1935 Maytag Model 30 restoration - before and after shot

[bradross]

Hello everybody ... for those who have been following the restoration process of my 1935 Maytag Model 30 wringer washer, I finally got the tub painted today. So, essentially, the restoration is complete, except for the decals, which are in the mail. I also want to completely disassemble the motor for a complete cleaning and refurbishment, even though its running just fine - actually, it purrs like a kitten, albeit a 77 year-old kitten!

Note - the hose has been taken off in the "after" shot, as the paint is not yet completely cured. The next round of photos will include the decals on the top of the lid and the front of the tub.

Additional photos are always posted on my Flickr album ...

Maytag Model 30 wringer washer restoration.

Documenting the restoration of a vintage 1935 Maytag wringer washer. Purchased August, 2012 from Hardware Hank in Early, Iowa. This machine had been left outside in the elements for unknown decades. Initially, the motor did not run when plugged in, but after loosening it up with some Liquid...

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[qsd-dan]

Whoa, what a transformation! It's absolutely stunning. Fantastic job

 

[rp2813]

Truly a labor of love. 

 

Fabulous job there Brad!

 

Ralph

 

[gansky1]

A ton of work --

Looks very pretty!!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Fess up, Brad!

You bought another wringer and didn't tell us. Where's the box it came in? LOL!

Beautiful. Just beautiful! Brad, you did good.

RCD

 

[jetcone]

Wow Stunning

And I know how much work you did. Thats a labor of love. Stunning!

 

[badgerdx]

Effing amazeballs!

Dude, you are the king. That is amazing. I love the colour. Is that an originally offered colour, the original to the machine, or just something you really liked and wanted it to be?

 

[christfr]

awesome job mr brad looks fantastic!!

 

[kenmore58]

Great job, Brad! Enjoy!

Ron

 

[yogitunes]

OUTSTANDING!......and that's an understatement....

 

[mr-maytag]

Wow, Brad! Looks absolutely beautiful! What a transfomation. You should send pictures to Dick in Early. I bet he would enjoy seeing the transformation!

 

[Ultramatic]

Beautiful work Brad!

<span style="font-size: medium;">Perhaps a video of it running when complete?</span>

 

[wringer]

Geeze !!!

What a beauty she is. It really makes a difference with the tub painted. You and Larry can be very proud of the work you have done on these wonderful Maytag's. I'm just sorry I could not find a bushing for you. Hopefully you will find one from your contacts.

Anyhow I am green with envy over your green treasure !!

Jim

 

[golittlesport]

Stunning!!

Awesome job, Brad. She's beautiful!

 

[westingman123]

more praise

I've noted your eye for detail before, but this restoration exceeds belief. How I wish I had your patience and skills!

That's a A+.

 

[revvinkevin]

WOW!

 

 

Wow Brad what an amazing transformation!!   It sure is a looker now!  

 

I can only hope all of my machines look that good some day!  

 

Let me know when you are ready for another project, I have a couple I can send your way! 

 

Awsome job, congrats!

 

Kevin

 

[swestoyz]

Amazing, amazing!  I can't believe some from Early could ever look this good. 

 

Ben

 

[mickeyd]

Phemonenal, Brad

You could work at the Smithsonian. The OFF ON is so perfect and imposing, and the green on the tranny case is better than the original factory work.

 

[bradross]

Thanks for the praise!

Hey guys...thanks for all your positive comments! Yes, it has been a labor of love, and I think I will send a before/after shot to Dick at Hardware Hank's. He'll probably fall over in shock!

To answer your question about the paint color, Bob - it's Valspar's "Leaf Rising" color. When I saw it at Lowe's, I had a feeling it would be really close to the original, and when I did a paint spot test on an area that hadn't been oxidized from sitting in the sun, it almost matched perfectly. I know some other model 30 "Gray Ghosts" were more gray-green, but I guess Maytag had different shades.

Still awaiting the decals on order from the guy in Ohio. When those arrive, I'll take a couple more shots and post a video on YouTube.