Recent content by rob77

Frost stops play! Thanks Paul. Sadly I didn't fancy moving the old girl into the garden after work today....bit frosty!! She has cleaned up rather well but I think she will get a re-spray in the summer as the picture sadly doesn't show the rust around the top and sides. (There is also quite a...

She works!! Well. I checked the wiring and condenser on the motor. All was well. I am pleased to announce that the old girl runs and spins fine. I tried a couple of jugfuls of water, she pumped it out fine. Not sure how good the door seal will be. I might try her out in the garden tomorrow. I...

Thanks Darren. I will have to use her!! I hate having things that don't work. I have 4 working vintage 1950s TV in the house! (I also have about 30 at my workshop) Just finished restoring a lovely little Baby Belling oven from the same museum. I look forward to posting more pics of the...

Not so good knob. Should it say tumble???

Good knob

Clean drum

Oooohhhh seeing those shiny washers make me want to strip her down rught now!! Thanks for the welcome guys. Here are a few more pictures of the old girl. The drum looks almost mint. It came from a museum and had been stored dry there for about 20 years. She looks better for a light Vim-ing...

Hello guys from a UK newby. I have just got this lovely Bendix auto washer. I was wondering if anyone had any advise, service data or information on her. Cant seem to find out a date either! I have restored a few twin-tubs (much to the frowns of my better half)in the past and I have now been...