Blackstone 150 Arrives

[gansky1]

Here it is, after a trip from CT to NE and missing the driver twice, it finally arrived safe and sound today...

 

[gansky1]

It's very dirty and will need a new paint job, but otherwise it looks very good.

 

[gansky1]

Inside the 150

 

[hoover1060]

Just a nameplate??

couldn't you afford the whole machine?

{ducks and runs}

 

[gansky1]

This is part of the reason they weigh over 300 pounds - all cast iron!

Not bad looking for it's age...

 

[peterh770]

Congrats Greg!

 

[gansky1]

I plugged it in and it even works! I won't wash in it until a thorough going-over, but it looks encouraging so far.

The control dial is controlled by the transmission, gears run the "Auto-Trol" timing mechanism. When the machine changes from one function to another - the dial literally flips around, very cool!

 

[gansky1]

but first in line...

Here is the project for this week, we picked up the 1957 GE Liberator range in Denver last weekend and I've started cleaning and restoring it. It's going to be absolutely beautiful, but for now, here's a picture of the "in-process".

 

[bajaespuma]

I love these stoves!!!!! Is the Sensi-temp unit on this one a 6" coil or an 8"?

 

[gansky1]

It's actually either a 6 or 8 inch choice, there is a switch on the left side of the panel. I'll post more pictures when I get it all done.

 

[christfr]

ha ha

greg has all the cool toys.....congrats!!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wow

Greg Congratulations

No wonder its a backbreaker with all that cast!! so the cast transmission sits on those huge rubber blocks??

Does the Auto-Trol run off the large straight rod out of the gearbox or the flexi pipe at the back of it??

Happy cleaning, Mike

 

[lightedcontrols]

Glad you finally got it!!!

Greg, Glad you finally got the Blackstone! Can't wait to see it wash! Mark

 

[toggleswitch]

*WOW*

Greg-- you go boi!

Those are some K E W L new toys!

 

[Unimatic1140]

What no washing pictures yet!

Wonderful Greg, congrats. I'm thrilled it arrived safe and sound. Looks like its in great shape! We are all hungry for some Blackstone 150 washing pictures.

 

[tlee618]

Congratulations Greg!! You are going to love that Blackstone. That washer is built to last forever and I won't be surprised if it needs very little work to run! Can't wait to see all you new toys!! Terry

 

[westytoploader]

WOOHOO!!! Congrats Greg on the beautiful 150; glad it finally arrived, and in one piece!! I can't believe that it still works either! The way the dial moves when it advances is just too cool; one swift, smooth "clunk"! The mechanics look very nice, and like you mentioned, do appear different than Roger's 350...check out that extra-tall pump shaft! Best of luck on getting it up and running.

Now to find a Petticoat for it...dare I say lint filter as well? ;-)

--Psychotoploader

 

[westytoploader]

Yes, pun intended on my above "alias" in case anyone thought I wasn't kidding...LOL

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Greg, nice save there! That cast iron sure looks beefy and in very good shape. Looks like this shouldn't be too much of a challenge to you. Thanks for the 'working' pics!

BTW - that Liberator looks amazing! Will it be replacing the gassy 'Tag?

Ben

 

[appnut]

Greg, congratulations. I sure loved playing with Roger's Blackstone this past weekend. And I know you're tickled pink to be in the process of being liberated. Don't burn your jockstrap yet though. lol