Jetcone, your Bendix restore is modern art. Do you usually wash and dry with your combo's? The combo drum eventually became the drum for the Philco Bendix doubleloader? A Bendix and a beautiful new kitchen floor. Congratulations. alr
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autowasherfreak
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It still amazes me that with some TLC and elbow grease, these old machines keep on going, when some of todays machines only last a few years.
Here is a shot
of the whole thing. Air is drawn up the tube from the bottom of the tub by the blower at the top, as it rises cold water is swirled around the inside of the tube and the moist air condenses, the water flushes back down to the bottom of the tub and is pumped out - away goes water and lint. Clothes are dry and lint free.
of the whole thing. Air is drawn up the tube from the bottom of the tub by the blower at the top, as it rises cold water is swirled around the inside of the tube and the moist air condenses, the water flushes back down to the bottom of the tub and is pumped out - away goes water and lint. Clothes are dry and lint free.
Alr
yes I use my combos as daily drivers, they run every week without fail. Bendix made a very durable machine no question!
And yes sharp eye there, that is the same drum and backplate as on the Philco Double Loaders of the '60's.
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yes I use my combos as daily drivers, they run every week without fail. Bendix made a very durable machine no question!
And yes sharp eye there, that is the same drum and backplate as on the Philco Double Loaders of the '60's.
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Here is the aiming process
for the condenser, it must be exactly aimed or the thing doesn't work! Once you get it right ALL the water goes down the tube. This is just the adjustment part, later I got it aimed properly.
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for the condenser, it must be exactly aimed or the thing doesn't work! Once you get it right ALL the water goes down the tube. This is just the adjustment part, later I got it aimed properly.
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Just beautiful, Jon!
I remember this machine in Greg M's garage and how impressed we were that it was it such good shape. 'Won't take much to get this going.' Famous last words, indeed!
I remember this machine in Greg M's garage and how impressed we were that it was it such good shape. 'Won't take much to get this going.' Famous last words, indeed!
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Hard work, Brains, and good friends...
Equals BEAUTY! That took my breath away. Looks showroom fresh.
Equals BEAUTY! That took my breath away. Looks showroom fresh.
Wow Jon that is awesome! I would love to find a Duomatic, Bendix or otherwise, but if it were in that condition I would be totally lost and calling everyone for help! LOL
CONGRATS on getting that beautiful machine operational again! So how many do you have now?
Kevin
redcarpetdrew
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Bravo!
That is just a wonderful piece of living, breathing history. Still functional after all these decades while the new crap lasts so little. This would be a neat machine to add to a collection but so rare that I might never find one. Beautiful! Did these ever have issues with lint blocking the drain system?
RCD
That is just a wonderful piece of living, breathing history. Still functional after all these decades while the new crap lasts so little. This would be a neat machine to add to a collection but so rare that I might never find one. Beautiful! Did these ever have issues with lint blocking the drain system?
RCD
While it appears your '56 put up a good battle, it certainly is a beautiful looking Bendix! Great tips and tricks you've shared with us Jon!!! Makes me want to dig into mine.
Don't forget though that the early '57 Combo's were also plastered with Bendix-only badges.
Ben
Don't forget though that the early '57 Combo's were also plastered with Bendix-only badges.
Ben
Go get-em Ben!!
Don't let Jon think he has the LAST of the "Bendix" (only) Duomatics!
(ducks & runs..........)
FANTASTIC!
Wow Jon, I am impressed - looks like you did a great job, and certainly a great job documenting your work. This was a fun read. I have found that machines that show up as total basket cases are a bit more fun to own and use later, especially if they clean up nicely. Not that minty and totally functional up front isn't good too though...
Oh, KEVIN!
Gotta say it, "but if it were in that condition I would be totally lost and calling everyone for help!" Really? I thought you'd just host another wash-in and have some folks show up early again... The combined hourly rate meter on that Friday afternoon in April, if on professional billing scales, would have been turning as fast as the power meter when all your console lights are on!
Gordon
Wow Jon, I am impressed - looks like you did a great job, and certainly a great job documenting your work. This was a fun read. I have found that machines that show up as total basket cases are a bit more fun to own and use later, especially if they clean up nicely. Not that minty and totally functional up front isn't good too though...
Oh, KEVIN!
Gotta say it, "but if it were in that condition I would be totally lost and calling everyone for help!" Really? I thought you'd just host another wash-in and have some folks show up early again...
The combined hourly rate meter on that Friday afternoon in April, if on professional billing scales, would have been turning as fast as the power meter when all your console lights are on!Gordon
Wow Ben
I did not know that the early production '57's were all Bendix.
You will be slapped for pointing this out in my thread!
Its a good day if You live and learn everyday.
Thanks for all the great comments everyone!
Jon & Artey
I did not know that the early production '57's were all Bendix.
You will be slapped for pointing this out in my thread!
Its a good day if You live and learn everyday.
Thanks for all the great comments everyone!
Jon & Artey
Jon,
Thanks for sharing all the pictures of this FABULOUS restoration. The machine is truly a work of art.
When you've restored it as thoroughly as you have, you know it will run forever now.
Patrick
Thanks for sharing all the pictures of this FABULOUS restoration. The machine is truly a work of art.
When you've restored it as thoroughly as you have, you know it will run forever now.
Patrick
redcarpetdrew
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Oh, Gordon...
You are too funny! I'd laugh but I seem to remember a few Maytags waiting for my attention down there...
By the way, what IS the trip charge for a service call from N.C.?
(Really ducking and running!)
RCD
You are too funny! I'd laugh but I seem to remember a few Maytags waiting for my attention down there...
By the way, what IS the trip charge for a service call from N.C.?
(Really ducking and running!)
RCD
Bendix Duomatic
WOW Jon it looks great can't wait to try it out on the next visit. Three nice men brought me a 1958 GAS Duomatic up from North Carolina last weekend. Steve B [1-18 ] drove it up in a trailer pulled by his very nice Ford 4x4 pickup truck accompanied by Bob O and his friend Daryl. The machine is saveable but will need attention from the Bendix experts.
You will have to inspect it when you visit in November.
WOW Jon it looks great can't wait to try it out on the next visit. Three nice men brought me a 1958 GAS Duomatic up from North Carolina last weekend. Steve B [1-18 ] drove it up in a trailer pulled by his very nice Ford 4x4 pickup truck accompanied by Bob O and his friend Daryl. The machine is saveable but will need attention from the Bendix experts.
You will have to inspect it when you visit in November.
fnelson487
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Fabulous Finished Product
I was lucky enough to be there during the process. Remember all those clothes pins! Great job Jon.
Fred
I was lucky enough to be there during the process. Remember all those clothes pins! Great job Jon.
Fred
Yes Fred there were a heap of them
weren't there! Glad you get to see the finished product!
Can't wait to see this gas beauty John. Did I get you a door boot last time I saw you??
Let me know.
weren't there! Glad you get to see the finished product!
Can't wait to see this gas beauty John. Did I get you a door boot last time I saw you??
Let me know.
fnelson487
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Jon
Perhaps this will get Greg inspired to get his beautiful Bendix back working again. Of course, the webmaster is not particularly fond of Bendix machines. Not sure why, but they are fabulous!
Perhaps this will get Greg inspired to get his beautiful Bendix back working again. Of course, the webmaster is not particularly fond of Bendix machines. Not sure why, but they are fabulous!
