Aunt Clara's doorknob collection

[bajaespuma]

Old girl's been busy:

 

[bajaespuma]

How does she get them so brilliant?

 

[bajaespuma]

That jade green commercial version is one of her favorites.

 

[bajaespuma]

The white mini-basket is a rare version that was introduced in the middle of the 1964 model year and was quickly changed to a green color; it was an amazing score from a recent washing machine purchase; it was just waiting on a basement shelf and seemed to belong to no appliance in sight. The green version on the left has discolored badly and is awaiting a make-over that won't damage it but would restore it's original jade green color. I wish a plastics expert would chime in on how this happens and what can be done about it.

 

[bajaespuma]

Two more mini's and her mini-basket collection will be complete! Not pictured: the GE Daily Dipper. It's in a previous thread from about a year ago and she believes it only works in a Wringer Washer.

 

Pictured below, the illustrated history of the GE spiral ramp activator. From left to right: #1. 1961-early 1964. #2 late 1964-1965.

#3. 1966-1969. #4 commercial washer activator. #5 re-introduced in the late 1980's and then dumbed-down to have a minimal boring Activator cap (boo-hiss).

 

[bajaespuma]

The straighties:

 

[bajaespuma]

Clara and I have an extraordinary fondness for the green Straight-6 and the light blue Straight-8 but we both agree that the straight Activators were a mistake; probably introduced to increase the capacities, efficacy and appeal of the mini-basket to the great detriment of the basic washer. She's missing two samples and would love to get her hands on, #1: A black Straight-6:

 

[bajaespuma]

...and a blue Straight-4 (photo courtesy of Bobby DeRegis):

 

[jetcone]

Wow

I never knew they made so many mini baskets!

 

 

[mistereric]

For yellowed plastic, try RetroBrite. Google it!

 

[swestoyz]

Oh, you mean a black 6 straight like this?

 

[bajaespuma]

That's the one!

Does is go in that 'Flo?

 

[chestermikeuk]

Filter Flows

Wow, very busy indeed, great selection of different SpiraCleans as we call them over here....and the matching mini baskets!!

 

[swestoyz]

I believe I pulled that one out of a MOL '67 or so machine. I've used it from time to time in the '69, but I'm not a huge fan (big shocker).

Ben

 

[mtn1584]

V12, V14, HEAVY DUTY 16, HEAVY DUTY 18, HEAVY DUTY LARGE CAP

What did you do with all the machines these belong in???? LOL
Mike

 

[bajaespuma]

I turned them all into doorknobs.

 

[frigilux]

That is one damn impressive collection! I didn't realize there were so many different Mini Baskets, and of varying sizes.

 

[gansky1]

Awesome collection, Ken

I grew up with a blue "straight 6" in our GE FF, and now have the black version in my 69 FF. I love that agitator, it handles a full load quite well and though turnover is slower, I never have a complaint with the results.

 

[doug]

Question for the owner of these beauties if ya don't min

I saw u had quite a few mini baskets, I am needing a white mini basket that fits the extra large cap. swirl ramp agitator and that also fits the big filter flo pan. If u have an extra one of these or have one that u don't need "which I doubt" lol everyone wants all the mini baskets we can collect, but jus a thought and question. Thanks-Doug!

 

[frigilux]

This little guy appears half the size of the other Mini-Baskets shown. Is it one of the earliest examples? What year did the Mini-Basket debut?