ABC-O-Matic finally has a new home!

[perc-o-prince]

"Another ABC joins the foray! Can't wait to see the photographic evidence!" (Jetcone, 9/20/11)

Here ya go! We made it up there today to pick it up, guano and all. Luckily the woman selling it was strong as well, and we had a little job of navigating it out of the 250-year-old barn where it sat in the corner for about 50 years!

 

[perc-o-prince]

See it hiding?

 

[perc-o-prince]

Thar she blows!!!

 

[perc-o-prince]

Here's the bottom- not too bad. Need to replace hoses. Luckily, we had the right sizes already here from other jobs!

 

[perc-o-prince]

Got her out of the vehicle so she could be cleaned a little and plugged in.

 

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She's a dirty girl....

 

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A dirty, dirty girl.....

 

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Looks like she'll clean up nicely!

 

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[perc-o-prince]

A question about the fill- it looks like it shoots into the machine without a tube or hose, and that the housing attached to the back serves as a drip tray where accumulated drips would gather and evaporate. Is this correct?

 

[perc-o-prince]

Maiden voyage w/o water. It should be noted that there was a small accordian tube that went from the tub housing to the pump that we didn't catch to replace. It failed when we tried it after this with a few gallons of water in it, and we need to replace it. But, it works! Yay!!

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[peteski50]

ABC!

This is awsome and seems to work well. Yes it is supposed to be off center. You will need to get plexy glass for the top and believe me you will have a exciting show.
Keep us posted and Best Of Luck!
Peter

 

[lebron]

Wow very cool find, not every day you see one of these machines!

 

[appnut]

cool!!  Congratulations.  I'm assuming wter temp is soley controlled by faucet(s). 

 

[westie2]

Nice find.

 

[autowasherfreak]

Nice. It's amazing that it ran.

 

[gadgetgary]

What a nice find

I remember watching a neighbor's Kelvinator with a glass lid when I was a kid.

Loved that machine.

 

 

Best of Luck!

 

[maypool]

great find

let's see some more vids man when you can

 

[toploader55]

Hey... WOW !!!

Incredible Find.

I would have never expected to find an ABC anymore these days, but you found one. Congrats and Look forward to seeing more of the restoration. Eddie

 

[paulg]

Original brochure

I have the original brochure - just a flier. E-mail me and I'll get you a color copy. Can' t scan it right now.

It is no mystery why it fared so well...

The cabinet is "Gleaming white, heat-applied enamel which adds to the beauty of the rustproof steel cabinet. It's chip-proof, crack-proof, easy to keep clean and always remains snowy white and beautiful. Cabinet top and lid are porcelain enamel."

Maybe you should name your baby "Snow White" !!

 

[abcomatic]

HI Perc

HI Perc, What a great find! I have always wanted an ABC-O-Matic,hence my name here. You would think that I would be able to find one seeing that I live 35 miles from where they were made. Oh well. Happy washing. ABC-O-Matic. Gary

 

[mickeyd]

A real treasure hunt success, Congrats, Rich!

I think it's truly amazing that after being dormant for 50 years, you plugged her in and she fired right up without any fuss. Testament to the tanks they made back in the day.

 

Some day, Gary, some day.

 

[gorenje]

That's an amazing find! Wow!

Congratulations!

Who knows how many (well no so many, but still) great machines are still hidden somewhere!

Very nice

 

[jetcone]

Congratulations Chuck & Rich!

Super find there! Yes that gap at the back is correct the fill water shoots into the tub across there. You may need to put some Vaseline on the clutch shoes at the bottom of the motor pulley before you try her with a full tub of water. She needs her clutch to slip going into spin otherwise she'll blow a fuse on you.

 

Can't wait to see it in person!

jon

 

 

 

[pdub]

WoW

What a great find. So amazing that she fired right up without any smoke on the first try. Congratulations on this great machine. You are going to have a lot of fun.

Patrick

 

[perc-o-prince]

Thanks all for the kind words!

I sadly don't have a lot of time to play with it over the next few days BUT..there's always the weekend

Jon, This is good info to have since I know very little about working on these machines. I am learning though! I would love for you to take a look at it. Just name the time.

" I'm assuming water temp is soley controlled by faucet(s)."... I don't know the answer. It looks like there is a solenoid/s where the water comes into the machine.

" You would think that I would be able to find one seeing that I live 35 miles from where they were made." Gary, If I can find one you will certainly will Just keep casting your hook in the water. Soon enough you'll catch a fish!

I think it was the fact that it was kept in the middle of a barn that it stayed in such good repair. The cabinet does have pitting rust. I haven't decided what I'll do. I tend to be a conservationinst rather than a restorer BUT I could change my thoughts Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated and considered.

Chcuk and I will let you all know of the progress.

Again, Thanks!!

Rich

 

[Unimatic1140]

Congratulations Rich and Chuck, that is a marvelous find!!!! I didn't realize they made a black speckled wash tub for some models.

This machine might still have the early clutch which resides on the spin pulley as opposed to the later clutch that is on the motor. The illustration below shows the later clutch on motor shaft. I wouldn't use any lubricant on the early clutch unless absolutely necessary.

 

[abcomatic]

HI Rich

Rich, Thanks for the kind words and wishes. I hope that I do find one. I have the gas dryer that matches too. Gary