Creda One Thousand Electronic 10700 Restoration

[supermaticjames]

Evening all,

This lovely washer came all the way to me from Kent back in January not long after my birthday. However, due to work and finishing off the Hotpoint 1509/05 restoration I'm not long after making a start on this one.

I knew about most of the work it required thanks to the seller kindly informing me so I knew immediately what to look for. The paint flaking issue was quite bad and once I had removed the tape and cardboard that had protected the machine during transit it looked like this...

 

[supermaticjames]

Rather than doing a half-hearted job of painting the patches I just got my scraper out instead and scraped off (very easily might I add!) the paint altogether so that the front can be given fresh paintwork all over! So it now looks like this...

 

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I then decided to make a start on the internal work with the easiest issue being remedied first and that was the bearings so off came the alloy backplate which is in fairly good condition thankfully but I gave it a brisk clean anyway. I then knocked out the old bearings that had failed due to water ingress, cleaned up the bearing housing and fitted the new bearings before gluing the new bearing seal (genuine Hoover part!) in place with Debor. Whilst that was drying I gave the heating element a clean and fitted a new backplate seal for the best seal possible.

 

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Most recently I turned my attention to the outer tub itself. Classic machines with enamelled outer tubs like this one have a habit of rusting through if not looked after properly. Thankfully, the outer tub is in good condition and only has the usual accumulation of soap scum at the bottom and a little bit of rust where the spot welds for the motor mounting brackets are - like most other washers of this age.

I got the scum removed fairly easily and this afternoon I got around to applying the first coat of Hammerite with the second coat being applied tomorrow morning.

This weekend, I might make a start on repainting the front as I am waiting for replacement suspension units to arrive. I can't wait to see it all pull together again...

That's all for now!

Kind regards,

James

 

[electradeluxe]

Hi James

I've been looking forward to this thread since the Creda/Electra mission, can't wait to see the results of this restoration! Keep up the good work

Neil

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi James.

It's still not quite sunk in that a black fascia machine has been preserved. Even looking at the photos , it's a case of 'Really?' and then 'Oh my goodness, one has!'.

Again would seem a thorough overhaul is being conducted, which should stand it in good stead for years to come. Question is do you create, following the theme of CREDA COLOURS from the 1990s, the first CREDA METALLIC? Strangely fetching in its de-enamelled finish, but maybe spray that door surround black to match the fascia?

Of course I am TOTALLY jesting and I cannot wait for a re-finished in white enamel Creda 10700 to be unveiled! You found a suitable lid for it yet?

Paul
p.s thanks again to Peter for enabling his 10700 to live on in another safe pair of hands.

 

[supermaticjames]

Hi Neil,

Thanks for your anticipation and kind words. The restoration is taking a little longer than I expected but you'll be glad to hear that it's 95% complete with just a few finishing touches to do this week.

A lot of work has been going on, I just didn't have the time to update the community here but I'll do so now.

James

 

[supermaticjames]

Hi Paul,

I'm afraid the Creda has been returned to its original glossy white enamel finish as you will see now in the next couple of posts I'm about to write up.

James

 

[supermaticjames]

Since my last update, I applied two further coats of Hammerite to the potential 'troublesome areas' of the outer tub before fitting a new dispenser-tub hose, new backplate seal and refitting the backplate and inner drum assembly to the tub.

 

[supermaticjames]

The all important and very hard to find suspension unit arrived next and was swiftly swapped with the absolutely knackered one supporting the left side of the tub. These are by no means easy to fit but after a few choice words it's fitted and I won't have to worry about a Creda dancing all over the floor or self-destructing!

 

[supermaticjames]

Last weekend I water tested the machine before going further and thankfully the machine is fully watertight and quiet to boot thanks to the new bearings.

So, onto the final big job of this restoration and perhaps the most obvious job at that - the front! Before respraying I primed any rust spots so that they wouldn't cause any trouble down the line. Then I sprayed four coats of white gloss enamel which was quite time consuming but worst of all was the wait in between coats.

 

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Which takes us up to this evening! It was nail biting having to gently peel off the masking tape and newspaper that had protected the other aspects of the machine whilst all the painting was going on but once removed the result was truly fantastic! It's so nice to see what this machine should really look like in person and all that's left to be done now is to clean off any overspray, apply wax to the paintwork, clean and refit the fascia side caps, polish the door and give the whole machine a wipe over.

Should be installed next weekend all being well, space will suddenly become tight from midweek onwards as two new arrivals are to be collected and delivered respectively.

Final instalments soon guys!

James

 

[electradeluxe]

You've done a fantastic job so far! You've brought new life into one of my favourite classic machines! Looking forward to the final instalment now!!

Take care for now

Neil

 

[supermaticjames]

Good evening Neil,

Thank you, I'm glad you think so! It seems I may have done it some justice then.

It's easy to see why it's one of your favourites, the minimal control panel and chunky chrome door makes these machines stand out from their competitors from a styling point of view. In 1979, Hotpoint were still using their famous 18 series design which started to look a bit outdated at the time, same with Hoover and their proud square doors and metallic trims - the 80s were coming and dark colours with bold styling were starting to become all the rage so Creda certainly paved the way for the likes of the Hotpoint New Generation design in terms of styling.

James

 

[matchboxpaul]

Oh my goodness!

James,

looks like you are working your magic again!

I cannot wait to see the unveil of the restored 10700 - I have a distinct feeling it is going to look grand.
As you mention - facia end caps, polished door and some wax for added depth to the new paint finish. On tenter hooks.

Also, could you take some photos of the internals from the top of the machine.
No spring support of the drum at the top, but looks to be a strap arrangement akin to Servis? Is it a hinged metal arrangement (it looks very rigid), rather than a material strap that Servis used?
Looks to be a very tidy internal design.

Roll on the weekend!

Paul

 

[electradeluxe]

Hi James

I was lucky enough in my childhood to see a few of these machines in action.

My mums friend and neighbour had a Creda( could be the model you're currently working on) I remember the black facia as I'm not 100% on actually how many models were produced.

My Nan had the Electra 11500 that she had for nearly 20 years.

And my friends mum had the Creda Crusader (11400 I think the model no was!) all beautiful looking machines, loved the style of the drum and the sound when it was draining. I would love to have owned one,but at least there's now two of these that are in safe hands!!

Neil

 

[chestermikeuk]

Creda

Looking great James, good work with the spraying, cutting paste and a wax will have it shiny white and water resistant again...you found the matching dryer to it yet ?

 

[supermaticjames]

Hi Paul,

Thanks! The weather was lovely here all weekend so I was able to get the Creda finished and it looks very smart indeed - even without its original lid. Until I can obtain another lid or secure a matching dryer (whatever comes first) I'll just have to live with it and maybe put it under a worktop as I'm getting some units made namely to store twin tubs as they are the most unconventional machines to store.

I've taken some internal shots for you and I'll post them below for you. The internal design is very minimal with plenty of space for the tub to move around without going against any components or wiring. Correct, there are no springs at the top to restrain the tub but there is a nice, thick material strap like those on Servis washers.

Creda were certainly proud of the One Thousand Electronic, I hope I've done it some justice.

James

 

[supermaticjames]

Hi Neil,

As far as I know, there were three core black fascia models - the 10700 (this machine), the 10800 which had the 'Rhythm Spin' option and variable temperature and the stunning MicroElectronic 12000. Then there were a variety of exclusives under the Debonair name etc.

I'll make a video of mine soon for you to take you back to those childhood memories.

James