toploader55
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Good Lord !!!
What a Stunning Machine.
Excellent work there. Eddie
What a Stunning Machine.
Excellent work there. Eddie
1935 Maytag Model 30 restoration - before and after shot
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oldskool
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Awesome!
While I'm crazy about Maytag wringer washers, that particular model was never appealing to me, until seeing the transformation that you've accomplished! That machine looks great! Now I want one too!
While I'm crazy about Maytag wringer washers, that particular model was never appealing to me, until seeing the transformation that you've accomplished! That machine looks great! Now I want one too!
bradross
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Jim (oldskool)
Jim, it seems like perhaps I've now got you interested in a Model 30! Admittedly, they do look MUCH better with a proper paint job. I'm guessing that the quality of paint back in the '30s wasn't all that good, because most of those machines one comes across are badly faded. But then, too, that could be due to the fact that a lot of farm folk left them out on the porch in the elements.
I read on your profile of your A806 restoration at the young age of 11! That's amazing!
Jim, it seems like perhaps I've now got you interested in a Model 30! Admittedly, they do look MUCH better with a proper paint job. I'm guessing that the quality of paint back in the '30s wasn't all that good, because most of those machines one comes across are badly faded. But then, too, that could be due to the fact that a lot of farm folk left them out on the porch in the elements.
I read on your profile of your A806 restoration at the young age of 11! That's amazing!
bradross
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Decals arrived!
The decals finally arrived - here's a shot of the completed restoration. Additional pics on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44623676@N05/
The decals finally arrived - here's a shot of the completed restoration. Additional pics on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44623676@N05/
e2l-arry
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Oh MAN!
Those decals really complete it, BEAUTIFUL!!
Those decals really complete it, BEAUTIFUL!!
autowasherfreak
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Looks fabulous! You did a fantastic job! 
christfr
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A-PLUS PLUS PLUS for you awesome job.. always loved those tags
So when do we get to see the money shot?
ovrphil
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everything everyone else said - and it helped to have a nicely designed and cool looking machine, to start with - nice work, very nice indeed!
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
Eddy
bradross
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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.
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.
Ahh, what a beautiful sight, indeed. Thank you for the desirous $$$ shot!
bradross
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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 )
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 )
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
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
Brad
Wow! I am so impressed! It looks brand new too. Lots of labor there but a labor of love. Good for you. Gary
Wow! I am so impressed! It looks brand new too. Lots of labor there but a labor of love. Good for you. Gary
mickeyd
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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!
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!
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