AMPing it Up In Maytag Country

[gansky1]

Ben came in last night to pick up the Maytag AMP washer and 60W dryer he won on Ebay last week. Words fail to describe the condition of this set. I came out of a house in Red Oak, Iowa. The man who sold them said he had two houses to tear down "in town" that were owned by a hoarder, and this set was in one of them. The lady bought a second house and spent the rest of her life filling it with stuff "for storage". Quite likely, this set was in that second property and never touched. Lonely and neglected, the washer needed and bit of tender coaxing to come out and play, but WOW, it's truly amazing. The video sound doesn't do the machine justice - other than pump noise, it's nearly silent.

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[gansky1]

Nov 9 1953

 

[washernoob]

!!!

Wow! So thats the tags you mentioned!

What a find! Those are really cool!

Was this "hoarder" in omaha? I remember there was someone on that "hoarders" show in town. Dont know if it was the same person.

Really neat, awesome clean machines there!

 

[gansky1]

We also water-tested the Bendix Power-Surge washer today - also a success. A few more tweaks and it should be ready to go downstairs.

 

[gansky1]

Short video of Bendix pulsating

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[gansky1]

Red Oak Court House

 

[washernoob]

whoops! Blind me. Didn't see its from a place in Red Oak.

What an awesome looking court house!

 

[gansky1]

今天是中国的中&#38

Today is China's middle-fall holiday. To celebrate the annual harvest, the Chinese have a festival similar to our Thanksgiving. One of the traditional favorites is Moon Cakes for a special treat. After the thrift stores only gave up two Centura dinner plates (White Coupe) we stopped at the Asian market for noodles, wafer cookies and Moon Cake.

 

[qsd-dan]

Wow those AMPs are to die for! The pump doesn't really sound all that bad. It just sounds like the remainder of the water that usually sits in the pump after the tub has been fully drained is gushing upwards, but not out. Happens in all of the helicals as well, but not nearly as loud as the posted video though.

That Bendix Power-Surge is awesome! Never seen one in action before.

 

[mixfinder]

Flappalation!!

I am amazed the rapid turn over of the Bendix. While I miss seeing an agitator with a post it's still fascinating to watch. One can understand the progress from the Power Surge to later Philco washers with waves of water action. I have the hots to see and hear a Maytag AMP washing and I know Ben will oblige us with updates after he gets home. You have no idea how much I hate being so far away from two of the finest human beings I have ever met. I know I'm missing fun. Enjoy the rest of Ben's visit.

 

[gansky1]

Lot's 'o washer fun going on tonight - the pump sounds are like music in both machines!

This AMP is just minty - can't get over it!

 

[gansky1]

The Star of the Evening

Can we have your autograph?

 

[gansky1]

Buttercream Avalanche cake.

 

[roto204]

OMG

Those are dreamy. And that cake looks delicious!!!

I'd know your fridge anywhere... ;-)

 

[chestermikeuk]

AMP Bendix

Congratulations Ben on the "New to You" set, looks & sounds great, just goes to show whats still out there awaiting to be found!!!

Greg, that Bendix is amazing, cant dispute that rollover, and so quiet as well, do you remember seeing any of these in action when new in family & friends homes??

 

[mrb627]

Buttercream Slice

Can we get a cutaway view of the BC Cake?

Malcolm

 

[polkanut]

The court house in Red Oak, IA was designed and built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style which was very popular in the late Victorian era. The 2 best examples of this type of architecture we had in Wausau were our court house, and the D.J. Plumer mansion. The court house was torn down in 1955, and the Plumer mansion in 1972.

As for the Maytag's, this is another situation where Ben had better keep the house locked up nice and tight when he gets home. I have feeling that quite a few members are looking at this set with a great deal of envy! Just kidding Ben, congratulations on a FANTASTIC score!!!

 

[washernoob]

Wow! You weren't kidding. That amp is unbelievable!

Is that Bendix the one that was in the middle of the garage when the mini vac meet occurred? I think I remember it, it was disassembled a bit.

 

[tlee618]

Wow guys, talk about a fantastic weekend. Congratulations Ben that Maytag set is just beautiful!!! One just never knows what is hiding out there just waiting to be found. Butter Cream, my favorite, what kind of cake???

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice machines!

Great machines, guys! Thanks for sharing the pics and videos.

kennyGF

 

[gansky1]

Cake money-shot. It's not as pretty after hacking it up last night for a late dessert - midnight snack but it was certainly delicious!

(Look what clawed it's way back into the kitchen, Terry!)

 

[mickeyd]

Oh MY God

get me a cup of tea and a glass of milk right now, or I'll pass out. Droolinggggue.

 

[mrb627]

Hmmm...

Looks yummy to me. I need a glass of ICE COLD MILK now!

Malcolm

 

[jetaction]

Everything looks good!

The Maytag, the Bendix, the Cake.....mmmmmmmm! Congrats!!

 

[mixfinder]

Firm Foundation

I just noticed the comely plate the cake is on. Have I said yet how I love you?

 

[swestoyz]

Double the fun

What a fabulous weekend! Before I start with anything appliance related, I first wanted to tip my hat to Greg for being an amazing friend. Rarely does anyone travel through life and stumble upon a person like him. Thanks for opening your home and making a trek two September weekends over the past two years, each dedicated to Maytags!

Well guys I just got home, and everything is unpacked and safely resting in the basement. I'll do a full write-up later this evening.

Until then, enjoy the fun video and photos Greg has posted! Besides, the Power Surge is where it's at, don't ya think?

Ben

 

[tlee618]

Greg, I am so glad to see that the KDS18 is right back where she belongs. Yes, the Whirlpool was fun and I must admit I enjoyed playing with it when I was there. It did a decent job but still it just isn't a KitchenAid. Now if I could just get you to bring the turquoise Frigidaire range back in all would be perfect! It's time for that beauty to take its rightful place again!! LOL

The cake looks delicious but after talking with you I too can easily see that the batter wasn't mixed with a Sunbeam!!

Thanks for sharing all of the weekend fun.

Terry

 

[lesto]

Those Maytags look awesome. And so does that Buttermilk cake!

 

[mixfinder]

Two of a Kind

For those who have never had the pleasure of meeting Ben or Greg, words pale in properly conveying how good to the bone, nice and fun these two gentlemen are. I have met so many tremendous people through this group and look forward to each opportunity to spend time together.

 

[mickeyd]

Right out of the ball park .....

I'm talking about that spectacular red agitator with the fully erect chrome head. How ironic that as technology advanced, the need for the erectile chrome head vanished, and there went the coolest, most beautiful agitator Maytag ever made. What a pity!

Ben, studying the control dial, I wondering, is that a one-of-a-kind, double rinsing early Maytag like the Frigi WO-65, or is the first rinse a long spray? I ask only because other early models are marked spray, and this one is not, and who would have guessed that early Frigidaires did not overflow but double rinsed instead ?!!!