ABC -O-Matic found...suggestions!

[perc-o-prince]

Chuck and I were out flea marketing this weekend and we stopped at a little yard sale that I remembered Kenmore58 had spoken about several years ago. He told me that there was an old washer in the barn. SO...I approaced the table of stuff (very small yard sale) and the owners asked what my interests are. I told them that I was interested in old appliances and anything laundry related. One of the ladies said "I have just the thing for you...Follow me!" She took me into this very old barn and in this dark corner was an ABC-O-Matic. Just as it has been sitting for the last 50 years (so she says). We had to move a large hay wagon and heavy tractor equiptment and test fate by walking on floors that look and feel as though they will give way at any time but we got to it!!

A deal was struck and I now have to go back to pick it up.

Is there anything that I need to be aware of to safely transport this little gem? I'm going to have to lay it down since I don't have a pick-up truck.

What should I do when I get it home? Check hoses general cleaning...???? I don't know if it works as there is no electricity in this very old barn but the machine looks to not have been abused. It's very dirty but very few little rust spots. This was the best I could see with only a flashlight.

I look forward to hearing what to do so as to not do any damage. I will get pictures when we pick it up. Ya gotta see where this thing is!

Thanks in advance for all of your wisdom

Rich

 

[peteski50]

ABC!

That is a Great find - cant wait to see it!
Peter

 

[washerlover]

Boy, that's a great find! But I'd pay the expense of a rental truck so you don't have to put your new treasure on its side...I know that's not the best thing for some washers...

 

[combo52]

ABC;O;MATIC

I take it we are talking about an automatic washer, it should not hurt anything to lay it on its side just don't drop it and pad the finish well. Can't wait to see what you found.

 

[gadgetgary]

Rich

How come no preliminary pics?

 

 

 

[perc-o-prince]

Hey Peter, Would love to have you up here again!! It's been too long

Todd, We do want to make sure that this is transported the correct way so if the experts say the word then we'll try to arrange for a truck. Thanks for the advice

Hi John, Yes, we are talking about the automatic model from the late 40's-early 50's?. Not sure of the age but I'm giving a good guess. This is like the one that Robert has but without the window. I seem to remember that it only has a controll dial on the right front top corner. We will not be picking it up for a couple of weeks so it will take time for us to get pictures.

Rich

 

[perc-o-prince]

Ooops...I didn't see you sneek in

"How come no preliminary pics?"...We didn't have a camera with us and the barn was opened just for us while the owners were having a yard sale.

Rich

 

[hydralique]

Oooooh my, an ABC-O-Matic! Good luck with this and do post pix!

 

[jetcone]

Ooooo

Another ABC joins the foray! Can't wait to see the photographic evidence!

 

YAY!

 

 

[abcomatic]

Rich, Congratulations! I have always wanted one, and you would think that I would be able to find one considering that they were made here! No such luck. I can't wait to see this in action. Gary

 

[shawn]

Can't wait to see pictures!!
Tim.

 

[rayjay]

Hi Guys

Hi Chuck and Rich. What a great find. I know its been such a long time. Had a lot happen. I would love to come up with Peter and see. Will talk to the both of you soon.

Ray

 

[rayjay]

PS

PS. We are all okay. Had a death in the family in June.

 

[tomturbomatic]

I thought maybe you had found one of the machines with the rinser in the wringer, but an automatic is also a real find.