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Post# 587084   4/4/2012 at 10:39 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Well, some wayward Kenmores showed up today, and there was a flicker in the force too, as my ultra-cool, ultra BOL Hotpoint (the 'Hotpernt' as it is already referred to) arrived as well.

A few pictures will follow, as I know how visual we all are...





Post# 587086 , Reply# 1   4/4/2012 at 10:43 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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This came in from Baltimore, from Martin/Yogi. One of my dream machines. Just need to get a good console, and spend some time painting on this one. I have always had a thing for this model, and the carcass of one, which I intended to repair, was in my trailer of stolen machines, so I'm really glad to have this one, in my favorite color.

Future pics and video will be coming of course.




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Post# 587087 , Reply# 2   4/4/2012 at 10:45 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Here is a beautiful 1974 Lady K dryer - just beautiful.

A funny comment was made by my assistant at work, who usually helps in the off-loading "What happened to the paint, it's all faded-like." I had to educate him a little regarding the fine art of appliance colors.

See anything in the background?


Post# 587088 , Reply# 3   4/4/2012 at 10:46 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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The 1974 washer. Needs a dispenser top cover. I think I know where one is in fact! K-man?????

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.


Post# 587089 , Reply# 4   4/4/2012 at 10:49 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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We didn't get a pic of the Hotpernt, as we had already tucked it away in a special room padded from interference with the force. I have a few DDs in there too, :-) I'll reserve this reply spot for it in its honor though. Pics and video to follow on it at some point as well.

Post# 587090 , Reply# 5   4/4/2012 at 10:50 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
So without further dilly dally....

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Presenting the 1963 Lady Kenmore Suds saver set in P I N K. Yay!

Post# 587091 , Reply# 6   4/4/2012 at 10:55 (4,402 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
They are pretty much "beautimous"

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There is a nasty rash on the left side of the washer, which I think some custom touch-up will fix, but the pair otherwise looks to have seen very little use.

The dryer has no button/zipper rash on the door rim or drum, and the washer just does not exhibit much appearance of use other than a very minor amount of surface rust under the top. I know it is not use-free, but light use for sure. I still has its original tub light I believe.

John - manufacture date is 20th week of 1963, so I suspect this may be the original, non-beefed up gearcase?


Post# 587092 , Reply# 7   4/4/2012 at 10:59 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I will be testing this washer soon, for sure. Its drain hoses have been pushed into the cabinet, and I don't know if that means it was worked on and someone stopped, or if the hose connectors simply broke.

The agitator is the new-style (for 1963) Super Roto-Swirl, and it is glossy black.

It's time to do some garage re-arranging so I can get this in there to join its brethren.

FUN FUN. I don't know how many pink KM sets there are out there, but its kind-of a nice feeling to have something this rare finally.

I hope you all enjoy the pics.

Gordon


Post# 587095 , Reply# 8   4/4/2012 at 11:04 (4,401 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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YAY Gordon!   CONGRATS on that pink Lady K set, those are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

If I'm not mistaken, his is your FIRST forey into the pink realm, yes??

 

I will have to dig out the triple dispenser and it's lid for you, but I don't think the lid is in really great shape.   Tho, a not so great lid is better then no lid, yes?

 

Kevin


Post# 587099 , Reply# 9   4/4/2012 at 11:07 (4,401 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        

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Congratulations, Gordon - a great pair!

"May the (Pink) Force be with you."

Lawrence


Post# 587101 , Reply# 10   4/4/2012 at 11:08 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Yep Kevin, its my first pink set. I had never planned to have any pink, but here they are.

And thanks too Lawrene! Come see these sometime!

Now for Sunny Yellow...


Post# 587103 , Reply# 11   4/4/2012 at 11:12 (4,401 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)        

Gordon... what a fabulous truckload!!! Now I know that you must have been just crazed with anticipation of their arrival... all beautiful, but that pink set is just over the top!!! Wow!



Post# 587107 , Reply# 12   4/4/2012 at 11:16 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Hey Jeff, thanks for your help in making this haul happen. I know that Ray would have done it eventually, but your extra 'ooomph' made it easy.

I just realized, the only white appliance in the whole haul was the Hotpoint. Funny.

By the way, I owe special thanks to Walt in New York for the gold Ladies. They are much nicer than I expected, THANKS Walt, these are keepers.

Gordon


Post# 587110 , Reply# 13   4/4/2012 at 11:19 (4,401 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Now for Sunny Yellow...

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Wait.... WHAT??  

 

Sunny Yellow?   Hmm... there must REALLY be a disturbance in the Force... First a Hotpoint and NOW Sunny Yellow is on your radar???   It's NOT a WP or KM color! (is it?)  I need to send a shaman, healer, medicine man, witch doctor AND an exorcist to remove all these evil spirits and return the Force to normal!!!! 

 

(No need to duck & run here!)

 

Tongue out Wink Tongue out

 

LOL

 

Kevin


Post# 587112 , Reply# 14   4/4/2012 at 11:23 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Actually KM had a yellow too. Last year there was a yellow 1963 LK dryer in Sacramento's craigslist. I could have had one of the Lodi folks go get it, but decided not to since the seller wanted some serious cash for it. A yellow pair, yeah, just the yellow dryer, I didn't think it was worth asking for the favor.

G


Post# 587116 , Reply# 15   4/4/2012 at 11:35 (4,401 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
How mint they look, Gordon!

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Walt finds gold mines. So glad you connected with him. Congrats on another safe Holy Grail arrival.

 

By the way, five second spray rinses showed up in yesterday's doctrine in the 67 LK. How did that happen? Like you, I thought they were all seven seconds. The only 5 second spray I know of is on the WP Convertible. Your new Lady like mine has the typical 7 secs. Do you know the history here?

 

And please enjoy the Suds-return. If you don't like re-use, just use fresh clear water and watch the magic of water chaos as the level rises and the currents change. It sends me over every time--and mine are all FAKE and mickey-rigged. You have the real Mc Coy.

 

 


Post# 587117 , Reply# 16   4/4/2012 at 11:35 (4,401 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Wow they look just mint Gordon, congratulations!!!! Where did you find these???

As for the BOL Hotpoint, what year is it from?


Post# 587118 , Reply# 17   4/4/2012 at 11:38 (4,401 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        
Coppertone Kenmore

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That model was the first one I ever bought, coppertone, used for $100. Ran perfectly for over 10 years and then refused to pump water out. After getting a used GE FF, I gave it to my brother in law who discovered it was only a clogged self cleaning filter. He bypassed the filter with a section of hose and used the machine for several more years.

Post# 587119 , Reply# 18   4/4/2012 at 11:43 (4,401 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Hey, nice looking garage door LK set. But the doors are down. Is there something under there that we aren't supposed to see? Inquiring minds MUST know!

I guess if you like pink then the '63 set is fantastic! Otherwise if you don't like pink, just believe they are white and all will be fine. Cool stuff!

(I'll have to check the books tonight on the gear case change date in '63)

Ben


Post# 587120 , Reply# 19   4/4/2012 at 11:49 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Thanks a lot Robert. I found these in Pittsburgh. The seller tried to sell them last year at a four-figure price, and though we all enjoyed looking and laughing, nobody forked over the cash. I often said to myself "I shoulda tried to get those". When the seller listed them again, I figured "What do I have to loose?" and I contacted the guy. The seller was a really nice guy, and glad someone such as myself wanted them. I paid a whole lot less then his asking price. There is a wonderful east-coast only hauler who knows appliances and he hauled them and did a nice job. He said as he was leaving "you all are a fun but nutty crowd!" LOL

As to the Hotpoint, you're going to give me a "hmmmph" but its a 1985 model.

Gordon


Post# 587122 , Reply# 20   4/4/2012 at 11:54 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Ben -

I was in a hurry this morning, and a bit jazzed about the pink set, so I failed...I know, epic fail...to open the garage doors.

I will rectify that later today, I promise.

Gordon


Post# 587125 , Reply# 21   4/4/2012 at 12:07 (4,401 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
My Favorite Kenmore!!

The 1963! My neighbor had this washer when I was a kid and all the lights ,bells and whistles fascinated me!! Pink just makes it all the more fantastic!im glad you got a hold these!!

Post# 587126 , Reply# 22   4/4/2012 at 12:18 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Mickey -

I have a couple 1979/1980 Kenmores with 5-second sprays. It might be part of the Energy Saver campaign that Sears embarked on in fall 1978 with the '79 models, BUT I didn't notice the 5-second deal in the manual, and I haven't seen anything in writing that mentions a difference between models, etc. So, you've got one on me.

I plan to play with the suds return, but I don't have a laundry sink yet, so I may have to use a big plastic container or something.

I'll send you some pics when I do the suds testing.

G


Post# 587128 , Reply# 23   4/4/2012 at 12:28 (4,401 days old) by joefuss1984 (Little Rock, AR)        
Pink Ladies

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Those pink Lady Kenmores are sexy!

I too am curious about the paint. Why are the tops a darker shade than the bottoms?


Post# 587129 , Reply# 24   4/4/2012 at 12:34 (4,401 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
If you can, Gordon

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grab a Conventional aka "wringer," a Tag or hey, come to the wild side and find a Visimatic. That way you can wheel it right up to your machine and save the suds in there. Then if the water gets too cool or has bleach and you realize you have nothing to use it with, and don't want to re-use the water, you can use the wringer machine's pump to get rid of it in short order.

 

The clangs of the valves are really worth it, not to mention to the unforgettable sudsy chaos.

 

Good luck. Once "...turned, " it's hard to go back.

 

PS: After the suds drain from the washer (first Clang) the spin begins. Then after a minute or so, the valve switches AGAIN (second Clang, a little softer though) just before the Spray Rinses begin. Then when you return the suds, The Clang is really loud, and it's like Oh my God, here we go. It's all so captivating and exciting like a roller coaster ride.


Post# 587130 , Reply# 25   4/4/2012 at 12:36 (4,401 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
so I may have to use a big plastic container or something

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Gordon, just go buy a 32 or so gallon plastic trash can!   It's portable, it's easy to empty what doesn't get sucked back up into the washer!

 

Kevin


Post# 587132 , Reply# 26   4/4/2012 at 12:39 (4,401 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Just lovely!

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Nice haul Gordon!!  I also am especially fond of the 1963 LKs - I hope they are in good shape mechanically! 

 

Shame the dispenser cover is missing from the 74, but I am sure one will turn up for you!!

 

I am going to be within striking distance of a KM dryer whose console looks very similar to the coppertone one this coming weekend - I am going to propose parting it out to the owner;  if there is a chance the console might work, let me know and I will send you a picture of the dryer!


Post# 587133 , Reply# 27   4/4/2012 at 12:40 (4,401 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Hi Kev.

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I thought of that once but didn't think the hose would reach the bottom. What's the trick? And that wringer was just sitting there daring me anyway. Cool

 

Glad to hear you're saving suds. It's so much fun.


Post# 587137 , Reply# 28   4/4/2012 at 13:07 (4,401 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Well you can always 20 gallon can, if they still make/sell them... OR... go buy a large version of one of those rectangular, stackable storage containers.   You know, the one with the removable lid.   That would work too and probably a bit better since it's not as tall.

 

Either that or buy some plastic pipe and extend the hose to the bottom.

 

Kevin


Post# 587141 , Reply# 29   4/4/2012 at 13:15 (4,401 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
Re suds return!

A local antique shop had a Homart suds return cabinet here, The store is gone but if I see the owner, i will find out if she still has it!

Post# 587142 , Reply# 30   4/4/2012 at 13:16 (4,401 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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As to the Hotpoint, you're going to give me a "hmmmph" but its a 1985 model.

You're right Gordon, Hmmmmph. lol. Actually those Rim-flow machines are very fun.


Post# 587151 , Reply# 31   4/4/2012 at 13:33 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
Gordon, just go buy a 32 or so gallon plastic trash can!

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Dude! (Kevin that is)...I work for a plastic container manufacturer, remember? Did you not get a plant tour in Lodi one time? We have a sea of stock containers, I just would like a real sink sometime soon as I am tired of having to use the kitchen sink to wash up after a washer project or car work, etc.

Getting a utility sink is on my list of things to do (lists are good you know Kevin) and may happen this summer. We have to drill through the foundation of the house (I hate that idea) to get to the drain and water supply from the laundry room.

Speaking of carts/containers, if anyone ever tries this and you use a garbage cart, if the cart has a metal lift bar up front, the container is probably not water-tight. We have a model that is flush up front without the bar however. When our tap water warms up sufficiently here that I can wash in summertime coolish water using cold-water Tide, I often will let the machine drain into a 96-gallon wheeled container and then 'drive' the cart to a dry spot in the yard and dump the water.

G


Post# 587154 , Reply# 32   4/4/2012 at 13:38 (4,401 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Goodness Gordon you are on great Kenmorelicious finds !

Have never seen the 63 pair in pink before ...you have this model in brown too ..dont you..?

What kind of agitator is in the first pick ...im assuming a Roto-Swirl ?

My EYE is really on that white hidden contriol panel model..

I grew up with that model in avacado so cool you got them.

Congrats on the washers looking forward to seeing some of your videos.

When you get a chance ...

Nice washers Gordon.

 

Darren k

 




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Post# 587157 , Reply# 33   4/4/2012 at 13:41 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Mickey -

"It's all so captivating and exciting like a roller coaster ride."

You know what's funny? I am so conditioned from a lifetime of MOL Kenmores and WPs that have not had / do not have any auxiliary solenoids, that when I use a machine that has them, the pops and banging, etc. are very unexpected. Frankly, it's a good thing thus far that I haven't been drinking a lot of extra water at those times as I do after a 30-minute stairmaster climb at the gym, etc. Overall, so far I find those noises to interrupt the soothing woos, like a gong going off during twilight sleep, interrupting the beach sounds on the sleep inducer tapes. :-)





Post# 587159 , Reply# 34   4/4/2012 at 13:45 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
Paul -

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"Shame the dispenser cover is missing from the 74, but I am sure one will turn up for you!!"

You know what, a certain host for our April wash-in has one. He is expecting me to show up with a side check valve for his KM 1963 70-series in Turq. The valve is NLA, but I have a couple. If said host finds his dispenser cover, I will magically remember to bring the valve with me. If not, hmmmm...

Parting out a KM? What? I didn't hear that... No comprendez...

Kman: -- :-) :-) ;-)


Post# 587162 , Reply# 35   4/4/2012 at 13:57 (4,401 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Coercive parts trading - LOL! :-)

More nice finds, the pink ladies are very nice looking. What's not to love? Chrome, lights, buttons and pink! My grandfather used to do some handyman work after he retired and one of the ladies in town he did a lot of work for had this same set - in pink. I must have been only 7 or 8 at the time but remember the color taking my breath away. Beverly Hillbillies was always one of my favorite shows, mostly for the kitchen and I was in love with the pink! (she had turquoise appliances in the kitchen, all Frigidaire, I loved going to that house!)


Post# 587163 , Reply# 36   4/4/2012 at 14:00 (4,401 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        

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Omg these pink Lady K's look GREAT. The pink does look to be a very pale version. Did Kenmore colors ever change over the model years or from actual years?

Post# 587183 , Reply# 37   4/4/2012 at 16:00 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Jed -

I don't recall colors changing for many years at a time. These machines were made at a time when people purchased one appliance as necessary usually. They didn't replace both when one failed or when they wanted to buy their first dryer. Buying decisions that are often made today in which buyers replace both because a switch on the dryer door broke, was not common back then.

Thus, pink from 1959 presumably was expected to match the pink from 1963, and etc. I haven't seen enough KM pink to know if these are lighter, but the porcelain tops exactly match the cabinets, and porcelain doesn't fade so I'd say this is what KM offered.

The biggest changes I can recall involve the Coppertone/coffee transition, and the Harvest Gold/Golden Wheat colors. Coppertone started out shaded on the cabinets and the tops and lids. By 1972 we had what you see in the '72 above - an all dark top and a shaded cabinet. This second scheme lasted a few years. Same for the Harvest Gold. By 1977 or so, they had gone to a mono-color machine all over, which matched the tops previously, so a 1978 Coffee machine was all over dark brown like the 1972's top and lid, and Golden Wheat was all over gold like the 1974's top and lid. This may apply to Avocado/New Avocado as well.

Gordon


Post# 587191 , Reply# 38   4/4/2012 at 16:39 (4,401 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)        
those pink ladies

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would look so nice along with my 58 Frigidaire Custom Imperial in mayfair pink

Post# 587195 , Reply# 39   4/4/2012 at 17:18 (4,401 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Gordon!

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WOW- congratulations. Now I know what the '63's look like and in pink no less.

These are show stoppers and must be prominently displayed inside your house!

So once you get them all in tip top shape, get them inside and marvel at their beauty.

You really scored big time here! Very happy for you.

Patrick


Post# 587207 , Reply# 40   4/4/2012 at 18:02 (4,401 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Nice machines, Gordon!

 

I'm thinking you pretty much have the 63 Kenmore lineup intact, from BOl, to the top.


Post# 587252 , Reply# 41   4/4/2012 at 20:39 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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LOL @ Kenny ---

Well, I have much of the '63 line anyway. I have the 600 dryer, the 70-series washer and dryer, and the alternate 70-series alphabet washer (the same as in Robert's see-it-wash video), and two 800 LK sets. There is an alternate 800 that I don't have, the 600 washer, and the 400 series and 500 series pairs. I would love to find a 400 set. Being that they had painted tops and lids unless the buyer sprung for the whole porcelain top and cabinet, chances are slim that a nice one has survived.

Gordon


Post# 587253 , Reply# 42   4/4/2012 at 20:40 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I took some more pics tonight, including the promised to Ben, doors up shots.

Here goes


Post# 587255 , Reply# 43   4/4/2012 at 20:42 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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More washer...the chrome is so shiny on this machine that it's almost disorienting.

(Btw - I am not very happy with the camera in my Droid)


Post# 587256 , Reply# 44   4/4/2012 at 20:45 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
I have some work to do on this baby...

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Interesting

Post# 587258 , Reply# 45   4/4/2012 at 20:46 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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The '72. Beauty that only we would love...but its dandy!

Post# 587259 , Reply# 46   4/4/2012 at 20:48 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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The '74 dryer. I musta moved during the shot. Not sure I like this Droid's camera.

Post# 587261 , Reply# 47   4/4/2012 at 20:50 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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The Hotpernt in her padded, non force-bending room

Post# 587262 , Reply# 48   4/4/2012 at 20:53 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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This should be fun to clean. Maybe the scans from the outposts and patrol squadrons from the Force Special Protection unit will clean it for me. Get it? FSP?

Ok...I hear you, go back to posting pics Gordon and drop the attempts at humor...


Post# 587263 , Reply# 49   4/4/2012 at 20:57 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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It's true what they say about PINK. It calms the mental states of even the craziest of the crazies. I look at these and relax.

I did not adjust the lid. I think that is the level, or lack thereof, of use these have seen. Even the lid hinge pads inside the lid are still soft and plyable. I have 80s machine where they are brittle and snap if you try to press on them.


Post# 587264 , Reply# 50   4/4/2012 at 21:00 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Closer up

She's a little dirty, but honestly that just adds to the fun.


Post# 587265 , Reply# 51   4/4/2012 at 21:01 (4,401 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Rooting for the underdog! Love the BOL Hotpoint, not even a filter. These also came in standard capacity, not sure if they were both available at the same time. I saw a number of these one-knob wonders in OPL use.

Post# 587266 , Reply# 52   4/4/2012 at 21:01 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Mooolah shot

Post# 587267 , Reply# 53   4/4/2012 at 21:08 (4,401 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Greg -

I think the Hotpoint landed softly, since I have always wanted the BOLiest of the BOLs, I got it, and it looks like a pretty nice one. Not even a filter is right. And yes, I saw these too in both standard and large capacity, but not often. They were like loss leader sales promo things that came and went. I saw more in GE guise than HPs.

I am not sure what will happen when I go to use this machine. The Kenmore collective in my garage (aka laundry suite) will probably send it excessive voltage through the force, and it will be running on hyper speed. I'll be sure to video that...


Post# 587269 , Reply# 54   4/4/2012 at 21:11 (4,401 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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You're right, the Kenmores might get organized and stage a coup. "Must kill the spin-drain! Must kill the spin-drain!"

Post# 587275 , Reply# 55   4/4/2012 at 21:26 (4,401 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        

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Guess my coppertone one was a 72 model after all from the picture, same inside and Super Roto Swirl. A neighbor had the same Hotpoint. We figured how to put a crossover wire in so the hot and cold inlets would do the water temperature you wanted at the faucets, not the default temps on the 1 dial. They liked to do cold for everything.

Post# 587299 , Reply# 56   4/4/2012 at 23:22 (4,401 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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What a haul Gordon... I thought you were thinning the herd?


LMAO!

Patrick

PS - Tha apple doesn't fall far from the tree...


Post# 587311 , Reply# 57   4/5/2012 at 00:27 (4,401 days old) by badgerdx ()        
No such thing as a stupid question, right? KM & LK

Ok... Kenmore and Lady Kenmore... I'm assuming that's what KM and LK mean on this post. What are the differences? (other than gender of the machines (Hi Robert!)}

Is it a TOL vs BOL thing? In general, when I look at them. The LK seem more designed, more "pretty". Or am I imagining things?


Post# 587312 , Reply# 58   4/5/2012 at 00:29 (4,401 days old) by badgerdx ()        
No such thing as a stupid question, right? KM & LK

PS:

What's with all the "hidden" control panels? I think I spy some in the background of your shots, as well. Were dials considered VULGAR? Was it a Orthodox kosher thing like burner covers for stoves? I've NEVER seen that before.


Post# 587322 , Reply# 59   4/5/2012 at 01:57 (4,401 days old) by mikeklondon (London)        
PINK Lady

WoWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Post# 587330 , Reply# 60   4/5/2012 at 04:18 (4,401 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Yes Bob

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you got it, LK=Lady Kenmore was TOL. Those are my favorites, I'm not a bottom feeder like Greg is. He loves his KM=K'mores!! BOL all the way!

Nice Pinkage Gordon! I wonder though they look a shade lighter than Robert's '57 set- but that could just be the photography. We'd have to put them side by side to be sure.



Post# 587341 , Reply# 61   4/5/2012 at 06:42 (4,401 days old) by jmm63 (Denville, NJ)        

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I do believe I'm going to swoon!!!

Post# 587343 , Reply# 62   4/5/2012 at 06:52 (4,401 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        
Congrats

Wow, is right ALL the Kenmores are very nice.  I can see how the "Hotpernt" would grow on anyone, no gimmicks, all substance. alr


Post# 587353 , Reply# 63   4/5/2012 at 07:53 (4,401 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Pink 1963 LKM pair

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They look great Gordon and this goes to show that their still great appliances to be had for less than a kings ransom. Everyone on this site had a chance to buy these and yes the asking price put off a few people, but rather than publicly complaining about the crazy seller you saw an opportunity and went to work and made a deal. In the end only the seller and buyer can determine the price of anything, and you should never blame a seller for trying to ask what you think is too high a price, as he has no way of knowing the worth of something like this.

 

We all want to win the big lottery.


Post# 587363 , Reply# 64   4/5/2012 at 08:57 (4,401 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Bottom feeder?? Well.

Here we are again at those sensible, Midwestern Values. A penny saved... That wealthy east coast 1% throwing money around like it's suds in a front-loader, you probably even have an elevator for your washers, don't you??

LOL - Don't listen to him, Bob, we love our TOL (top-of-the-line) just like everyone else:

(this one will make him jealous, Jon's a closet Maytag lover :-)



Post# 587393 , Reply# 65   4/5/2012 at 12:25 (4,400 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Ooo those 'TAGS

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are growin on me!! Shucks!


Post# 587430 , Reply# 66   4/5/2012 at 16:43 (4,400 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Nice washers Gordon. Cannot wait to your suds saving pictures.

David


Post# 587447 , Reply# 67   4/5/2012 at 20:03 (4,400 days old) by in2itdood ()        
nice very nice

You know I love a good St.Joe/Benton Harbor based sudsy machine.

Post# 587480 , Reply# 68   4/5/2012 at 23:10 (4,400 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Gordon: Congratulations on the pink (PANK) Lady Ks. They look great and are a wonderful addition to your collection. Also CONGRATS on nabbing the Coppertone 72 60 series. I know you have been waiting for quite awhile on that one, as you have been looking for a washer with that console. It is very impressive.

No I did not forget about the 74 set with the Penta Swirl. They are lovely indeed. Last but not least the Hotpoint (Hotpernt). Not your typical collection member, but it is true to type in that it is a one knob, one cycle wonder. This was also the final washer my grandmother had. I hope it is in working (woykin) condition. This definitely has been a banner week for you.

Good luck with all of the new beauties, and if they have any issues, may they be minor ones.

James



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