A visit to Iowa!
Wow what real great finds. Best of Luck
Peter
Wow what real great finds. Best of Luck
Peter
A Beautiful Day to visit Early, Iowa
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WOW!! Like a time warp, only for real! Glad you guys had a fun filled day doing what we all like best... looking for, and finding treasures. I have never seen so many Maytag wringer washers. Looks like this is the place they go to die.
Is this business still operational? It looks like it is in a fairly well maintained facility. There would be high costs for preserving all that stuff in indoor storage, even if there are no employees on the payroll.
Love the Filtrator dryer BTW. I know where there is one of those in outdoor storage.
Is this business still operational? It looks like it is in a fairly well maintained facility. There would be high costs for preserving all that stuff in indoor storage, even if there are no employees on the payroll.
Love the Filtrator dryer BTW. I know where there is one of those in outdoor storage.
Thanks Ben & Greg for including us
Greg, hope you have or find a replacement for the wrong lower rack in the original 17. That replacement rack must have cut the capacity. That poor energy crisis model (17A?) with the ugly black heat off button just stuck through the panel and not included in the group of chromed buttons was just not up to KitchenAid's standards of appearance.
Greg, hope you have or find a replacement for the wrong lower rack in the original 17. That replacement rack must have cut the capacity. That poor energy crisis model (17A?) with the ugly black heat off button just stuck through the panel and not included in the group of chromed buttons was just not up to KitchenAid's standards of appearance.
whirlcool
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What I'd Like To Know......
is how did that place get to be like that in the first place. I can only imagine the odor it has! Does anyone ever get hurt crawling around all that old stuff? What a rat's nest!
BTW, how many of those are in there?
is how did that place get to be like that in the first place. I can only imagine the odor it has! Does anyone ever get hurt crawling around all that old stuff? What a rat's nest!
BTW, how many of those are in there?
hooverwheelaway
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Cool!
I spy some coppertone Hoover twinnies! And a really rusted out one, too.
Any pictures with a Vacuum theme?
(Obviously would be posted somewhere else...)
Congrats on another fabulous find!
~Fred
I spy some coppertone Hoover twinnies! And a really rusted out one, too.
Any pictures with a Vacuum theme?
(Obviously would be posted somewhere else...)
Congrats on another fabulous find!
~Fred
launderess
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I've Got Two Words
Fire Marshall
*LOL*
Glad you guys had fun, maybe we should orgainse a coach trip! *LOL*
L.
Fire Marshall
*LOL*
Glad you guys had fun, maybe we should orgainse a coach trip! *LOL*
L.
gyrafoam
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Whirlcool------
As bad as that mess looks it is not as bad as the adventure PeterH and I had in a warehouse in south Georgia last year!
At that nasy place, what didn't drop on your head, bit you on the ankle. Huge spiders lurking EVERYWHERE and it was so dark in there.Everytime we went to move something we had to gingerly make sure one of those spiders did't run down our arm and across our faces. AND it was about a hundred degrees and ninety percent humidity in there. We were a MESS!
When I was up in Early, Greg and I climbed all over without difficulty and did not encounter so much as a mouse. However, it IS filthy.
I have also had TWO experiences crawling through one run down warehouse and one rundown old barn in North Carolina----that barn was soooo "snakey". But as usual all I suffered from was a good coating of dirt.
I just love the adventure!
As bad as that mess looks it is not as bad as the adventure PeterH and I had in a warehouse in south Georgia last year!
At that nasy place, what didn't drop on your head, bit you on the ankle. Huge spiders lurking EVERYWHERE and it was so dark in there.Everytime we went to move something we had to gingerly make sure one of those spiders did't run down our arm and across our faces. AND it was about a hundred degrees and ninety percent humidity in there. We were a MESS!
When I was up in Early, Greg and I climbed all over without difficulty and did not encounter so much as a mouse. However, it IS filthy.
I have also had TWO experiences crawling through one run down warehouse and one rundown old barn in North Carolina----that barn was soooo "snakey". But as usual all I suffered from was a good coating of dirt.
I just love the adventure!
The adventure is fun - you never know what you're going to encounter and believe it or not, we've been pulling machines out of there for about five years now. He keeps adding to the piles too, now Dependable Care and Neptunes. I did see an early 70's TOL Gibson washer I'd not seen before but I didn't feel up to a long negotiation with the owner to become an over-priced Gibson Girl!
There are a few vacs scattered around the place, we saw a few convertibles, commercial convertibles - even an earlier Conquest wide-path upright. Nothing is new and most are pretty beat. I did buy some "W" Handi-Sacs and a whole box of natural-bristle brush strips I will need to identify but there isn't much else there in the way of parts.
You're right, Fred, there were LOTS of Hoover twinnies around - stacked two high in the main store. He told me once that every one of them needs a pump.
There are a few vacs scattered around the place, we saw a few convertibles, commercial convertibles - even an earlier Conquest wide-path upright. Nothing is new and most are pretty beat. I did buy some "W" Handi-Sacs and a whole box of natural-bristle brush strips I will need to identify but there isn't much else there in the way of parts.
You're right, Fred, there were LOTS of Hoover twinnies around - stacked two high in the main store. He told me once that every one of them needs a pump.
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He told me once that every one of them needs a pump.
Ha!
That's amusing!
Ha!
That's amusing!
whirlcool
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Thanks for the details, Steve. I was wondering about that place.
Your story of the Georgia snakey barn reminds me of the time a freind had found a 1960's VW Squareback in a barn near Comfort, Texas. It had been in there since the mid 70's. He trailered it to a storage place here in Spring, and asked me if I would like to help clean it out. It was filled with car parts and lots of hay. Well, I offered to assist. We went to open the back hatch and when we did literally hundreds of mice came flying out! Then when my freind opened the passenger door, we definitely heard the very distinctive sound of a rattler. We both just about jumped out of our skins when the mice came out, then when we heard the rattler my freind decided that he was just going to leave the passenger doors open and give up for the day. I never went back to help with that one again. He was hoping that the snake(s) would leave on their own.
Your story of the Georgia snakey barn reminds me of the time a freind had found a 1960's VW Squareback in a barn near Comfort, Texas. It had been in there since the mid 70's. He trailered it to a storage place here in Spring, and asked me if I would like to help clean it out. It was filled with car parts and lots of hay. Well, I offered to assist. We went to open the back hatch and when we did literally hundreds of mice came flying out! Then when my freind opened the passenger door, we definitely heard the very distinctive sound of a rattler. We both just about jumped out of our skins when the mice came out, then when we heard the rattler my freind decided that he was just going to leave the passenger doors open and give up for the day. I never went back to help with that one again. He was hoping that the snake(s) would leave on their own.
partscounterman
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I need to go lie down for a while....
and catch my breath! Did you see that bright green Hoover dryer when you first came in? Swoon! Hoover Twinnies? Break out in sweat!!!
There is a wringer washer there for every member of the club who wants one! I really should look into getting a Hoover twinnie over here. The urge to wash clothes somewhat less than automaticly is overwhelming...
Also noticed a Vornado fan in that mess.
Nice to know places like that still exist.
and catch my breath! Did you see that bright green Hoover dryer when you first came in? Swoon! Hoover Twinnies? Break out in sweat!!!
There is a wringer washer there for every member of the club who wants one! I really should look into getting a Hoover twinnie over here. The urge to wash clothes somewhat less than automaticly is overwhelming...
Also noticed a Vornado fan in that mess.
Nice to know places like that still exist.
Hold onto your panties!
There are Maytag twin-tubs there as well, Hoovers of all vintages and even a few brand new, still in the box Maytag Porta-Dryers.
There are Maytag twin-tubs there as well, Hoovers of all vintages and even a few brand new, still in the box Maytag Porta-Dryers.
launderess
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Any of those MIB Porta-Dryers actually work? If so what is he asking?
L.
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launderess
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Have a MIB Hoober pump in my stash somewhere. Never opened the box to see what was what as my Hoover TT seems fine, not that it gets used that often.
L.
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mickeyd
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A fleet of Commanders
in the first photo gives visible proof of the durability of Maytags.
What a great show. Thank you.
Where is Geoffd to enjoy all these never-say-die wringers?
Geoff, I hope you're okay. I miss you as I'm sure everyone else does.
in the first photo gives visible proof of the durability of Maytags.
What a great show. Thank you.
Where is Geoffd to enjoy all these never-say-die wringers?
Geoff, I hope you're okay. I miss you as I'm sure everyone else does.
Hey Mike,
Geoff is currently on a 'leave of absence', and a good one at that! I suspect he'll be back in a few weeks.
I remember at one point turning to Greg and saying, "I just saw 4 cooper-tone Hoover twin tubs!" His response?
You missed a few!
Geoff is currently on a 'leave of absence', and a good one at that! I suspect he'll be back in a few weeks.
I remember at one point turning to Greg and saying, "I just saw 4 cooper-tone Hoover twin tubs!" His response?
You missed a few!
mickeyd
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R U kidding
I love Hoover TT's Mine is rigged to a Craftsman pump because parts are gone for ever. I would love a copper TT Did you see if it had the automatic rinse?
When i saw you guys climbing the washer piles, this thought kept playing over and over, making me smile and laugh
BROKE WASH MOUNTAIN hahahah
I love Hoover TT's Mine is rigged to a Craftsman pump because parts are gone for ever. I would love a copper TT Did you see if it had the automatic rinse?
When i saw you guys climbing the washer piles, this thought kept playing over and over, making me smile and laugh
BROKE WASH MOUNTAIN hahahah
launderess
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Mickey
One can order parts for certian Hoover twin tubs from various sources in the UK. Pumps, belts, hoses, etc were all pretty much standard on both sides of the pond for some models. Too tired to look up the threads, but check the archives for links. There are also several Yahoo Groups devoted to twin tubs were you'll find part sources.
As Hoover UK has recently discontinued twin tubs, parts while more plentiful than the States, are starting to become scarce. You may wish to consider placing order soon.
Have an old pump that was leaking, if you know someone that rebuilds pumps, you are welcome to it.
http://www.diyitnow.co.uk/pages/search_results.asp
One can order parts for certian Hoover twin tubs from various sources in the UK. Pumps, belts, hoses, etc were all pretty much standard on both sides of the pond for some models. Too tired to look up the threads, but check the archives for links. There are also several Yahoo Groups devoted to twin tubs were you'll find part sources.
As Hoover UK has recently discontinued twin tubs, parts while more plentiful than the States, are starting to become scarce. You may wish to consider placing order soon.
Have an old pump that was leaking, if you know someone that rebuilds pumps, you are welcome to it.
http://www.diyitnow.co.uk/pages/search_results.asp
mickeyd
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Cimberlie
Mine seized solidly--junk. If yours is only leaking, there is hope. Thank You. I'll be in touch.
Know that you love Hoover TT's. Wouldn't a coppertone be swanky?
How we'd love a road trip to, or convention at, Brokewash Mountain, some summer. I feel it looming on the horizon.
Mickey
Mine seized solidly--junk. If yours is only leaking, there is hope. Thank You. I'll be in touch.
Know that you love Hoover TT's. Wouldn't a coppertone be swanky?
How we'd love a road trip to, or convention at, Brokewash Mountain, some summer. I feel it looming on the horizon.
Mickey
launderess
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Oh no you don't. One Hoover TT is all my poor nerves/ears can stand! *LOL*
Hoover twin tub washing is fun, but since it is stored away in a cubby, having to roll it out, set things up and get started is more than one can manage these days. It is just so much eaiser to chuck things into the Miele, set controls and come back when all is done. Still, for lots of laundry I need to get done quickly, can't beat twin tub washing. Once you've got a system going, things fly by.
Hoover twin tub washing is fun, but since it is stored away in a cubby, having to roll it out, set things up and get started is more than one can manage these days. It is just so much eaiser to chuck things into the Miele, set controls and come back when all is done. Still, for lots of laundry I need to get done quickly, can't beat twin tub washing. Once you've got a system going, things fly by.
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