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Thread Number: 57017
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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Post# 793045 11/10/2014 at 08:07 (3,448 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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unfortunately I was thrown to the side of a dark country road on Saturday......it was late at night and pouring down rain, crying as I was destined for the junk heap, wondering if I will ever be of use again, or come back as a toaster!....
it was close to midnight when these bright headlights passed me by, and suddenly stopped and backed up.....oh no, here's a scrapper, and the soon end to my fate.... as I was loaded and strapped into a dark vehicle, I was shaking in my suspension as I was about to be stripped of my parts and junked....could it possibly end like this!.... we drove for a while, and then came to a final stop where I was unloaded, covered in blankets as I could not see where I was heading next, but felt the hug of an appliance dolly, hoisting me on my back, and then placed into a well lit room..... I thought, here we go, the tools came out, and the dismantling will begin.....but not exactly, my back panel was removed, and hoses and cord were hooked up.....I could spin at this point, but not at high speed......then water was added, and I piddled on the floor.....giving up hope, I know I am heading for the corner for a time out...... I appeared gray all over from years of abuse, but there was this spray shot all over me, and suddenly this rubbing and scrubbing was tearing off years of dirt, wondering what was going on....is there some hope for my parts?....will I be bright white again?..... resting right now on 'life support'.....and deciding my fate......but it appears I am going to be rebuilt, or at least patched up....may not be Top of the Line again, but will give it one last shot of happiness..... still wondering who this guy is that has saved me.....and will I be safe here, or will I be adopted out to a loving home.....stay tuned...and pray for me....
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Post# 793046 , Reply# 1 11/10/2014 at 08:08 (3,448 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I am a 'SpotScrubber' from Aug of 1991........and offer many cycles and options...at least from when I was in my prime....
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Post# 793047 , Reply# 2 11/10/2014 at 08:09 (3,448 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I brought all my luggage with me....may be of use some day
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Post# 793048 , Reply# 3 11/10/2014 at 08:10 (3,448 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I am still rough around the edges.....and a few pieces are ragged....
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Post# 793050 , Reply# 4 11/10/2014 at 08:14 (3,448 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I even have an updated version of the spotscrubber valve, it just pinches the regular hose to shut it off, not like the complicated flex valve of before...simple, but very effective.....
the bad news so far.....needed a new pump, the clutch needs a rebuild, and drain hoses are split, and theres a small rust perforation at the filter inlet at the bottom of the outter tub.....otherwise, he's looks to be rebuildable...so far, everything else works.....just in rough shape at the moment..... | ||
| Post# 793053 , Reply# 5 11/10/2014 at 08:27 (3,448 days old) by Michaelman2 (Lauderdale by the Sea, FL) | ||
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Martin....you had me for a min...when I clicked on your posting, I was worried I might read something else. Thankfully the machine might just make it...and YOU are alright...too funny! | ||
| Post# 793055 , Reply# 6 11/10/2014 at 08:39 (3,448 days old) by NYCWriter () | ||
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OMG!!! This is the exact model Goldie Hawn's maid used in the laundry room of their TriBeCa loft in her dramatic movie "Deceived"!! | ||
| Post# 793056 , Reply# 7 11/10/2014 at 08:40 (3,448 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Well... | ||
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Post# 793062 , Reply# 8 11/10/2014 at 09:41 (3,448 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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GE! | ||
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Post# 793063 , Reply# 9 11/10/2014 at 09:43 (3,448 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Cute machine | ||
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Post# 793077 , Reply# 10 11/10/2014 at 11:05 (3,448 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Gentlemen, we can rebuild him!...
yeah, the white on white is a distraction from all the lettering, some are hidden, especially when printed in gray....like under the spotscrubber knob, it mentions 'mini basket only', almost invisible...the black panels with all the colors seem to pop....
and not sure what happen to the splash shield.....all brittle and broke apart....makes you wonder, what the heck were they washing.... you know, when that filter flo shuts off, its a very quiet smooth running machine.... you have to wonder that some machines seem to cry, HELP ME!....I have found machines older, but in better condition to start with....odd thing is there were no houses around, just on the side of a long empty road in the middle of nowhere.....as if he was just wandering along with his suitcase, and no where to go...poor thing yes, that rolled steel inner tub was a very interesting article.....and loved how they rolled them into seamless smooth perfection.....you don't find that now with most machines, the seam line is in plain sight... | ||
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Post# 793079 , Reply# 11 11/10/2014 at 11:19 (3,448 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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1991 GE SpotsScrubber Washer | ||
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Post# 793083 , Reply# 12 11/10/2014 at 11:34 (3,448 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Martin | ||
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Post# 793087 , Reply# 13 11/10/2014 at 12:32 (3,448 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 793091 , Reply# 14 11/10/2014 at 13:12 (3,447 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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sorry if I startled a few of you guys......
it was sort of through the eyes of the machine.......some are lost souls, in search and hopes of a better home.....as so many hidden treasures, we didn't find them, tHEy found us!... one man's JUNK, is another man's TREASURE! so far he's got a few holes in his outter tub....that is going to take some serious patching...I have a few ideas, I am not giving up hope on him yet....I like the POR15, but also the epoxy and fiberglass patches have worked in the past....he has had a hard life....amazing how people let machines get this bad.... | ||
| Post# 793112 , Reply# 16 11/10/2014 at 15:36 (3,447 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
nice save there yogitunes!!! | ||
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Post# 793121 , Reply# 17 11/10/2014 at 16:42 (3,447 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 793124 , Reply# 18 11/10/2014 at 17:37 (3,447 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Maybe his family found out that he is "different" and threw him out rather than invest some TLC in him because they did not understand what a treasure he could be or appreciate all of his talents. Martin was just the guy to find him. | ||
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Post# 793182 , Reply# 20 11/11/2014 at 00:26 (3,447 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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GREAT FIND-and glad the scared machine found a caring and happy home for its final years.Glad a scrapper didn't find the machine-last of the METAL drum ones!The white control panel is unusual!Never seen one like that!First glance thought it was a Maytag-then the mitered lid front corners-then it came to me!A GE!! | ||
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Post# 793210 , Reply# 21 11/11/2014 at 05:15 (3,447 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 793212 , Reply# 22 11/11/2014 at 06:41 (3,447 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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That's pretty cool, great story too.
Seems like I have a splash guard that goes under the top opening that is newer and feels more "plastic-y" than the older, more rubbery version. I wonder if that change in material led to a shorter lifespan? The Spotscrubber was a fascinating system and reportedly very effective. Nice machine, Martin - good save. | ||
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Post# 793244 , Reply# 23 11/11/2014 at 10:33 (3,447 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 793310 , Reply# 24 11/11/2014 at 20:35 (3,446 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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| Post# 793316 , Reply# 25 11/11/2014 at 21:05 (3,446 days old) by TwinTubber (Toronto) | ||
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Oooooooo......... the cycle continues! :O | ||
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Post# 793521 , Reply# 27 11/12/2014 at 19:58 (3,445 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA) |
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Washerlover, really, Mr. Manly Man!! I'll have you know that Mr. MM can jump over the highest sudscake, see through the most weathered control panel and bust free the mosted rusted spin tube. I think an apology is in order! | ||
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Post# 793534 , Reply# 28 11/12/2014 at 20:40 (3,445 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Post# 793536 , Reply# 29 11/12/2014 at 20:44 (3,445 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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1991 GE SpotsScrubber Washer | ||
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Post# 793666 , Reply# 30 11/13/2014 at 12:35 (3,445 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA) |
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Washer, I didn't think of the red cape! Good call! | ||
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Post# 793683 , Reply# 31 11/13/2014 at 14:19 (3,444 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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well, maybe not a red cape....more like a blue blanket that I keep in the Jeep, just for such emergencies, you never know when an opportunity may turn up, an appliance find, a flat tire, Toga party, S*x on the beach.....I don't think the red cape would go with a Spiderman outfit anyway...
oh man, could you see me in a super hero costume out on a lonely road, saving a machine....SuperWash to the rescue!....right now, even I needed a good laugh like this....lol but usually I lay the blanket down across the back with the seats down...and I also have a tool box with me, which allows you to place under the front feet of the machine, and tilt the machine up and into the Jeep, and then slide the rest in....easy as pie....rainy nights are not always the best, but you just move quickly, and sort things out when you get home in the garage.... so far this machine is going to need some repairs all over...a great winter project for the snow days of boredom.... | ||
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Post# 793685 , Reply# 32 11/13/2014 at 14:29 (3,444 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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Damnit Martin! | ||
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