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Thread Number: 25916
Re-Introducing a few of the Gems |
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| Post# 398092 12/7/2009 at 20:11 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
It's been a few years since I've had a permanent installation for my machines (I was busy erecting the place). But last month I was finally able to get the plumbing and drains built-up and not only start to sort out some of the 'gotachas', but able to run a few loads of laundry as well! First the WCD-64 which some may remember. She's running like a champ! 
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| Post# 398093 , Reply# 1 12/7/2009 at 20:13 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 398094 , Reply# 2 12/7/2009 at 20:19 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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Of course...
This is Maytag Country so of course I have a few (too many) center-dial machines hanging out. The early California gold machine has really grown on me now that I've got the lid bypassed, the bleach dispenser fixed up and a new tub bulb installed. The white 806 has the early timer and runs along merrily. The pilot-lighted panel neighbor needs a new tub seal but it'll be worth it for the crazy versatility. 
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| Post# 398095 , Reply# 3 12/7/2009 at 20:19 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 398096 , Reply# 4 12/7/2009 at 20:21 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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And if you're going to dry, why not do it in style? | ||
| Post# 398097 , Reply# 5 12/7/2009 at 20:25 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 398098 , Reply# 6 12/7/2009 at 20:28 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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All things must pass.... | ||
Post# 398099 , Reply# 7 12/7/2009 at 20:31 (5,246 days old) by gadgetgary  (Bristol,CT) |
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Nice machines Cory! | ||
| Post# 398102 , Reply# 8 12/7/2009 at 20:44 (5,246 days old) by zipdang (Portland, OR) | ||
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| Post# 398104 , Reply# 9 12/7/2009 at 20:49 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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Post# 398105 , Reply# 10 12/7/2009 at 21:06 (5,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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The early, very boring dial markings (IMHO)... | ||
| Post# 398114 , Reply# 11 12/7/2009 at 21:31 (5,246 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 398115 , Reply# 12 12/7/2009 at 21:35 (5,246 days old) by westingman123 () | ||
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Wow. I am in awe. Particularly like the peg board idea. I'd just be standing in the doorway viewing and smiling. | ||
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Post# 398118 , Reply# 13 12/7/2009 at 21:42 (5,246 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Great Pictures Cory!!! | ||
| Post# 398127 , Reply# 14 12/7/2009 at 22:11 (5,246 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Maytag with "crazy versatility" Is that an A407. I agree it is rather unique. Nice collection, and I love the tub shot of the gold machine. Thanks for posting. Have a good one, James | ||
| Post# 398137 , Reply# 15 12/7/2009 at 22:28 (5,246 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
This is Maytag Country so of course I have a few (too many)  | ||
| Post# 398139 , Reply# 16 12/7/2009 at 22:29 (5,246 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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WOW Cory, what a beautiful collection. Love the Westinghouse front loader. College roomate parents had this matching set and it was love at first site!!! Thanks so much for sharing. Terry | ||
| Post# 398144 , Reply# 17 12/7/2009 at 22:38 (5,246 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
Nice! Thanks for sharing! | ||
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Post# 398147 , Reply# 18 12/7/2009 at 22:49 (5,246 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Gems | ||
| Post# 398175 , Reply# 19 12/8/2009 at 05:21 (5,246 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Very Nice | ||
| Post# 398177 , Reply# 20 12/8/2009 at 05:32 (5,246 days old) by bygted () | ||
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NIce ! Love the machines - and like some other folks have mentioned - the pastel peg board is a great retro laundry touch! | ||
| Post# 398179 , Reply# 21 12/8/2009 at 05:59 (5,246 days old) by seeitrun2006 (Commerce, GA) | ||
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Pics of the FL Westy Gary, Is it possible to post pics of the control panel of the FL Westy? Also what does the dispensers on top have on them? The FL Westy is one of my favorite machines! Peace, David | ||
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Post# 398194 , Reply# 22 12/8/2009 at 06:59 (5,246 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Very nice collection! | ||
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Post# 398211 , Reply# 23 12/8/2009 at 08:45 (5,246 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Post# 398227 , Reply# 24 12/8/2009 at 10:32 (5,246 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 398230 , Reply# 25 12/8/2009 at 10:54 (5,246 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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One can never have to many Maytags. The Westinghouse and WCD-64 are fab too! | ||
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Post# 398235 , Reply# 26 12/8/2009 at 11:20 (5,246 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 398238 , Reply# 27 12/8/2009 at 11:38 (5,246 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Love the Frigidaire | ||
| Post# 398240 , Reply# 28 12/8/2009 at 11:44 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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Wow, thanks guys!
Gary, I wish I had a closeup of that dial on the 806- it IS engraved unlike some of the lowly early machines that would lose all their markings, but it's done up in a steel-blue paint, and of course it's before Maytag started adding that glossy acrylic so it just sort of matte-ly sits there. By comparison, the gold machine has a beautiful turquoise and gray dial. If you look closely you'll also see the white 806 has 5 wash/rinse temp buttons on the left, 3 individual buttons for Regular, Permanent Press and Delicate, and 3 for water level. The later 806 gives you 4 water levels, drops the deli/reg/PP and subs 4 buttons for wash speed and spin speed. And I do believe there were a couple other incarnations! James, the other 'tag is actually an early A606. Someone took care of this one (check the pic!) David, the dispensers on top of the Westy are for bleach and fabric softener. I'll check at home and see if I have a closeup of the panel. Paul, you are sneaky! Yessir, the turquoise Spacemates made it thanks to our generous webmaster : ) Looks like a few more projects to tackle this winter. 
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| Post# 398266 , Reply# 29 12/8/2009 at 14:04 (5,246 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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Post# 398274 , Reply# 30 12/8/2009 at 14:32 (5,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Cory | ||
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Post# 398279 , Reply# 31 12/8/2009 at 15:10 (5,246 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 398295 , Reply# 32 12/8/2009 at 16:17 (5,246 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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WOW Cory! | ||
| Post# 398306 , Reply# 33 12/8/2009 at 17:12 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 398308 , Reply# 34 12/8/2009 at 17:16 (5,246 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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And for some reason I have this photo which shows both the "unprotected" 806 color dial and the revised version with the acrylic seal. What's odd is that I thought there was a relief cut into these dials so the silver appearance ring sits flush, but I'm not seeing it on the left (you'll note the slight rolled lip of the right ring which I swear fits into a groove). Ben, your thoughts??? 
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Post# 398322 , Reply# 35 12/8/2009 at 18:29 (5,245 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 398392 , Reply# 36 12/8/2009 at 21:41 (5,245 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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The Westy has got to be one of the last prior to the buyout, somewhere in the '68/'69 timeframe I'd wager. It's a uni-directional machine but still loads of fun when the solenoids kick in! Ben tells me up until 1969 Maytag used the same dial for the 206 and the 606 which explains my picture above where the leftmost dial lacks the trim recess. You've gotta hand it to 'em...they were nuts. | ||
| Post# 398398 , Reply# 37 12/8/2009 at 21:49 (5,245 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Awesome machines Cory! Your Westinghouse is definitely an editorial piece! Thanks for the photo's. Brent | ||
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Post# 398403 , Reply# 38 12/8/2009 at 21:53 (5,245 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Cory | ||
| Post# 398683 , Reply# 39 12/9/2009 at 23:07 (5,244 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Corey i meant to post as well re: the Westy FL. i have never seen one with the nice chrome trim on top of the door like yours. It must of been the cadillac that year. Its a sweet machine. best of luck arthur. | ||
| Post# 398691 , Reply# 40 12/10/2009 at 00:19 (5,244 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 400793 , Reply# 42 12/20/2009 at 01:40 (5,234 days old) by mielerod69 (Australia) | ||
Westy frontloader | ||
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