Hey Guys ~
Austin sure was right when he mentioned a few weeks ago that this must be a Bendix month. This little gem showed up on ebay a few weeks ago. I figured that since all the cool kids are getting into the Bendii game these days, I may as well join the wagon as well.
Story on the machine is - the previous owner, Alan, bought his home, located in a northern suburb of Chicago - Lincolnwood, about 12 years ago. This model S was still bolted to the floor in the basement of his beautiful mid-century modern home when he was a perspective buyer. The previous owner to him said that they wanted to keep the Bendix and sell Alan the house - Alan told the sellers - no deal without the Bendix. Nice to see Alan won!
Alan never used this little gem, even though it appears to operate just fine. The timer doesn't seem to advance, but I'll investigate that issue at a further time. The tub bearings seem to be in good shape, and overall, a little elbow grease and some Bar Keeper's Friend - and the Bendix will shine up like new! Hopefully once I'm able to tackle the basement project this upcoming fall/winter, I'll find a home on the floor and bolt it down for some possible front loader action. Enjoy the pics ~
On the way home - stopping for gas on the I-90 Belvedere Oasis:
Austin sure was right when he mentioned a few weeks ago that this must be a Bendix month. This little gem showed up on ebay a few weeks ago. I figured that since all the cool kids are getting into the Bendii game these days, I may as well join the wagon as well.
Story on the machine is - the previous owner, Alan, bought his home, located in a northern suburb of Chicago - Lincolnwood, about 12 years ago. This model S was still bolted to the floor in the basement of his beautiful mid-century modern home when he was a perspective buyer. The previous owner to him said that they wanted to keep the Bendix and sell Alan the house - Alan told the sellers - no deal without the Bendix. Nice to see Alan won!
Alan never used this little gem, even though it appears to operate just fine. The timer doesn't seem to advance, but I'll investigate that issue at a further time. The tub bearings seem to be in good shape, and overall, a little elbow grease and some Bar Keeper's Friend - and the Bendix will shine up like new! Hopefully once I'm able to tackle the basement project this upcoming fall/winter, I'll find a home on the floor and bolt it down for some possible front loader action. Enjoy the pics ~
On the way home - stopping for gas on the I-90 Belvedere Oasis:
