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Thread Number: 26219
Bolt-Down Kenmore Washer in Dallas |
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Post# 402550 12/29/2009 at 08:34 (5,230 days old) by unimatic1140  (Minneapolis) |
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If interested contact: ldpauze@aol.com From owner: Hello, I have an old Kenmore washing machine that has been in my garage for as long as I have lived in this house (15 years) that the previous owners left here. I don't really know how old it is, and I was trying to find out information about it when I ran across your website. I'm guessing it's from the 1950s. The model number is 83511. I would be happy to give this to anyone who would like to come pick it up. I live in Dallas, TX. Do you know anyone who might be interested in it? It appears, according to your site, that there are collectors out there who might want it. I have attached a few pictures. I don't know if it works, or not. It's not perfect, but it is free to a good home. (Otherwise, my husband is threatening to put it on the curb for big trash pick up -- SOON). Linda Pauze' 
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Post# 402552 , Reply# 1 12/29/2009 at 08:34 (5,230 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 402553 , Reply# 2 12/29/2009 at 08:35 (5,230 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 402554 , Reply# 3 12/29/2009 at 08:35 (5,230 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 402555 , Reply# 4 12/29/2009 at 08:36 (5,230 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 402556 , Reply# 5 12/29/2009 at 08:37 (5,230 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 402560 , Reply# 6 12/29/2009 at 08:51 (5,230 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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OMG that machine is beautiful and it seems to be perfectly restorable. I hope it can find a good home. 
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| Post# 402603 , Reply# 7 12/29/2009 at 13:59 (5,230 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia) | ||
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Oh!!! Boy!!!! I wiah it was near me! | ||
| Post# 402626 , Reply# 8 12/29/2009 at 15:37 (5,230 days old) by austinado16 () | ||
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Affordable shipping contact: Wow, just when I thought I'd seen just about every vintage washer that was produced. Very cool. | ||
| Post# 402632 , Reply# 9 12/29/2009 at 16:39 (5,230 days old) by douglasdc6 () | ||
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If no interest I guess I could drive up to pick it up . When is the deadline ? Let me know . | ||
| Post# 402652 , Reply# 10 12/29/2009 at 17:36 (5,230 days old) by westingman123 () | ||
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purrrty I always seems the best ones are a day away!! Alas. | ||
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Post# 402840 , Reply# 11 12/30/2009 at 16:13 (5,229 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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| Post# 402861 , Reply# 12 12/30/2009 at 17:05 (5,229 days old) by douglasdc6 () | ||
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Were negotiating a pick up day. | ||
| Post# 402870 , Reply# 13 12/30/2009 at 17:19 (5,229 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 402925 , Reply# 14 12/30/2009 at 23:16 (5,229 days old) by ingliscanada () | ||
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Belt Drive This machine looks like it can be the famous "wig-wag" belt drive machine. The agitator seen is made to fit that. But wow, a bolt down! I wonder if it has a pump, or is it gravity drain? | ||
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Post# 402945 , Reply# 15 12/31/2009 at 00:47 (5,229 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Jed - I know very little about these and have never seen one in person that I remember. I do know that the design provided the ancestry to the later belt-drives, and I believe the transmission is very similar if not nearly identical, as is the basket drive (spin) components, wig-wag, etc. Some of the components were carried over intact to the later machines including the agitator, basket, etc. The general "gist" of what I have learned about these machines is that mechanically, the changes made were basically evolutionary changes that came about as the basic design matured. I think the biggest change from the bolt-downs to the first machines with the suspension was the use of the baseplate and cabinet suspension system itself. The old operating mechanicals more or less came along for the ride and were implemented into the new design. The pumps in the early cabinet suspended machines were different and didn't operate during agitation, and I believe the same was true with these, but cannot not say that I know that for sure. Thanks for thinking of me Jed! Gordon | ||
| Post# 402957 , Reply# 16 12/31/2009 at 06:48 (5,229 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Bakelite | ||
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Post# 403025 , Reply# 17 12/31/2009 at 13:45 (5,228 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Ross in Tucson...
has one of these. His is absolutely beautiful. I got to see it do quite a bit while at his home in Tucson for the wash-in. Although I've never seen underneath I can tell you that the functions are all exactly the same just minus the suspension system. The water inlet is just under the ballast so there is a nice strong stream of water during the fills and spray rinses. Agitation in these is very brisk. I'd say that could be where transmissions got changed eventually. I don't recall Kenmores agitating that fast. I've attached a link to a composite video or the wash-in a couple of years back. At 0:23 is a video of the bolt-down Kenmore washing. Jon CLICK HERE TO GO TO jons1077's LINK | ||
| Post# 403070 , Reply# 18 12/31/2009 at 18:54 (5,228 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Hi Jon. Thank you for remembering the good times here in Tucson at our wash ins. I sure hope to have more in the future. My best wishes to you both for a Happy New Year. Ross | ||
| Post# 403071 , Reply# 19 12/31/2009 at 18:59 (5,228 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Here is my bolt down Kenmore. Ross 
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| Post# 403088 , Reply# 20 12/31/2009 at 21:02 (5,228 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 403090 , Reply# 21 12/31/2009 at 21:33 (5,228 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Imagine.... | ||
| Post# 403127 , Reply# 23 12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,838 days old) by ingliscanada () | ||
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Sorry.. The last post was for JON. I got confused with the names. Anyway, Happy New Year:) Gary | ||
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Post# 403697 , Reply# 28 1/3/2010 at 23:55 (5,225 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Bolt down Kenmore washer | ||
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