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Estate Sale - w/ Bendix Washer Dryer
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Post# 572881   2/1/2012 at 13:44 (4,439 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern))        

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Just found a estate sale in Ridgewood nj with a Bendix Washer Dryer in it, along with a Maytag washer and a Cadillac, oh my!

Doug


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Post# 572884 , Reply# 1   2/1/2012 at 14:07 (4,439 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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I see the '53 - '54 Bexdix combo and the '78 Caddy, but don't see a Maytag washer anywhere.

 

Kevin


Post# 572896 , Reply# 2   2/1/2012 at 14:26 (4,439 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern))        

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Hard to see, but it is image 55 with a cardboard cutout of a young kid dressed as a ballplayer.

Doug


Post# 572898 , Reply# 3   2/1/2012 at 14:43 (4,439 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Paging MisterEric!

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This is only like 10 minutes from my house! We should go to this lol. Oh that lovely Cadillac and that Bendix are amazing. Shh, my 76 Caddy didn't hear me saying that. lol

Hmm wonder how the heck that would fit down my basement? Martin? hehe


Post# 572904 , Reply# 4   2/1/2012 at 15:00 (4,439 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
AND!

A round tube color TV!

Post# 572906 , Reply# 5   2/1/2012 at 15:05 (4,439 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Interesting

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But as one has neither the space nor know-how to deal with a vintage Bendix washer/dryer will pass. Spied what could be some *older* laundry products but have been there and done that too many times. *LOL*

Am surprised the family or anyone else close to them didn't try to sell the *Caddy* either before owner's demise or whatever. Hope a collector steps in otherwise fear it will be snapped up by scrappers.

Regarding the condition of the place I'd wear deep boots and becareful when one trod should anyone go; the place looks a mess especially the laundry and garage area.

The weather this weekend is supposed to be beautiful, indeed quite nice for a drive into the country; however it is also *Super Bowl* time and getting most men any where beyond a television is going to be difficult at best.


Post# 572908 , Reply# 6   2/1/2012 at 15:16 (4,439 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Brian, I told you that you need to get a washer/dryer combo down those basement stairs... LOL 

 


Post# 572909 , Reply# 7   2/1/2012 at 15:25 (4,439 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Brian...

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What do you mean ? You wonder if the Caddy will fit in the basement ? LOL

WOW !!! Ther sure are a lot of neat things there. Love that Hassock Fan.


Post# 572910 , Reply# 8   2/1/2012 at 15:37 (4,439 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
HAHA Eddie

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Now that I re-read my post, that does sound like what I am saying right? But alas, no, the Caddy won't fit down the stairs lol.

That Bendix doesn't looks much smaller by I would LOVE to finally have a washer/dryer combo and I always liked the Bendix.

Hmmm....


Post# 572937 , Reply# 9   2/1/2012 at 17:15 (4,438 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Maytag Washer?

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Oh I don't know about that.

There seems to be a pretty obvious dryer vent hose leading away from whatever Maytag appliance is hidden under all that rubbish/grime. Therefore one can reasonably assume either the thing is a dryer or what is located to the left tis.

The latter represents a rather odd way to arrange a washer/dryer set up as one can see from the angle of the hose it is most certainly connected to the Maytag. If it comes from the other side that is a very long run to start an angle at that position.


Post# 572939 , Reply# 10   2/1/2012 at 17:42 (4,438 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I like the train layout. HO perhaps?


Post# 572964 , Reply# 11   2/1/2012 at 19:58 (4,438 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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You can see the corner of the Maytag washer lid on the left side, looks like a A606. That appliance to the left of the washer must be a dryer but it's hard to tell what it is. Maytag dryers were wider and didn't have that many buttons :-)

Post# 572968 , Reply# 12   2/1/2012 at 20:05 (4,438 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Wow, that Grainger Dayton riding lawn mower is pretty rare. Some very cool stuff hiding in that house.

Ben


Post# 572994 , Reply# 13   2/1/2012 at 22:02 (4,438 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I was thinking, how in the world would you get that train set up out of there without destroying it? That would make any boy's eyes light up!

Post# 572996 , Reply# 14   2/1/2012 at 22:12 (4,438 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Train Set

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Same way it was put there but in reverse; that is the thing would have to be dismantled and packed. It would be tedious work but much of the set-up can be taken apart into bits or subsections. Providing away was found to secure any loose objects parts could be taken out "flat" and loaded into a truck or something with equally large cargo space. This though would depend upon if it's possible to get such sections out of the house via doors or maybe the garage.

 

As we here have our tricks to shift appliances toy RR buffs have theirs and a collector with serious interest shouldn't have any problem moving that set-up. The only problem would be how much time the sellers are willing to allot for the taking down and packing. Then there is of course how does the new owner protect his "investment" between the time the deal is closed until he can shift the lot/take possession.


Post# 573005 , Reply# 15   2/1/2012 at 22:39 (4,438 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

I think that might be a RCA color TV behind that exercise contraption.  RCA New Vista?   


Post# 573052 , Reply# 16   2/2/2012 at 07:54 (4,438 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Love that Hassock Fan.

Eddie, you come down to Beltsville and I will give you mine. Tom

Post# 573063 , Reply# 17   2/2/2012 at 09:44 (4,438 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

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Good lord! I wish I had the space for that monster!


Post# 573064 , Reply# 18   2/2/2012 at 09:55 (4,438 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)        

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I would love to paw through all that stuff! I would like the desk lamp and the secretary with the nice legs. Is the train set on top of a shuffle board? There is a green Hoover convertible hidden in there too. The orange wing back, isn't that the same as Archie Bunker's

Post# 573211 , Reply# 19   2/3/2012 at 02:08 (4,437 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Yes,such a delight--something for everyone-esp if you need model train equipment and layouts.Wish yard sales and such around here had treasures such as that!

Post# 573424 , Reply# 20   2/3/2012 at 20:17 (4,436 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Well The Address Is Up

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Ridgewood isn't that far from NYC, just a quick trip over the GWB then onto the Garden State to the TP), but still aren't planning on going. Didn't make an appointment for a tetnaus booster! *LOL*

Someone really needs to go and scope out the Bendix, Maytags and that ride along lawn mower. Seems great potential for someone who knows what they are doing to purchase and sell things along.


Post# 573429 , Reply# 21   2/3/2012 at 20:38 (4,436 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Brian


anything is possible........

dis-assemble on the front lawn, and re-assemble in the basement.....like the neighbors don't talk already....lol

a vintage combo in your kitchen, between the fridge and the stove......you would be the envy of his group....prestige!

or the livingroom...rockin' with that juke box....


were here to help......trailer and all......how bad do you want it?

it is a one of a kind rare treasure....


Post# 573548 , Reply# 22   2/4/2012 at 15:13 (4,436 days old) by ducky1029 (New Jersey)        

I hope someone snatches this treasure up. I wish I would have read this sooner. I would have picked it up myself. It's so close to where I live!!!

Post# 573550 , Reply# 23   2/4/2012 at 15:26 (4,436 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
If I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

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I say if anyone wants the item or whatever else is at that sale and lives nearby go and fetch them.

It is not uncommon for lots of noise to be made about something shown here and that is all there is.


Post# 573741 , Reply# 24   2/5/2012 at 15:50 (4,435 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
bendix combo

Is somebody going to scoop that combo?How many of those are left around and I think one day these will be worth big money.Nice round tube rca console, when I was a kid that is all I ever wanted so I could watch superman in color(the color episodes)that and a bendix.

Post# 573907 , Reply# 25   2/6/2012 at 13:27 (4,434 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

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Was able to get there this weekend, briefly. Scored a nice KitchenAid 3b.

There is an early Maytag in the basement, two speed, small cap, black agi with the turquoise cup. Matching electric dryer.

The Bendix is priced at $300 and was upstairs in the kitchen. I found one of its knobs on the kitchen table and reunited them. Interior is stuffed with papers and old bags.

Hassock fan has a dead motor.

House is a mess, but very cool nevertheless.


Post# 573909 , Reply# 26   2/6/2012 at 13:50 (4,434 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Did Some Minor Sleuthing

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Oh well, call it what it tis, being noisy! *LOL*

House has an appraised value of nearly $700K (go figure, must be the area).

Last owner was a Ms. Foote and one seemed rather shocked and sad that given there were children (evidenced by all the infant and children items in the home not to mention pictures), so much was simply left to "rot" and or be sold off by the family. Guess no one could be bothered.

MisterEric:

Good score on the Kitchenaid. Did you snag anything else (detergents, etc...)? Was the sale crowded? Imagine with "The Game" on Sunday attendance must have been light.



Post# 573910 , Reply# 27   2/6/2012 at 14:00 (4,434 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

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Yes, 700k is def. regarding the area. The place was dirty and in need of a very decent amount of work. It was hard to walk around, wall to wall people. Only thing I got was the KA... would have loved some detergent but found none.

Post# 573911 , Reply# 28   2/6/2012 at 14:06 (4,434 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Property Values

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Well yes, all the "bedroom" communites are priced dear due to their being a close commute from NYC. Oh and the *new* rail station/line near Ridgewood has helped make the area even more desirable as well.

Really wonder what the last days/years of the previous owner was like in that house. Clearly little if any major housework was done, judging by the pictures of course. Some of the children's rooms looked as if they hadn't seen a damp cloth in ages.

Wonder if lots of the crowd was made up of local area residents. Both Saturday and Sunday were very nice days weather wise.

Did the rail set and or it's parts go?


Post# 573913 , Reply# 29   2/6/2012 at 14:16 (4,434 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
"I think one day these will be worth big money"

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Depends on who and when and where. Doesn't seem like a good motive for collecting, but people make a business out of it everyday. But to end up with something just becasue it will be worth a lot of money when you're talking about washers... Plus then you have to find parts to repair and someone to do the repairs. A $2000 broken Bendix isn't worth much.

Out of curiosity, what's your angle? This is much closer than the machine you pursued here, is there a particular Bendix you are looking for?


-Tim


Post# 573922 , Reply# 30   2/6/2012 at 17:28 (4,433 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Am Willing To Bet That Caddy Will Sell Or Be Sold

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Long before the Bendix or Maytag pair for that matter and for more money as well.

If anything the Maytag set *may* go to another loving home, but highly doubt anyone outside of those of us in the know and scrappers are going to bother with that Bendix. The former would probably restore for personal use and or take for spare parts, whilst the later just wants, well you know.



Post# 573929 , Reply# 31   2/6/2012 at 18:56 (4,433 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
bendiixes

Hey Tim,I wasnt suggesting getting a bendix for the money part,I have a lifelong love of bendixes I would only suggest getting one if you really enjoy them and could fix it yourself.I have one bendix now a 1949 that I* found here which I have gotten an immense amount of enjoyment from in the last month since I got it to run.It also nearly gave me a nervous breakdown and kept me up nights.I do feel all classic appliances are going to be valuable someday thats just a prediction.I paid 500 dollars for my rollermatic frigidaire and it was worth every penny.As far as the bendix I am looking for I would like to find a diving bell bendix like the one that was on here last week in Tenn. that I just missed or a deluxe model one from the late 40s like I have only in better condition.A tombstone bendix would be nice too.If I had a place for a combo it would be a 1956 in electric.

Post# 573962 , Reply# 32   2/6/2012 at 22:49 (4,433 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
Its a mess

I just saw the picture of the control panel and its a mess,forget what I said that machine is no prize.


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