washmeup
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Awsome!
Kevin,
You keep finding the most amazing machines! Congratulations!
Kevin,
You keep finding the most amazing machines! Congratulations!
1963 Kenmores - now I have MORE turquoise in the house!
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FANTASTIC Kevin! Congratulations. I think we can have both machines up and running this fall!
Gordon
Gordon
redcarpetdrew
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Very nice, Kevin! I'd love to see those in action. The chrome is in fantastic shape. I Still have this attraction for the Maytags next to them...
BTW, which car are you going to park at the curb to make room?
RCD
BTW, which car are you going to park at the curb to make room?
RCD
douglasdc6
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I agree , Nice set !!!!
This pair would put smiles on alot of faces , Beautiful !!!!!
This pair would put smiles on alot of faces , Beautiful !!!!!
Thank you for all of your wonderful comments!
Yes I was pretty jazzed when I was able to bring them home!
The videos will have to wait as the washer has a broken check valve (the machine won't hold water), but with KenmoreGuy64's help I've got a line on a replacement (thanks Gordon!)
Joe (drewz): YES, they are 1963 KM 70 series! It's neat that it says "Sears Kenmore" on the control panels!
RCD: What car am I parking outside? None! LOL In fact, two weeks ago today I actually bought a used truck! After borrowing and renting so many times I figured it was about time I get one... AND the price was right!
Yes I was pretty jazzed when I was able to bring them home!
The videos will have to wait as the washer has a broken check valve (the machine won't hold water), but with KenmoreGuy64's help I've got a line on a replacement (thanks Gordon!)
Joe (drewz): YES, they are 1963 KM 70 series! It's neat that it says "Sears Kenmore" on the control panels!
RCD: What car am I parking outside? None! LOL In fact, two weeks ago today I actually bought a used truck! After borrowing and renting so many times I figured it was about time I get one... AND the price was right!
Kevin -
The check valve arrived in the mail on Wednesday!! So, once I get my posterior out there to help you and Mike, I think you'll be all set.
We need to work on the dryer motor issue, but I know where it could be rebuilt nearby here in South Carolina, but it needs to be in rebuildable shape. You'll spend at least $25 in shipping getting it here and back. It's one of those typical hole-in-the-wall places where motors are stacked from floor to ceiling. There are files from the 1970s in dented old cabinets, yellowed asbestos looking ceiling tiles, and a metal GE fan attached to the wall in the waiting room..... that kind of place.
Does the motor turn?
Gordon
The check valve arrived in the mail on Wednesday!! So, once I get my posterior out there to help you and Mike, I think you'll be all set.
We need to work on the dryer motor issue, but I know where it could be rebuilt nearby here in South Carolina, but it needs to be in rebuildable shape. You'll spend at least $25 in shipping getting it here and back. It's one of those typical hole-in-the-wall places where motors are stacked from floor to ceiling. There are files from the 1970s in dented old cabinets, yellowed asbestos looking ceiling tiles, and a metal GE fan attached to the wall in the waiting room..... that kind of place.
Does the motor turn?
Gordon
laundromat
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Lady Kenmore's song of promise
"You get more from a kenmore------'cause a Kenmore has so much more to give!"
"You get more from a kenmore------'cause a Kenmore has so much more to give!"
Wow! Great set! I love the color, the lighted controls and the Super Rotoswirl!
everythingold
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magnificent
Very nice, Kevin! I'd love to see those in action.
Hey RCD.... if you ever make it down here to LA, you can see them in action... hell, you can even do laundry in them and others too if you want!
Hey RCD.... if you ever make it down here to LA, you can see them in action... hell, you can even do laundry in them and others too if you want!
18millstreet
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63 kenmores
Hi Kevin, I just finished sending you an email 5 minutes ago. I do have a couple extra motors from dryers like yours. If I find shipping isn't real high,maybe I can ship with your scrubber cap? I will let you know what I find. Congratulations,and best regards,Walt
Hi Kevin, I just finished sending you an email 5 minutes ago. I do have a couple extra motors from dryers like yours. If I find shipping isn't real high,maybe I can ship with your scrubber cap? I will let you know what I find. Congratulations,and best regards,Walt
laundromat
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colrs of kenmore and whirlpool appliances
I never could understand why Whirlpool and Kenmore major and small appliances had a noticeably different shade of available colors from the 50's thru the late 70's. Their version of coppertone,turquoise,pink,avacado green,and harvest gold were not matchable with any other brand of appliances. So,if you got a Kenmore washer or Whirlpool washer in coppertone and went and found a Norge or FRIGIDAIRE dryer to go with it,not only did the actual dryer match the washer in design but the color difference was imediately noticeable.I always thought that Whirlpool did that deliberately to make sure you stuck with their brand when replacing a range,dishwasher,refrigerator,compactor,or washer dryers.However,around 1976-77,they changed and had similar shades that enabled one to mix and match different brands.
I never could understand why Whirlpool and Kenmore major and small appliances had a noticeably different shade of available colors from the 50's thru the late 70's. Their version of coppertone,turquoise,pink,avacado green,and harvest gold were not matchable with any other brand of appliances. So,if you got a Kenmore washer or Whirlpool washer in coppertone and went and found a Norge or FRIGIDAIRE dryer to go with it,not only did the actual dryer match the washer in design but the color difference was imediately noticeable.I always thought that Whirlpool did that deliberately to make sure you stuck with their brand when replacing a range,dishwasher,refrigerator,compactor,or washer dryers.However,around 1976-77,they changed and had similar shades that enabled one to mix and match different brands.
vintagekenmore
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Nice pair of machines Kevin, Mom had that exact washer in white, except hers was the suds saver model, that thing was a workhorse, she replaced the timer and the cold water inlet valve on it during the eight years we owned it, she got it at an auction along with a gas Match-All dryer for 80 bucks I think. The motor finally played out on it, had this site been around back in 87, I would have known we could have gotten a new motor for it. Hopefully, once I get into a house again, I can look for a set like this, I hate going to the washateria!!!
Nice set, Kevin! I have the same set, in coppertone. Another "someday" project.
kennyGF
kennyGF
macboy91si
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Beautifil
I just wanted to add... these are STUNNING, and you have great success in your finds, but I have a feeling you're a shaker when it comes to these things.
I just wanted to add... these are STUNNING, and you have great success in your finds, but I have a feeling you're a shaker when it comes to these things.
kevin, thank you very much for the added photos. Drool!!!!
70series
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An awesome set it is! Congrats Kevin on your newest acquisition. They look great, and hopefully will run in flawless fashion with a little TLC.
The pictures are great too, and thanks for posting them. I love the full frontal photos of them side by side. I'm sure you can't wait to use them, and when you do, please post a video.
Have a good one,
James
The pictures are great too, and thanks for posting them. I love the full frontal photos of them side by side. I'm sure you can't wait to use them, and when you do, please post a video.
Have a good one,
James
Turquoisluscious...
While my all-time fave is a '59-LK with the rainbow of toggle switches, this is next! LOVE all the chrome (drool)
While my all-time fave is a '59-LK with the rainbow of toggle switches, this is next! LOVE all the chrome (drool)
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