1965 Lady Kenmore Set

[Unimatic1140]

Just noticed these, they are pretty in coppertone... In the Milwaukee metropolitan area...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/382700255687677/

 

[twintubdexter]

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">@ $60, they're worth it just as a conversation, piece working or not.</span>

 

[combo52]

1965 LKM Pair

And BEST of all its a Suds-Saver model, you might be able to get an Energy-Star sales tax credit.

 

John L.

 

[repairguy]

Which form do I use for that credit?! I’m in contact with the seller to see if they are interested in shipping these. They are supposed to let me know today. Any shipping ideas? I used Uship last time and was highly disappointed. But that was the particular company I chose to use.

 

[moparwash]

Great Set!

Oh, Lady be Good.. to Me!..

 

[goatfarmer]

one thought on transpo….

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/haulquery.pl

 

[mrsalvo]

Totally agree. Those are beautiful. I would think any of us would be proud to have those in our laundry area. They bring back a lot of fond memories.

Barry

 

[repairguy]

Update!

I made a deal with the seller and they agreed to let me arrange to have them shipped to Texas. Now to find a shipper. Has anyone tried the company in Kenny (goat farmers) link? I’ve used uship before and had a bad experience with the company I chose after reading many good reviews. They didn’t wrap the machines like they said they would and beat, scratched, and chipped them to death. I’ve got a bid on uship and maybe will find a better company.

 

[goatfarmer]

another option.

 

I've never used the YT magazine link, but have known people who successfully had items shipped that way.

https://www.youcrate.com/

 

[repairguy]

Thanks for the shipping options! I’m waiting on a quote from a company called pack n send and also put the info on uship and may try a different company through them. I’ll keep everyone posted.

 

[scappe]

Looking for a few vintage washers (around the 60's)

Hi, I am working for a production house and we are looking for a few vintage washers (around the 60's) for a new project. We are based in London.

Thanks for your help.

Best regards,

 

[sfh074]

Can you say ....

Thread Hi-Jack!

 

[repairguy]

It happens!

 

[repairguy]

Pack n Send

So the bid from pack n send to ship this washer and dryer came in at $1,250.00 plus the value of the machines. After I finished choking I sent them packing and signed on with uship and McNair Express Delivery, LLC for a more reasonable amount. I’ll keep everyone posted on how everything works out .

 

[bendixmark]

Lady Kenmore Pair

Those would be 1966 machines with those doorhandles.I have always used Transit Systems they do it all and are very reasonable.

 

[combo52]

65 LKM Pair

Yes they are later build editions of the 65 model, hopefully it will be the new stationary drum back machine, WP continued to build this 65 model dryer through most of 1966 so customers that bought the washer still had a chance to buy the matching dryer.

 

The 66 LKM dryers were all stationary back models.

 

John L. 

 

[repairguy]

Yes they are later editions of the 1965 model. This dryer was built in 1966 according to the serial number and the washer in 1967. The dryer does have the “new” stationary bulkhead. Not only am I excited to have these I’ve never seen an actual sudsaver in all the years I worked on washers and dryers. My aunt was the only one I knew who had one but they had chunked it before I ever remember seeing it. Replaced it with a circa 1990 Lady Kenmore that she never liked because she said it was way too rough on their clothes.

 

[appnut]

1990 Lady Kenmore that she never liked because she said it w

Hence, my nickname Lady Shredmore.  

 

[repairguy]

The Ladies have been picked up and I should have them in a week or so. This shipper already looks a lot more promising than the last one I used. Looking forward to tinkering with the first sudsaver I’ve ever owned.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Congratulations Melvin! That is just great you got them picked up, I'm so glad I ran into those by accident on Facebook and posted them! They are going to a great new home.

 

[repairguy]

Thanks so much for posting them. They look pretty good from all the pictures I’ve received. I’ll post a lot of pictures when I get them here. I’m ready to get the washer rebuilt and ready to go.

 

[appnut]

Congratulations Melvin.  The Ladies will be in Texas where by belong!!!!

 

[repairguy]

They have arrived

and they are in great shape for machines over 50 years old. I had a great experience with McNair Express Delivery, LLC. Chris did a great job in ensuring these machines made the trip across the country without any damage. Took a quick look before I had to go to work. The granddaughter of the original owner used them a bit after her grandmother passed away until the washer quit draining. I found the original 1967 pump frozen. The only thing I can see that’s been replaced on the washer is the suds diverter valve and probably the belt. Many pictures to come but here’s one for now. Thanks again to Robert for catching these on Facebook and posting them. The granddaughter sent me another message while these machines were in transit saying she found all of the original paperwork so it is in the mail.

 

[norgeway]

These!

Are SO MUCH BETTER than ANYTHING made today and leagues better than the direct drive machines, Probably I would have to think the most dependable washers and dryers ever made.

 

[swestoyz]

Congrats on getting the Lady K set home! The color really POPS!

Whats the condition of the wash tub? These have a somewhat unique tub with white all the way up to the center post, to make the appearance of the Roto-Flex with the lack of a base, better.

Ben

 

[kskenmore]

Wow!

Those are so beautiful!!! Another reminder of how boring the consumer product world is that we live in today. I'm thrilled they arrived safely!

 

[moparwash]

Great Find!

I'm also a 1965 model and wish I looked that stunning!

 

[repairguy]

Thanks everyone! They are nice looking for sure and they are not even cleaned and waxed yet. I haven’t had the time but I can’t wait to post pictures. I think they will really look nice after a good cleaning.

Ben: the basket looks ok although there is some hard water staining that I have high hopes of removing.

Moparwash: LOL!!

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS!!

CONGRATULATIONS!
Those look BEAUTIFUL!
I can't wait for the pictures! And hopefully a video too, when you get them all fixed up and back in service!

I'm so excited and happy for you!

Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer screen...
D

 

[combo52]

1965 Lady Kenmores

Wow glad you got these machines, over the years I repaired and rebuilt many of both the washer and dryer box the 1965 machines.

 

At the warehouse we actually have a brand new pair of turquoise 1965 LKMs that Jason bought from a friend of ours.

 

Melvin if you need any parts for these or run into any snags get in touch, I have lots of stuff for WP built machines from the 60s.

 

John L.