1951 Kenmore gets a spot in the lineup...

[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.

 

[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.

 

[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...