Thread Number: 43434
1935 Maytag Model 30 restoration - before and after shot |
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Post# 638660   11/12/2012 at 22:36 (4,154 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Hello everybody ... for those who have been following the restoration process of my 1935 Maytag Model 30 wringer washer, I finally got the tub painted today. So, essentially, the restoration is complete, except for the decals, which are in the mail. I also want to completely disassemble the motor for a complete cleaning and refurbishment, even though its running just fine - actually, it purrs like a kitten, albeit a 77 year-old kitten!
Note - the hose has been taken off in the "after" shot, as the paint is not yet completely cured. The next round of photos will include the decals on the top of the lid and the front of the tub. Additional photos are always posted on my Flickr album ... CLICK HERE TO GO TO bradross's LINK |
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Post# 638664 , Reply# 1   11/12/2012 at 22:51 (4,154 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 638671 , Reply# 2   11/12/2012 at 23:21 (4,154 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 638672 , Reply# 3   11/12/2012 at 23:22 (4,154 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 638686 , Reply# 4   11/13/2012 at 01:42 (4,154 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 638690 , Reply# 5   11/13/2012 at 02:55 (4,154 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 638691 , Reply# 6   11/13/2012 at 03:14 (4,154 days old) by badgerdx ()   |   | |
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Dude, you are the king. That is amazing. I love the colour. Is that an originally offered colour, the original to the machine, or just something you really liked and wanted it to be? |
Post# 638699 , Reply# 7   11/13/2012 at 05:18 (4,154 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 638700 , Reply# 8   11/13/2012 at 05:22 (4,154 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 638705 , Reply# 9   11/13/2012 at 07:24 (4,154 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 638709 , Reply# 10   11/13/2012 at 07:34 (4,154 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 638710 , Reply# 11   11/13/2012 at 07:37 (4,154 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 638718 , Reply# 13   11/13/2012 at 09:06 (4,153 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 638719 , Reply# 14   11/13/2012 at 09:09 (4,153 days old) by westingman123 ()   |   | |
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I've noted your eye for detail before, but this restoration exceeds belief. How I wish I had your patience and skills! That's a A+. |
Post# 638742 , Reply# 15   11/13/2012 at 11:23 (4,153 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 638746 , Reply# 16   11/13/2012 at 11:31 (4,153 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 638749 , Reply# 17   11/13/2012 at 12:22 (4,153 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 638751 , Reply# 18   11/13/2012 at 12:39 (4,153 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Hey guys...thanks for all your positive comments! Yes, it has been a labor of love, and I think I will send a before/after shot to Dick at Hardware Hank's. He'll probably fall over in shock!
To answer your question about the paint color, Bob - it's Valspar's "Leaf Rising" color. When I saw it at Lowe's, I had a feeling it would be really close to the original, and when I did a paint spot test on an area that hadn't been oxidized from sitting in the sun, it almost matched perfectly. I know some other model 30 "Gray Ghosts" were more gray-green, but I guess Maytag had different shades. Still awaiting the decals on order from the guy in Ohio. When those arrive, I'll take a couple more shots and post a video on YouTube. |
Post# 638773 , Reply# 20   11/13/2012 at 13:48 (4,153 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 638781 , Reply# 21   11/13/2012 at 14:13 (4,153 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)   |   | |
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Post# 638834 , Reply# 22   11/13/2012 at 18:49 (4,153 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO)   |   | |
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While I'm crazy about Maytag wringer washers, that particular model was never appealing to me, until seeing the transformation that you've accomplished! That machine looks great! Now I want one too! |
Post# 639152 , Reply# 23   11/14/2012 at 23:29 (4,152 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Jim, it seems like perhaps I've now got you interested in a Model 30! Admittedly, they do look MUCH better with a proper paint job. I'm guessing that the quality of paint back in the '30s wasn't all that good, because most of those machines one comes across are badly faded. But then, too, that could be due to the fact that a lot of farm folk left them out on the porch in the elements.
I read on your profile of your A806 restoration at the young age of 11! That's amazing! |
Post# 639717 , Reply# 24   11/17/2012 at 15:00 (4,149 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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The decals finally arrived - here's a shot of the completed restoration. Additional pics on Flickr.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO bradross's LINK |
Post# 639746 , Reply# 25   11/17/2012 at 16:03 (4,149 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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a beauty she is Brad. I would love to use her just once and I would be happy :-). Jim |
Post# 639775 , Reply# 26   11/17/2012 at 18:42 (4,149 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)   |   | |
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Those decals really complete it, BEAUTIFUL!! |
Post# 639788 , Reply# 27   11/17/2012 at 19:25 (4,149 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 639914 , Reply# 28   11/18/2012 at 08:46 (4,148 days old) by wringer (x)   |   | |
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I also like the release bar unpainted. It shows off the logo and dresses up the wringer being unpainted. Great thinking !! Jim |
Post# 639917 , Reply# 29   11/18/2012 at 09:04 (4,148 days old) by AutoWasherFreak ()   |   | |
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Looks fabulous! You did a fantastic job! :-) |
Post# 640152 , Reply# 30   11/19/2012 at 05:31 (4,148 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 640546 , Reply# 31   11/20/2012 at 19:55 (4,146 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
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Post# 640552 , Reply# 32   11/20/2012 at 20:19 (4,146 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Post# 640564 , Reply# 33   11/20/2012 at 21:34 (4,146 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 640679 , Reply# 34   11/21/2012 at 13:24 (4,145 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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On the previous thread, I posted a before-and-after shot of the tub. It had standing water in the tub, outside in the elements of Iowa, for who knows how long. The tub and the agitator were badly corroded and pitted, and the tub had a large crack 1/3 of the way around the sediment trap. I repaired it with JB Weld's SteelStik. Did an effective job of sealing the crack, but that compound cannot be polished, so the tub will never be in pristine shape. But at least it doesn't leak and I can actually use the machine.
I wonder what was so caustic in the water that would have caused pitting of the aluminum so badly. I've posted the 11th video on YouTube. |
Post# 640734 , Reply# 35   11/21/2012 at 20:36 (4,145 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
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Post# 642430 , Reply# 36   11/28/2012 at 22:50 (4,138 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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With the "aesthetic" component essentially complete on the restoration, I'm now focusing my attention on the little details - such as the adjustable legs and castors. I noticed this interesting thing stamped into the metal of the castor - the patent date! (the "P" isn't visible, but you can clearly see ..AT'D APR.15,1930 )
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Post# 642565 , Reply# 38   11/29/2012 at 09:56 (4,137 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Wow! I am so impressed! It looks brand new too. Lots of labor there but a labor of love. Good for you. Gary |
Post# 642596 , Reply# 39   11/29/2012 at 12:17 (4,137 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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and that explains why, of all the wringers I've wheeled around, NONE wheels as easily as a Maytag. They patented it. A surprise but not a surprise. Often actually stopped and wondered: How the hell can this be so easy, stooping down and peering into the wheel machinery to find the magic. Wonderful discovery, Brad! |
Post# 642604 , Reply# 40   11/29/2012 at 13:53 (4,137 days old) by DirectDriveDave ()   |   | |
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What in the world?? That must have required so much time and patience..... amazing work! |
Post# 642869 , Reply# 41   11/30/2012 at 13:08 (4,136 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 642924 , Reply# 43   11/30/2012 at 15:22 (4,136 days old) by dj-gabriele ()   |   | |
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Truly an awesome work! Impressive indeed! |
Post# 793364 , Reply# 44   11/12/2014 at 02:11 (3,425 days old) by mikeL64 (Vancouver)   |   | |
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Hi Brad ... I am brand new to the site and it was your pictures of your Maytag that caught my eye and led me here. I have to agree with everyone above . . Outstanding restoration work! All that said, I wanted to let you know that I have the identical twin of your machine . . . albeit not in the same condition. I no longer have the workspace to carry on tinkering with these bigger projects. In short, if you're interested in the project . . . she's yours. No sale, no trade, no conditions, just a new home.
Mike |