Coppetone 1966 Lady K Pics

[danemodsandy]

Now THAT ....

....Is a WASHING MACHINE.

The '65 Lady K pair is the only set that would tempt me to switch from centre-dial 'Tags or a Maytag 906 pair. I had the Lady K washer back in about 1980, but never did find the dryer. Sold the washer, and have regretted it ever since. Somewhere in the Collections pages is the ultimate - a Lady K pair of this vintage in glorious turquoise. I occasionally run across the pic on my hard drive and begin drooling.

You're a lucky boy!

 

[danemodsandy]

Just a Thought:

The more I look at this pair of Lady Ks, the more I'm taken back in time. One of my high-school teachers used to sponsor student events that were held at her parents' house; they were quite wealthy people. Their kitchen was outfitted with the latest and greatest Kenmore everything, in coppertone. Off the kitchen, there was a laundry alcove, equipped with this identical pair. The kitchen was papered in a brown/cream/red plaid, even on the ceiling. For the late '60s, it was some punkins.

I had a thought about your timer cam drum, based in experience with broken gears in Volvo speedometers. Plastic parts of this kind can be machined to order; Delrin is the usual plastic of choice for the purpose. It costs a bloody fortune, but it can put an obsolete part back into existence. While you're good for right now, this might be a good thing to remember if you run into repeat trouble (God forbid!) later on. Any good machine shop should be able to advise you on this. However, when I said expensive, I wasn't kidding - it would be in the hundreds for something like that, because it's all precision work, much of it done by hand.

A Lady K matched pair would be worth it, though.

 

[laundromat]

"Knock on any Norge[tap,tap,tap,tap]Knock on any Norge[tap,tap,tap,tap]Hear the sound of silent quality knock on any Norge.Years from now you'll be glad it's a Norge!"

 

[rpm]

Oh what a beautiful washer.

Just wondering, with all the agitation at the bottom,how would this washer handle a really heavy load like jeans or a comforter?

 

[bestcleaning]

Wow! awesome washer. That is a beautiful washing. I love the agitator. Congrats.

 

[gyrafoam]

Great Roto-Flex Lady! And those dryers were wonderful! You really did a great restoration!

 

[mihi]

Man, this washer is one beautiful piece of work. The dryer is sweet too. Its hard to believe that manufacturers use to put so much mechanical detail into their machines.

 

[laundromat]

"Knock on any Norge[tap,tap,tap,tap]Knock on any Norge[tap,tap,tap,tap]Hear the sound of silent quality knock on any Norge.ears from now you'll be glad it's a Norge" blast from the past LOL

 

[fridgiman]

Here you go Bob

 

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[fridgiman]

Those pics were taken when I first got the set. I have since cleaned up the control panels and touched up the black paint. They look much better now.

The wash action on the Lady K with the roto flex agitator is similar to the action of the Maytag Power fin (blue) agitator. I haven't tried a real heavy load--- and don't plan to. I've gone through so much time, money, and effort to restore this set that I want to preserve them as long as possibe. So no heavy "Bob Loads". Just lighter "Jim Loads".

 

[mickeyd]

So nice to see you again, Mister Normal ;>

You helped me get that forbidden shot of the Kelvi post-overflow rinse. Thanks for providing cover.

Can't believe you have the dream machine. I would have talked your ear off even more, had you mentioned the Holy Grail Kenmore, with a Suds-Saver, no less. So how do you like a taste of heaven on earth, Mister Frigiman?

You can't post a pic of the most coveted agitator in existence without a lenghty dissertation or a video.

I've heard that the clothes skate to the center post and fly down,

As far as I know, no one has the Rotoflex in operation except you, Jim.

So how 'bout a disseration, Baby!? ;'D Power fin won't do. Go for it!

Your photos are fabulous. I can't be the only one drooling.

 

[spankomatic]

I just love all those buttons!

 

[appnut]

Jim, thank you so very much for all the Norge pictures. Very well done!!!

 

[jaytag]

Norge Pair

What year were your Norge's made in? And a money shot? Thank you.

 

[mickeyd]

dyin' to see the insides, Jim--what's hidin' in

the old slow black paddler

or

the tall white jet-whack?