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.
1965 Lady Kenmore Set
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repairguy
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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.
Congratulations Melvin. The Ladies will be in Texas where by belong!!!!
repairguy
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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
Great Find!
I'm also a 1965 model and wish I looked that stunning!
I'm also a 1965 model and wish I looked that stunning!
repairguy
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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!!
Ben: the basket looks ok although there is some hard water staining that I have high hopes of removing.
Moparwash: LOL!!
hippiedoll
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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...
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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...
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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.
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.
pics
WE NEED PICS!!!!
Very cool matching set, congratulations!
WE NEED PICS!!!!
Very cool matching set, congratulations!
repairguy
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So I finally had a chance to get some pictures. I haven’t had enough time to wipe them down but here they are exactly as I received them. The washer is a 1965 model that was actually built in 1967.
repairguy
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And the 1965 model dryer that was actually built in 1966.
bendixmark
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Lady K Set
Those are in amazing condition the washer does not appear to need centerpost bearings and has its original water pump which is unheard of.
Those are in amazing condition the washer does not appear to need centerpost bearings and has its original water pump which is unheard of.
repairguy
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So I pulled the wash basket today to get as much hard water stain off as possible to show that nice heavy white porcelain underneath. Still working on that but found some pretty deep cancer on the center post shaft. I guess that’ll be my first repair to the machine. Before removing the basket I put it on spin a couple of times and it’s quiet with no bearing knocking but that’s without a load. Once I get the basket cleaned to my satisfaction I’ll replace the pump and use it several times to see if everything works and if there are any water leaks. The results from this will determine my next move. Do I tear it down completely and rebuild it or wait for an issue to pop up? I’ll know more once I run it. Bendixmark I can’t wait to hear about that ‘73 kenmore you’ve got coming to you.
IMO - I’d pull the trans and outer tub; replace the doughnut and drain trap seal, clean up the trans and grease the cam bars, if you are reusing the drive make sure the pulley bearing has fresh oil. Even on machines that were whisper quiet the center post bearings have probably worn on the drive tube. A new set of bearings and seals are the assurance of not ruining an NOS drive tube. I’d also wash a few loads of heavy towels to test the agitator shaft drive spring inside the transmission. If it starts knocking or slips up in agitation the trans will need servicing or replace with one from an 80’s belt drive.
This also goes without saying - new belt and replace the pump while you have it torn down, and tend to rust issues with your favorite rust inhibitor paint.
Good luck!
Ben
This also goes without saying - new belt and replace the pump while you have it torn down, and tend to rust issues with your favorite rust inhibitor paint.
Good luck!
Ben
Lady K Dryer here 1964 Vintage
I am currently using a lady Kenmore gas dryer model 800. Bulkhead mounted shaft. I rebuit it and serviced it myself. It was free knowing that it needed a timer, drum bearing and flange. I modified the bearing flange by gluing pieces of inner tube rubber to prevent the bearing from ceasing on the bulkhead shaft. I was lucky enough to get 2 spare igniters.
I am currently using a lady Kenmore gas dryer model 800. Bulkhead mounted shaft. I rebuit it and serviced it myself. It was free knowing that it needed a timer, drum bearing and flange. I modified the bearing flange by gluing pieces of inner tube rubber to prevent the bearing from ceasing on the bulkhead shaft. I was lucky enough to get 2 spare igniters.
repairguy
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Congrats on getting your vintage Kenmore in good operating condition again. I’ve been very busy at work and have quite a backlog of vintage Kenmores that need to be rebuilt. I now have a 1971 Kenmore 70 set in avocado coming from Florida to Texas.
