Coppetone 1966 Lady K Pics
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Hey guys thank for the great comments.
The Lady K has been my problem child from the getgo. First the timer was broke. I found a new timer, but it also broke after a few loads. Turns out that the plastic in the timer was so old that it became brittle and broke. However, I was able to superglue the broken parts together on both timers. Then the valve leaked. Again I found a new one. Installed it and it leaked. Then had to replace the off balance switch. So I had to take it apart and rebuild it. A few loads again and the motor seized up. Replaced the motor and belt. Hope to never have to replace a Kenmore belt again---- what a job just to replace a friggin belt ! Anyway, so far so good. I just love this machine --- one of my favorites and well worth the trouble.
It does flush out the detergent dispenser during the rinse. I like it---- adds to all the wash drama!
Here's a pic of the back of the timer with all 2000 wires connected to it.
The Lady K has been my problem child from the getgo. First the timer was broke. I found a new timer, but it also broke after a few loads. Turns out that the plastic in the timer was so old that it became brittle and broke. However, I was able to superglue the broken parts together on both timers. Then the valve leaked. Again I found a new one. Installed it and it leaked. Then had to replace the off balance switch. So I had to take it apart and rebuild it. A few loads again and the motor seized up. Replaced the motor and belt. Hope to never have to replace a Kenmore belt again---- what a job just to replace a friggin belt ! Anyway, so far so good. I just love this machine --- one of my favorites and well worth the trouble.
It does flush out the detergent dispenser during the rinse. I like it---- adds to all the wash drama!
Here's a pic of the back of the timer with all 2000 wires connected to it.
Dryer wasn't too bad. So much lint I don't know how they didn't have a fire. At least 2 inches of a lint carpet covering the whole inside. Had to tear the whole thing apart. Took 2 days to clean. Also had to replace the drum gasket, belt, lights and give it a lube job.
Been working great since.
Here's a pic of the dryer control panel
Been working great since.
Here's a pic of the dryer control panel
Yay, i was right, I guessed Norge. Jim, if ya don't wanna post pics here, I'd love to have you email me good close-ups of both the washer & dryer panel sections (such that they're legible) as well as the cycle chart under the lid. That would be greatly appreciated. Bob
danemodsandy
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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!
....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
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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.
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
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"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!"
bestcleaning
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Wow! awesome washer. That is a beautiful washing. I love the agitator. Congrats.
gyrafoam
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Great Roto-Flex Lady! And those dryers were wonderful! You really did a great restoration!
laundromat
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"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
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".
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
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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.
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
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I just love all those buttons!
Jim, thank you so very much for all the Norge pictures. Very well done!!!
mickeyd
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dyin' to see the insides, Jim--what's hidin' in
the old slow black paddler
or
the tall white jet-whack?
the old slow black paddler
or
the tall white jet-whack?
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