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IT TURNED OUT TO BE A MINI WASH-IN!!!!!!
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Post# 92469   11/6/2005 at 08:56 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        

Hi Everyone! Got a call from Scott (southernMDGEguy) and Hans, and they wanted to come down and see the new goodies. Of course, Lady Kenmore didn't want to be left out... So....on Saturday, we all converged on the warehouse in Wytheville. My cousin and her son also dropped in for a visit. We had a great time. We started pulling bunches of washer since Scott hadn't seen many of these machines in action. Photos speak a thousand words!!! We started with the Frigidaire. The people in the photo are my cousin Tina & her son Jonathan, Lady Kenmore and Hans. Mark




Post# 92470 , Reply# 1   11/6/2005 at 08:57 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The Frigidaire washing!

An action Photo!

Post# 92471 , Reply# 2   11/6/2005 at 08:58 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Philcolatin!

The lovely contour fill!

Post# 92472 , Reply# 3   11/6/2005 at 08:59 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The Fab Philco!

Ms Philco with Lady Kenmore, Hans, & Scott!

Post# 92473 , Reply# 4   11/6/2005 at 08:59 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Philco Washing

Here's the Philco flapilatin!

Post# 92474 , Reply# 5   11/6/2005 at 09:01 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The Maytag Highlander

Thanks to Steve and Greg for saving one of my dream machines! I was told it leaked, but we hooked it up, ran it through a cycle, and not a drip!

Post# 92475 , Reply# 6   11/6/2005 at 09:02 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
We're washing now!

Here's the timer dial. Time Fill!!! Y A Y ! ! !

Post# 92477 , Reply# 7   11/6/2005 at 09:03 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Swish, Swish, Swish!!!

Love the Wringer agitator. Really moves the clothes and water!

Post# 92478 , Reply# 8   11/6/2005 at 09:04 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Lot's of action!

Might just take this one home and hook it up.....

Post# 92480 , Reply# 9   11/6/2005 at 09:06 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
AND NOW, WHAT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!!

THE A B C's! The washer's lighted controls!

Post# 92481 , Reply# 10   11/6/2005 at 09:06 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
ABC WASHER

ABC WASHER

Post# 92483 , Reply# 11   11/6/2005 at 09:08 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The timer

The timer

Post# 92485 , Reply# 12   11/6/2005 at 09:09 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Speed Control

Speed Control

Post# 92486 , Reply# 13   11/6/2005 at 09:10 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Water Control

Water Control

Post# 92488 , Reply# 14   11/6/2005 at 09:12 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
ABC With her pants down!

Hans, Scott, and Lady Kenmore trying to figure out what she needs......beer helps!

Post# 92489 , Reply# 15   11/6/2005 at 09:13 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
hmmmmmm

At first the mechanism was almost seized....but a little rust buster, and she was sounding just like an ABC should!

Post# 92491 , Reply# 16   11/6/2005 at 09:15 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The ABC Dryer!

We hooked this baby up and it ran perfectly!

Post# 92493 , Reply# 17   11/6/2005 at 09:16 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The Air Fluff Dial

Since it was running perfectly, we HAD to try it out and dry some towels! When this dial is set, it turns off the heat by way of a relay in the control circuit.

Post# 92494 , Reply# 18   11/6/2005 at 09:18 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
This dial is for....

This dial is for regular drying just like any other time dry dryer. I do have to get some opaque white paint and paint behind the dial since the old paint is flecking off.

Post# 92495 , Reply# 19   11/6/2005 at 09:18 (6,717 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Wow - it looks like you guys had great luck with the Maytag Super-Highlander washer, I'm glad it worked on the first try. That ABC is just beautiful! Have you tried the dryer yet?

Post# 92496 , Reply# 20   11/6/2005 at 09:19 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Interesting.....

This dial, when turned on, tumbles with no heat until you set the dial to off.

Post# 92497 , Reply# 21   11/6/2005 at 09:20 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Dryer Logo

The ABC Dryer Logo

Post# 92498 , Reply# 22   11/6/2005 at 09:21 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The control panel

Full control panel all lit up and pretty!

Post# 92499 , Reply# 23   11/6/2005 at 09:23 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The lint screen

This machine is designed much like the early Maytag before the Halo of Heat models. The heater element is on the left upper corner of the machine and the lint filter is on the bottom right of the machine. Surprisingly, it has a drum light but not a Sun-E-Day lamp :~( The dryer drum is perforated.

Post# 92500 , Reply# 24   11/6/2005 at 09:24 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
The Model plate

The model plate

Post# 92501 , Reply# 25   11/6/2005 at 09:25 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Let's take a tumble!!!

It took about 15 minutes to dry the towels. Even though it wasn't a real full load, I thought for sure they would take much longer as the similar Maytags would have taken at least an hour to dry this many towels!

Post# 92502 , Reply# 26   11/6/2005 at 09:27 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
keep on tumblin'

Those ABC brothers thought of everything. Even the drum light stays on while tumbling!

Post# 92504 , Reply# 27   11/6/2005 at 09:35 (6,717 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
and finally.......

As soon as I get the chance, I will tear the washer completely apart and completely restore it. Believe it or not, the boots are perfect but the hoses from the tub to the pump, and pump to outlet, need to be replaced. Greg, HELP ME!!! It will need some kind of bearring as the agitator knocks when it spins and there is some play in it. I will also have to add a flourescent light so the COMPLETE control panels light up. Each control has two 15w bayonet style bulbs, but I think it would be much cooler to have it completely lit. The dryer appears to have been hardly used at all. No lint build up, no rust, no corrosion and it runs almost silently. Really a perfect machine. Of course I will have them both repainted....soon as I get the chance. Gyro!....we missed you!

Post# 92505 , Reply# 28   11/6/2005 at 09:46 (6,717 days old) by dalangdon (Seattle, WA)        
I love that Philco!

It's not often that I comment on the washers, as I am a range man myself, but I love that Philco! The "Contour Fill" is fabulous, and that control panel looks like too much fun!

Post# 92506 , Reply# 29   11/6/2005 at 09:57 (6,717 days old) by brent-aucoin ()        

Mark,
Thanks for the great pictures! You guy's look like you had so much fun!
You have an amazing collection there!
Thanks for sharing!
Brent


Post# 92508 , Reply# 30   11/6/2005 at 10:11 (6,717 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Mark:

If ever I am in your neck of the woods, I would love to see all of your machines. I would have to take a wiff into each one! LOL

Have fun, and yes, your Maytag that Steve and Greg blessed you with is awesome! The ABC's too! and well, all of them.

Steve


Post# 92510 , Reply# 31   11/6/2005 at 10:16 (6,717 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        
Yay for wash-ins!!

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Great to have a few people over for a wash-in. Especially when you have such beauties to use. I love that ABC-O-Matic set. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

Post# 92512 , Reply# 32   11/6/2005 at 11:23 (6,717 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
MINI WASH-IN!!!!!!

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Mark,
Like Wow looks like some washin with the Best of all time machines! I realy wish I was their. Best wishes and I hope to chat with you soon.
Peter



Post# 92519 , Reply# 33   11/6/2005 at 12:31 (6,717 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Wow guys, looks like y'all had fun!!! That Philco is nothing short of spectacular with the lighted, multicolor control panel....love the wide lid and "Contour-Fill" as well!! The Highlander's wringer-gyratator action looks like fun to watch, and a Frigidaire Unimatic is an imporant "staple" of anyone's collection!

Who can forget about how GORGEOUS those pink ABC's are!! I'm sure you'll have the washer running in no time and it looks like you're off to a good start with the mechanism...always a good sign when the tub boot is good!


Post# 92528 , Reply# 34   11/6/2005 at 13:16 (6,717 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I"m shaking, drivviling, and "ver-ke;pf". Is there such a thing as laundry room so high one can go split level and have washers upsteairs and downstairs in the room? OY. Beautiful Mark.

Post# 92537 , Reply# 35   11/6/2005 at 14:23 (6,717 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Mark, what can one say, that ABC O Matic is just beautiful. I love those lights and can't wait to see it when you add the full width console one. Can't believe that drying time either. Sure looks like you all had a great time. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Terry

Post# 92541 , Reply# 36   11/6/2005 at 15:00 (6,717 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()        
Washer Machine

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Post# 92547 , Reply# 37   11/6/2005 at 15:48 (6,716 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Mark those machines are just BEAUTIFUL! Wow, and great pictures too. Finally we get to see that Philco washer too, I love the ContourFlow Fill Flume. The knocking in the ABC might be caused by the Damper Assembly which may need adjusting or disassembly.

Post# 92549 , Reply# 38   11/6/2005 at 17:02 (6,716 days old) by bostonwash ()        
Excellent!

I'm Pink with envy! What an excellent day you each had. That wharehouse is like a dream come true. Wow!
Thanks for sharing your pics.
It's nice to know there are those here who know HOW to fix the occasional problem that can develope with just about any appliance.
Happy Wash-In


Post# 92552 , Reply# 39   11/6/2005 at 17:26 (6,716 days old) by southernmdgeguy ()        
Awesome!

I could not believe Mark and Gary's collections, the washers and dryers, stereos, Ranges, cars, just incredible!! I want to thank you for your wonderful hospitality! I felt so welcome, Hans, Robert, Mark and Gary and I were running between the running machines and the ABC project. I got to see in person finally the super quiet and strong 56 Fridigdare, the Kelvinator, Philco, an 1-18, and the Maytag all run. I was able to see the Flairs, the wonderful Westinghouse (I love Lucy range, just too much to list...
We went out for a great dinner, again thanks to Gary for that too! I am sure I am forgetting things, but I just wanted to thank you all for a GREAT weekend!
Scott


Post# 92557 , Reply# 40   11/6/2005 at 17:53 (6,716 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Scott, now you've experienced a wash-in. washers, dryers, food, drink, fellowship, and a whole lotta fun. Nice to be able to put a face with a name too. Just wait until a bigun' wash-in. Bob


Post# 92558 , Reply# 41   11/6/2005 at 17:57 (6,716 days old) by drmitch ()        

What gorgeous machines Mark! Thanks for sharing! I know you guys had a great time!

Post# 92579 , Reply# 42   11/6/2005 at 21:15 (6,716 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania)        

hey, that Philco control panel is out of this galaxy! What year is it and can you post a picture of it?



Post# 92591 , Reply# 43   11/6/2005 at 22:29 (6,716 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
....the Philco

Yes davy, When I return to the warehouse I will take photos of the control panel etc.... I also have the matching dryer! Mark

Post# 92602 , Reply# 44   11/6/2005 at 23:52 (6,716 days old) by jerseymike ()        
Wow!

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing them Mark. It looks like a good time was had by all.

You have a wonderful collection, Mark. Thanks for saving all of those saving all of those awesome machines. :-)

Those ABC's are super cool. The dryer controls are unusual to say the least. I love the idea that the drum light stays on through the entire cycle.

That Philco periodically turns up as a P.O.D. and I've always wondered what each button was for. (Especially since the typical Philco had rotary controls.) I always thought that Philco produced some of the handsomest machines ever built and this one is no exception. I can't wait to see the pics. Mark, would it be to much to ask if you could share pics of the matching dryer too?

Thanks again!

Mike


Post# 92612 , Reply# 45   11/7/2005 at 01:52 (6,716 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        
1966 Philco Custom Imperial

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The washer buttons in order from left are: Cotton, Bright Colors, Wash'n Wear, Special, Warm Soak, Cold Soak, Extra Rinse, and one other that I can't see. Water level has Small and Large, with three dots between that either indicates five levels total, or more likely it's variable. The timer has settings for Double Wash (Soak) that leads into Regular Wash.

The dryer has buttons for Regular Fabric, Wash'n Wear, Dryer Off (possibly for use with a drying rack?), and probably Delicate Fabric. The timer has selections for Auto Dry (Damp, Normal, Extra), Time Dry, and Air Fluff. Interestingly, it has a Speed Selector knob for Low Air (130 CFM), High Air (170 CFM), and Reverse Tumble which alternates between the two blower speeds and changes tumble direction every 4.5 minutes.


Post# 92617 , Reply# 46   11/7/2005 at 05:37 (6,716 days old) by kenmore1978 ()        
ABC dryer

I noticed the dryer can be set up for 110 OR 220 volts. Did anybody other than Westinghouse do this, too?

Post# 92637 , Reply# 47   11/7/2005 at 09:09 (6,716 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
110 v 220

Most dryers can be wired for 110 or 220v. Of course the 110v takes a looooooooooong time to dry! Even some modern dryers can be wired for 110v. Mark

Post# 92640 , Reply# 48   11/7/2005 at 09:24 (6,716 days old) by gregm ()        
great pics, thanks for sharing

Mark, are you in any of those pics ? they all look great ...... you sure have some amazing machines ...........

Post# 92642 , Reply# 49   11/7/2005 at 09:38 (6,716 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)        
Philco etc

Beautiful machines lc, spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

Post# 92647 , Reply# 50   11/7/2005 at 10:45 (6,716 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Mark, You have the most wonderful stuff! Thanks for posting these pics!

Post# 92656 , Reply# 51   11/7/2005 at 11:14 (6,716 days old) by designgeek ()        

Way cool. And the ABCs get the Cool Award of the Week from me anyway.

Altorfer Bros. Company. Hmm. I've never heard of them before. Anyone here know anything about them, what else they made, etc.?


Post# 92662 , Reply# 52   11/7/2005 at 11:49 (6,716 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Great detail on the photos,and fantastic machines too!
Well,looks like you guys hit the jackpot once again!!! Congratulations on such a rare classic set in PINK no less. If I ever get out your way,I want to see all your wonderful toys too!
Thank you for sharing these great machines with us Mark. (:

Rick


Post# 92663 , Reply# 53   11/7/2005 at 11:49 (6,716 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        
Paging mr Jetcone

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He knows a lot about the company.

Post# 92675 , Reply# 54   11/7/2005 at 13:59 (6,716 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
You All Are Always Welcome!

You all are always welcome to come for a visit anytime that you want, so that we can all get to know each other, and play with the toys. I love it when folks drop in.....that's how we end up having a spur of the moment Wash-In! MArk

Post# 92684 , Reply# 55   11/7/2005 at 15:19 (6,715 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)        

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I'd love to play with your...Philco

veg


Post# 92784 , Reply# 56   11/7/2005 at 21:11 (6,715 days old) by cybrvanr ()        

I was right up the street Friday in Lynchburg, I should have dropped in! Looks like you all had a lot of fun. Those are some really cool looking machines you got there!!1

Post# 92791 , Reply# 57   11/7/2005 at 21:30 (6,715 days old) by jerseymike ()        
1966 Philco Custom Imperial Button Arrangements

Thanks, DADoES! I wonder what those buttons are for every single time that Robert runs the POD. Another mystery solved! :-)

Thanks again,

Mike


Post# 92797 , Reply# 58   11/7/2005 at 21:50 (6,715 days old) by thirtyater ()        

Absolutely stunning, all of them. You guys are so lucky! I would love to see a close-up of the controls on that Philco.

Post# 92838 , Reply# 59   11/8/2005 at 07:37 (6,715 days old) by southernmdgeguy ()        

The Philco has the "translations" if you want to call it that, on the underside of that large lid, as the buttons don't make it clear what it does water and speed wise. Very interesting machine to see, after watching the Kelvinator and the Fridgidaires, it was so strange to see the top of the agitator just sitting there not moving. I love how the dial looks like a little steering wheel, and the colors and design of the basket and agitator on that machine.
Scott



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