That's super! Just as I was about to get rid of the machines I've got waiting to be restored (because of time and space issues) you show up with this work of art. Job well done and congrats.
A born-again Magic Minute! 1959 Kelvinator
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Thanks again for the great video. The Kelvinator / ABC is the most unique washer ever designed. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. I could just picture it splashing away.
Best Wishes
Peter
Thanks again for the great video. The Kelvinator / ABC is the most unique washer ever designed. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. I could just picture it splashing away.
Best Wishes
Peter
Ben, if it's not too late, would you mind taking a picture of the machine with the top off? I'm curious to see the fill-flume and the tub rim - they used several different designs through the years and I'm interested to see the "first" of the new syle for 57...Thanks!
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Ben, the video is great--can't wait for the water one to come. The tub, the panel, the frame: everything looks brand spankin' new. My God, a restoration masterpiece.
Isn't that snow to the left of you and under the front of the car or just a glimpse of suds of the future from all the fantastic splashing of the Kelvination.
Greg--did you miss the flume in the pic entitled "Water testing the outer tub"?
Ben, I guess you do have snow now; you're all over the weather channel !
Hope you make out okay, Brutha!
Mike
Isn't that snow to the left of you and under the front of the car or just a glimpse of suds of the future from all the fantastic splashing of the Kelvination.
Greg--did you miss the flume in the pic entitled "Water testing the outer tub"?
Ben, I guess you do have snow now; you're all over the weather channel !
Hope you make out okay, Brutha!
Mike
Mike - I did see the flume, but some of the models had an additional piece that went over that to direct the water into the tub or the tub rim.
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Ben, looks like a wonderful machine! You've done a wonderful job with it, and I know you'll find your way through any remaining glitches. I like this particular one, with the "crank" timer.
No Transmission
Is it true that this machine has no transmission? It looks like the ultimate in simple design. I am surprised that Kelvinator didn't score higher in repair ratings in Consumer Guide based on the lack of pieces is parts to fail.
Kelly
Is it true that this machine has no transmission? It looks like the ultimate in simple design. I am surprised that Kelvinator didn't score higher in repair ratings in Consumer Guide based on the lack of pieces is parts to fail.
Kelly
Just now watched the last video. This must be a different mechanism design, I've not before seen a Kelvy agitator rotate like that while oscillating. Kewl!
The washer looks great. I am only 35 miles from the ABC factory and have never been able to get one of these machines, they have to be out there somewhere? How is the house going? I have done the plaster thing too and it is no fun. Thanks for the pictures. Gary
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The restoration is beautiful. I hope you enjoyed it.
The restoration is beautiful. I hope you enjoyed it.
laundryshark
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Those are interesting videos of your Kelvinator restoration in progress. Would be interested in a downloadable Windows Media Player compatible copy of a full fledged Kelvinator washer in action to save in the "Vintage Appliance Videos" folder on my computer. Many Thanks!--Laundry Shark
Machine with the top off
Photo 1:
Photo 1:
Up close and personal
With the fill flume. This is one of the few things that I haven't messed with at all on this machine. I felt it best just to leave it alone. Notice the lip on the top part - it aids in directing the jet down to the tub rim.
With the fill flume. This is one of the few things that I haven't messed with at all on this machine. I felt it best just to leave it alone. Notice the lip on the top part - it aids in directing the jet down to the tub rim.
Top placed back on the machine ~
And the fill flume disappears! I am anticipating a lack luster fill, but we'll see. I can see why they revised this on later models to directly fill the machine into the tub - maybe for a more effective overflow? I'm not expecting any Blackstone eye-piercing jets to come out of this guy!
Greg - gotcha served right up. We have a tub rim fill machine here! I am imagining that it will fill in a similar fashion to the 1949 Frigidaire, but time will tell. You'll notice in the close up photo that there is a lip that will direct the jet stream down to the rim of the tub, instead of having it shoot against the rubber seal that surrounds the opening of the porcelain top. It will not be as dramatic as the later - or earlier machines, but fun never-the-less.
Sam - oh my, thanks! If you really need to move the machines, it is understandable. I know personally this one is the first of a LONG line of machines that need a good make over. It isn't necessarily patience, but more persistence than anything to keep the dream alive.
Greg - gotcha served right up. We have a tub rim fill machine here! I am imagining that it will fill in a similar fashion to the 1949 Frigidaire, but time will tell. You'll notice in the close up photo that there is a lip that will direct the jet stream down to the rim of the tub, instead of having it shoot against the rubber seal that surrounds the opening of the porcelain top. It will not be as dramatic as the later - or earlier machines, but fun never-the-less.
Mike - yes, snow! I hate this fluffy white stuff, but this was the first real snow of the year, so we'll manage. The new Tahoe performed flawlessly on the way to work at 6 this morning.
Kelly - as the adverts said, "no gears to strip or wear out!" It really is a simple design, but not quite as 'dependable' as one might think. This machine has more grease fittings than a front end of a '59 Caddy. But - in a design aspect, this mechanism/suspension really is pretty nifty.
GregM - I forgot you had a '57 - MAN, I can't wait to see that machine up and roaring! You know where to find me if I'm needed.
Glenn - I completely forgot about what you had mentioned until I watched the video a 2nd time! Since I haven't yet installed the upper clamp on the boot, the agitator post assembly is allowed to 'travel' along the diameter of the boot, causing a slight rotation. It sure would be cool if it could do that naturally without a leak!
Gary - the house is going well - just had the drywall contractors over for the bid tonight, and I'm excited to have that project completed! You would think that being so close to the factory that with a little digging, you'd find one in a basement close by. I would like to say the same about Fairfield, IA, but it hasn't happened yet.
Laundry Shark - don't forget that Robert has some wonderful video's of his 1949 ABC in the Cyber Museum. Check those babies out!
And the fill flume disappears! I am anticipating a lack luster fill, but we'll see. I can see why they revised this on later models to directly fill the machine into the tub - maybe for a more effective overflow? I'm not expecting any Blackstone eye-piercing jets to come out of this guy!
Greg - gotcha served right up. We have a tub rim fill machine here! I am imagining that it will fill in a similar fashion to the 1949 Frigidaire, but time will tell. You'll notice in the close up photo that there is a lip that will direct the jet stream down to the rim of the tub, instead of having it shoot against the rubber seal that surrounds the opening of the porcelain top. It will not be as dramatic as the later - or earlier machines, but fun never-the-less.
Sam - oh my, thanks! If you really need to move the machines, it is understandable. I know personally this one is the first of a LONG line of machines that need a good make over. It isn't necessarily patience, but more persistence than anything to keep the dream alive.
Greg - gotcha served right up. We have a tub rim fill machine here! I am imagining that it will fill in a similar fashion to the 1949 Frigidaire, but time will tell. You'll notice in the close up photo that there is a lip that will direct the jet stream down to the rim of the tub, instead of having it shoot against the rubber seal that surrounds the opening of the porcelain top. It will not be as dramatic as the later - or earlier machines, but fun never-the-less.
Mike - yes, snow! I hate this fluffy white stuff, but this was the first real snow of the year, so we'll manage. The new Tahoe performed flawlessly on the way to work at 6 this morning.
Kelly - as the adverts said, "no gears to strip or wear out!" It really is a simple design, but not quite as 'dependable' as one might think. This machine has more grease fittings than a front end of a '59 Caddy. But - in a design aspect, this mechanism/suspension really is pretty nifty.
GregM - I forgot you had a '57 - MAN, I can't wait to see that machine up and roaring! You know where to find me if I'm needed.
Glenn - I completely forgot about what you had mentioned until I watched the video a 2nd time! Since I haven't yet installed the upper clamp on the boot, the agitator post assembly is allowed to 'travel' along the diameter of the boot, causing a slight rotation. It sure would be cool if it could do that naturally without a leak!
Gary - the house is going well - just had the drywall contractors over for the bid tonight, and I'm excited to have that project completed! You would think that being so close to the factory that with a little digging, you'd find one in a basement close by. I would like to say the same about Fairfield, IA, but it hasn't happened yet.
Laundry Shark - don't forget that Robert has some wonderful video's of his 1949 ABC in the Cyber Museum. Check those babies out!
laundryshark
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Already got copies of Robert's ABC-Omatic demos. Those really rock! Always open to collecting additional laundry files, whether they be Kelvinator, Maytag, Hoover, etc. After all, would like to hear how different models of Kelvinators, etc do sound like. Already scavenged every last audio/video clip available on the AutomaticWasher.org page. Funny how these clips are so entertaining to me. Yet, I am always craving for more! LOL! Therefore, whether from Robert or anybody else, I am watching for yet other classic machine demos and detergent ads.
By the way, the only thing about snow is that it makes your yard look as good as the neighbor's. Otherwise, don't care to walk or drive in snow. And whatever you do, don't eat the yellow snow! *chuckles* Thanks again.--Laundry Shark
By the way, the only thing about snow is that it makes your yard look as good as the neighbor's. Otherwise, don't care to walk or drive in snow. And whatever you do, don't eat the yellow snow! *chuckles* Thanks again.--Laundry Shark
Thanks, Ben. I brought one from the very early 60's back from the Aberdeen burial ground to use for parts for my first 66 Kelvi and it had a tub rim & flume like this but I never got to see it in operation.
New Tahoe??
New Tahoe??
