Classic Finds & Vintage Repairs..!!!

[whirlcool]

You really could tell you all had lots of fun. There was so much to look at and do!
That brunch looks like it was held in your conservatory. What a nice tea that was. Those sandwiches looked perfect!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Acme Spinner

Morning louis, I hadnt realised how heavy it is, with everything cast, even the lid, its the heaviest spinner known!!!

This spins pretty quiet, very much sounds like a Creda Debonair, is it the bearings with yours, do you think??

 

[chestermikeuk]

Silver Service

Hi Terry

Bob & Neil run a catering / cafe business so nothing short of silver platters when we go there, we dont eat like that all the time though...LOl we do slum it with cow pie, pasties, fish & chips etc...heres our leaving meal of Chilli with Johns home made deep fried chips ( beef dripping of course) and steamed freshly picked runner beans!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Boil Washing

Oh Mickey, you love these weshers!!! that 3kw heater has steam wafting everywhere, & John loves hot boil washes!!! Best TwinTub - no Contest, Servis Supertwins - (lights blue touchpaper!!!) but Hoovermatics for plenty of splashdrama!!

The Servis powerglide is a lovely little machine, a deviation from their large agi Servis machines designed to fill a gap for smaller kitchen machines ...BUT the wash action is like on steroids to watch!!!

Heres The Best!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Whilst Peering Into The Tub of the Servis PowerGlide...We Ob

The Birth of a new Galaxy!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

And In The Distance...

They Where Observed.......

 

[chestermikeuk]

A Giant Spaceship Was Seen.....

Ready to Take over WasherKind...!!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoover ...Who Better!!!

Hi Greg, the orange Hoovermatic is the one similar to your yellow model, this one has the proverbial interlock, which is a bit of a pain for us collectors wanting to see the action!!!, me personally the controls are small & fiddly, not good for big hands!!! again, Hoover with their commercial colour Pallete had great variations & themes of colour!!! do you still have yours??

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wash-Ins

Hi David, soz you couldnt make this one, will be coming to a home nr you shortly...the top loaders are nearly complete!!!

Morning Gary, yes after those Black Country Weekends with those boys, one definatley needs a lie down & holiday!!!

Hi Brad, we`ll honour the Speed Queen twinnys next time, am going to do an All Servis wash-in, show them how to wash properly etc..that`ll have them running for the hills!!!LOL

Hi Al, yes isnt that powerglide a bit of a beasty, keep up the good work, I see those subliminal messages are finally working ...LOl
"Servis, ,Sold On Superiority Throughout The World" pity we cant say it now!!!

Robbie, good to hear from you, just hop on that train and get over, plenty of memories to re-live!!! see you next time!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Fido`s Butt...

Lol, Hi Steve, trust you to spot that!!! its one of those wall mounted Tea Towel Holders, you stick your cloth in it!!! poodle dog clock can be seen on the windowledge!!

Actually its probably the last time you`ll see that kitchen, the boys hate it and are undergoing an open transformation now!!! its gonna look stunning (BTW, have seen far worse kitchens than the present one...but hey!!!)

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoover Electronic...

Hi Eddy, its a fab machine, and in great nic, this was Hoover`s first faster spinning machine, produced in 1978, although it was the one that did have bearing & spilt drum issues, from the 60`s through to 1978 they had always been up to 800rpm...now look, 1600 the norm!!! have you come across many of these in Canada??

 

[chestermikeuk]

Table Spread....

Hi Allen, Glad you enjoyed the pics & spread, yes its in Neils conservatory, but they do go to town with decor, the house is just so, the gardens mega styling and the food as shown, as well as having three staffordshire bull terriors!!!

Do you get over to UK often flying with work??

 

[robliverpool]

Mike

Hi Mike when you said pop over on the train was it me you meant?

Hope it was lol would be great to meet you all and see some of your huuuggge collection. You might have to take me car keys offa me or the keymatic slant front might be too much of a temptation if you turn your back it will be in me boot lol, only kiddin,

Robbie

 

[chestermikeuk]

Robliverpool

Hi Rob, yes it was, I think you email is playing up, we sent a mail seeing if you could get to this wash-in!! give me an email from my profile and get over to Chester asap, sooner rather than later as I`m moving soon!!!

You`ll have a few keymatics to choose from, am water testing the Sloping front 3224 after its new boot & mechanicals, the wide bodied 3203 is on its way to repair and paint spa & the 3008 is ready waiting,

 

[lavamat_jon]

Looks like a great time was had by all! Shame I couldn't make it :-( - am craving to use a Hoovermatic again!

The food looks just as good - I think I've just managed to lose my last carrot cake off my waistline from last time!

Take care all,

Jon

 

[foraloysius]

Acme spinner

Yes Mike, I think it's the bearing that makes so much noise. I haven't used it in ages though, think I will have to wake up the dead sometime again by using it.

 

[mickeyd]

A Giant Spaceship Was Seen.....Ready to Take over WasherKind

String theory: if those strings of water shooting straight up are not proof of aliens working among us, I don't know what is! That shot is fantastic, Mike. I love it. This is as much fun as the Spiral Dasher, another alien desing ;'D

Imagine putting your hand under the bottom roller in the Powerglide and feeling the underbelly of the beast. WOOOOO.... Katu, Virada Nickto. "Such power exists?!"

 

[whirlcool]

Mike:

When I was working the Atlantic I would get to LGW & AMS quite often. But for the past few years I have been working domestic U.S. only. I am retiring in 9 days, so I haven't had much time left. But when I retire, I still have my pass privileges, so who knows, I may turn up there sometime.

I love the UK. I always enjoyed my time there.

 

[keymatic]

Hey Mike,

Can't wait to see the Hotpoint Twinnies up and running..are they two supermatic's ?? or 1420 or Twin six...?

Those darn micro switches are a nightmare, and so i am told were the main reason for soo many 1400's being chucked away. I had to replace mine not long after i first got it..I managed to pick up a decent box full of spares from a shop that was closing down in Southampton, and even some spare hoses..like the pump-to-tub, where it passes through the wash tub and connects to the filter clean nozzle.

Hope the machines are all off to a safe new home or storage, Jack did mention that you were moving soon..good luck !!

I am just waiting to hear back from a museum in West Sussex, where they maybe letting set up a kitchen display, featuring about vintage 10 washers.

Can't wait to see the Burco 21 when you get it done..fab machines !!

Cheers
Keith

 

[robliverpool]

chestermike

Awww cheers mike, no never got no email, shame as i am only 30 mins down the motorway, will email you tomorrow. Thanks mike )