A dream set - Matching Pink Maytags

[Unimatic1140]

Ben they are just breathtaking! What a score, great idea putting an ad into the newspaper, I've done that before with varying successes. They look like they are near mint and it shouldn't be too difficult to find a new white tub for that machine.

Congrats again!

 

[gansky1]

It certainly pays to live close to Newton doesn't it, Ben? ;-)

That is one beautiful set - not much work and it will shine like new again! I converted that gas 641c I picked up last year the day before the convention over to electrice - no trouble at all and it makes it much safer to use daily with no standing pilot. As an added bonus, you'll have the access door to use for small loads!

Excellent find - congrats on the pink beauties!

 

[pdub]

Wow Ben,

These are just beautiful. Congratulations.

I missed out on what I think were a similar set a couple months ago. I learned you have to drop everything when you think it's something you might want.

I felt like I was there when I read your great story of finding these. Have fun with these!

Patrick

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Guys (and gals ;-),

Thanks so much for the support on the set. I complete agree with Mark - they are just GAWJUS!! Even though I don't have much expirence with gas HOH dryers, I completely agree with Jimmy and Greg about the standing pilot/old gas parts. I feel bad as Cory and I had tossed out the DE105 months ago, but will keep my eyes peeled for a good swap dryer. I love your idea Greg as I never even thought of it till you reminded me of your dryer - nothing beats access to a small load - LOL!

Yes, I have a feeling that she was too not wise in using the washer, as the tub is about shot. I was quite exicited though that the bakelite agitatior came right out - as we all know this can be a huge pain! So I will keep my eyes peeled for a highlander or another 700/702 to grab a tub from.

Ever since I saw Rick's completed 142 set, I've always wanted one. I never knew it was actually going to happen. I cannot wait to start a resto on the washer, as I've decided to put the 700 conversion into a 900 on hold (I can't get the tub out!!). Thanks again for all the kind words and cheers!

Ben

BTW - Bethann, I think I need some clarification as to what you meant ...ducks and runs...

 

[toggleswitch]

Awesome!
Congrats.

(A leaky main gas bunrer does not sound pleasant!)

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice score! Is this the dryer?
I'm going to try that want ad idea.I know it works great with lawn tractors I collect...
kennyGF

 

[gansky1]

Ben, you can use any Halo of Heat electric dryer for parts to convert your gassy pink HOH. I used the heater shroud from a DE806 for mine - the parts were pretty much interchangeable and fit the old cabinet just like they came out of the same era. The earlier electric models used two coils in the heater shroud and the later models only one, but it's still an easy switch. I cross-checked part numbers for motors, timers, switches and they were all the same from electric to gas models.

The funny thing about those early, wide-cabinet HOH dryers is that they had the same drum as the later, narrower models - all that space around the drum was just wasted!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Pink!!!

Yay! Those are FaBuLoUs! Gotta love pank!

~Fred