70series
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Is that treebound washer a 1961 model? I vaguely remember seeing a dryer that may have matched that in somebody's collection which I believe was from that year.
Have a good one,
James
Have a good one,
James
Aberdeen Farm - picture #23
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Junkyard Queens...
Hey Kenny, For the Monkey Norge, will have to take lots of pixs!! lol!!
Yes, there is a lifetime of treasure in this yard, too bad that the stuff has sat outside for so long. But with lots of work, these machines can be restored. I have done it, and many others here have done it too. These are diamonds in the rough.... <:
Hey Kenny, For the Monkey Norge, will have to take lots of pixs!! lol!!
Yes, there is a lifetime of treasure in this yard, too bad that the stuff has sat outside for so long. But with lots of work, these machines can be restored. I have done it, and many others here have done it too. These are diamonds in the rough.... <:
restored 56 mech.
Lots of clean up and prep. Plus dirt under yoiur fingernails, but it all pays off.
Where else can you find one? Not too likely these days. If you find one in any good shape at all, better grab it for later. When they are gone, they will be gone for good.
Lots of clean up and prep. Plus dirt under yoiur fingernails, but it all pays off.
Where else can you find one? Not too likely these days. If you find one in any good shape at all, better grab it for later. When they are gone, they will be gone for good.
BEAUTIFUL!
That is a stunning re-do Rickr, just stunning. Very nice indeed. There is such a feeling of accomplishment when a project like that is complete, isn't there!?
The first washer I ever saw outside was found in a field in 1975 approximately. I wasn't more than 10 years old. The top, cabinet and superstructure had been separated, but I managed to get the top and the cabinet brought back to the vacinity of the basic machine. It was hard to recognize as I had not seen the innards of a Kenmore or WP yet, and the agitator was gone. I'm thinking it was a model like yours or a Lady K, though the trim on the panel was white and blue. A home was built on that field a few years later, and I don't know what happened to the washer, but I think that is where my zeal to repair down-trodden machines got it's start.
That is a stunning re-do Rickr, just stunning. Very nice indeed. There is such a feeling of accomplishment when a project like that is complete, isn't there!?
The first washer I ever saw outside was found in a field in 1975 approximately. I wasn't more than 10 years old. The top, cabinet and superstructure had been separated, but I managed to get the top and the cabinet brought back to the vacinity of the basic machine. It was hard to recognize as I had not seen the innards of a Kenmore or WP yet, and the agitator was gone. I'm thinking it was a model like yours or a Lady K, though the trim on the panel was white and blue. A home was built on that field a few years later, and I don't know what happened to the washer, but I think that is where my zeal to repair down-trodden machines got it's start.
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Thanks Gordon, it was a fun restoration, because it needed everything. My mom had a 57 Kenmore 800, but I could not find a 57 model. The 56 and 57 models are very close in looks though. I would have either one, but I like the 56 better because the entire console lights up. I had the machine painted mint green as I thought the white cabinet was too much white with the white console. This model would look great in pink too!
Here is a close up of the console. The chrome had to be replated, because a leaking car battery had sat on the console for years. Acid bath.... I am very happy with the way this machine turned out. It is one of my favourites. Hard work does pay off. <:
Thanks Gordon, it was a fun restoration, because it needed everything. My mom had a 57 Kenmore 800, but I could not find a 57 model. The 56 and 57 models are very close in looks though. I would have either one, but I like the 56 better because the entire console lights up. I had the machine painted mint green as I thought the white cabinet was too much white with the white console. This model would look great in pink too!
Here is a close up of the console. The chrome had to be replated, because a leaking car battery had sat on the console for years. Acid bath.... I am very happy with the way this machine turned out. It is one of my favourites. Hard work does pay off. <:
Wow that is a beautiful machine Rick. May I ask how you got the paint to stick to the porcelain? It looks original!
Regarding the chrome - on the Lady K that I'm working on now, the chrome is very slightly pitted from being outside in the elements for several years probably. Is there a way to polish this out without totally re-doing it? I have never done a cosmetic restoration to that extent so I'm unsure.
Have a great evening!
G
Regarding the chrome - on the Lady K that I'm working on now, the chrome is very slightly pitted from being outside in the elements for several years probably. Is there a way to polish this out without totally re-doing it? I have never done a cosmetic restoration to that extent so I'm unsure.
Have a great evening!
G
I'm not sure what year the Kenmore under the tree is, it's been there for years, and with all the junk that's piled around it, that's the best picture I could get!
I had the porcelain blasted off first. Paint will not stick to porcelain.
You can try a Brillo pad on the chrome Gordon. It will shine the finish up, but will not repair the pitting. Rechroming is very costly. It was $150.00 to do the control panel bezel, and the lid handle.
You can try a Brillo pad on the chrome Gordon. It will shine the finish up, but will not repair the pitting. Rechroming is very costly. It was $150.00 to do the control panel bezel, and the lid handle.
That sounds right, Rick, thanks!
Misc.
I agree as to the age of the Kenmore under the tree. Our were 61s and they had that same panel.
Regarding the chrome Rick - I have already spent a good bit on this machine and it's not worth that in re-chroming, not at this point anyway. It's pretty shinny now, so if Brillo or steel wool helps improve it, that's all the better. I'll try it, thanks!
Gordon
I agree as to the age of the Kenmore under the tree. Our were 61s and they had that same panel.
Regarding the chrome Rick - I have already spent a good bit on this machine and it's not worth that in re-chroming, not at this point anyway. It's pretty shinny now, so if Brillo or steel wool helps improve it, that's all the better. I'll try it, thanks!
Gordon
Steel Wool.
Try some 0000 steel wool. There are different grades of the stuff and 0000 is the mildest and least likely to remove too much material and scratch. Also, get some "Nevr-Dull" wadding polish, it works wonders on chrome.
I love that '56 Kenmore!
Dave
PS, If I were to repaint a machine I would make a Maytag A700 or A702 series machine high-gloss black! Can anyone make that gorgeous dream machine in Photoshop?
Try some 0000 steel wool. There are different grades of the stuff and 0000 is the mildest and least likely to remove too much material and scratch. Also, get some "Nevr-Dull" wadding polish, it works wonders on chrome.
I love that '56 Kenmore!
Dave
PS, If I were to repaint a machine I would make a Maytag A700 or A702 series machine high-gloss black! Can anyone make that gorgeous dream machine in Photoshop?
trainguy
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Matching Dryer
Yes, I do have the matching dryer in storage.
Rich
Yes, I do have the matching dryer in storage.
Rich
70series
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You have quite a few beauties Rich. All of them are good lookers.
trainguy
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Thanks James
I haven't been anywhere to pick up anything new for 3 weeks now. I hope to be near home this weekend and see what goodies are waiting for me.
Rich
I haven't been anywhere to pick up anything new for 3 weeks now. I hope to be near home this weekend and see what goodies are waiting for me.
Rich
Paging Gordon
I've been by the junkyard a few times in the last couple of weeks, I haven't found anyone around to ask about the dryer. I'll keep trying.
HOWEVER........(drumroll please)
IO went to an estate sale Friday, and bought a washer and dryer. Newer Kenmore DD washer, which is all I really wanted. But it came with this Kenmore 600 series electric dryer, hated to break up the set!
I've been by the junkyard a few times in the last couple of weeks, I haven't found anyone around to ask about the dryer. I'll keep trying.
HOWEVER........(drumroll please)
IO went to an estate sale Friday, and bought a washer and dryer. Newer Kenmore DD washer, which is all I really wanted. But it came with this Kenmore 600 series electric dryer, hated to break up the set!
S'posed to work. Rough around the edges, but not too bad. Forgot to write down the model #, but it was 110.63something. Interested? Let me know.
kennyGF
kennyGF
Also got a neat working Coldspot 'fridge, probably same vintage as the dryer, and a junk freezer, both for free!
Answering your page Kenny.....
Yeah man, I am interested in that dryer. VERY COOL! I would like to run across the matching washer one day too.
I have seen a few of these dryers back in the day. One had a padlock device installed to hold the door shut - my friend's dad was proud of himself for that, but when I said "why didn't you just go to Sears and buy a new clip for the latch? It wouldn't cost more than a buck or two!" (This was in the 70s). I must have bruised his feelings because after that he never responded the same to me again....
Anyway, cool dryer!
Yeah man, I am interested in that dryer. VERY COOL! I would like to run across the matching washer one day too.
I have seen a few of these dryers back in the day. One had a padlock device installed to hold the door shut - my friend's dad was proud of himself for that, but when I said "why didn't you just go to Sears and buy a new clip for the latch? It wouldn't cost more than a buck or two!" (This was in the 70s). I must have bruised his feelings because after that he never responded the same to me again....
Anyway, cool dryer!
spankomatic
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Is that a yellow 1955 Cadillac next to that washing machine??
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