Blackstone 250 Progress

[westyslantfront]

It has been a few months since I obtained a Blackstone 250 from the early 1950's. It had to go the shop for plenty of work. The mechanic, Dr. Manny invited me to the shop today to see the progress. New outer tub is in place, cabinet sprayed, inner tub still being soaked to remove years of gunk.
The machine is making progress and hope to have it back home for Tucson Wash In 2007.

Ross

 

[gansky1]

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[gansky1]

They may start out a little scary, but then...you get to play!!

 

[christfr]

oh i heard how much fun those are to play with how cool me like me want one too

 

[sudsman]

WOW

LOVE THAT MAYTAG

 

[exploder321]

Nice Ross..
I bet that was you that called me...
I need a new phone...

Nice washer, i hope i do get to play with it in march..

 

[mickeyd]

Good for you, Man: MARCH IS GETTING CLOOOOOSER

Can hardly wait to come home tomorrow and see our dream machine on the Washerfolk TV Network.

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Greg. Thank you for posting picture. My machine looks just like yours.
Chad. Yes, that ws me that called. Will try again.
Mickey D. Machine should be back in time for March wash in.

Ross

 

[blackstone]

Can't help but feel somewhat responsible for the restoration. I'm waiting to see a photo of the inside when it is all cleaned up.

 

[mickeyd]

Black scratch fever--and i got it bad

Only big name/ big guns machine I've never experienced. Is it true that some models some years had a HOT rinse. Gentlemen and Ladies, is this simply a case of lusting after what we don't have, or is a Blackstone Automatic Washing Machine truly the cat's meow and to die for? Are there any flix or pix around?

 

[blackstone]

Blackstones had infinite water temperature selection. The rotary dial on the left front panel allowed mixing the water temperature from cold to hot, or anywhere in between. If you want a hot rinse, just leave it on hot.

 

[mickeyd]

So it wasn't a dream

Thanks.

Any pix or flix around that you know about--maybe here buried somewhere?

 

[blackstone]

Blackstone archive

If you want to view the archive of the Blackstone dryer that I sold earlier this year:

Imperial [2006]
Thread #5732 58 Back in Black & SS
4/2/2006 by jetcone

Great pictures in this thread.

 

[jetcone]

Thank you Fred

for the reference, robert has not let me hook that up yet as he wants to be here when the heat burns off for the first time LOL!

I should have my 250 up and running soon, got side tracked this summer with a monster bath remodel.

Fred I should zip out there and see you soon.

jon

 

[blackstone]

Jon,
I know what you mean about heat burning off from something new. Wednesday, I got to fire up my new direct vent gas heaters for the first time. I had to open the windows, and have a fan blowing out. There is still a noticeable aroma in the air. After waiting two months for the gas line to be installed, the heat sure feels good.