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Thread Number: 38216
Early 1960s Maytag gas dryer, $25.00 |
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| Post# 567442 1/6/2012 at 18:05 (4,490 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
 I went to an estate sale at lunch and saw a Maytag gas dryer. The seller told me that the family thinks it still works, but he hasn't tested it. I was in a hurry and didn't search for a model number. Also, my camera screwed up and the picture of the front didn't save to the media card - I didn't notice until after I got to work and the sale closed for the day at 2pm. The front top control panel has a round Maytag emblem in the center - it is not a dial or timer. There are four or five push buttons to the right and it says "Electronic Control" over them. There is a hole in the cabinet on the front upper left, I think it was another emblem of some sort.. The 6" X 6" panel on the lower right that covers the safety valve and pilot light is missing. The seller firmly believes is is somewhere around, but we couldn't find it. The fins on the inside have what look like wires on them - the seller thought they were the moisture sensors. Below are some pics. I'll try to retake the picture of the front this weekend. If anyone wants this, let me know and I'll buy it and hold it for you.
It looks pretty clean, there is a rust spot on the top - looks like something was set there and the rust bled into the paint, would probably need to be repainted though - I don't think it will simply clean off.
Below is a close up of the patent sticker on the back. 
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| Post# 567443 , Reply# 1 1/6/2012 at 18:06 (4,490 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 567444 , Reply# 2 1/6/2012 at 18:07 (4,490 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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Post# 567447 , Reply# 3 1/6/2012 at 18:35 (4,490 days old) by wayupnorth  (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Maytag gas dryer | ||
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Post# 567464 , Reply# 4 1/6/2012 at 19:31 (4,490 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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MT GAS DRYER | ||
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Post# 567530 , Reply# 6 1/7/2012 at 01:58 (4,490 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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| Post# 567725 , Reply# 7 1/7/2012 at 21:31 (4,489 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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Kevin | ||
| Post# 567854 , Reply# 8 1/8/2012 at 13:36 (4,488 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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Here are more pictures | ||
| Post# 567855 , Reply# 9 1/8/2012 at 13:38 (4,488 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 567856 , Reply# 10 1/8/2012 at 13:39 (4,488 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 567857 , Reply# 11 1/8/2012 at 13:40 (4,488 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 567891 , Reply# 12 1/8/2012 at 17:13 (4,488 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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Post# 567901 , Reply# 13 1/8/2012 at 17:52 (4,488 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 567910 , Reply# 14 1/8/2012 at 18:20 (4,488 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
DG500
Hey thanks for the kind words for the dryer. I bought my set for $100 including the washer. They were used, but cared for. The dryer that I picked up saw little use, much less than the washer. These dryers are not porcelained so the finish on the top can become discolored or damaged easily. I just bought a new set of belts and a new front felt seal for mine, and soon I'll be posting on the real mechanical restoration. Good luck with your dryer, I think these Highlanders are pretty cool. The 500 model is known as the Super Highlander and the dryer is all electronic. The push buttons also start the cycle, it should only take some basic cleaning to free them up. I'm not that familiar with the gas dryer, but the electric version is pretty straight-forward. You machine is probably a 1963 or 4 just guessing by the coloring on the control panel. 65 models went to the light blue like mine has. Good luck!
-Tim | ||
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