A Rollermatic Rolled In

[mickeyd]

$60~~Way too much money, Jim

I'm betting it was a non-member visitor. I can't imagine any one of us attempting to rip you off like that.

 

[mickeyd]

PS

Many surviving pulsators have lost their heads. In fact, my WO 65-2 flips his lid any time I do a hot wash, the little devil

 

You're new here. Let me ask a friend or two if they have a cap.

 

[jim]

Let me ask a friend

Thanks Mickey. (Geez, this site is just filled with people of character and consideration, isn't it?)

 

[mickeyd]

You're in luck, Jim

John (combo52) thinks he has a few caps in the warehouse/museum. Give him a while to find one.

 

Speaking of character and consideration--John's-- he was already thinking about locating a 1-18 lid for you when I talked to him. No more gluing. or risking sniffing it. ;->

 

[jim]

A cap for a 1-18

Hi Mickey,

Joe and I are on vacation (right now staying w/ my sister in the (sic)) Great Northeast Philadelphia. On Friday, we're driving down to Cape May, NJ for a day or so (on the way would like to stop over and meet Yogitunes (Martin from here) as he lives in central NJ - sort of on the way to the shore. Then a day or two in Cape May and we'll take the ferry from the tip of Cape May over to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware (a gay mecca in the summer months for the guys from Washington DC & Baltimore, etc.), apend a few more days there and then drive on through the Blue Ridge Mountains (southern Virgina) and part of the the Appilachian Chain towards the western side of Virginia and south into North Carolina to go see Jerry (from here also) in Winston-Salem. He promised me a wash-in so how could I refuse his hospitality?

See what I mean about not being able to get to a washer to clean it up and get it running? But that'll all come in good time!

 

[mickeyd]

YOGI & JIM

I'd love to be there to watch the chemistry when two of Aworgs's kindest men meet. How cool is that? Have a load--or drink--on me!

 

[strongenough78]

Ahhhh the V8-6-4 engine.......

I've read on a couple of websites that the engine itself was a good engine, many would surpass 500,000 miles. But, the electronics of the multi-displacement feature was the problem. Many would have it disabled and just run on all 8 cylinders all the time. And that actually the fuel pump was also not as strong as it should have been for an engine of that size. I guess the stronger fuel pump and the bypass of the multi-displacement feature, made what many think a bad engine into a much better one. And when it came to bad engines from that era, the 4100 V-8 that replaced the V8-6-4 was even worse. Here's a link to a website giving more detail about it.

Matt Garrett - Cadillac V8-6-4 Home Page

Information Page on the Cadillac 8-6-4 Engine

www.mcsmk8.com

 

[jim]

The Clean Up

I've begun the clean up of the 1-18. I've cleaned and polished up the control panel, inside and out - no frayed wires, etc - I've scrubbed the top - removed the lid and cleaned the window, the gasket and frame - removed the control panel and the top - cleaned up the rinse ring plastic thing on top of the outer tub. There is some rust on the rim - that and a tiny bit of rust I'll treat w/ the Rustoleum Converter. (I think that's what it's called - I bought it yesterday and didn't even look at it's name - it actually chemically combines with ferric oxide to create a different compound that pemanently ties up the rust and gets it ready to paint.) There are some rust spots here and there on the body - whereever there were screws - I've bought some stainless steel sheet metal screws and will be putting flat hard rubber plumbing washers in between the two pieces of metal along the screw shaft so that it'll act as a cushion as well as prevent the metal against metal rubbing that would eventually cause more rust. This should also quite it down a little. Once I get all the rust/painting stuff done, then I'll work on installing the plumbing and hook it up. Still need to get rid of that Frigidaire refrigerator to make room for this. Any takers out there? It's a GM 1978 model almond color, freezer top fridge bottom style.

 

[lesto]

The washer in Phil R's photo is the one I have only mine is white. The last of the GM 1-18's and top of the line with lighted panel. Mine is currently out of service because the tub seal leaks and needs replacing so I'm using my old early 70's Norge for the time being.

 

[easyspindry]

Way to go, Jim!!!!

It was a pleasure to meet you and Joe.

Good luck on the 1-18. It'll be a fun project.

Who knows, Joe might get won over with time.

Jerry Gay

 

[jim]

So Early Jerry?

Hi Jerry - thanks for your note - Joe & I got back home - I think he's already won over to the idea of a move down south - now it's just a matter of timing the housing market. I think I'll be ready for retirement in about 1.5 years from now so we'll have to come back for a few more visits. Next time I'll try to get a real estate representative lined up to begin a rough search. In the meantime, I'll be working on a list of "wants" in a house to be prepared when we do meet with him or her.

By way of an apology, I hadn't written to you yet since my computer is on the fritz. This Friday I'll be taking it back to Best Buy for a D & C (Dusting & Cleaning). I'm at work now and have access to the internet here.

Jerry, I can't thank you enough for your (most gracious) hospitality. It's too bad Joe was sick part of the time. Believe me, I liked the fact that we went out to eat and the type of places were just down my alley. Everyone loves a nice dinner out, but for routine dining, you can't beat downhome type places.

Tell John we both said hey and are looking forward to meeting soon again.

Mt Airy was a real trip/treat too. I've always had a soft spot for Andy Griffiths. Or was that the opposite kind of spot? The mini washin was great fun for me. You know I just love those old machines. I'd never seen a Bendix nor an Easy Spindry in action. The Bendix was kinda noisey eh? But the Easy Spin Dry surprised me. I hadn't remembered that the spin basket was removable nor that it was so deep. Cool toys for grown boys. I've asked Joe about my getting one but he said absolutely not. Space is at a premium here - blah, blah, blah. That's why we may need a place with some room in another building. Just thinking ahead!

What we saw on the way west from Winston-Salem was truly beautiful. It did impress Joe a lot. I've driven the area before back in the early 1970s but forgot how gorgeous it is in the spring. I'd like to do more exploring thereabouts.

The rest of the trip home was pretty uneventful. Stayed in Mineral Point one night and had a great steak at a B&B there. When we did get home, the house had been cleaned (pre-planned on my part - otherwise I'd wind up doing it after a long drive). Lots more to do outside this season and inside it's just one big project after another.

Take care Jerry and thank you again for all your generosity and time.

Ciao,

Jim

 

[philr]

Lesto, I tried to email you but my email bounced. Can you email me at the adress in my profile?

Thanks