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1955 Kenmore restore!
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spankomatic
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I like the Kitchenaid trash compactor behind the handsom man in the green shirt. Had one of those in our kitchen in the late 70's. It was the best!
Jim
Jim
Additional Pictures!
Martin,
Thanks so much for adding great pictures. You captured many things I didnt get. I ment to take more of the whole warehouse but didnt get to it. I have shots from the convention last year that do show more of this great place.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Martin,
Thanks so much for adding great pictures. You captured many things I didnt get. I ment to take more of the whole warehouse but didnt get to it. I have shots from the convention last year that do show more of this great place.
Best Wishes,
Peter
davy1063
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Did you ever wonder....
Watching you guys restore this beautiful example of engineering that withstood the test of time.....
That 50 years from now if there will be a group of guys restoring a "vintage" Samsung or LG?
I think not....
Watching you guys restore this beautiful example of engineering that withstood the test of time.....
That 50 years from now if there will be a group of guys restoring a "vintage" Samsung or LG?
I think not....
The Kenmore washer being restored in the pictures so reminds me of the Kenmore one my Grandmother had-loved to watch it during the summer while visiting her!She always had me go outside while it was going-but managed to sneak peaks anyway.Last I saw of that machine was in the early 70's.It still worked at that time.
verizonbear
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Pleasure Meeting Everybody!!!
I was able to visit warehouse this past Saturday, it was great to meet everybody and I was actually able to see and touch some great machines !!!!
Some really rare and cool old machines there !!!!!
I was able to visit warehouse this past Saturday, it was great to meet everybody and I was actually able to see and touch some great machines !!!!
Some really rare and cool old machines there !!!!!
Question for the experts....
Mom & Dad had a 1955 Frog-Eye Washer (w/Suds Saver) with a white & gold color back ground control panel yet the Frog-Eye Dryer had a black & gold back ground control panel, were they different model years?
Mom & Dad had a 1955 Frog-Eye Washer (w/Suds Saver) with a white & gold color back ground control panel yet the Frog-Eye Dryer had a black & gold back ground control panel, were they different model years?
whirlaway
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Hi! WOW!!!! I wish I had all of that knowledge in one spot when I rebuilt mine.I did my 1955 2years ago and its my daily machine.Its really a good runner.The only trouble I had last year,I had to replace the starting capacitor on the motor.It started slowing down,put in a new one and presto she took off like a new one. Good luck,They are pretty when they are lit up at night. Best Regards Bobby,Oh by the way the black background on the dials was changed in 56 to white,The 55 desotos had black backgrounds on their gages in 55 and changed to white in 56 with the gold lettering on them also.
Hi! WOW!!!! I wish I had all of that knowledge in one spot when I rebuilt mine.I did my 1955 2years ago and its my daily machine.Its really a good runner.The only trouble I had last year,I had to replace the starting capacitor on the motor.It started slowing down,put in a new one and presto she took off like a new one. Good luck,They are pretty when they are lit up at night. Best Regards Bobby,Oh by the way the black background on the dials was changed in 56 to white,The 55 desotos had black backgrounds on their gages in 55 and changed to white in 56 with the gold lettering on them also.
mickeyd
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Martin, THANKS!!!
These are great pix, but you've got me, Mister! The shiny red 3 vane agitator in Reply # 120 I can't identify it. DANG IT. I hate being stumped by an agitator I can't identify it. And thanks for the intense close-up of Ted. Have had so many friendly conversations with him, always wondered what he looked like. Unforgettable!
These are great pix, but you've got me, Mister! The shiny red 3 vane agitator in Reply # 120 I can't identify it. DANG IT. I hate being stumped by an agitator I can't identify it. And thanks for the intense close-up of Ted. Have had so many friendly conversations with him, always wondered what he looked like. Unforgettable!
Mike
That RED agitator, although rare, is for a Speed Queen wringer.....usually their either gray or white....
I meant to grab one from the loft and compare the automatic with the wringer as far as inter-changeable....
That RED agitator, although rare, is for a Speed Queen wringer.....usually their either gray or white....
I meant to grab one from the loft and compare the automatic with the wringer as far as inter-changeable....
EXPLANATIONS OF WHAT WE WERE DOING
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sorry I have been so busy I have not had a chance to add any captions for all the pictures that Peter took and posted, so here is a partial list.
1 Teds 1955 donner machine.
2 Teds 1956 KM Cycla-Fabric machine to be restored. And Ted pondering restoration process.
3 First group of participants Ted, Myself [ John Combo-52 ], Gordon KM 64, and my brother Jeff of Jeff Adelphi.
4-11 Starting disassembly.
12 Me removing stuck agitator.
14 Jeff heating aluminum agitator block to loosen it.
17 Me removing basked drive block.
19 Removing basket lock ring on 1st. machine.
22 Jeff heating stuck BLR on 2nd doaner machine.
23 Watching the eternal flame burn.
24 Me trying to loosen the heated BLR as the eternal flame burns on.
26 Heating a 2nd time to try again.
30 It finely loosens comes loose as Ted holds on.
31 Me showing my approved way to loosen a stuck basket from the basket drive block after the lock ring is removed.
33 Ted vacuuming with 1956 KM vacuum.
34 Picture of KM vacuum.
35-42 more disassembly.
43 More Helpers Martin YouiTunes, Peter and Gordon.
45 Me cleaning and inspecting removed spin tube.
46 Original Packard motor from 1955.
47-52 Serviced transmission and an original one getting ready for reinstallation.
53 Me cutting badly rusted spin tube off clutch and brake assembly as 1st step in rebuilding it.
54 Tube cut.
55-60 Disassembling and reassembling C&B assembly with new spin tube.
61 Adding oil to top agitator shaft bearing.
62 Transmission and clutch with new belt ready for reinstalling in machine.
63-70 Reinstalling and sealing outer tub.
71 Jeff holding newer GE motor to be used in machine.
72-79 Washer taking shape.
80 We added pin trap type to machine because we could not get original outer tub the water pump hose.
81 Light bulbs installed.
86 And it runs great YAY. Final assembly and water testing to be done this weekend. And then it goes back to Ted for refinishing and detailing.
Unfortunately we completely left out the very important bearing removal process and bearing and seal installation procedure. I am rebuilding at least 8 WP and KM BD machines so we will try to get better pictures of some of these.
87-97 Start of rebuilding on my LK washer.
111 Whole group with Tim on right.
113 Martin and Jason [ surgulator 68 ] He is my partner in the business.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sorry I have been so busy I have not had a chance to add any captions for all the pictures that Peter took and posted, so here is a partial list.
1 Teds 1955 donner machine.
2 Teds 1956 KM Cycla-Fabric machine to be restored. And Ted pondering restoration process.
3 First group of participants Ted, Myself [ John Combo-52 ], Gordon KM 64, and my brother Jeff of Jeff Adelphi.
4-11 Starting disassembly.
12 Me removing stuck agitator.
14 Jeff heating aluminum agitator block to loosen it.
17 Me removing basked drive block.
19 Removing basket lock ring on 1st. machine.
22 Jeff heating stuck BLR on 2nd doaner machine.
23 Watching the eternal flame burn.
24 Me trying to loosen the heated BLR as the eternal flame burns on.
26 Heating a 2nd time to try again.
30 It finely loosens comes loose as Ted holds on.
31 Me showing my approved way to loosen a stuck basket from the basket drive block after the lock ring is removed.
33 Ted vacuuming with 1956 KM vacuum.
34 Picture of KM vacuum.
35-42 more disassembly.
43 More Helpers Martin YouiTunes, Peter and Gordon.
45 Me cleaning and inspecting removed spin tube.
46 Original Packard motor from 1955.
47-52 Serviced transmission and an original one getting ready for reinstallation.
53 Me cutting badly rusted spin tube off clutch and brake assembly as 1st step in rebuilding it.
54 Tube cut.
55-60 Disassembling and reassembling C&B assembly with new spin tube.
61 Adding oil to top agitator shaft bearing.
62 Transmission and clutch with new belt ready for reinstalling in machine.
63-70 Reinstalling and sealing outer tub.
71 Jeff holding newer GE motor to be used in machine.
72-79 Washer taking shape.
80 We added pin trap type to machine because we could not get original outer tub the water pump hose.
81 Light bulbs installed.
86 And it runs great YAY. Final assembly and water testing to be done this weekend. And then it goes back to Ted for refinishing and detailing.
Unfortunately we completely left out the very important bearing removal process and bearing and seal installation procedure. I am rebuilding at least 8 WP and KM BD machines so we will try to get better pictures of some of these.
87-97 Start of rebuilding on my LK washer.
111 Whole group with Tim on right.
113 Martin and Jason [ surgulator 68 ] He is my partner in the business.
mickeyd
Well-known member
YEOWSUH, John
Marin, OH NO, I got a wringer answer wrong--they'll be taking away my reversing drainboards and wash sticks.
John, I would have gone crazy flipping up and down this huge thread doing all that labeling. What dedication you have--
Thanks. I really enjoyed this. It's like footnotes in the Great Book Of Washers.
Marin, OH NO, I got a wringer answer wrong--they'll be taking away my reversing drainboards and wash sticks.
John, I would have gone crazy flipping up and down this huge thread doing all that labeling. What dedication you have--
Thanks. I really enjoyed this. It's like footnotes in the Great Book Of Washers.
macboy91si
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Pics
I also took a lot of pics of all this, however not to make a full thread fuller, I can post these as well, either here or a new thread of my visit if anyone would like.
-Tim
I also took a lot of pics of all this, however not to make a full thread fuller, I can post these as well, either here or a new thread of my visit if anyone would like.
-Tim
mickeyd
Well-known member
I'd love to see your pix, Tim, and I'm sure I'm
and yes a new thread would be much appreciated for those of us with aging computers that struggle with long, photo-heavy threads.
and yes a new thread would be much appreciated for those of us with aging computers that struggle with long, photo-heavy threads.
REBUILDING CONTINUES
And Tim we are still waiting for your pictures. We are on to the super capacity models with the long center posts. Both are badly enough rusted that Smitty has gotten some real aircraft grade SS tubing that just fits over the outside o the center post that will be welded in place. This will provide extra strength and eliminate any chance of future corrosion damage. We will probably start another thread with pictures.
And Tim we are still waiting for your pictures. We are on to the super capacity models with the long center posts. Both are badly enough rusted that Smitty has gotten some real aircraft grade SS tubing that just fits over the outside o the center post that will be welded in place. This will provide extra strength and eliminate any chance of future corrosion damage. We will probably start another thread with pictures.
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