget your spotless whites when you hung out a million giant white towels!

We may have the same machine. Heard mine is a 62, but the brass additive injections system is clearly marked 1964. Think yours is TOL and mine below.

They both say Lady Kenmore but mine says 800. Maybe Gordon can figure it out, who is going to trade me a Bronze LK with the Fabulous cooldown that you have.


Post# 391839 , Reply# 22   11/9/2009 at 11:58 (5,253 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Very nice! Kenmore sure did have a rich, beautiful turquoise.

Post# 391845 , Reply# 23   11/9/2009 at 12:26 (5,253 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

That's the '64 LK we had when i was 12...only ours was shaded coppertone. I still have the console.

Post# 391861 , Reply# 24   11/9/2009 at 13:03 (5,253 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Darren K, I Done Told You , & Told You, & Told You

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About washing your dirty drawers in public! *LOL*

Was just thinking about you and this machine yesterday as one was using the Whirlpool. Nice save and glad you were able to bring the washer home safe and sound.

Becareful of using white vinegar on the inside of the lid, tried it on my Whirlpool and it caused slight "whitening" discolouration, so that was enough of that.

Get thyself a several bottles of either "Dishwasher Magic" or "Washing Machine Magic" and using the hottest water you can get, let the machine go through a long wash followed by a few rinses. This will clean out any gunk and such and over all freshen the unit up a bit. Don't leave the stuff in too long as it could damage the porcelain on metal tub.

L.


Post# 391868 , Reply# 25   11/9/2009 at 13:25 (5,253 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Congratulations!!

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Darren, it is simply GORGEOUS!! I know you are going to love this machine and I am thrilled that you got it!! I can tell you that if I'd been closer to Flourtown, we'd have been scrapping over this one... LOL
About the dial - look for a clear epoxy glue and you'll have it operational again in now time!! Enjoy it and may you wash with it for years to come!!


Post# 391877 , Reply# 26   11/9/2009 at 14:16 (5,253 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Darren and Mike -

Darren's washer is indeed a 1964 model Lady K, and Mike's is a 1963 Lady K. When the '64 model was introduced, it garnered a 900 series number, whereas the Ladies prior had been 800s (there was usually at least one other 800). This was done I believe because this left more series deliniation between the other 800s and the top dog, which by 1964 had the first 3-speed motors.

It is very possible that the first '64 models were made in summer or fall of 1963 or around that time, and that the '63 models continued in production WHILE the '64 models were made. There were seven running changes made to the '63 model as can be seen by the model number engineering revisions that come up on Sears' site, whereas there was only four revisions to the '64 unit.

The '63 model seems to have had a very prolific production run based on the sheer numbers of them that I've since seen. Same for the '65 model.

What I am getting as is that it IS very possible that Mike's machine was made in 1964. Dating a Kenmore can be confusing, but they have always done what looks like odd stuff. The '65 800 machine in fact was made into 1968 - I have one made in 1968 that is Avocado in color, which wasn't even around yet in 1965 and came with a plastic agitator instead of bakelight.

If you want to know for sure, look at your model numbers. Darren's should be something like 110.640490X (or 110.640590X if it's a suds model) and Mikes should be 110.630480X. Up through 1973, the first two characters to the right of the decimal indicate the model year of the machine, and the X in my example is where the engineering revision is found. Engineering revisions occurred when a part number changed in the original parts diagram. Timers, pumps, revisions to filters, belts, etc. all would get new numbers and thus cause revisions to ALL models they were being used in at that time.

G


Post# 391908 , Reply# 27   11/9/2009 at 15:40 (5,253 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
The bump on your head when the machine fell after the cat

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The model number is exactly as you say 110.630480, but instead of an "X" it ends in 2100.

Now I understand how and why the additive injection system says 64. For two years I have been trying to figure this out. Know I know for sure.
Thank you, G., so very much for the encyclopedic explanation......one more washer mystery solved.

Your friend,

Mike


Post# 391959 , Reply# 28   11/9/2009 at 18:41 (5,253 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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Wow, what a score!

That turquoise 1960 GMC truck is cool too.


Post# 391973 , Reply# 29   11/9/2009 at 19:41 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Gordon.. thanks so much for the information, you are so right on the scrubber cap.
I soak it in some solvent and thank goodness I took it out it started to get slimy so it dried and back to normal sort of lol. The model number your on the mark the model num is 110 640 490 3100. I will e-mail you at one point and thanks again.

Steve-Thanks I will get some of the cleaners that you suggested and talk to you for further assistance ok.

Robert- Thank you when I first came here three year's ago I always looked at that washer I really think the machines follow you when you love them that much as you no so well right lol.

Launderess- Thank you... aaah those underwear are calvin's lol...No I tried the Glass magic it cleaned up a little. And I will be careful about the vinegar.
How do you like the whirlpool ? And launderess...I DID NOT PUT MY UNDERWEAR IN THE BOOOLING POT LOL.

Hello Peter thank you I hope your well call me.

Greg thanks for the comment the kenmore that you have the 4 cycle model I put on my desk top beautiful washer.


Mike- The kenmore does fill and wash and drain twice and then repeats again LOVE it. But I would LOVE to wash in your Easy & your Norge and hang wash on your deck ! What a very nice line you have BEAUTIFUL ! and your kenmore my aunt had yours in white she was B##tche about it so when she was not looking I would watch it I love that washer. And by the way I have your line pics in my I photo.


Hey paul ! I am going to scrap with you on that Jet action washer you got you....

Jhon thanks- Do you do restorations ?

This machine will be a work in progress a little at a time but not in bad shape at all.


Darren k.


Post# 391976 , Reply# 30   11/9/2009 at 19:42 (5,253 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Thanks Dan!!!







Darren k


Post# 392035 , Reply# 31   11/9/2009 at 22:11 (5,253 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        
BEAUTIFUL!

You certainly landed one of the most ornate Lady Kenmores IMO. I always wondered why this was not a more popular model.

Good luck in working out the minor issues, and replacing the dial. If you get a chance, how about a video of it. That would really be fun to watch.

Good luck,
James


Post# 392078 , Reply# 32   11/10/2009 at 00:34 (5,253 days old) by westingman123 ()        
Oooooh,

What a pretty machine! Nice, very nice. Where did you say you hide the spare key? Pay no attention to the washing sounds in the middle of the night...

Post# 392174 , Reply# 33   11/10/2009 at 11:27 (5,252 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Wow Darren, CONGRATSULATIONS! That's awesome you were able to bring it home, what a beautiful machine!! It looks like it's in amazing condition too!

I'm glad you posted photos of it, after talking to you the other night about it I couldn't wait to see it!

Kevin



Post# 392178 , Reply# 34   11/10/2009 at 11:37 (5,252 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Beautiful washer - congrats. IMO - one of the prettiest Kenomores, next to the '59 LK.

Ben


Post# 392180 , Reply# 35   11/10/2009 at 11:55 (5,252 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Congratulations Darren! Beautiful classic Kenmore you have there!

Post# 392215 , Reply# 36   11/10/2009 at 14:36 (5,252 days old) by tlee618 ()        

What a beautiful machine Darren, Congratulations!! There is just something about turquoise that makes you feel good!!

Post# 392489 , Reply# 37   11/11/2009 at 13:00 (5,251 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Thanks guy's for all your responses.
James-I looked up the word ( ORNATE ) 1. Elaborately or sumptuously adorned.
and yes it is. I will try to make some video's put I need my buddy's camera. I am learning how to do it.

Keith- Yay come over if I heard those sounds I would get up and join you lol.
just as long if I came to St louie and wake you up with running water to fill those wringers Please leave clothes for me.

Kevin- What washer are you getting this week ! ? Come on, Come on, I know you have something in mind just one more.... lol I would like to see that EASY.

Ben- The man that I really admire and has the best videos and washers Thanks for the comment, are you still using your Neptune for your daily driver ?

Rick- Your whirlpool washer with the Bullet cap is so beautiful and Kenmore, Norge washers I watch on U- tube weekly and show my friends they are in aww I know you are proud I would like to E- mail you on suggestions and thanks.

Terry- Yes the color is very soothing and thanks.


Post# 392550 , Reply# 38   11/11/2009 at 17:03 (5,251 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Thanks Darren, and you are welcome to email me anytime.

Post# 392608 , Reply# 39   11/11/2009 at 21:25 (5,251 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Thanks Darren - yes, the Neppy is my daily driver and I love it. Never thought I would ever say those words.

Ben


Post# 392653 , Reply# 40   11/11/2009 at 23:18 (5,251 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
It was so noble and elegant of you, Darren,

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to go into seclusion out of respect for Gordon's massive loss--a real class act.

I am completely humbled and surprised that you have my clothesline shots in your iphoto. What a cool uplifting thing to do to someone. Think there are about 8 shots; if you don't have them all, I'd love to email you the rest.

You might be seeing that Norge and that Easy in operation sooner than you think.

You have a giant heart, Darren. So nice to see it open up all over to everyone.


Post# 392657 , Reply# 41   11/11/2009 at 23:33 (5,251 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
the Neppy is my daily driver and I love it.

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Due to the above comment, this thread will be closed and Ben (Swestoys) will be banned.


*Dashing from the angry mob of Neptune owners*

;P



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