1956 Kenmore restoration project

[rickr]

After pixs of the back (first time)

Ahhhhh.... Lots better!

Pete, we can do a restoration with you too, but you will have to tell us know how much acid damage you have had. (like back in the day??) <:

I know that I had my share of acid damage back in the day, but have not suffered from that "condition" for a couple decades now. <:

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Rickr, I love it when you wash reds and other

vivid colors in your restored automatics, it is beautiful industrial artwork. Did you steam that schematic off and then reapply? Your work is spectacular. I think 110. preceeding the
Sears model numbers was a "department" designation. It may have been for all appliances, also I remember that Wards had the same type of scheme with their merchandise when I worked
at the local catalog store (for too many years in the late '60's-mid '70's)

 

[wannapinkset]

Its Beee-U-T-Foool! I am in lust and positively pea green with envy. You did a fab job!

 

[retromom]

Hey Pete!

A little media blasting, some new paint, and we'll both look as good as that '56 Kenmo! ;-) Ah, yes...are you feeling that downhill slide too? LOL

Rick: Are the bulbs used for the console lighting readily available? They look like Christmas lights, but not quite.

Frontaloadotomy: You are so right. There is something about the intense colours being laundered in those vintage washers that looks like perpetual industrial art.

Your friendly MCM -

V.

 

[bajaespuma]

Rosebud

I have never appreciated Kenmores until today. You did an award-winning job of restoration! That sea-foam green color is fantastic; did you do it yourself or did you have it done? And something about that black agitator next to that beautiful white tub with the four rows of holes on the bottom takes me back somewhere...

 

[rickr]

Thanks!

I can't believe that we have a member of the Kenmore Hater Club showing love to the "Green Machine" Thats a WOW for me! <:
I have a friend that is the painter at the Porche-Audi-Mazda dealership. He never charges me for anything but the paint and materials.He restores cars also, and we take our cars to car shows together in the summer. Good friend to have!

The bulbs are just standard clear 7watt nightlight bulbs, so they are very easy to get.

The sticker on the rear of the machine came right off just by pulling on it. It had been wet so many times the glue was "gone"
I put the sticker on straight when I re-attached it.

So the 110. on Sears appliances stands for the department? Cool! I did not know that. Thank you!

 

[coldspot66]

Sears uses a 3 digit "source code" for appliances. 110 is Whirlpool sourced laundry; 665 is Whirlpool sourced cooking and dishwasher: 363 is GE; 293 is Frigidaire etc. When I get a service call for a Kenmore appliance, I always ask for a model # because it can be any brand.

 

[laundryshark]

Video Demonstration?

Greegings, Rick--Big congrats on your most successful restoration of that classic '56 Kenmore. Are you planning to share a video/audio demo of your machine?--Laundry Shark

 

[rickr]

May do a video at some point. Sounds like that would be fun! Thanks for the suggestion L.S.

 

[bethann]

Wow!

She looks wonderful Rick!

Your just so much a perfectionist!I love it!

Congrads to you for all your hard work! It paid off!

Can't wait to see her in person.

XO

 

[gregm]

wow

stunning Rick, amazing job, you should and am sure are very proud, you sure put A LOT of time, money and effort into that machine and you didn't skimp or miss a bolt. I still cannot get over the before and after. Unbelievable ..........

 

[trainguy]

Congrats Rick

on a job well done. This machine is just so beautiful that I'm at a loss for words.

 

[rickr]

Thank you everyone! <:

 

[Timonator]

Nice Job!!

Hi Rick I just have one question when you have the metal parts media blasted do they blast the porcelain off the top? and you refinish bare steel or do you apply the finish over the porcelain? I have a couple of restorations to do and was wondering how this was done? Thanks

 

[rickr]

Hi Tim
I had the top sandblasted to remove the porcelain. The cabinet, and parts were bead blasted. The parts should be primed with etching primer, then regular primer, then the finish coat. My friend painted the inside of all cabinet parts with spray POR15 for car frames. It is not shiny like the POR15 that I have used. This looks dull and is rough, almost like auto body undercoating.

Good luck with your projects, and be sure to share the photos with us. <:

 

[drmitch]

Beautiful restoration,Rick! You ar my Idol! (Bows down)