1935 Maytag Model 30 restoration - before and after shot

[christfr]

A-PLUS PLUS PLUS for you awesome job.. always loved those tags

 

[washerlover]

So when do we get to see the money shot?

 

[ovrphil]

everything everyone else said - and it helped to have a nicely designed and cool looking machine, to start with - nice work, very nice indeed!

 

[eddy1210]

Brad, the transformation is just stunning!  I know how much work you put into this and I admire that dedication.  I want to come and see it in person soon.

Eddy

 

[bradross]

The "Money Shot" - as per Todd's request

On the previous thread, I posted a before-and-after shot of the tub. It had standing water in the tub, outside in the elements of Iowa, for who knows how long. The tub and the agitator were badly corroded and pitted, and the tub had a large crack 1/3 of the way around the sediment trap. I repaired it with JB Weld's SteelStik. Did an effective job of sealing the crack, but that compound cannot be polished, so the tub will never be in pristine shape. But at least it doesn't leak and I can actually use the machine.

I wonder what was so caustic in the water that would have caused pitting of the aluminum so badly.

I've posted the 11th video on YouTube.

 

[washerlover]

Ahh, what a beautiful sight, indeed. Thank you for the desirous $$$ shot!

 

[bradross]

Another photo of potential interest...

With the "aesthetic" component essentially complete on the restoration, I'm now focusing my attention on the little details - such as the adjustable legs and castors. I noticed this interesting thing stamped into the metal of the castor - the patent date! (the "P" isn't visible, but you can clearly see ..AT'D APR.15,1930 )

 

[wringer]

Brad,

This is indeed interesting. Do all castors have the date on them and are any of them locking? I was able to get NOS castors for my gals luckily at the Amish. They have no date on them but the ones on the E and J look very similar to yours. I was very lucky to have gotten them. They had just 8 left and that is what I needed. I hope you enjoy your time spent with her a lot. She is a beauty !!!!

Jim

 

[abcomatic]

Brad

Wow! I am so impressed! It looks brand new too. Lots of labor there but a labor of love. Good for you. Gary

 

[mickeyd]

How Cool, Brad ~

and that explains why, of all the wringers I've wheeled around, NONE wheels as easily as a Maytag. They patented it. A surprise but not a surprise. Often actually stopped and wondered: How the hell can this be so easy, stooping down and peering into the wheel machinery to find the magic. Wonderful discovery, Brad!

 

[DirectDriveDave]

What in the world??

That must have required so much time and patience..... amazing work!

 

[bradross]

Patent date on castors...

Hi Jim ... yes, all four castors have the same date impressed on them. One of them is a locking castor - unlike the later ones for the E, N, and J models that have a sort of toggle mechanism, the old ones simply have a thumb-screw that tightens a metal plate onto the wheel.

 

[wringer]

I have

never seen these before. Thanks for posting the pics. I am happy to see the rubber is still in good shape and still turn. I prefer my lever lock rather than the thumb screw but in general like the older castors better. You have a beauty in your whole machine Brad. Congrats and enjoy !!

Jim

 

[dj-gabriele]

THAT'S EXCEPTIONAL!

Truly an awesome work! Impressive indeed!

 

[mikel64]

Your machine has an identical twin sister . . .

Hi Brad ... I am brand new to the site and it was your pictures of your Maytag that caught my eye and led me here. I have to agree with everyone above . . Outstanding restoration work! All that said, I wanted to let you know that I have the identical twin of your machine . . . albeit not in the same condition. I no longer have the workspace to carry on tinkering with these bigger projects. In short, if you're interested in the project . . . she's yours. No sale, no trade, no conditions, just a new home.

Mike