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WAKE THE DEAD: TOL Maytag washer and dryer - $50 (Cedar Rapids)
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Post# 747976   4/6/2014 at 00:02 (3,645 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Is anyone awake to see these - posted 2 days ago -better not think about it too long!

No way can this be real :

Ad says: " Older washer and electric dryer. Had hooked up in the basement as a back up set to the set in the laundry room but haven't used them in years. I washed and dried a load of towels in them today to make sure they still both worked and they did. Have leaked some oil from the dryer over the years but sounded and worked fine when I used it today. $50 for the pair."


The PAIR for $50? check that carefully


CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Cedarrapids Craigslist




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Post# 747977 , Reply# 1   4/6/2014 at 00:06 (3,645 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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What was that thud I just noted off in the distance? Another aftershock maybe? No, I think that was Andy/Redcarpetdrew --- he's got the vapors for sure!



Post# 747978 , Reply# 2   4/6/2014 at 00:06 (3,645 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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Whoa! It's the holy grail of Maytagdom!


Post# 747979 , Reply# 3   4/6/2014 at 00:06 (3,645 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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All right Sandy. These can be refinished!! (You've given that advise to others). Your dream set!!

Post# 747981 , Reply# 4   4/6/2014 at 00:09 (3,645 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Sandy?

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Sandy? Sandy?


(ems - he's out cold on the floor)


Post# 747987 , Reply# 5   4/6/2014 at 00:41 (3,645 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
HOLY S#!%

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This is an extreme find! I'm Emailing Andy NOW!.
WK78


Post# 747989 , Reply# 6   4/6/2014 at 00:47 (3,645 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Great set!

You would draw more attention to a thread if you put the brand name and perhaps model in the title.


Post# 747991 , Reply# 7   4/6/2014 at 00:52 (3,645 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
" you would draw more attention to a thread.."

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Sorry, Louis ... I don't know the model, only that it's a top of the line....and good thing I recognized it as a Maytag, because as you can see....the seller didn't even mention the names. Anyways, your wish is my command...done!

Post# 747992 , Reply# 8   4/6/2014 at 00:55 (3,645 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Don't apologize, it was just a hint.

Post# 747994 , Reply# 9   4/6/2014 at 01:00 (3,645 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I don't mind adjusting the view - thank you for the reminder and g'nite, or I'll be up forever at this rate.




Post# 747995 , Reply# 10   4/6/2014 at 01:02 (3,645 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Sleep well! It's early in the morning here!

Post# 747998 , Reply# 11   4/6/2014 at 01:51 (3,645 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
The Bat(Maytag)man signal got my attention!

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Or maybe it was a quiet but Christmas present excited voice from NC heating up my phone. I've been offline as I made the trip to the SF Bay Area to be here to help out my parents as my dad just got his knee replaced. Doing the good son thing even though I've got more than my fill in Reno post Jacqui...

Holy tap dancing Christ! My CA/CDE 906 set! Aaarrrggghhh!!!!

OMG!

thud indeed! One of my two dream pairs. I've got a cde906 dryer already but have NEVER been able to find the washer. Heck, I haven't been able to find ANY 906 washer in ANY color.

How the heck would I get my hands on them and over here??

RCD


Post# 748001 , Reply# 12   4/6/2014 at 02:08 (3,645 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        

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Wonder when a Maytag lie this, individually or hopefully for me, just the washer, willl ever show up near me!

Think I gotta make the rounds to my used appliance haunts (I did used to do that, long ago!) & see if I can shock the hell outta people getting that washer!


-- Dave


Post# 748012 , Reply# 13   4/6/2014 at 05:17 (3,644 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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Oh, God. Oh, GOD.

These are turning up at a time when I am committed to work for six days straight, and at a time when there is No. Room. At. The. Inn.

I am devastated.

Sadly, I can only hope that they'll find a good home with one of our other members here.


Post# 748017 , Reply# 14   4/6/2014 at 05:44 (3,644 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
P.S.:

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I hope someone here gets these, and that they will assume their rightful place as the pride of someone's collection. There are a lot of people here who deserve this set - I hope one of them gets this wonderful pair.

Post# 748036 , Reply# 15   4/6/2014 at 07:37 (3,644 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
Thanks Sandy..

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Since you are passing I have picked up the scent on these! Thanks.


Post# 748049 , Reply# 16   4/6/2014 at 09:25 (3,644 days old) by surfertee ()        
Maytag washer and dryer.....oooo-la-la

These are magnificent!!!! I drove from Miami FL to Virginia for my last set....but Iowa, why it gotta be IOWA????

Post# 748066 , Reply# 17   4/6/2014 at 10:57 (3,644 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Wow I'm a day late and a dollar short! The ad has been pulled. Assuming Don got to them first?

Post# 748104 , Reply# 18   4/6/2014 at 14:35 (3,644 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
I believe you are correct.

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He was up way early on Sun!

Post# 748112 , Reply# 19   4/6/2014 at 14:41 (3,644 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))        

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That's identical to the set I got for Kevin a few months back. Is it just me or is a lot of Coppertone turning up lately on hard to find machines?


Post# 748144 , Reply# 20   4/6/2014 at 16:32 (3,644 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
Well...

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I need to make a retraction. They were mine as of 7am, however they have been sold to another AWO member.

Post# 748186 , Reply# 21   4/6/2014 at 18:28 (3,644 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Oh dear Don. I am so sorry. Out-bidded?

Post# 748215 , Reply# 22   4/6/2014 at 20:21 (3,644 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
Thank GOD!

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They are staying in "The Family"
WK78


Post# 748219 , Reply# 23   4/6/2014 at 20:37 (3,644 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Wow!

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In CR of all places. So who ended up with this pair? Unreal.

Post# 748237 , Reply# 24   4/6/2014 at 21:14 (3,644 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore)        

Damn! You're all like sharks on a feeding frenzy just waiting for the hook to be dropped with the bait. Sorry, another fish snagged the hook!

OK....HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND TO THE LUCKY WINNER!! YAYE!!!!!

WOULD THE LUCKY WINNER ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES SO THE SPECULATION CAN STOP AS TO EXACTLY WHO GOT'EM.


Post# 748255 , Reply# 25   4/6/2014 at 22:22 (3,644 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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They were up for bids? I sorta' thought "first come, first serve".


Post# 748256 , Reply# 26   4/6/2014 at 22:27 (3,644 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Silence can be ...

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deafening , eh?

With "Posted 2 Days ago" showing when I first found these, I'm surprised that they were whisked away by someone else. I hope it's true that it was my posting and some aw.org member, known or lurking fan, that captured these.




Post# 748269 , Reply# 27   4/7/2014 at 01:19 (3,644 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Quite the catch, Phil

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Noticing these at the midnight hour. Lucky to have you as sentinel. Thanks for making us dream and hope--they're out there!

Congrats to whoever got 'em.


Post# 748345 , Reply# 28   4/7/2014 at 07:35 (3,643 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
906 Pair

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Someone got a great pair and I was always a big fan of shaded copper-tone on Whirlpool and Sears appliances, [ it was also not too bad on GE appliances ] but you can see from the posting picture how badly MT did the shading, it looks like a kid did it and to make it worse MT had too much color difference between the base color and the shading color.

This is still an incredible find, it is amazing what keeps popping up.


Post# 748348 , Reply# 29   4/7/2014 at 07:40 (3,643 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
it pops and drops

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fast - imagine the things that come and go on CL so quickly, before they're discovered....never mind, that's a bad way to start a Monday. There are rarer appliances, especially the Frigidaire washers and dryers in turquoise, etc. from the early 60's.

Post# 748351 , Reply# 30   4/7/2014 at 07:55 (3,643 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
I dont even like!

Maytags..and I got excited over these!! Glad one of US got them!!!

Post# 748442 , Reply# 31   4/7/2014 at 12:58 (3,643 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
so, who got these.......

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nobody's stepped out of the dark corner to take a bow yet????

Post# 748451 , Reply# 32   4/7/2014 at 13:08 (3,643 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
hopefully not like Cornelius Gurlitt...who kept

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1406 paintings in his small apartment in Munich. Hopefully, they're not storing it away with a loot of other things.

Post# 748604 , Reply# 33   4/7/2014 at 22:39 (3,643 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        
The Deafening Silence Is Over

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And no, it's not a Cornelius Gurlitt type to stash away rare appliances. It's Brian (beekeyknee) from Columbia. I was up late Sat. night and noticed Phil's posting on the 906s at about 4:00 in the morning. I considered going to bed, but then started thinking if I did they would be gone when I got up. I immediately thought of Drew (redcarpetdrew). I scrolled down a couple of posts and there was his post. I knew he was out of striking distance but I wasn't, so I sent a text to Cedar Rapids in the morning. I was informed that no one had committed to purchasing them yet and I asked if approximately 1:00 PM would be acceptable. The lady told me that would be fine and I told her that I would be there. A bit later she send me a text and asked if I was "for real" because her phone was blowing up and she needed to take down her C/L posting. I told her that I was very much "for real" and I would send her texts along the way to keep her apprised of my progress. I arrived around 2:00 PM. She and her husband met me at a convenience store right off the highway and led me out to a nice area on the east side of town. They had me back in the drive and I unloaded my dolly. It was a good thing I brought it. The machines were down a flight of stairs to the basement. Thank goodness she brought her husband along. I don't think I could have managed without him. I've pulled machines up into my pick-up before but a flight of stairs is another story.

 

Once we got to the basement I began to survey the machines. They were in excellent condition for machines of that age. The washer was made in March of 1966. Not sure of the dryer's age yet. The door is duct taped shut and I haven't felt like removing it. I'm guessing around the same age as it has wire wound baffles. The porcelain drum has no perceptible wear. The drum light still works as do the panel lights on both machines. She mentioned in her C/L add that she thought the dryer was leaking oil. I suspected differently and was right. There was a giant oil slick underneath the washer of that nasty brown transmission oil Maytag used to use. The "O" ring has gone bad and it has been running down the drive tube and onto the pulley which has been slinging it around underneath the machine. I grabbed the machine to pull it out a bit and came away with a grease covered hand. By the time we got it out to my truck I was covered in the stuff.

 

The washer is what one would expect. Chrome topped lint filter, ribbed agitator between the fins and a tub light which still works with the lens still in place. One of the nicest things about both machines is that the control buttons are all fairly white and none of the paint is worn off. The only thing wrong is a bit of the metallic blue on the bottom half of the control panel on the washer is worn off.

 

The lady and her husband were both great and helped me load, secure and wrap them. I offered to pay them $40.00 for the help, they said that was too much so they took $25.00 and I was grateful to pay it. After we were loaded they said for me to follow them and they would point to the street I was to turn on to make it back to the highway. I was glad to be on the road again, as I had another 5 hour trip to make and it was nearly 9:00 PM and dark when I arrived home. After I settled in a bit I sent Drew a message to call me that evening. If he couldn't I told him to call at 6 this evening. Sure enough at 11:00 PM central time my phone rang. It was Drew. I asked him if he could guess where I'd been that day and he said he thought he knew. At first he said, "Kansas". I laughed and said, "No, try north". He thought for a second and I said try Cedar Rapids or something to that effect. And he said you're the one that got the 906's. I said yes and I want to bring them to you. He said, "To Reno"? And I said, "Yes, I want you to have them". There was dead silence for about three seconds. He seemed kind of shocked and I told him I knew he had been looking for them a long time. I didn't need or want them that badly and I wanted him to have them. I told him he could have them for what I paid for them and he began to discuss gas costs and so forth. I basically told him we could work that out later and that I didn't expect much. Mostly it would be a little vacation for me and I'd get to see some pretty country on my trip. We ended up having a great conversation which lasted for an hour and a half. I was like we were old friends. It was a lot of fun. I've really been wanting to meet another AW member and this seemed like a great way to start. Anyway, we'll be working out an itinerary in the next couple of weeks.

 

Phil, I'd like to thank you for posting the machines. You started it all. Much appreciated. If it wasn't for your posts we would miss out on a lot.

 

Don, I'm sorry I got to the machines before you did. There was no ill will intended. I still love your turquoise 806 set. A picture of them is on my desktop.

 

Sandy, I'm sorry you were not able to secure these machines. I know you've been looking for a set for awhile.

 

John, the shading on the 906 set looks better in person than it does in the picture. I'll be talking to you soon.

 

To everyone at AW.org. You're a great bunch of people and I look forward to meeting more of you.

 

Cheers,

 

Brian




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Post# 748607 , Reply# 34   4/7/2014 at 22:46 (3,643 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
speechlessly and tearfully happy

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it's only metal and like all things, we are just visiting and essentially owning nothing in this passage of life, but ...at least there are toys and other diversions to make it fun.

This story deserves a gargantuan applause to you Brian and very impressed with your decisions - so relieved they are in an aw.org member's hands and good one's, at that.

made my day...good job, Brian! (more applause)


Post# 748610 , Reply# 35   4/7/2014 at 23:27 (3,643 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Congratulations and thanks for a satisfying bedtime story with a happy ending, Brian.

Fifty dollars for a pair of 906's is surely the steal of the year.

Remember that Greg said you can do a lot with those buttons; the cycles are not as inflexible as some believe.

Let us know how you do and what you discover.

There is a truly wonderful 906 manual in the Ephemera.


Post# 748614 , Reply# 36   4/7/2014 at 23:37 (3,643 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Thanks, Michael, but I won't be discovering anything about them except what little I might learn while I'm in Reno. They will belong to Drew.Smile


Post# 748623 , Reply# 37   4/8/2014 at 00:36 (3,643 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Three seconds...

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Try longer. Then another twenty seconds of just incoherent babble as my brain was desperately trying to kick back into gear after hitting one heck of a speed bump.

I had just been exchanging emails with Don telling him that I HAD NOT bought them from under him and was stressing about their welfare. (Sad, right?) Brian dropped the email bomb on me a hour or so later. That was a phone call I'll remember for a long time. After finding my voice again, I was telling him that I was floored. Floored and feeling VERY undeserving of such kindness. I still do. After having a great hour plus chat, Brian told me he would post the above so people knew how it went down. I agreed as long as I could quickly email Don to let him know what was up as I didn't want him to be possibly hurt by my telling him I hadn't picked them up and then comes the announcement that I have them, which I quickly did. I mean this when I say that no dream machine, and I mean NO dream machine, is worth screwing up a friendship. I was worried, Don. I really was. Thank you for the email telling me it was ok.

I will admit that until Brian posted the above, I was trying hard not to be too excited. I'm sorry my friend but there are a few members who remember a former member here who got to be what I thought was a friend who promised me a 906 then turned out to be feeding me a story and was summarily banned for that among other things. I believed you but there was this little piece of me that... Never mind. All I can say again is thank you. It's been a very long and very bumpy road post Jacqui and I really haven't been my normal self. This is one of the kindest things I've experienced since then.

Anyway, Brian won't be going home empty handed. When I heard that he'd be driving home a empty truck, I thought that unacceptable. So, I have a very early series 806 set in harvest gold that I've been saving for years. I have 72 806's in white and don't need these but didn't want to tear them apart if any other possibility existed. I'm also sure that, as a gracious (and grateful) host, I'll find a few other truck bed stuffers...

Thank you. I'm still not sure what I did to be so deserving but thank you!

RCD




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Post# 748624 , Reply# 38   4/8/2014 at 00:44 (3,643 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
oh beekeyknee.....

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brian, what a beautiful gesture from you!!!

i have nothing to do with this equation & i am speechless. and can only imagine, or maybe, i CAN'T even imagine, how drew "redcarpetdrew" must have felt & feels. purely disbelief!!! pinch yourself drew, cuz this is real baby!!!

i am simply in awww over this kind & generous offer.

WOW! simply "OUTTA SIGHT" there brian!!!

what a beautiful story to think back on tonight, when i go to bed....

:o)


Post# 748631 , Reply# 39   4/8/2014 at 01:22 (3,643 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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What a great story!

 

I was afraid of what might be the outcome but it seems it couldn't end much better than that! That makes me happy!

 

Smile

 

  


Post# 748646 , Reply# 40   4/8/2014 at 07:01 (3,642 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        
I don't have a dog in this fight

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as they say, so I've stayed quiet, feeling rather sad for Don. But I must say - what a great story and what a great outcome!!!

Thank you Brian for a wonderful story and congratulations Drew on your acquisition.

lawrence


Post# 748662 , Reply# 41   4/8/2014 at 08:54 (3,642 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Aferim!

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I hope we meet someday.

 

 


Post# 748664 , Reply# 42   4/8/2014 at 09:07 (3,642 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Standing ovation deserved!!

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Wow Brian, for someone (like you) to make the 9-10 hour round trip drive to scoop these up, then make the 1700 mile drive (one way I might add) to DELIVER them to Andy.......

 

Let me say that Kelly would be very proud of you, as I am!

 

Applause, applause, applause!

 

Kevin


Post# 748691 , Reply# 43   4/8/2014 at 14:09 (3,642 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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That's a great story and a great friend! Congratulations, Drew, it's so much fun to get a dream machine and to have it come as a surprise makes it even sweeter.

Brian, if your trip plans bring you this direction, be sure to let me know!


Post# 748697 , Reply# 44   4/8/2014 at 14:52 (3,642 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Beautiful

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What a beautiful ending to a great story. You all are fantastic folks.

Post# 748700 , Reply# 45   4/8/2014 at 15:27 (3,642 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        
Now that is kindness...

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You've restored my faith Brian. Kudos!


Post# 748715 , Reply# 46   4/8/2014 at 16:25 (3,642 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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What a great story!


Post# 748720 , Reply# 47   4/8/2014 at 17:10 (3,642 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
Andy;

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I did the best I could to help you get these. At least they are staying in the AW family. I know how much these machines would mean to you. It would be like me finding a 1976 set of LKM's in harvest gold like Grandma had.
WK78


Post# 748758 , Reply# 48   4/8/2014 at 21:03 (3,642 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Copper-Tone 906 Pair

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This is one of the best things that has happened on AW in the last year, and I think that Brain should receive the AW award of the year for making it happen.

I am also very glad that these will go to Andy, when I think of all the great information and videos that you have taken the time to post over the years, getting this CA906 washer and dryer it certainly could not be going to a better place. After the most difficult period you are going through I hope this helps you and your family continue forward in Life.

John.


Post# 748785 , Reply# 49   4/8/2014 at 23:04 (3,642 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Great story...

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That's a great story and very generous of you Brian.

This is how it should be: helping other collector's out rather than competing against them.

I have a similar relationship with Nathan (Brisnat81), considering we live pretty close to each other we both saw no point in outbidding each other on ebay etc as we'll both get a chance to play with each others machines. And as we have different brands we like, if someone rings me with a machine i'm not especially interested in but i know Nathan would be, i'll put them onto him.

Cheers
Leon


Post# 748811 , Reply# 50   4/9/2014 at 07:02 (3,641 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
This is a great story

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I think things work how they are supposed to and these machines are going to exactly who they should. The message here is not about the machines, but a testament of friendship!

Post# 748856 , Reply# 51   4/9/2014 at 13:45 (3,641 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Whew!

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Thanks, Don. That post right there just made it so that I can enjoy them when they come home. I'm blessed and very humbled to have met the awesome people here on AW. One of these days I'm going to get my stuff together and try a wash in. Lord knows I have enough machines for all to play with...

RCD


Post# 748886 , Reply# 52   4/9/2014 at 15:24 (3,641 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)        
What a great story

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There are good people in the world.

Congrats to you BOTH!


Post# 748934 , Reply# 53   4/9/2014 at 17:51 (3,641 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
What a great story...

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If we had a short list of testimonials about why I love Automatic washer dot org, this would have to be near the top of the list.

This was a fun story to watch unfold. I happened to notice Phil's post within moments of its arrival. I saw the machines and had to call Andy. That's the call he referred to where I sounded like a kid on Christmas morning as I knew he had been looking for these for a LONG time, thus I have wanted them for him for a long time too. He doesn't ask for much if anything, and I have a few treasures that I use regularly that he found, so its time he got what he wanted also!

Next morning I got up and went directly online to see an update. I noticed that Don had secured them. "Great!" I said to myself, "they've been installed in the club". Several of Phil's finds this past weekend wound up in the club, by the way!! At 1:47am on Sunday night/Monday morning, my cell phone rings. I keep it in the kitchen and I was upstairs. "WAS THAT MY PHONE AT 2AM?!?!?!?" I flew downstairs thinking something was wrong with the family (after last year's loss I pay more attention to late night or odd-time phone calls) and it had been Andy...immediately proceed to play voiemail...call Andy back, he's in San Fran taking care of his Dad. He's riding around in the car with the top down at 11pm trying to process the day's events and absorb the generosity, etc.

So Brian, I heard it from Andy when it was fresh --- you made the Man's day/week, etc and that's really awesome. He was completely stunned. To offer to take the machines out there is even better. Many major kudos to you!!

You'll have to keep us posted Andy on the status of these. I'll try not to nudge...

G





Post# 748949 , Reply# 54   4/9/2014 at 18:31 (3,641 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Thank you Brian and everyone involved. I purposely stayed out of this and watched from the sidelines, but now that all is good I just want say to thank you to everyone who posted.

We will be looking forward to the pictures Drew :-)


Post# 748975 , Reply# 55   4/9/2014 at 19:56 (3,641 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
WOW BRIAN!

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You are one amazing man. ANYONE who would do this for a fellow member is a TRUE SAINT!
Andy needed this more than you will ever know! You are a wonderful man, Hobart quality and then some!
WK78


Post# 749023 , Reply# 56   4/10/2014 at 01:30 (3,641 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        
Some Pics

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I unwrapped Drew's machines this afternoon and was inspecting them more closely. I aimed to take daytime pictures, but by the time I got around to it, it was dark, so they are flash. But they're still nice photos. I got permission from Drew to post a few. I thought he might like to see what he's in for.

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This is the only cosmetic imperfection I can find. A bit of missing paint on the console.

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Post# 749037 , Reply# 70   4/10/2014 at 01:46 (3,641 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Don't worry, Drew. The agitator isn't missing. I took it out to see how much of a problem it was going to be. Popped out without too much effort. And the agitator is in very nice condition.

Post# 749038 , Reply# 71   4/10/2014 at 01:48 (3,641 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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This is nice. The drive shaft looks practically new. Paint is there - no rust.

Post# 749039 , Reply# 72   4/10/2014 at 01:56 (3,641 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Last one. Close-up of wire wound baffle. I wrapped the consoles back up to protect from UV light.

Post# 749040 , Reply# 73   4/10/2014 at 02:28 (3,641 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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My God, they're in STUNNING condition!


Post# 749043 , Reply# 74   4/10/2014 at 02:46 (3,641 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Oh. My. God.

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I think the first load will be the clothing I just had to change. In all my dreams, I don't think I could have wished them to look better! No fair photoshopping the pics like that. Brian, you should have looked around that basement because you left the boxes they just came out of behind!

Oh my goodness! Dare I make a 'sister wife' reference here as I have someone here just as eagerly awaiting her companions. Brian, again, I cannot thank you enough!

RCD




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Post# 749078 , Reply# 75   4/10/2014 at 07:31 (3,640 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I love the hours you guys keep - early morning risers or just like Christmas, still can't sleep?

What a great looking set...were they used once a month? Blood pressure testers, for sure.


Post# 749089 , Reply# 76   4/10/2014 at 08:11 (3,640 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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The agitator came out? Unbelievable.

Post# 749095 , Reply# 77   4/10/2014 at 08:46 (3,640 days old) by HooverWheelAway ()        
Congratulations Drew!

Oh, that's such a smart looking set.. I don't even mind the Coppertone. Why would someone buy a TOL set, and hardly use it??! Who cares, right?!  Cool 
I, too, am in awe of what unfolded here, and am glad everything worked out. Can't think of someone more deserving! 


Post# 749104 , Reply# 78   4/10/2014 at 10:10 (3,640 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT)        
It'swonderful things like this...

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that make this my favorite site on the entire web. With all of the awful things that go on in this world, coming into the warmth that is AW.o is like coming in from the storm sometimes. I only know a very few of you in person but hope to know more of the wonderful folks here someday...Brian, you're the top!

Post# 749165 , Reply# 79   4/10/2014 at 16:54 (3,640 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        
Fantastic Maytag set

and a really great story of Brian getting them for Andy!

Post# 749207 , Reply# 80   4/10/2014 at 19:13 (3,640 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Guys I'm moving this thread to Imperial because I think it should reside here for the archives.

So magically it goes from purple to pink!


Post# 749215 , Reply# 81   4/10/2014 at 20:02 (3,640 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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This set looks like it's almost NEVER been used!

 

What are the serial numbers?  That's an early "New Generation" dryer because it has wire baffles.  I'm wondering which timer the washer has?


Post# 749218 , Reply# 82   4/10/2014 at 20:53 (3,640 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
A906 Washer

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Hi Mark, I think that all A906s have the black plastic Kingston timers, the A906s also went to the dual water level switches and did away with the solenoid for the lower water level that the A160 and A900s had.

Post# 749223 , Reply# 83   4/10/2014 at 22:07 (3,640 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
BRIAN

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The panel shots--OH MY LORD IN HEAVEN !!! The original CL photo gave no clue as to the really brand new condition of these machines.  

 

Are there any new details regarding how these gems remained so pristine?

Speaking of heaven, could we get a shot of you in your beekeenee before your coronation which might have a prohibitive dress code ?Smile

 

Even the tiny shriveled raisin heart of Homer Simpson's boss,  Mister Dithers,  would beat hard seeing your generosity. 

 

With beloved Terry and Kelly gone, I always wondered who would become the next living saint of  Aworg. No more wondering. IT'S YOU, DUDE!!!




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Post# 749224 , Reply# 84   4/10/2014 at 22:35 (3,640 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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John, on that you are wrong.  

 

The original 906s used the same Mallory timer as the 902s with the separate advance mechanism.

 

I looked it up in the service manuals and "Let's Talk Service" bulletins and according to the factory documentation the changeover to the Kingston timer took place in August of 1968.  The change from the wire-wound baffles to the "bar baffles" in the HOH dryers occurred in November of 1968 at the factory.


Post# 749238 , Reply# 85   4/11/2014 at 00:22 (3,640 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Hi Mark,

The serial #'s are BF on both machines - March 1966. I haven't looked "under the hood", but I suspect it's the the timer with the advance motor on one end with the long metal bar that extends into the timer. I remember an old post with a picture of one of these timers a long time ago, but I've never seen one myself. I just remember a complicated looking gadget with wires going everywhere. That's all I'm going to say on the subject. I'll leave the rest up to Drew to post during his restoration. Thanks for asking.

Michael - I didn't ask the lady much about the history of the machines. I mostly wanted to get them loaded and get back on the road.

Brian


Post# 749263 , Reply# 86   4/11/2014 at 07:01 (3,639 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        
RCD

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LOVED your reaction - truly made me LOL!

Looks like you've got yourself some really special Maytags and some REALLY special friends. Congratulations again on both counts. I look forward to seeing them after you take possession.

lawrence


Post# 749278 , Reply# 87   4/11/2014 at 09:41 (3,639 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
A906 Timer Change

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Thanks Mark for the correction, I guess that I have never seen one of the first A906s. My old boss at the MT Home Appliance Store where I worked had an Avocado A906 which he claimed was the first of the A906s, now when I think about it now it could not have been the first because avocado would not have been available on the first A906s.

This is one of the things that I love about this site is that I often learn something new.

John L.


Post# 749291 , Reply# 88   4/11/2014 at 12:05 (3,639 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
OK, I've been patient ong enough,

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Money shots with no agitator??? I've had many dreams like that (sorry, Dr. Freud isn't in at the moment).Some pictures of that singular agitator?????Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?


Post# 749370 , Reply# 89   4/11/2014 at 17:52 (3,639 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        
Proper Money Shot

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OK, Ken. This should help your condition. I've always loved your renderings, but you got them the wrong color. Or was that just wishful thinking? LOL.

View of spline #1.


Post# 749371 , Reply# 90   4/11/2014 at 17:53 (3,639 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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#2. Look at that thing shine.

Post# 749373 , Reply# 91   4/11/2014 at 17:55 (3,639 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Lint filter.

Post# 749376 , Reply# 92   4/11/2014 at 17:58 (3,639 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Drive shaft greased and agitator carefully returned to its proper location.

Post# 749390 , Reply# 93   4/11/2014 at 20:12 (3,639 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Hoping

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For a lengthy high def video at some point. With full demonstration of the cycle buttons...

Malcolm


Post# 749397 , Reply# 94   4/11/2014 at 21:30 (3,639 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Make book on it, Malcolm!

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I might even break out the Olympus that is waterproof for some underwater Powerfin action like I did with Gordon's Lady K if enough people ask. Of course, I >don't< anticipate THAT request from this bunch...

RCD


Post# 749398 , Reply# 95   4/11/2014 at 21:32 (3,639 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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I want it!  Not many of those 2-part turquoise power-fin agitators out there on New Generation machines.  


Post# 749399 , Reply# 96   4/11/2014 at 21:36 (3,639 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Do the consoles light up?

Post# 749401 , Reply# 97   4/11/2014 at 21:44 (3,639 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Replyu #92

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Pure unadulterated industrial art - what a clean and beautiful looking interior...I love the contrasts -look forward to all the future postings and vids. Stunning - do you wake up and look at it to make sure you're not dreaming (pinch yourself?) :-)

Post# 749411 , Reply# 98   4/11/2014 at 22:31 (3,639 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I check it frequently to make sure it's OK and yes the consoles light up. All the lights work.

Post# 749417 , Reply# 99   4/11/2014 at 23:11 (3,639 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
8 Vane Power Fin agitators

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I have a few of those 8 Vane Power Fins here in Australia as the Oz "Wilkins Servis" Maytag cloned machines were still using them up till 1978.

 

My Maytag LAT9800 conversion with a Wilkins SS bowl and white 8 Vane Power fin agitator.

 

Cheers

Leon


Post# 749423 , Reply# 100   4/11/2014 at 23:53 (3,639 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Stainless steel inner tub!

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Ooohhhhh! Jealousy abounds! Talk about pimp your Dependable Care. Nice!

RCD


Post# 749424 , Reply# 101   4/11/2014 at 23:56 (3,639 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Wake up and look at it?

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More like wake up next to it... LOL! Now I'm wondering if that healthy looking PowerFin will more likely rip my camera right out of my hands.

RCD


Post# 749429 , Reply# 102   4/12/2014 at 00:54 (3,639 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
White Powerfin

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Hey Drew

As it happens I'll be dropping by my contact with all the Wilkins machines over the Easter break...could always see if he has any spare white ones??

I'm sure it would be possible to ship one over to you...

Leon.


Post# 749431 , Reply# 103   4/12/2014 at 01:17 (3,639 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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Thanks. I almost wondering if a stainless one like in your pic would be more fun.

RCD


Post# 749432 , Reply# 104   4/12/2014 at 01:27 (3,639 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
SS Bowls

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Well, I've already asked him to save any Wilkins machines with the stainless bowls. I want another one for myself and so does one other member from here, so that would be 3 machines.

 

I know he had at least one machine there the last time I visited.

 

Leon


Post# 749435 , Reply# 105   4/12/2014 at 02:58 (3,639 days old) by washer111 ()        
Spectacular!

These machines are in absolutely SUPERB condition for their age!

And you just can't beat a touch of Coppertone to drab-down your day!

 

I'm wondering if it might be time to ring up the professional photographers (and/or videographers!) to encapsulate these machines in all their glory in a laundry, doing their job and looking quite fine in the process?

 

But still, this is a wonderful find for such a small amount of money - and I can see here the pictures certainly didn't do these machines the slightest bit of justice. Its also so great to see friends on the forum here extending the helping hand as necessary when another is in need. 

 

 


Post# 749524 , Reply# 106   4/12/2014 at 10:40 (3,638 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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What about a couple of shots of the bottom of this fictitious agitator?

 

Leon, thanks for the shot of the Antipodean Maytag! What a cool version of this Powerfin, looks just like Iowa, but the chrome top looks like it was manufactured someplace else. Any chance of more pictures of it broken down?

 

 

 

 


Post# 749539 , Reply# 107   4/12/2014 at 12:35 (3,638 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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Ken, I always wanted to ask you, how do you come up with all those jaw dropping images of appliances?


Post# 749544 , Reply# 108   4/12/2014 at 13:08 (3,638 days old) by mitch (Atlanta)        
Wow!

Just wow! Great machines and a great story!

Mitch


Post# 749545 , Reply# 109   4/12/2014 at 13:09 (3,638 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
OK, Louie, it's official, you're in the will...

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The simple answer is: Asperger's Syndrome.

 

I have been painter, draughtsman and sculptor since I got outta the crib (according to my Mother, I was quite the Abstract Expressionist, while still in the crib).

 

When I discovered computer graphics, I started drawing everything I wanted to have with MacPaint. When I discovered there were other people out there like myself who found vintage appliances interesting, it took off. I found this site doing nostalgia and "grief" research for drawings of washing machines and dishwashers that we had owned through the years. I needed to see pictures of them to correct and fill in gaps of the images I was doing strictly from memory. I did most of the drawings that you've seen with a wonderful, now-extinct, program called Freehand Graphics. When I switched computers recently, the new system couldn't run that program(probably intentional on the part of Adobe).  Now I do the drawings with Adobe Illustrator because it was able to translate the old documents into its format, which is very powerful and I'm still learning how to control.

 

 


Post# 749546 , Reply# 110   4/12/2014 at 13:13 (3,638 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
By the way, Leon..

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I love y'alls Bridge! It is to our Queensborough Bridge what your Wilkins-Service is to our Maytag.


Post# 749548 , Reply# 111   4/12/2014 at 13:43 (3,638 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
I'm honored!

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The 906's are the subjects for a damn good artist. At least they held still for you. Next picture for you to do will be the one of me laid out cold on the floor after laying eyes on them for the first time. Between the teaser pics and the picture you did, I'm just a huge ball of nervous excitement!

RCD


Post# 749566 , Reply# 112   4/12/2014 at 15:59 (3,638 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
i'm excited.....

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for you too RCD!!! i can't wait to see pictures & videos!!!

:o)


Post# 749579 , Reply# 113   4/12/2014 at 16:47 (3,638 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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OK, so when's the Wash-In? I've always wanted to see the wealthier parts of Nevada.


Post# 749580 , Reply# 114   4/12/2014 at 16:50 (3,638 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Morning Ken....

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Hi Ken

 

It's 7.47am Sunday morning here, so will get some pics of the Wilkins white Power fin sometime this morning for you and post, so keep a look out for them.

 

Have always been very impressed with your graphics, a real talent there!

 

And the Queensboro bridge: well, you guys can claim bragging rights, I reckon Brisbane copied it considering the Story Bridge wasn't built till 1940. Can you climb your bridge? There are regular climbs up the Story Bridge, I did with a friend a couple of years ago...

 

Cheers

Leon


Post# 749585 , Reply# 115   4/12/2014 at 17:49 (3,638 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
For Ken

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Hi Ken

 

As promised, a couple of pics of the Wilkins white Power-Fin for you and Drew.

 

Please note I even removed the baffle plate for you.....how's that for service?? Lol

 

Cheers

Leon


Post# 749586 , Reply# 116   4/12/2014 at 17:51 (3,638 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Another pic

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Closer pic of the lint filter with the chrome cap removed.

 

 


Post# 749589 , Reply# 117   4/12/2014 at 18:03 (3,638 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
I've always wanted to see the wealthier parts of Nevada.

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*snort*

And you'll see them before you get to my neck of the woods. I'm actually around 40 or so miles east of Reno. Very rural but then again I grew up in small towns and I adore my neighbors which is most of the battle when enjoying where one lives.

RCD


Post# 749594 , Reply# 118   4/12/2014 at 18:52 (3,638 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Hi Leon,

That washer those agitator parts are setting on is just like the one I restored for my Mother a couple of years back. I didn't know you guys got those machines down there. The thread # is 38714. You've probably seen it before, though.

B.


Post# 749598 , Reply# 119   4/12/2014 at 19:16 (3,638 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Aussie Maytag's

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Hi Brian,

 

Yes, Maytag domestic machines were sold in Australia from about 1980, starting with the '10' series till only recently with the Atlantis and Performa models and VERY briefly with the WP cloned 'Centennial' models.

 

Unfortunately, Maytag have disappeared altogether from the Oz market and I've heard Whirlpool will soon be going too!

 

For the Oz market, the 10 and 12 series washers were limited to the A110,210 and A112, 212 and 512. It was only when the Orbital machines appeared from about 1990 did we get higher spec models such as the A/LAT9800 and LAT9824 and sales began to gather momentum.

 

By this time, Maytag and 'Kleenmaid' (re-badged Speed Queen's) were pretty well above in terms of quality from the Australian domestic machines at the time.

 

Cheers

Leon

 


Post# 749603 , Reply# 120   4/12/2014 at 20:11 (3,638 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))        
Please note I even removed the baffle plate for you

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Baffle plate? Did the early Powerfin agitators have baffle plates on them? I thought those went away with the Bakelite agitators. Now I'm really baffled! Would this type of agitator pump more water than the standard Powerfin?




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Post# 749620 , Reply# 121   4/12/2014 at 21:43 (3,638 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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David,

The water goes down the ridges between the fins and comes out the four holes along the bottom edge of the agitator skirt corresponding to the ridges on the top. I don't know about it pumping more water or not, but it forces it to the outside edge of the agitator instead of releasing it at the bottom of the barrel.

B.


Post# 749626 , Reply# 122   4/12/2014 at 22:13 (3,638 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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The "integral spline" one-piece agitator was introduced in January of 1968.  The early Power-Fin agitators still had the baffle.


Post# 749630 , Reply# 123   4/12/2014 at 22:46 (3,638 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Thanks for the pictures.

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Every single piece of that agitator looks pure Iowa, except for that removable (!) chrome cap! The lint filter cylinder looks to be a hybrid of the old style grafted onto the new style. I have to wonder what the contractual arrangements for manufacturing were like for these machines. Makes me think that all the parts for this agitator were molded here, sent there except for the cap??? Doesn't really matter, but I have to wonder. Are the tubs Stainless Steel because the machines heat the water?

 

You're right Leon, the Storey bridge is overall, a prettier and more stable structure than the Queensborough which is actually NOT a true cantilever design, but the Q is my home-town span (built in 1917). Did Bradley build the Storey bridge?


Post# 749648 , Reply# 124   4/13/2014 at 01:46 (3,638 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

This truly is a phenominal story, not just of a wonderful acquisition, but of a pure hearted random act of kindness that restores faith that good will still exists out there.

Brian: You did a wonderful selfless deed for a fellow member and you showed yourself to be a top person.

Andy: Congratulations on such a beautiful set. With everything you have gone through and are still going through, may this be the beginning of many wonderful and joyous things to come your way.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 749667 , Reply# 125   4/13/2014 at 05:55 (3,637 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Maytag and Wilkins Servis...

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Hi Ken

 

Maytag had no knowledge what so ever that Wilkins Servis were building their machines in Australia, until after Wilkins Servis went bankrupt in 1978.

 

The story goes that another Australian whitegoods manufacturer obtained the rights to build Maytag cloned machines in Australia under their own name (I don't know the name of the company). However, before they could do so, they went bankrupt. Wilkins Servis subsequently bought that companies name and with it (so they believed) the rights to build Maytags as Australian Wilkins Servis machines.

 

So, all parts of the machines were built here. During this time, Malleys Whirlpool Australia used to do porcelain enamelling for not only themselves but also for Simpson and Wilkins Servis who didn't have their own enamelling centres. However, Whirlpool decided to increase the price so Simpson went elsewhere and Wilkins Servis decided to try something different: and that's how the Stainless Steel bowl came about. It not only gave Wilkins Servis a 'point of difference' but they were also able to save costs by introducing plastic outer tubs with the introduction of the SS bowl.

 

According to my repairer contacts, Maytag only found out Wilkins Servis were making their machines when a rep from Maytag was here in Oz and saw a Wilkins Servis machine in a workshop: and was pretty shocked apparently. But, they couldn't do anything about it as Wilkins Servis had gone bankrupt by this time.

 

As for our Story Bridge, no, it was not designed by Bradley, but devised by Professor Roger Hawkin.

 

A pic of one of my Wilkins machines with the plastic outer tub: I've recently retro-fitted a SS bowl into another Wilkins machine with the enamel outer tub.

 

Cheers

Leon

 

 

 

 

 

 


Post# 749686 , Reply# 126   4/13/2014 at 08:50 (3,637 days old) by maytag63 (South Berwick, Maine)        

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Wonderful story. They were well taken cared of. Beautiful condition. My dream pair.

Post# 749704 , Reply# 127   4/13/2014 at 10:41 (3,637 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Early MT Power-Fin Agitators

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These had an additional baffle plate on the bottom like the Bakelite [ lint filter ] agitators they replaced, this additional baffle plate made the pumping action through the lint filter MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE, this BP system also made for a much more effective detergent dispenser and also gave concentrated fabric softener more area to dilute itself in so the chance of clothing spotting was reduced.

The only down-side of these two=piece agitators was there was not a positive water seal between the two major parts. Because of this a positive air-pocket was not always maintained it could allow water to surround the agitator shaft and seal area, which resulted in many more seal failures in washers with two-piece agitators. { MT stated that this was the reason for the change in agitator design ]

The interesting thing about all this is I got a long letter from an AW member a few month's ago. He had recently gotten a fully restored mid-70s A806 washer that replaced his 1967 KM BD washer that had a roto-swrirl agitator. He was very disappointed that the MT PFA was destroying his clothing, so he decided to try one of these older two piece PF agitators that he had been given by another friend of mine. He said the difference was amazing with the four extra fins, better clothing turn-over and MUCH LESS CLOTHING DAMAGE. His conclusion was that MT had changed to make the agitator cheaper to build, which I am sure is true but I also think that the newer one piece agitator would make the washer more durable.

I will be very interested in what you think of this different agitator Andy once you get this washer.


Post# 749732 , Reply# 128   4/13/2014 at 12:59 (3,637 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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John is spot on when it comes to the two piece agitators not holding the air pocket. Not only was there a possibility of seal failures, but the agitators themselves are a bear to get off once water encroaches the spline drive. The two piece poly agitators I've come across came out via a hacksaw.

That's why I was so surprised this agitator came out. It's as if the washer was never used!

Drew - congrats again. What an amazing find.

Ben


Post# 749735 , Reply# 129   4/13/2014 at 13:39 (3,637 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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beyond an OUTSTANDING story and events......

congrats Drew and Brian......


there should be an AWO Award for "Going above and Beyond the call of Duty from one member to another"


Post# 749890 , Reply# 130   4/13/2014 at 22:36 (3,637 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Thanks, John!

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Since I have a standard agi waiting in the wings, I will have fun trying them both! Thanks for the info.

RCD


Post# 749922 , Reply# 131   4/14/2014 at 08:03 (3,636 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        
Brian,

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I know I'm late the party but did the sellers give you you any background info on the history of these beauties?


Post# 750066 , Reply# 132   4/14/2014 at 17:55 (3,636 days old) by chetlaham (United States)        
Incredibe Luck!

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I wish you all the best. And both are in great condition two. Congrats to you!

Im still drooling over them LOL!


Post# 750072 , Reply# 133   4/14/2014 at 18:28 (3,636 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Tim,

If I remember correctly, the lady I bought them from said they hadn't been used much. She also mentioned moving a wringer washer out of the basement. Maybe the lady of the household preferred the wringer machine, I don't know. Also the tub light still works. An indication that they weren't used too hard.

After I got them home it wasn't hard to tell that they were "low mileage". The cabinets were in good shape and the agitator pulled off without too much trouble. I believe it hadn't been removed before. The drive shaft wasn't rusted and the spline shines. The drain hose is still soft. All indications of low usage.

B.


Post# 750819 , Reply# 134   4/17/2014 at 23:58 (3,633 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
They're on their way!

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Brian is on his way to Reno with the Maytags, he left Columbia, MO this morning and stopped this evening after his first leg of the journey. It was wonderful to meet Brian, we had a very nice evening and of course, did some washing!

Here we are doing the first load in the Kelvinator


Post# 750820 , Reply# 135   4/17/2014 at 23:59 (3,633 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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And Brian's first Unimatic wash


Post# 750821 , Reply# 136   4/17/2014 at 23:59 (3,633 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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And then a Blackstone experience

Post# 750822 , Reply# 137   4/18/2014 at 00:09 (3,633 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Greg, you have very nice machines!


Post# 750828 , Reply# 138   4/18/2014 at 01:28 (3,633 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
There and back again...

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A BeeKeyKnee's Holiday... LOL!

You lucky guy! One of the best places to experience your first Uni, too. My little, humble shop doesn't hold a candle to that! I'll have a small but fun bit of machines there and I am looking forward to having a little Halo of Heat 101 with you. Check out the new 906 and give you some hands on tear down time for when you tear into your own. Best way to learn is to get in and get your hands dirty!

Ohh, almost forgot. You'll have access to a huge library of service and parts manuals and a photocopier. It'll be fun!

RCD


Post# 750843 , Reply# 139   4/18/2014 at 03:33 (3,632 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Greg,
Thank you for a wonderful time. I felt really comfortable in your home and I never imagined I would get to see the things I saw last night. Such interesting machines.

I went down and talked to the lady at the desk and she helped me to connect to the Wi-Fi. Now I don't feel so alone and vulnerable that I can be with my AWO friends.

To tell the truth, thinking of my long journey ahead frightens me a bit. I have to get the machines to Reno w/o incident, but the weather forecast is good and the lady at the desk is keeping an eye on my truck. She' s really nice. I'll probably gain more confidence as I go. Going to bed now. Talk to you guys tomorrow, most likely.

B.


Post# 750874 , Reply# 140   4/18/2014 at 07:46 (3,632 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Trip To Reno

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Yay Brain you are on your way, I am sure you will have a great trip, I love appliance road trips.

Maybe if this gets in your blood enough you can make a trip here and help restore some appliances here at the museum.

Give a call along the way if you get bored, John.


Post# 750940 , Reply# 141   4/18/2014 at 12:42 (3,632 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
A trip to Combo's museum!

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That's like an appliance lover's trip to the holy land. I would need the better part of a month to truly appreciate what John has there. Get my hands dirty, fill a few camera memory cards, learn a few things, and enjoy good friends while I'm at it.

Oh, and sneak a empty Uhaul in there while he's not looking...

One of these days, John. One of these days...

RCD


Post# 750945 , Reply# 142   4/18/2014 at 12:45 (3,632 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
The long trip...

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Brian, I know those 906's are in safe hands. You have no idea what your kindness means to me. I am jazzed to finally meet you in person and I'll make sure you'll have a good time here. Just be prepared to get your hands just a bit dirty since I want to make sure you're better prepared to redo your 806's. The shop may not be as big or cool as, say, John's but it's home.

RCD


Post# 750956 , Reply# 143   4/18/2014 at 13:51 (3,632 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
hey beekeyknee....

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brian,
just said a prayer for you, that you have a safe & "guided" trip to & from reno. keep us posted along your trip so that we know your trip is going well.

lovingly,
christina (hippiedoll) ;o)
peace...


Post# 750980 , Reply# 144   4/18/2014 at 16:41 (3,632 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I'm with all on wishing a safe trip Brian!

Post# 750981 , Reply# 145   4/18/2014 at 16:44 (3,632 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Certainly...

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Keep us informed of your whereabouts/progress.
And be safe!

Malcolm


Post# 751095 , Reply# 146   4/19/2014 at 00:42 (3,632 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I made it from Omaha to Rock Springs, WY. I left Omaha at noon and got to Rock Springs by 10:00 PM. So I got here 40 min. sooner than my itinerary said. The speed limit is 75 but everyone pushes it about 10 miles per hour out here. No problems at all. My truck rides better with nearly 500 lbs of Maytag in the bed. Helped me a lot with the wind.

Drew, this is the half way point, so I'll probably make it to Reno by tomorrow night. I'll call you when I get there and if you're up to it or want to we could unload them tomorrow night instead of Sunday morning and they'll be ready to work on first thing. It's up to you. Actually, my travel time tomorrow is 9 hours and 40 min instead of today's time of 10 hours and 40 min, so I may get there sooner than I think. Let me know what you think.

B.


Post# 751101 , Reply# 147   4/19/2014 at 01:36 (3,632 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
I'm easy...

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Well, maybe not THAT easy... LOL!

Let's see when you arrive and figure it out then. Don't push yourself on my account, please. Enjoy the drive. Enjoy the sights. Most importantly, enjoy yourself!

Weight helps hold your truck to the road, huh? Well, I'll make sure you have traction on the return trip. How do you feel about belt drive Kenmores?

RCD


Post# 751102 , Reply# 148   4/19/2014 at 01:52 (3,632 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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Wow, all that driving. I hereby decree Brian Keeney as Automatic Washer's first Member of the Year!

 

Hmmm, you know, an Automatic Washer Member of the Year  vote could be fun!

 

What do you guys think?


Post# 751136 , Reply# 149   4/19/2014 at 07:36 (3,631 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Sounds like you had a good driving-day, Brian, I'm glad it's going well.

 

Drew, you must be getting excited!  Only one more day!

 

What I saw of those Maytags in the truck was astounding, I'd be biting my nails to the quick knowing they were going to be in my Easter basket Sunday morning!!


Post# 751141 , Reply# 150   4/19/2014 at 08:19 (3,631 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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John McWhorter (aka Oldskool) also qualifies as a "Member of the Year".  Brian and John have both gone above and beyond to pick up and deliver dream appliances to fellow club members.  The link is to the saga of Sandy's GE range which John picked up in Wausau and delivered to Waterloo as part of a long trip to pick up other appliances.



CLICK HERE TO GO TO polkanut's LINK



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Post# 751352 , Reply# 151   4/20/2014 at 00:54 (3,631 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Well, I finally made it to Reno. Just checked into the Sands at 10 o'clock . Think I'll order some room service and go to bed after I call Drew. I'm exhausted.

Post# 751408 , Reply# 152   4/20/2014 at 08:51 (3,630 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I'll be the first to congratulate you - driving long distances is not unfamiliar to me, either - but you had more than yourself to care for. Hope you got some good rest, Brian...thanks again.

Post# 751432 , Reply# 153   4/20/2014 at 10:19 (3,630 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        
WOW

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I almost feel like I am not worthy of posting this, but the story is too exciting not to. Have been a member a long time, almost 10 years. Yes, the "long trip" stories are plentiful here. This one of course is special to me because it's about Maytag's, and low mileage 906's at that. I wonder Drew, how you are going to "re-pay" Brian? Lol! I read something about belt drive Kenmo's......... Better be a holy grail Frigidaire or something. Will keep checking this posting out until it drifts off, it's been an exciting one. Good luck with your new machines! And, Brian, how many miles? You're an awesome dude. Yep, AWO member of the year award, fo sho.

Post# 751544 , Reply# 154   4/20/2014 at 22:32 (3,630 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Just to get the drooling going until I process pics!

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Go ahead. You KNOW you want to... I am...

RCD


Post# 751563 , Reply# 155   4/21/2014 at 00:28 (3,630 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Ok, ok, ok. One more...

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Night shots. They're fantastic!

RCD


Post# 751569 , Reply# 156   4/21/2014 at 00:49 (3,630 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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Oh my LORD! THUD!


Post# 751579 , Reply# 157   4/21/2014 at 03:40 (3,629 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Steven,

I set the trip meter before I left for Cedar Rapids two weeks ago and it now reads 2396. Subtract about 30 miles that I drove around in Columbia before I left for Reno and you get 2366. Then add another 1780 or so for me to return home and you get 4146 miles. I'll post final mileage when I get home.

Drew and I spent the day together working on the machines. We worked on the washer first, then the dryer. I got my Halo of Heat lesson 101. The dryer's pretty much finished except for a few details. The washer will take longer, of course. I'm sure Drew will have them in top form in a few weeks.

That's all for now. I check out tomorrow at noon for my journey back. It's 1:45 in the morning here.

B.


Post# 751598 , Reply# 158   4/21/2014 at 07:02 (3,629 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Maytag glory, what a great picture.  I only saw the cabinets, the panels look just as minty!

 

Brian, have a safe trip home!


Post# 751649 , Reply# 159   4/21/2014 at 13:01 (3,629 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Halo 101

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Oh, yes he did! Right up to his elbows! This man is just going to own his 806's when he overhauls them!

RCD


Post# 751730 , Reply# 160   4/21/2014 at 19:53 (3,629 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        
DEAR GOD!

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Brian, glad you have made a safe and sound delivery. What a dude! Yep, very nice that you got HOH 101. Not too hard to work on. 4146 so far, WOW. Did you stop for an oil change? LOL...... Keep in touch. My email is posted in my profile. Would love to know more.



Post# 751775 , Reply# 161   4/21/2014 at 22:49 (3,629 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
"To tell the truth, thinking of my long journey ahead

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frightens me."

 

I wish I had seen this. It would have helped me to know I had a fellow brother out there in a  similar circumstance and maybe I can help you now. I left Wednesday for a solo six hour one-way road trip, and I was anxious because this was my first trip in four years. At the end of the first very edgy hour, I thought I had left the valve open on my ancient KM dryer that has a faint internal leak in the ignition, and the whole notion of my house exploding and all my beautiful machines blown to smithereens was just so overwhelming I started to laugh at my fears, and then I relaxed. The trip home today was a breeze as I'm sure yours will be,  so good luck.

 

I'm so glad you got to meet Greg,  one of the unsung humble heroes of Aworg. I haven't gotten to Omaha--met him elsewhere--  but he has  invited me as I'm sure he'd invite any us, and I hope some day to get there and visit him and his treasures. 

 

I love the expression of subtle awe on your face on first viewing the wonders of the Unimatic. Nice catch, Greg!!!

 

This is a great saga and I'm happy  you've shared it with us; it lifts up the heart.

 

Sorry about the bikini reference. Have seen your name name so many times and being slow on the double meaning thing, I thought in a moment of insight  many years later that you meant bikini. But now I see it's your name.  Satisfied that I  finally got the sexy joke way too late in the game and blew it. Forgive me.

 

Godspeed,  Brian,  on your return. 


Post# 751793 , Reply# 162   4/22/2014 at 00:20 (3,629 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Michael,

It's alright. It's like word play with my name. I thought it would make a good s/n.

B.


Post# 751810 , Reply# 163   4/22/2014 at 02:36 (3,629 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
hey beekeyknee....

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i hope you have a safe trip home. please keep us posted on your trip progress so we know you are safe.

God bless you & be with you, on your journey back home.....

:o)


Post# 751818 , Reply# 164   4/22/2014 at 02:56 (3,629 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Hi Christina,

I'm at the Rainbow Hotel Casino in Wendover, NV by the NV/UT state line.

B.


Post# 751824 , Reply# 165   4/22/2014 at 03:21 (3,628 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
hi brian....

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thanks for the update.

have a goodnight love and get plenty of rest!!!

be safe....

;o)


Post# 751907 , Reply# 166   4/22/2014 at 12:01 (3,628 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I got a lot of rest last night so I'm going to see how far I can make it today.

Post# 751942 , Reply# 167   4/22/2014 at 14:27 (3,628 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
be safe.....

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and hey, how about a picture of your truck with the "goodies" that redcarpetdrew was going to put in your truckbed for your drive back home???

:o)


Post# 752243 , Reply# 168   4/23/2014 at 22:17 (3,627 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I made it all the way from Wendover, NV to my parent's house in Sweet Springs, MO, a little "wide spot in the road" half way between Kansas City and Columbia. I left Wendover on Tue. at 1:00 PM Mountain Time and arrived at my parents today at approximately 11:00 AM Central Time. I slept a long time at The Rainbow Casino Hotel in Wendover, so I just drove all night and part of the morning and slept from noon until 7 this evening. I'm going to go back to bed soon, as I am still tired. I'll go on to Columbia tomorrow.

Christina, I'll post what Drew sent back with me when I get home.

B.


Post# 752246 , Reply# 169   4/23/2014 at 22:23 (3,627 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
beekeyknee....

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thanks for the updates. i was starting to wonder why you hadn't posted & started getting kinda worried.....

rest up & be safe.........

and i'll be waiting to see the pictures when you get home and of course, after you've gotten your rest too!!!

:o)


Post# 752257 , Reply# 170   4/23/2014 at 22:55 (3,627 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
A long trip

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in anyone's experience - good you made it back ok...I'd have to rest for three days..

Post# 752259 , Reply# 171   4/23/2014 at 23:00 (3,627 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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We Easterners forget how massive the western states are and how long long long it takes to cross just one of them.

 

What a saga, what a trek, what a voyage. what a quest!

 

Safe home, Brian!


Post# 752350 , Reply# 172   4/24/2014 at 10:43 (3,626 days old) by ctv (B.C.)        
Were it not for some rotten kids....

who turned the water off while their Imperial 21 was running so the Mom thought it was broken and left it in a house I ended up renting, it's unlikely I would have found this site and would have missed out on this touching and heart-warming story.
So, Thank You for mischievous children.
And I was wondering if anyone thought of telling the woman who owned these previously what happened after they left her?
I'm sure she would be pleased.

Christine.


Post# 752355 , Reply# 173   4/24/2014 at 11:16 (3,626 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
"some rotten kids"....

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oh that is too funny!!!
LOL.....

the poor mom was probably wondering what the heck happened with this crazy whirpool washing machine. and the kids were probably sitting back, getting the biggest kick ever, watching her go crazy, trying to figure out what was wrong with her washing machine!!!

that poor woman probably hated whirlpool washing machines after that incident left her scratching her head!!!



Post# 752373 , Reply# 174   4/24/2014 at 12:27 (3,626 days old) by ctv (B.C.)        
I'll never know

but I could wager you're probably right.
Funny thing was, is that all it needed was a "kick-start" with some really hot water to loosen the hardened/cooked soap in the bottom.
The new ones nowadays would probably die outright if the same thing happened.
Gotta love these almost indestructable machines!


Post# 752553 , Reply# 175   4/25/2014 at 09:39 (3,625 days old) by ectofix ()        
I'm new here too...

...and, like CTV, came here for other interests. In my case, another member's issues with a Hobart commercial dish machine. He'd sought help at another forum that I frequent and he had therefore mentioned this web site. I have interests in commercial appliances since I repair them. So, I checked this site out.

When I got here, I scanned the threads and this one's title immediately caught my eye (WAKE THE DEAD? Hmmm...).

Fifteen years ago, the house I bought and moved into had all coppertone appliances (GE stove, GE oven, Coldspot fridge...no washer & dryer). I think they were original from the '50s. I liked them and...I do have an affinity for older appliances. They really, truly DO NOT build them like they used to. So, I saw that set of Maytags here and liked them Actually, I admired them.

I read on about the impending rescue of those old Maytags that I never would've given much thought about otherwise (sorry). Then the question arose about WHO in this forum is capable of getting them - and then - IF someone from AW would get them? AH! Then someone from AW DID get them. But who?

Silence, suspense and speculation...

I was immediately enthralled by this trilogy (pick the three key players) when I saw the post where Brian came out of nowhere - stating how he'd scored the purchase and then divulged his benevolent intent of not only giving those Maytags to Drew in Nevada, but delivering them to him - from over a thousand miles away!

I'm wondering at this point "Who are these people to go to such troubles?" Not really though. I saw the kindness, generosity, good will, dedication to friendship, self-sacrifice existing here...that is so rare to see or read about in daily mundane pursuits, that I had to follow along for a REAL "Reality" story. So I've continued to check the status of this thread several times daily for over a week now.

I graciously applaud the members of this forum for your resolute commitment to your unified passion in a common interest and, most importantly, your dedication to each other. YOU...all of you, are quite an uncommon community within what most often seems a cesspool of societal UGLINESS hidden behind the cloak of anonymity afforded to anyone...on this thing someone named the internet.




Post# 752566 , Reply# 176   4/25/2014 at 11:21 (3,625 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Hi ectofix - thanks and welcome. I take responsibility for the title - "wake the dead"...as it is such a rare occasion to find a set of 906's in this condition, no less. I picked the title to reflect a rare moment of discovery and for all here who collect, an expression that says these were special.

The USA has regional difference in humor and expressions. Since you're here in the south, you may have heard of the expression (an old one, from what Geogian's tell us)..."it's so good you want to slap your grandma" So, I suppose that would have worked "Found ! So Good!!...you want to slap your grandma". But, I'd probably have more frowns. My mom, who was English-Scottis, used to say something about waking the dead if a big event occurred.

Hope you hang out a while...as you already see, good people and interesting place. I might say, it could be even...therapeutic. :-)

Phil


Post# 752702 , Reply# 177   4/25/2014 at 18:42 (3,625 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Southern humor

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Phil, I absolutely adored my grandmother Margaret Crotty, and she may have loved more than anyone else in my entire life.

 

AND YET

 

I laughed out loud  with a full belly wiggle when I read: "It's so good you want to slap your grandma." 

 

Learned a lot about Southern humor from your fellow Georgian Flannery O' Connor, but you've got one on her with slapping' Grammy.

 

Thank you.


Post# 752739 , Reply# 178   4/25/2014 at 21:00 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I spent yesterday afternoon with my parents and yesterday evening with my sister, brother-in-law and Mother. At my sister's we talked and laughed about old times and new. My sister is so funny and when we get together it's almost always non-stop laughter. My mom and I left there about 10:00 PM or so and I went back to her house to get a couple of things I forgot. I got back to Columbia around 12 mid-night and got a good night's sleep. Then went to the chiropractor today and I'm starting to feel like my old self. A good dinner and another good night's sleep and I'll be back to my usual routine. It sure is good to be home.

Christina, you asked to see some pictures of what Drew sent home with me, so here they are. I was going to use these to fix up my white 806's, but they're so nice I really hate to do it. And they're an exact set too (serial # SB). Both made in Jan. of 1972. I guess I could have the white cabinets powder coated, switch the model/serial labels and the best of all the parts combined, but of course the labels won't accurately reflect the machines then. So many dilemmas. He also gave me a few parts for my restorations.


Post# 752740 , Reply# 179   4/25/2014 at 21:01 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Post# 752742 , Reply# 181   4/25/2014 at 21:03 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Post# 752743 , Reply# 182   4/25/2014 at 21:04 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Some of the words are worn off the buttons, but I can fix that.

Post# 752744 , Reply# 183   4/25/2014 at 21:05 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Post# 752746 , Reply# 184   4/25/2014 at 21:08 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Agitator pops right off. Tub lens is there. These are nice.

Post# 752747 , Reply# 185   4/25/2014 at 21:09 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Not bad here either. Look at the timer.

Post# 752748 , Reply# 186   4/25/2014 at 21:14 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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An early model Mallory torsion spring type. "Scritch". Love it. I have all three types now. Early and late model Mallorys and Kingston. My late model Mallory is currently in use though.

Post# 752750 , Reply# 187   4/25/2014 at 21:16 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Inside dryer control panel.

Post# 752752 , Reply# 188   4/25/2014 at 21:17 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Electronic control.

Post# 752753 , Reply# 189   4/25/2014 at 21:19 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Post# 752757 , Reply# 193   4/25/2014 at 21:23 (3,625 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Brian - are those called Harvest Gold? If so, they don't look like some of the Harvest Golds of other brands.
...thanks for sharing and good luck with renovations and any repairs.

Phil


Post# 752758 , Reply# 194   4/25/2014 at 21:24 (3,625 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
I knew it!

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All they had to do is look at you with those puppy dog eyes and you'd give in and not make them parts! LOL

RCD


Post# 752759 , Reply# 195   4/25/2014 at 21:25 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Covers back on.

Post# 752760 , Reply# 196   4/25/2014 at 21:27 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Post# 752761 , Reply# 197   4/25/2014 at 21:29 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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And look at this. Westinghouse motor - love it.

Post# 752762 , Reply# 198   4/25/2014 at 21:30 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Looks really nice over all.

Post# 752763 , Reply# 199   4/25/2014 at 21:30 (3,625 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))        

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I have to agree with you Brian. These are far too nice to use for parts. The cabinets look like all they need is a good polishing and they'll look new. You just don't find original paint this nice very often. Thanks for sharing and welcome back home.



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Post# 752765 , Reply# 200   4/25/2014 at 21:34 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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All covered back up until I can decide what to do. OK Drew, you can take it from here. I'm done, except for a few pictures I took on my trip. I'll start another thread about these machines later.

I almost forgot. Trip meter reads 4143 miles. Round that down for the driving around I did between the time I picked up Drew's machines and the time I got home. I'm going to make a guess and knock off 143 and make it an even 4000 miles. I think that's pretty close.




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Post# 752790 , Reply# 201   4/25/2014 at 23:02 (3,625 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

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what a beautiful set of HA806's you got there brian!!!

i could be wrong but, to me, they look like they are in very good condition and ready to be used!!!

so glad that you made it home safely and had a good time with your parents, sister & brother-in-law.

i'll be looking for your update thread on your new HA806 set...

thanks for posting the pictures brian!!!

;o)


Post# 752792 , Reply# 202   4/25/2014 at 23:05 (3,625 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        

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Happy you're back home Brian. And that is a very nice looking set! Looking forward to seeing pic's and vids of them in action.

 

Question though; How to you restore the erased lettering on the buttons?


Post# 752796 , Reply# 203   4/25/2014 at 23:27 (3,625 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Christina,

They do look pretty nice, but to run them on a regular basis they will need some TLC.

Louie,

I mentioned somewhere (don't remember exactly) that I'm going to try my hand at repainting some of these old buttons. I'll go to an artist supply store and match the paint and get a fine tipped artist brush. I have this contraption that has a suction cup base, alligator clip arms and a magnifying glass. I'll put the button in the device and give it a go. But I don't have to do this right away to fix this machine. I have extra switches with good buttons already. I just want to see if I can do it.

B.


Post# 752812 , Reply# 204   4/26/2014 at 02:29 (3,625 days old) by fisherpaykel (BC Canada)        
Harvest Gold Maytags

Brian, even if white is your first choice I am sure those flourescent lit dash boards will cast a nice glow on your machine tops and wow a high mount dryer exhaust vent-how convenient and ergonomic. Re the control buttons-aren't they embossed with the lettering, maybe just rubbing paint into the recesses will restore them?

Post# 752837 , Reply# 205   4/26/2014 at 08:24 (3,624 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
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Congratulations on a very successful trip Brain and the harvest gold 806s look great, I always love to have a particular appliance in the most popular color of the time period they were made, and if you are talking 1972 appliances HG was the new cool color [ white does not count ].

The motor in your new 806 is actually a GE motor, it was the first thing I noticed when you posted the picture with the front off, the WH motors were a gold lacquered color and were crappy motors [ Using WH motors was one of the biggest mistakes Maytag made during the 1970s in building washers and dryers ] Otherwise the 1970s were the best period for Maytag Automatic Washers in terms of reliability.

Brain now that you are a seasoned appliance transporter you should make a trip to Washington DC, we are only 1100 miles away, hope to talk to you soon, John.


Post# 752948 , Reply# 206   4/26/2014 at 17:54 (3,624 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Hi John,

Didn't realize it was a GE motor. It looks like the same motor that's in the Westinghouse Laundry Equipment Electric Motor Service Manual that I downloaded off of Ephemera. The motors in Drew's machines look the same. Anyway, it looked different than the square Emerson motors that I'm used to seeing. Thanks.

Walter,

The letters on Maytag buttons are painted on the surface. I guess that's why they wore off easily.

B.


Post# 753215 , Reply# 207   4/27/2014 at 18:47 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Here's a few pictures I took on my trip. This was the first place I stayed in S. Omaha. A good omen.

Post# 753217 , Reply# 208   4/27/2014 at 18:55 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Monument along I-80, formally known as the Lincoln Highway. The first transcontinental across the USA from Times Square to Fisherman's Wharf.

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Pictures taken from of my hotel room window on Easter morning before Drew and I met to start working on the lovelys.

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Stayed here before driving all the way back to Missouri.



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Post# 753244 , Reply# 218   4/27/2014 at 19:39 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Look at the wind blowing that flag. I hit salt, sand and tumbleweed storms when I crossed over into Utah. White out conditions.

Post# 753246 , Reply# 219   4/27/2014 at 19:42 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I wanted to take these pictures at night, but I was just too tired.

Post# 753250 , Reply# 220   4/27/2014 at 19:44 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Stopped at this rest area just east of Salt Lake City.

Post# 753251 , Reply# 221   4/27/2014 at 19:46 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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These little critters were running around there. Ground Squirrels, I think.

Post# 753253 , Reply# 222   4/27/2014 at 19:49 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I walked up this steep pavement to take the next pictures.

Post# 753254 , Reply# 223   4/27/2014 at 19:51 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Post# 753266 , Reply# 225   4/27/2014 at 20:15 (3,623 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Last one. My truck with its precious cargo. By the time I hit eastern Wyoming it was dark and when I got to eastern Nebraska it was raining and pretty much looked like home and that's where I wanted to be, so no more pictures.

Post# 753274 , Reply# 226   4/27/2014 at 20:27 (3,623 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
GREAT PICTURES!!!

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thank you for sharing your trip pictures with us brian/beekeyknee. it's was neat to get a look at the different places you were.

very cool.....

:o)


Post# 753606 , Reply# 227   4/28/2014 at 23:31 (3,622 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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John,

Is this a Westinghouse motor?

B.


Post# 753654 , Reply# 228   4/29/2014 at 07:48 (3,621 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Westinghouse Motor For A MT HD Washer

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Hi Brain, yes indeed that is a WH motor, MT used quite a few of them in their washers and dryers in the 70s, they worked fine when they worked but they had many more centrifugal switch issues and bearing failures.

Post# 753775 , Reply# 229   4/29/2014 at 22:40 (3,621 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I really enjoyed the photos - one of these days, I'll be heading out west again - and may try to re-trace the old steps I took in 1970 (part of the way was Route 66). Cute Prairie Dog. Reply #223 - that iron rich rock strata was cool looking. Wendover Will - love that sign! I like the old road artifacts that are still around and being used.

It's good you weren't out now, with all the storms sweeping the south...timing is everything and so is stamina.

Phil

(those were Prairie Dogs...but some do call them ground squirrels)


Post# 1021691 , Reply# 230   1/19/2019 at 12:04 (1,895 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)        

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Have yet to see a 906 machine in person or even a Craigslist ad for one.


Post# 1021710 , Reply# 231   1/19/2019 at 15:17 (1,895 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I had a set in Avocado years ago, and a dryer in white.


Post# 1022158 , Reply# 232   1/23/2019 at 10:19 (1,891 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        
May it be:

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A happy ending to getting all this to work & see here...

 

 

 

-- Dave


Post# 1022163 , Reply# 233   1/23/2019 at 11:16 (1,891 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)        

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What is that check valve used for on the gold 806 washers drain hose? High stand pipe?

Post# 1022233 , Reply# 234   1/23/2019 at 21:50 (1,891 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Built-In Drain Check Valves On MT DC Washers

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MT added these built-in CVs to their washers in the 90s and some time into the 90s when they were discontinued due to extra cost.

 

The CVs saved MT warranty costs associated with washers overflowing when the washers drain hose was in a slow draining sink where the water would either be sucked back into the machine or would siphon back.

 

These DCVs also eliminated performance problems where the end of the drain hose was below the water level in the washer which could result in water siphoning out of the machine.

 

John L.



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