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White porcelain top donor Does anyone on here have a white replacement porcelain top for a 24-inch belt drive? If not, will a body shop even mess with things like this? It'd be nice to preserve as much as possible on this machine since I practically grew up with it. Thanks! Rob

Thanks, Martin, for pictorials! I greatly appreciate your help on this. One of these setups is exactly what I had in mind but wasn't sure if there were parts available to accomodate it. I'll keep you posted on which one works best. As far as the drain is concerned, that may be a bit easier...

Nice machines, Gordon! I'm sure you will be persistent in holding the Arizona patrol accountable. This situation is no different than if that truck had been packed with antique furniture or what not. These people need to know that they destroyed or, at least, heavily damaged personal property...

Super! Thanks, Gordon, for that part number! Knowing full well that the water inlet valve needed replacing, I stopped at the Sears repair center in St. Paul yesterday on my way home from Grand Rapids. The guy working there called up the schematics for this machine and found the replacement...

Here's another piece of info I forgot to include in the original post. Model 110.81175100 Stock 11751 Serial C11007631

I visited my grandparents in northern Minnesota yesterday for Easter. It turns out they still have their old 1981 Kenmore 24-inch space saver washer stored in the shed. Something went haywire on it a number of years ago and the machine was removed from service. If I remember right, my...

While on this topic of looking for a vintage washer... I have another dilemma. How does one attach a Y-connector to the hot and cold water faucets in a recessed washer plumbing box where both faucets are located on the left and the drain is on the right? If a Y-connector is tightly threaded...

Wish I had some way to transport these... I'd go down there now if I had a way to haul these. Even though I'm looking for Kenmore or Whirlpool, I'd take these shiny, almost showroom-new avocado beauties in a heartbeat. Wow!

Believe me, I wanted that set something fierce! I suppose I could put my modern Whirlpool washer and dryer up for sale and get something like this. But, I only have room for another washer in my townhome utility room. Around here, there seems to be few, if any, belt-driven Kenmore or...

Thank you to the few who've responded to my post about a month ago. I've received a couple of really tempting offers for vintage machines, but I really don't want to rush. My heart is set on a belt-driven Kenmore or Whirlpool machine with at least the three basic cycles: regular, permanent...

Oops! I meant for this to be in a separate post. Sorry!

Still looking for that perfect vintage Kenmore or Whirlpool Thank you to the few who've responded to my post about a month ago. I've received a couple of really tempting offers for vintage machines, but I really don't want to rush. My heart is set on a belt-driven Kenmore or Whirlpool machine...

I have my mother's harvest gold Sunbeam Jewel Shot-of-Steam iron from 1977. It still works like a charm because only distilled water has ever been used in it. Check eBay for a vintage NIB unit if she doesn't mind what color it is. They're out there and were built to last. Just a thought.

By all means, locate used racks from a junked unit. It seems like it wouldn't be too hard since so many people replace rather than repair appliances these days. I'm assuming that this Kenmore is a reliable rebadged Whirlpool machine. Trust me, you probably don't want to buy a new dishwasher...

Gordon, I misplaced your primary e-mail address. Please contact me when you have a chance. I'm still looking for that perfect vintage Kenmore or Whirlpool washer :-). Rob

Looks great! Love the color! It even matches the linoleum floor. I hope someone on here gets it, as it's too nice to send to the scrap heap.

Yes, these models have load sensors to control the water level. I've not used or seen one in action, but I do know that the fabric softener selector will determine if the machine goes into an agitated deep rinse or just advances to the final spin after the wash cycle is completed. This final...

Gordon, I have the same question as Jim. I thought I read one time that the pitch of the "woo-woo" is largely dependent on the size of the belts and pulleys as well as the washer cabinet. Grandma's 24-inch Kenmore space saver machine was noticely higher pitched than the wider 29-inch models...

Oh, I know! I was stunned when I heard that about the statue! There was an uproar after the 2001 terrorist attacks about American flags being imported from China because our domestic producers couldn't keep up with demand. This statue is very symbolic to our nation. How can it be any different...

What a superb machine! Congratulations and thanks for the pictures! I'm also looking for a vintage Kenmore or Whirlpool to fit the only space I have for another washer. Wow! Something like this would be great!