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Jason! There's a Kenmore 800 for sale by me!
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Post# 164412   11/1/2006 at 12:39 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

While searching appliance shops by me today, I found an old Kenmore 800 in White with the dispenser on the right side. It has the metal console.
The guy that has the shop is "pricey" (175-200 for most washers) but it looks like they have been rebuilt nicely. When I asked about a early 70's Maytag, he said he had none, then I spotted the exact machine I was describing to him under some boxes and all covered in dust!
When I pointed it out to him, all he said was huh.. After more prodding he gave me a price of 175.00. The machine looked really mint still. It was too much for my small budget, but maybe someone else here might be interested?
If so, maybe I can go back and take a picture or two.
He seems as though he could care less if anything sold!





Post# 164414 , Reply# 1   11/1/2006 at 12:46 (6,378 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

You've got mail!

Post# 164446 , Reply# 2   11/1/2006 at 14:51 (6,378 days old) by westytoploader ()        

WOW...two Kenmores in one month!

Good luck Jason; I hope you go through with this one, and I know it's a hard decision when you see a not-so-nice machine (like there have been in the past) and are wondering whether to wait or not for a better one to show up. I think the wait paid off now...can't wait to see what this one looks like! :)


Post# 164451 , Reply# 3   11/1/2006 at 15:05 (6,378 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
We'll see

Those old KM's are built like tanks and usually if the machine looks good, it probably was taken care of and needs minimal repairs. But it could be a rustbucket underneath. Maybe Dwight can go for another look and ask to test it out.

Post# 164460 , Reply# 4   11/1/2006 at 16:39 (6,378 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Beware of bad bearings, rusted tubs and baseplate centerposts.

Post# 164461 , Reply# 5   11/1/2006 at 16:51 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

This one was on the guy's sales floor, he says the machines are rebuilt and gives a warranty, so when I go tomorrow to take pics, I will get the whole scoop on it.

Post# 164501 , Reply# 6   11/1/2006 at 20:25 (6,378 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Yes, Glenn said it, beware of all those rust issues.

S.


Post# 164612 , Reply# 7   11/2/2006 at 10:20 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

Pictures as promised! you can see the Maytag in the background, he wouldn't even move the boxes as he was "busy"!

Post# 164613 , Reply# 8   11/2/2006 at 10:21 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

another shot.

Post# 164614 , Reply# 9   11/2/2006 at 10:22 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

front shot.

Post# 164615 , Reply# 10   11/2/2006 at 10:24 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

Anyone want a Hamilton dryer?

Post# 164617 , Reply# 11   11/2/2006 at 10:33 (6,378 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Wow, looks very nice! I see the bleach cup is missing, but I have that. Or was this one using the two-cup bleach/fabric softener dispenser?

Post# 164620 , Reply# 12   11/2/2006 at 10:39 (6,378 days old) by captainmoody ()        

If anyone needs something from this shop:
Pointe Appliance
23055 Gratiot Ave.
Eastpointe, Mi 48021
(586)776-4430
It says that they have been in business since 1928!


Post# 164622 , Reply# 13   11/2/2006 at 11:43 (6,377 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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OMG Jason that is your dream machine. Maybe its time to take a drive to Michigan and realize your dream! If it has bad bearings or anything else it all can be replaced.

Post# 164626 , Reply# 14   11/2/2006 at 11:57 (6,377 days old) by sudsman ()        
The Hamilton Dryer

What is the price, who can shop it for me????

Post# 164628 , Reply# 15   11/2/2006 at 12:04 (6,377 days old) by captainmoody ()        

If someone wants something, and the appliance store won't help, I can take the item to my house and store it in the garage until arrangements can be made.

Post# 164630 , Reply# 16   11/2/2006 at 12:23 (6,377 days old) by sudsman ()        
Jason

Let me know if you want the Hamilton ,

Post# 164631 , Reply# 17   11/2/2006 at 12:35 (6,377 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
OMG!

That's gotta be a 71 or 72 because the face is a little different, and I bet it has the notched handle on the lid instead of the metal one. Compare to this pic which is my EXACT dream machine.

Would that truck driver friend of yours bring it to me? I can't take anymore time off to drive to get it and I'm not sure about the price of shipping these days.


Post# 164633 , Reply# 18   11/2/2006 at 12:38 (6,377 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

The slight appearance doesn't matter. What would be the best way for me to get this down here? It is afterall my dream machine. And look how tall the control panel is compared to the boring 70s machine right next to it.

Post# 164634 , Reply# 19   11/2/2006 at 12:41 (6,377 days old) by sudsman ()        
Your Truck Driver

Could you get him to come over to Fort Worth and bring a dryer too..

Post# 164642 , Reply# 20   11/2/2006 at 13:29 (6,377 days old) by captainmoody ()        

Well, I can get the items to my garage. That is no problem. Then, I have a friend going to Tenn. shortly, so I possibly can get both that far. Next trick is getting them to you and Jason.
I can try the AudioKarma pony express and see if someone can help there.


Post# 164668 , Reply# 21   11/2/2006 at 16:46 (6,377 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)        
OMG!!!!! That's the 800 my mom had when I was little....

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It is a 1972 800 because that was the year they went to the lid wih the notched handle in the end. My mom had this exact model from 1972 to December 1983. It was repalced by a 1983 Whirlpool Supreme that is now at our summer house.
PAT COFFEY


Post# 164678 , Reply# 22   11/2/2006 at 18:42 (6,377 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Austin, that's both the bleach and fabric softener dispenser. Jason, Tenn is at least where the in-laws live and you know you'll be going there again.

That is a beautiful Hamilton dryer. Mack I hope you can save it. Lokks like it could be an early 1960s model.


Post# 165368 , Reply# 23   11/5/2006 at 20:49 (6,374 days old) by captainmoody ()        

Jason, did you talk to the shop owner about the Kenmore yet?


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