1951 Kenmore gets a spot in the lineup...

[gyrafoam]

That is such a pretty machine. To me that straight-vane agitator was synonymous with that vintage Kenmore. It just looks right in there! You are giving me inspiration to get to work on my '55 "Frog-Eye"! (Which would be a relief from what I have been working on)! Thanks for sharing the photo's.

 

[gansky1]

I moved the 51 Kenmore that Chris from St. Louis brought up during the convention into the basement today after a new belt and a new tub-to-pump improvisation and it's working beautifully! Chris did a fantastic job of cleaning and painting so the washer looks absolutely wonderful and I can't get over how quiet this machine is!! Purrs like a kitten!

 

[gansky1]

purr like a kitten, but cleans like a lion!

The straight vane agitator is very agressive, but I have several block-drive WP agitators to play with. I even have an accessory filter for the filter-challenged era machines - stay tuned! The matching dryer will get cleaned and checked over next, it's beautiful as well but needs a new timer motor and a door latch.

 

[geoffdelp]

Greg ... that's a beautiful machine; it looks brand spanking new!!

 

[peteski50]

1951 Kenmore

Greg,
This is realy Great. Thanks for posting it.
Peter

 

[westytoploader]

YAY!

Woohoo! I saw this machine in the garage and it was built like a tank! You practically had to use both hands to start the timer!

Glad it's up and running again and agitating/spinning at normal speed! How were you able to fix the pump? I remember you mentioning that it was a friction-drive...

Did you have to move anything out to put this one in? ;-)

 

[pulsator-power]

So, why did they build the tub so far down away from the lid opening in these old Kenmores/Whirplools?
Jerry

 

[rickr]

Great looking early automatic Greg! Bet that straight vane is wicked with the long stroke transmition! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for a filter system.

 

[foraloysius]

Congratulations on bringing the Kenmore downstairs. Where are you going to put this set? Enquiring minds want to know! It's really a beautiful set, you have a wonderful collection!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow Greg he looks just great! Can't wait to see the set together. That set is a beautiful addition to your collection.

 

[westytoploader]

Accessory Filter...could that mean BURP-UP?

Forgot to mention that she's a beauty as well!

 

[customline]

Beeee - yooo - teeeee - full !

How about some action video shots?

 

[tlee618]

Greg, I can't wait to see this machine next to its matching dryer in your laundry play room. I was amazed at how quiet that machine was when we did the test loads in the garage at the convention. It is a beauty. Chris, you did a great job on the restoration. Terry

 

[tolivac]

gansky1-WOW-Super Cool-Thats what the Kenmores looked like the year I was born!!Very nice machine.

 

[christfr]

big smiles

hey greg im so glad you like her..i had a feeling you would be the one to take good care of her and i was right..your an awesome friend and im happy i could give you a new toy to smile about..hugs from st louis

 

[gansky1]

No More Lint Picking!!

I'm really having fun with this washer - unfortunately, I don't have a video camera, I'm still getting used to those touch-tone phones!

I do have a Whirlpool Surgilator accessory I've been wanting to try for ages and haven't had the machine or the time before now. This is the filter I mentioned before...I don't have the Surgilator in the Kenmore, but let's try it with the straight vane anyway.

 

[gansky1]

Out of the box:

 

[gansky1]

Filter cleaned water...

 

[gansky1]

Such cool sounds over the hum of the machine, KER-SLOSH...KER-SLOSH...

 

[gansky1]

Rinsing:

 

[gansky1]

We did catch a little lint in the rinse!

 

[peterh770]

Nicely done, Chris and Greg! Where in the lineup is it, and what was removed? Will you put the dryer in next to it also?

 

[christfr]

cool

this whole post just gives the biggest grin..thats what its all about passing it on..

 

[powerfin64]

Filter

HOW COOL! Does that filter also fit regular sized Surgilator?

Rich

 

[westytoploader]

WOW!!

That filter is just too cool!!! Just snap it on and get instant Reverse Burp-U-Lating action!!

The SQ removeable lint filter which works the same way was a blast to watch as well at the Convention!

 

[DADoES]

VERY kewl filter, and EXCELLENT pics! YAY!

 

[gmpayne]

1951 Kenmore

Way to cool filter, love the machine.

 

[foraloysius]

Interesting filter, nice pictures. Was this a Whirlpool accessory?

 

[jetcone]

Nice Filter part mint in box!

I love MINT IN BOX!

Boy that machine cleaned up beautifully! I like the stove pipe shoot down into the tub! The clothing is committed to the tub once you let it go there is no escape!

I CAN'T BELIEVE I am saying this but they are getting scarce nowadays--"Nice Kenmore/Whirlpool addition to the collection Greg!"

jon

 

[gansky1]

Filter Fun!

This filter was made by Whirlpool/FSP for Surgilator agitators, I found it NIB at MODERN Parts in Ohio. It's probably sourced from the same company that made the Speed Queen 'scoop & sling' style filters.

I still need to do a couple of things on the dryer - timer motor, etc. and get the supplies for the 3 inch vent so I'll probably get it downstairs over the weekend. I'm putting these where the 1950 Frigidaire WO-65 washer and TR-60 Filtrator were and the new Maytag pushbutton washer and electronic control dryer will replace the A906 set at the end of the room when they are done. I'm rebuilding the washer right now, we're down to the baseplate and ready to reassemble. There's only so much room in the basement so some things will have to be rotated to "display areas" so everything can get used.