ESSEX GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS

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Yet another trip out in the car (638 mile round trip this time)

Most of it going back to my home county luvlee sunee klasseee Essex

So what made me drive that far...........well a rather nice Hoover computer logic dryer was part of it, picked that up in Crawley, it is the matching model to the A3974 computer logic washing machine i got a few months ago.

And then onto wickford in darkest Essex......

 

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colour drift

Well the machine is in A1 nik and has faded more or the less the same amount as the washer.............good

 

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Crawley to Wickford

well it was the phone call that got all this high mileage driving going.

So here it si all the way from Sunny EsseX

 

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arse end of things

I have already changed the pump and the outlet hose

 

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laying on its back

lazing

 

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the panel

time line display

 

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fots

just posing by the garage

 

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The page 3 Full frontal

full on

There are some issues with this machine, normal age related ones i would think, as mentioned i have already changed the pump and the tub outlet hose, i also replaced the nice old black door boot seal as it had turned to black sticky crusty goo, i have tried it out and it sort of works but until i can get some more little jobs done i cannot test it properly.

It has a bit of history, the lad who called me had been left his nans house which is where this came from, the house is an absolute time warp inside, utterly brilliant.....all the furniture, carpets, rugs, ornaments, massive bar in the corner of the living room, beautiful old radio gram......christ i could have stayed there and just gazed at it all day

So i will report back in time as regards this machine, it is to date the oldest Keymatic i have, about 1966 I think, it is also built like a tank and in some ways could be more challenging to repair than later ones.

To hear the programmer clunk and whirr as it progresses is pure magic, plus the motor is not electronically controlled but uses a clutch mechansim for the spin, this leaves you in doubt that you are using a MACHINE ;-)

It came with its two keyplates and the lid for the top mounted soap draw

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hiya Gary.

I know I've just spoken to say 'CONGRATULATIONS!', but I will formalise it here too.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The dryer looks lovely and I am sure the A3794 will be really pleased to have gotten a partner.

As for the 3203 - get the Astonish paste out and, I am sure, that under that yellow will lie a lovely layer of sparkling white enamel.

Years of hearing nothing from the advert, bar the A3190, has all of a sudden in the last few months spawned you your Computer Logic 1300, Keymatic 1100 and now a February 1968 Keymatic de luxe. Patience pays off finally.

Really chuffed for you.

Enjoy the inevitable tinkering.

Paul

 

[electron1100]

Tanks

Thanks Paul

Im fuggin nackered after all the driving matey .......but yea these things are still about it is so comforting to find them.......so it is a 68 model (only 8 years younger than me).

I think cleaning will be ok, it has a nice layer of kitchen grease all over it, and as we know that is a good thing as it protects the cabinet

I am pleased to bits with the dryer and cant wait to try it out, maybe this weekend as you know i have two visitors here so that will fun squeezed into the garage

Well you have an interesting collecion to make this weekend yourself which will deserve a section on its own .........always nice to get the unexpected...........so enjoy getting that and mind your back matey they are heavy

Gary

 

[paulinroyton]

Wow

Gary, Congratulation on your new finds. The 1968 Keymatic looks great and is in good condition for its age.

Hope you will post some videos of her when she is up and running.

Paul

 

[HooverJames]

Lucky you!

I'm just back from a short break from washing machines. Looks like the first 3203 found wasn't the last one surviving. Congratulations and enjoy it as she looks to be in good nick.

During my break I was organizing my own storage space which will be revealed this weekend.

Paul, I'm eager to find out what your next machine will be. All these rarities popping up sure give us some hope a 1600/1830 pops up.

I'm putting my ad's up again is the Spring as it is nearing Winter. This evaluates that ad's work even if they are slow at kicking off.

James.

 

[vacbear58]

It just goes to show.....

That there are still some beauties out there - to my knowledge this is the third of these machines to be rescued by a collector. Gary you do realise that two keymatics means that you have a collection within a collection - you will have to get the rest of them now ........

Well done mate
Al

 

[electron1100]

Shit Appens ;-)

well just to finish off this week i picked up a Hoover Logic 1100 at work today,not very good condition but good for parts, so 3 oovahs in one week not bad.

AL
Thanks for that matey, how many fuggin more ave i got to get.......i tell you my head spins with it all, these things we love can kill us aswell me thinks ;-)

JAMES
Stick at it mate, as you can see stuff comes up keep your wanted ads running, yes Paul will have a nice surprise for us this weekend

Paul
I will do vids of this machine and the others at some point in time, as these machines come in they push others to the back of the "to Do"list one poor sod still waiting is the Hoover Topline Toploader which Mike got for me and Neils Spa took time and trouble to do up so it looks good.

I might if i have time have another fiddle with the keymatic tomorrow as the weekend will be busy

Speak later
Gary

 

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Congratulation on finding 3 more oovahs.

It looks a bit of a beast, square and bulkier; bet there is some weight to it.
Great testament to Hoover quality, workman ship and design.

I’m heading out for a trip in the car this Saturday, heading up north of the country.
Maybe a busy week end all-round.

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Gary.

I know you will but, if that Logic 1100 is a spares machine, make sure you claim the facia if its in ok condition and gut it internally completely.

When I parted out a Hoover A3350 Electron 1100, all that went in the skip was the outer cabinet and the door frame. Even removed the ratings plate sticker and have the breeze block knocking around storage, always getting in the way!

Its amazing how light they are when you have emptied everything out of them and how useful the bits are/can be.

Paul will hopefully / possibly / might be collecting a machine this weekend. Will be ringing its current owner shortly!

Paul

 

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Weekend Trips

LEE

Aye it is a bit heavier than normal though very light to move around on its wheels.
Well you have a good trip and keep us all posted

Paul
Dont worry matey i have stripped a few machines (not saying which ones) i dont waste much either.
And again for you I hope you have a good trip and keep us posted

All this activity generates energy brilliant!

 

[matchboxpaul]

Lee/Gary

Thinking of everyone running round brings a smile to my face

One bloomin busy Saturday of machine preservation this weekend.

Good trip to Lee

Paul
p.s Gary - you dont want a breeze block do you?

 

[matchboxpaul]

'One bloomin busy Saturday of machine preservation this

If indeed thats what people are doing of course!

If people are out early Christmas shopping or seeing family, then you have a good Saturday too

Paul