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    O. M. G: "Pank" early 60's/late 50's Maytag Washer

    I think I almost had a coronary... I think this could something like an A142 or 148S? I dunno. I remember these though... South of the metro in Rochester. Fantastic price, I'm tempted to empty a room to house it. Alas, some other worthy soul needs to rescue this dearie... Anyone...
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    KDI-21 in Minneapolis

    Check this out-- I spoke with the guy already. Very nice: I just have no room for it. Looks clean... He did tell me he had no idea what it's history was (ran last, etc), but judging by the tag ID, it's still a Hobart KA Imperial. Deserves a loving home... Said call or text if interested...
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    Heads-up in So. Mpls

    From Craigslist: "It's avocado green with a butcher block top - yours for the taking, for scrap or use. In the alley between Portland and Oakland on 42nd street here in lovely, sunny South Minneapolis. Location: S. Mpls it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial...
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    Heads up in Minnesota!

    Check this out-- looks to be an older GE, maybe late 60's or 70's. "Use as a parts washer"?? Really? REALLY? Ok, maybe that's a good use... but a vintage dw? Somebody in the northern area of MN can scoop this baby up! Just thought i'd share... its on the Hennipen county craigslist.
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    KDS-20 nightmares: Calling in the KA guru's!

    Hello all-- been a long time since i posted anything, been watching but that's about it since getting married and having a new baby running around our house! I am in a serious jam and i need some help. I removed our modern Frigidaire DW and replaced it with a KDS-20 for use as a daily driver...
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    What kind of dishwasher was this?

    Hi everyone! OK, beaming out to all the DW Guru's out there, i have a puzzle for you that i'd like some input and help in solving. Unfortunately, i don't have pictures (only mental ones) to share that would help ID'ing this thing easier. Somewhere around 1977, my Dad brought home an old...
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    NEVER USED 1957 Kenmore washer-- HEADS UP!

    Hi gang <br O'er here somewhere in Minneapolis is a (supposedly) never used 1957 Kenmore washer, complete with box of Tide, and the lady wants 600 for it. Here's a pict or two, you can find it on Minneapolis Craigslist under the search "washer". I was the first one to call, and its hard to talk...
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    Free for the taking

    Hello gang-- I made acquaintance with a guy named James near Rochester,MN who has a collection of stuff that somebody may have an interest in. He has no idea if any of these items work, no access to the internet and no digital camera, but he knows of this lovely site and is a applianceville...
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    What color is "Poppy" really??

    Hi all-- I know many of you that have those Poppy 1-18's have dealt with this, so i need some suggestions. I need to have the cabinet of my Poppy 1-18 repainted, but i see that there are several slight but noticeable variations in the red of Poppy red, depending on the pictures, from everyone...
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    GE Activator's through the years...

    Hi all-- After seeing so many fantastic pictures and video's of GE FF's, i have a question for the experts: what year and or model GE was it that used a black-based Activator with that turquoise colored cap top? I think this was a ramp-type, but i'm not sure. I ask because this is one of the...
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    Heads up in Minneapolis: Whirlpool set up for grabs!

    Hi Gang-- Check these out, price is right and looks like a matched set no less, but i am not a Whirlpool expert so... I'd scoop these myself but NO ROOM! Somebody save em! http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hsh/463479817.html
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    1-18 Jetcone Pulsator

    Hi all-- After 30+ years of waiting and dreaming, i finally somehow found and brought home a 70's 1-18 that i remembered seeing last around age 4 or 5. I haven't brought in for pictures yet, but i inspected it some and found the Pulsator cracked in several places and missing pieces. Of...
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    Washes clothes and makes pancakes too?

    Must be seen to be believed; i certainly did a double take! All i can say is now THIS is multi-tasking! Laundry and breakfast all at once! http://cgi.ebay.com/MAYTAG-WRINGER-WASHER-MACHINE-LID-FOR-COOKING_W0QQitemZ260160344217QQihZ016QQcategoryZ12QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    How old is this dishwasher?

    Hi gang! Brought home a Kenmore 600 portable DW tonight, in phenominal shape and with manuals. Not sure how old it is though-- any KM experts out there got an idea? The model # is 587.64450. The serial is 87981. Its a top-loader with a split-removable Roto-Rack on top. Not the '74 KM Roto-Rack...
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    Maytag 142S Timer knob center cap

    Ok, i should've known better than attempt finding the cap for my '58 Maytag 142S online in parts stores, but you never know. I do know now, from pictures i have seen here, that the missing center cap was a copper color, not silver, like i have seen before. Question is, does anyone know where i...
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    Demise of the Pulsator was __________?

    Hey folks-- Quiz for you Frigidaire freaks like me: what was it and what year was it that led to the downfall of the famous Pulsator agitator? Is this the "shreditator" i hear mentioned from time to time?
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    What led to the demise of combo washer/dryers?

    Hello everyone-- Seems like a great idea, put two machines in one. Didn't last long though-- anyone know for about how long and what led to the permanent demise of the washer/dryer in one combonation? My guess is difficulty in mechanical engineering, but somebody's gotta know more than me! Were...
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    The Grieving process of replacing Vintage with New...

    Gods and demons-- hello, all-- it's been a long time since i posted, but i am a faithful fanatic appliance maniac and thank GOD i know i'm not alone! I am writing because i know somebody has to relate to this... we have an old, probably 1975 or so Maytag DW, a WU-900 that cleans like a dream...
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    Whirlpool Cook 'N Counter Stove parts, also Maytag DW, late '70's

    Hello, Gents! Forgive me if it's sacrilidge to mention a STOVE on this site, i mean, no noises, doesn't have any neat moving parts or cool cycle lights, etc, but does anyone know a good source for interior door gaskets/seals for this old job? Mod #RFE355PG. Also, is there any info anyone has on...
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