Here it is, after a trip from CT to NE and missing the driver twice, it finally arrived safe and sound today...
Blackstone 150 Arrives
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It's very dirty and will need a new paint job, but otherwise it looks very good.
Inside the 150
hoover1060
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Just a nameplate??
couldn't you afford the whole machine?
{ducks and runs}
couldn't you afford the whole machine?
{ducks and runs}
This is part of the reason they weigh over 300 pounds - all cast iron!
Not bad looking for it's age...
Not bad looking for it's age...
peterh770
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Congrats Greg!
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!
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!
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".
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".
I love these stoves!!!!! Is the Sensi-temp unit on this one a 6" coil or an 8"?
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
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ha ha
greg has all the cool toys.....congrats!!!!
greg has all the cool toys.....congrats!!!!
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
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
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Glad you finally got it!!!
Greg, Glad you finally got the Blackstone! Can't wait to see it wash! Mark
Greg, Glad you finally got the Blackstone! Can't wait to see it wash! Mark
toggleswitch
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*WOW*
Greg-- you go boi!
Those are some K E W L new toys!
Greg-- you go boi!
Those are some K E W L new toys!
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.
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.
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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
Now to find a Petticoat for it...dare I say lint filter as well? ;-)
--Psychotoploader
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Yes, pun intended on my above "alias" in case anyone thought I wasn't kidding...LOL
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
BTW - that Liberator looks amazing! Will it be replacing the gassy 'Tag?
Ben
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
mickeyd
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Hooray
I can't wait. All my life I've wanted to see a Blackstone working. What is the agitation like? How quick the stroke? How wide the arc? You're blessed, Man!
Maybe the guy we threw in the Easy can take a ride in the Blackstone too--hardy har har, Jackie Gleason.
Norton
I can't wait. All my life I've wanted to see a Blackstone working. What is the agitation like? How quick the stroke? How wide the arc? You're blessed, Man!
Maybe the guy we threw in the Easy can take a ride in the Blackstone too--hardy har har, Jackie Gleason.
Norton
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Hi Mike,
The Blackstone is a VERY FUN machine to watch and the action and turnover are quite good!!! When Roger's Blackstone 350 was washing in Tucson, he & I both agreed that it had a 180-degree arc, though it was hard to tell the exact number of strokes per minute. It has a surprisingly fast stroke; MUCH faster than I originally thought. Reminds me of a solid-tub Speed Queen, but probably faster than that even. You can see an agitation picture in the picture thread.
The neutral drain is very Kenmore-like though not nearly as slow, and I like how the tub bounces back like a Frigidaire and then locks into place after spin.
--Austin
The Blackstone is a VERY FUN machine to watch and the action and turnover are quite good!!! When Roger's Blackstone 350 was washing in Tucson, he & I both agreed that it had a 180-degree arc, though it was hard to tell the exact number of strokes per minute. It has a surprisingly fast stroke; MUCH faster than I originally thought. Reminds me of a solid-tub Speed Queen, but probably faster than that even. You can see an agitation picture in the picture thread.
The neutral drain is very Kenmore-like though not nearly as slow, and I like how the tub bounces back like a Frigidaire and then locks into place after spin.
--Austin
Psychotoploader ;-) - a NIB Petticoat is on the way! Too bad there was no lint filter until the later Blackstones, it would be a very cool thing to imagine though - you gotta love the Petticoat engineering, just think of what they could do with a lint filter! Good thing I'll have a petticoat since it seems I need to burn my jockstrap...
Ben, the Liberator range will replace the Maytag, it's going to look like hell in my kitchen (being pank and all) but we'll recitify that this Fall.
Mike, I'm not sure about the timer dial, I think it's run through the flexible connector/pipe but there were a lot of differences between the original Blackstone design (as this 150 is) and the later 250, 350 & up when they changed the entire mechanism as well as the timer indicator linkage. This has far more cast iron components and weighs a TON! The entire mechanism is supported by those rubber mounting cushions. Even after so many years of not running, it was nearly silent! I can't wait to wash in it.
Ben, the Liberator range will replace the Maytag, it's going to look like hell in my kitchen (being pank and all) but we'll recitify that this Fall.
Mike, I'm not sure about the timer dial, I think it's run through the flexible connector/pipe but there were a lot of differences between the original Blackstone design (as this 150 is) and the later 250, 350 & up when they changed the entire mechanism as well as the timer indicator linkage. This has far more cast iron components and weighs a TON! The entire mechanism is supported by those rubber mounting cushions. Even after so many years of not running, it was nearly silent! I can't wait to wash in it.
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Greg,
This is awesome!
I had no idea that you were getting a Blackstone!
I am sure your driver asked you what in the world is in this crate when he saw how heavy it was!
I am sure that this will bring loads of fun!
Thanks for the pictures.
Brent
This is awesome!
I had no idea that you were getting a Blackstone!
I am sure your driver asked you what in the world is in this crate when he saw how heavy it was!
I am sure that this will bring loads of fun!
Thanks for the pictures.
Brent
I guess I missed this thread earlier. Another Blackstone! Things are going well here. And the stove is nice too.
It's time for me to make a trip to your door step so I can peek at all your goodies.
Your milkshake brings all the boys in the yard!
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Your milkshake brings all the boys in the yard!
http://mfile.akamai.com/3171/rm/muze.download.akamai.com/2890/us/usrm/614/500614_1_03.ram?obj=v40302
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Yay, the Blackstone and my first peek at the new range. The Blackstone washers are just so interesting.
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Greg,
Your Blackstone looks great-am dying to hear about it and your first wash in it.
Roger
Your Blackstone looks great-am dying to hear about it and your first wash in it.
Roger
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