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Post# 645251   12/9/2012 at 17:21 (4,126 days old) by in2itdood ()        

Gosh ... I have been soooo slammed with project work (at work and home)... that I have not had much time to concentrate on the washer/dryer hobby much the past few months at all.

However... I did travel to NYC last weekend and made 2 stops on my way home to see Graham and then to finally pick up my 1st generation flattop WP Dryer from Ted! This was the second vintage machine I every bought (last January). She is a beauty ... and matches the "Winnie the pool" sudsy washer I bought from Lebron/Jed (3rd machine purchase).

Also on this trip, I picked up the last machines I had committed to ... a gorgeous matching set of 1959 Blackstones! I had time to plug in the washer earlier tonight ... and amazingly she runs like brand new and completely ran through all cycles with out a hitch .. quiet as can be!. Of course ... she is in the garage at the moment ... so no water test is possible. The matching dryer is gas I'll plug in this week and give her a test too. They will be restored and probably have the space of honor in my new kitchen. ... or in the prime spot in washer row in the new basement.

I'll try and post more pics and info on the machines this week.

Graham also has about 10 Various Maytags available from the collection we bought last summer. We don't really want a lot $ for them ... maybe $50 bucks a machine! .. some are quite nice ... others can be used for good parts!

scott





Post# 645252 , Reply# 1   12/9/2012 at 17:23 (4,126 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Open up and say ahhhhhhhh

Totally love them!

Post# 645253 , Reply# 2   12/9/2012 at 17:24 (4,126 days old) by in2itdood ()        
WP dryer

love love love it!

Post# 645331 , Reply# 3   12/9/2012 at 23:52 (4,126 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)        
blackstone set

looks like that blackstone set will clean up real nice-nice score there!

Post# 645347 , Reply# 4   12/10/2012 at 06:17 (4,126 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Beautiful Blackstones.

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And Sweet Whirlpool Dryer.

Congratulations on the New Machines.


Post# 645358 , Reply# 5   12/10/2012 at 07:25 (4,126 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Good Collecting Scott

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It is nice to see these cool appliances finding a new home, the BSs were Fred's parents daily drivers in Springfield Massachusetts and the first WP dryer came from Kenny Goatfarmer in Indiana, I bought it years ago and traded it to Ted.


Post# 645361 , Reply# 6   12/10/2012 at 07:36 (4,126 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Nice Blackstones! That's such a handsome pair.

Post# 645398 , Reply# 7   12/10/2012 at 11:40 (4,125 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Thanks guys!

I love them dearly ... The BS set is certainly a dream maching set for sure.
Combo52 ... thanks for the info ... love to hear more about them ...sorry I was not able to stop and see you this last trip it was a whirlwind! The BS's need to come to you an smitty for some good restoration and lovin at some point =)


Post# 645402 , Reply# 8   12/10/2012 at 11:46 (4,125 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Wow Scott, didn't know you had found a Blackstone set too, very nice and CONGRATS!

 

Where are all your other children hiding?   Tongue out

 

Kevin


Post# 645457 , Reply# 9   12/10/2012 at 16:12 (4,125 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I thought that WP dryer looked familiar!


Post# 645481 , Reply# 10   12/10/2012 at 17:28 (4,125 days old) by in2itdood ()        
=) hehehe and $ shot washer tub teaser ..

Yes goatfarmer .... that littler dryer sure has been around ... the dirty little girl!

Ha RevKev ...most of the machines are already at the other house in the basement. The black stones are in my garage at the big hosue at the moment. I'll probably bring the washer into the house so she doesn't get too cold in the Michigan winter =) . She can hang out with winnie. The BS deal has been in the works for some time ... just finally was able to work in a trip and bring them home. How's that Apex coming?



Post# 645494 , Reply# 11   12/10/2012 at 18:16 (4,125 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Love the Blackies

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and so neat that they come from the famous Blackstone Man's parents. Is that red hoop the delicate cycle? Laughing


Post# 645511 , Reply# 12   12/10/2012 at 19:41 (4,125 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Can't Help but Love the Details

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Just Everything about the Vintage Appliances are so well designed for function and Destingtive Design, making each Maker's Name so Individual.

Post# 645536 , Reply# 13   12/10/2012 at 20:27 (4,125 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Red insert ..

is for the lacey frillies for sure.
I still can't believe how well the washer runs. I do just love the detaining on these early machines ... the stainless steel on the BS set certainly predates the Stainless Steel trend we have seen in the past decade. These were super quality build machines for sure, and the care and design was Optimum.


Post# 645568 , Reply# 14   12/10/2012 at 23:42 (4,125 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Sounds like a drag name!

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The Blackstone Petticoat

It was the gentle cycle - worked pretty well, too!


Post# 645578 , Reply# 15   12/11/2012 at 04:24 (4,125 days old) by badgerdx ()        

Those BS are among the top of my list for most handsome and desirable machines. Those are wonderful. Please, full wash cycle video...purty puhleaze, when you've got er' all set up.


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