laundryshark
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Anybody happen to possess this washer model?--Laundry Shark
1956 Kelvinator Washers
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mrcleanjeans
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How well do these wash? Were they reliable?
This is the matching washer to the dryer Jimmy (Filter-Flo) just found!! And yes, these wahers washed wonderfully. They are my next favorite top load washer behind Frigidaire.
Thread number 15070 is the thread about the matching dryer Jimmy found.
Kelvinator!
Wow that best describes it. I never saw a commercial like that one. That particular model is priceless.
Peter
Wow that best describes it. I never saw a commercial like that one. That particular model is priceless.
Peter
I have the 1955 Kelvinator washer - wonderful machine!
filterflo
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Yes Bob! Those are great washers indeed!. I have a 1964 Kelvinator set and love it. My agitator does not have the rubber fins which they eliminated by the 60's, but it does have a tendency to tangle on small loads........Ive never had a tangling problem on full loads (Bob Loads!).
Videos
This video should definatly be added to the collection in this Club. I hope Robert will see it and add it.
Peter
This video should definatly be added to the collection in this Club. I hope Robert will see it and add it.
Peter
filterflo
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Hi Peter, that is a great video isnt it? Hillary Brook, Kelvinator spokeslady was also on an I Love Lucy episode during the 1956 season. American Motors sponsered The Walt Disney Show and many Nash and Rambler and Kelvinator appliance commercials were featured.......That is one great commercial!
hilovane
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Hillary Brooke
Classic TV afficianados will remember Ms. Brooke from her being a member of the cast on "The Abbott & Costello Show," and a recurring role on "My Little Margie."
Classic TV afficianados will remember Ms. Brooke from her being a member of the cast on "The Abbott & Costello Show," and a recurring role on "My Little Margie."
gyrafoam
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The old Kelvey's were really good machines. They provided good roll-over and cleaned well.
They also used copious amounts of water which provided a great over-flow rinse.
Spin speed was a bit lame------similar to a Kenmore/Wirlpool of that era.
That Do All DiaL pair is really nice.
They also used copious amounts of water which provided a great over-flow rinse.
Spin speed was a bit lame------similar to a Kenmore/Wirlpool of that era.
That Do All DiaL pair is really nice.
westyslantfront
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I remember Hillary Brooke on "My Little Margie" in the role of
"Roberta". Margie's father, Vern Albright was played by Charlie Farrell, a former mayor of Palm Springs, California. Roberta was Vern's girlfriend.
Ross
"Roberta". Margie's father, Vern Albright was played by Charlie Farrell, a former mayor of Palm Springs, California. Roberta was Vern's girlfriend.
Ross
Very informative video
I had no idea that's how they worked. Up to now, I thought that weird agitator oscillated like a Maytag.
I had no idea that's how they worked. Up to now, I thought that weird agitator oscillated like a Maytag.
filterflo
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Its very amazing to see a Kelvinator /ABC O Matic washer. I usually show folks the agitator action with the agitator operating in an empty tub, with no water. They always act unimpressed. THEN, I fill it up with water and put clothes in it, and they are amazed at the wash action and turn over. It truely is a wonderful wash action, one of my favorites to just stand there and watch! (Aspergers?) Ha. Its a shame they didnt continue to evolve the design in the late 60's. What replaced it was a joke.......
That's probably the best washer commercial I've seen as far as showing good shots of the wash action.
Hillary Brooke always spoke with a pseudo British accent even though she was from NY. She was also paired with Bob Hope a couple of times: "Road To Utopia (1945) & "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1946). I remember her best as a pro-Nazi spiritualist in Fritz Lang's "Ministry Of Fear" (1944) with Ray Milland.
Hillary Brooke always spoke with a pseudo British accent even though she was from NY. She was also paired with Bob Hope a couple of times: "Road To Utopia (1945) & "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1946). I remember her best as a pro-Nazi spiritualist in Fritz Lang's "Ministry Of Fear" (1944) with Ray Milland.
Since YouTube is blocked at work I tuned into my home computer remotely from here to see that commercial, but I couldn't hear the sound remotely. It looks amazing, a must for our site, it also looks like that is two commercials (one right after the other). While I have to ways to grab that commercial and save it off of YouTube, the video itself is watermarked with "tvdays.com" which is going to prevent me from adding it to our library. 
American Motors rules!
Kelvinators are fascinating washing machines! This is a great ad. It appears to be in remarkable condition with clear audio and very little visual interruptions.
The three methods of washing that are demonstrated are wonderful - such a good looking washer! The 1959 in my basement has been enjoyed by many people. Like Jimmy, they usually are not impressed when you give them a 'dry' agitation demonstration - but once you get some suds and water in there - they are hooked!
Here is an extra video for you Laundryshark. IIRC Eddie has the 56/57 washer and dryer set from the vintage ad.
Ben
Kelvinators are fascinating washing machines! This is a great ad. It appears to be in remarkable condition with clear audio and very little visual interruptions.
The three methods of washing that are demonstrated are wonderful - such a good looking washer! The 1959 in my basement has been enjoyed by many people. Like Jimmy, they usually are not impressed when you give them a 'dry' agitation demonstration - but once you get some suds and water in there - they are hooked!
Here is an extra video for you Laundryshark. IIRC Eddie has the 56/57 washer and dryer set from the vintage ad.
Ben
gyrafoam
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Thanks Ben--------
That was a very kool video.
I sure hope you-know-who is able to restore his machine to the grandeur of the one you show! Would be nice to know there are TWO "Timeline" Kelvy's operational!
That was a very kool video.
I sure hope you-know-who is able to restore his machine to the grandeur of the one you show! Would be nice to know there are TWO "Timeline" Kelvy's operational!
laundryshark
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Kelvinator Video Downloads?
Too bad I do not have a means for grabbing at least the audio portion of those Kelvinator Washer demos from YouTube. Ben, I happened to come across your washer demo the other night while searching for Kelvinator Washer commercials. Many thanks for sharing that one. That Cheap Trick classic tune was an awesome background addition near the end. I already have copies of Robert's ABC-O-Matic demos saved here in my Vintage Appliance Videos folder, but am always open to collecting more bordom killing Splashy Kelvy demos. In my case, not worried about any lack of visuals as long as I can still enjoy the listening to it part. Therefore, in case anybody wishes to throw me some more nifty washer audios, look up my Shark email within my profile and have at it. Many thanks and Merry Christmas!--Laundry Shark
Too bad I do not have a means for grabbing at least the audio portion of those Kelvinator Washer demos from YouTube. Ben, I happened to come across your washer demo the other night while searching for Kelvinator Washer commercials. Many thanks for sharing that one. That Cheap Trick classic tune was an awesome background addition near the end. I already have copies of Robert's ABC-O-Matic demos saved here in my Vintage Appliance Videos folder, but am always open to collecting more bordom killing Splashy Kelvy demos. In my case, not worried about any lack of visuals as long as I can still enjoy the listening to it part. Therefore, in case anybody wishes to throw me some more nifty washer audios, look up my Shark email within my profile and have at it. Many thanks and Merry Christmas!--Laundry Shark
filterflo
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Alas, looks like Miss Brooke is no longer with us. But she has achieved immortal fame with Kelvinator fans......
http://slick.org/deathwatch/mailarchive/msg00462.html
http://slick.org/deathwatch/mailarchive/msg00462.html
westyslantfront
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Hi Jimmy...I remember watching My Little Margie with Hillary Brooke.
Ross
Ross
filterflo
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Hi Ross!, Wonderful Norge and FilterFlo washer there, I love them both. I remember watching My Little Margie too since we are about the same age, it was one of my favorite shows!......... Was Zazu Pitts on that show too? I have a vague memory of her on something or other in the 50's.......What a great charater actress she was......Perhaps it was the Oh Suzannah Show.........with ?Gail Storm? ???
By all means, this video should be add to the collection in this club. Lets save it.
Kelvinator!
I can't stop watching this great commercial. I tried to download it but couldn't - maybe Im doing something wrong. We have to find a way to add it to our videos.
Peter
I can't stop watching this great commercial. I tried to download it but couldn't - maybe Im doing something wrong. We have to find a way to add it to our videos.
Peter
laundryshark
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Downloading from YouTube?
*Unless you happen to have [or come up with] a special type of file conversion software to handle streams,* YouTube videos are streaming videos and cannot be downloaded as actual files. This explains why I prefer file downloads over audio/video streams from YouTube, Google, AOL, etc. Merry Christmas!--Laundry Shark
*Unless you happen to have [or come up with] a special type of file conversion software to handle streams,* YouTube videos are streaming videos and cannot be downloaded as actual files. This explains why I prefer file downloads over audio/video streams from YouTube, Google, AOL, etc. Merry Christmas!--Laundry Shark
There is a plug-in for Firefox, name of Video Downloader, that can save YouTube files in .flv format. A free player is available.
Brent-Aucoin
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Ashampoo Clip Fisher..
Will not only save them as a flv. file, but also convert them to WMV for you.
Somehow I got this program free before they started charging...
I use it constantly!
Brent
Will not only save them as a flv. file, but also convert them to WMV for you.
Somehow I got this program free before they started charging...
I use it constantly!
Brent
abcomatic
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I have a question for all who know about ABC/Kelvinator machines.
When did ABC go out of business and American Motors/Kelvinator buy them out?
I have two ABC wringer washers, one says ABC- Peoria, Il and the other says ABC American Motors, Detroit. I was just wondering? Thanks, Gary
When did ABC go out of business and American Motors/Kelvinator buy them out?
I have two ABC wringer washers, one says ABC- Peoria, Il and the other says ABC American Motors, Detroit. I was just wondering? Thanks, Gary
ABC/Kelvinator
Nash-Kelvinator bought the ABC company in 1952. ABC built not only their machines but the Kelvinator's. Nash/Kelvinator merged with Hudson Motors in 1954 to form the American Motors company. AMC sold off the Kelvinator/ABC appliance division in 1968 to White-Consolidated. I think 1968 was probabally the last year for the ABC and Kelvinator was used on all washing machines. I remember in 1964 when my mother decided to go with an automatic she had looked at the ABC's and Kelvinator's, Easy and many others but stayed with Maytag as that was what we had as a wringer washer.
See the link below.
http://southernclassic.tripod.com/id2.html
Nash-Kelvinator bought the ABC company in 1952. ABC built not only their machines but the Kelvinator's. Nash/Kelvinator merged with Hudson Motors in 1954 to form the American Motors company. AMC sold off the Kelvinator/ABC appliance division in 1968 to White-Consolidated. I think 1968 was probabally the last year for the ABC and Kelvinator was used on all washing machines. I remember in 1964 when my mother decided to go with an automatic she had looked at the ABC's and Kelvinator's, Easy and many others but stayed with Maytag as that was what we had as a wringer washer.
See the link below.
http://southernclassic.tripod.com/id2.html
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