ANOTHER RARE ECONOMY BENDIX DUOMATIC RESTORATION

[Unimatic1140]

Just georgous John, congratulations! Love the styling on that machine.

 

[firedome]

What a machine!

from the time when US manufacturing was at the height of it's glory days.

 

[ovrphil]

Congrats - Stellar looking machine - cool lighted dials. I could warm up to a Bendix (er, no pun intended)

 

[1954_katie]

beautiful!! amazing! bought a new washer recently and they quoted the average lifespan of todays machines being 8 years!! Gotta love the vintage ones that were made to actually last.

 

[kb0nes]

John E,

Another amazing restoration! No signs of oversuding anymore. The view underneath is like new, although I doubt they had worm drive SS hose clamps back then Its sure cool to see the sheen on the parts as they originally were! Let me know if you ever need some plating or bead blasting done.

Sometime I need to drop by and see your fine collection, I haven't had the pleasure yet!

Phil

 

[jetcone]

Nice find

John, these economy machines have just as much bling as the regular models! I love those lantern dials, stunning! 

 

 

 

 

[philr]

I really like the controls!

Congratulations!

 

[xpanam]

Economy Duomatic

Can someone tell me what was the difference is between, a Economy and a Regular one? Like price and features. Thanks

 

[swestoyz]

Nice, very nice! I'm with Phil - I'd love to see your collection someday!

Ben

 

[chestermikeuk]

Bendixxi

Hi John, fab machine, they certainly are big berthas of a washer, lovely retro styling - Which is your favourite 36inch model?

 

[gyromatic]

Difference of Duomatics

Economy models had no magic water heater.Also they had hot and warm wash only.The higher priced models had more wash and rinse options and a magic water heater.Magic water heaters were not in any of the gas models.They were a well built machine.A real work horse!I love all the 36"models they made.I am not sure but I think the 58 economy also has the hot and warm settings for wash also.Jon Charles would know as he has one.It too is a BEAUTY!!!!

 

[badgerdx]

Fantastic beautiful machine. Do you have a vid of it running?

 

[norgeway]

I look at that....

Then look at the total garbage built today, I know a family in Lenoir who bought a Duomatic new in 58 and used it daily until the late 90s,,,now you are lucky if a washer will last 5 years!

 

[ovrphil]

A long way from this

I couldn't help but compare to this(?year made). I'd prefer the older one.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/app/3889883454.html

 

[frontaloadotmy]

You certainly do beautiful

 

 Work !!!!