Had these for quite some time, however seemed to have time to take photos. With the recent snow, I had time. Please excuse my crappy old camera. I do not take many photos or videos anymore. This set was from my friend Kenny (Goatfarmer) a few years back. This set was seldom, if ever used. The only work I did to get this washer going, was to replace the plastic gear on the timer motor. It had changed to a waxy substance over the decades. I also had to tighten the belt. It had stretched out a bit, over the decades. The set works great, although the controls are overly complex, and somewhat annoying for what they really do. Also, the console lights shine in your face, and make what should be a simple cycle selection even more difficult. All in all, the set performs well. I do not use these very much, and if I used them more, the controls would become less confusing. I made some videos of the washer, cleaning a set of sheets. So please enjoy!
1967 Hamilton 800 washer and dryer
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Nice! The turquoise/blue bits are an unexpected bonus.
Wow! What a beautiful set of machines, Rick! It's unusual to see Hamiltons, but in a set... wow!!
Close-up pics of the controls on both, please, thanks!
These are absolutely stunning. Frankin made washer, must have been right after WCI bought out Hamilton. Certainly looks almost unused from that motor/transmission shot!
Ben
Ben
cfz2882
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Franklin made that washer.
and this is the only one I have ever seen
and this is the only one I have ever seen
Two questions:
The water that sloshes onto the tub ring during spin doesn't leak over to the floor?
I assume the whole machine isn't really wobbling during spin? If not, it's likely an effect of digital stabilization on your camera reacting to the tub/agitator wobble and trying to stabilize the entire view. Turning that function off should eliminate the effect.
hippiedoll
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VERY COOL...
The COPPERTONE cabinet & TURQUOISE agitator, tub ring, filter trap, & fabric softener dispenser colors really go well & look great! I didn't think they came out with the wood grain look until the 70's?
Very cool washer from a great era!
The COPPERTONE cabinet & TURQUOISE agitator, tub ring, filter trap, & fabric softener dispenser colors really go well & look great! I didn't think they came out with the wood grain look until the 70's?
Very cool washer from a great era!
Absolutely stunning! The colors are jaw-dropping. The machine makes a delightful sound and looks to have decent agitation/turnover. Thank you for sharing the videos! Maybe another of the dryer?
Amazin Rick!!! Beautiful. Yeah a 65 second spray rinse is definitely long. I doubt a 2nd rinse if needed very often.
Yep, that's a 1st Rinse
These are wonderful, Rick. Truly a rare washer, that's a hefty brake ya got there. These minty low-use machines are getting fewer and farther between, thanks for sharing yours.
What do you think of the dryer?
These are wonderful, Rick. Truly a rare washer, that's a hefty brake ya got there. These minty low-use machines are getting fewer and farther between, thanks for sharing yours.
What do you think of the dryer?
70series
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I've never seen a Hamilton in operation. Thanks for sharing the videos.
christfr
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very nice indeed fun vids too.
