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Paging MisterEric!

This is only like 10 minutes from my house! We should go to this lol. Oh that lovely Cadillac and that Bendix are amazing. Shh, my 76 Caddy didn't hear me saying that. lol

Hmm wonder how the heck that would fit down my basement? Martin? hehe
 
Interesting

But as one has neither the space nor know-how to deal with a vintage Bendix washer/dryer will pass. Spied what could be some *older* laundry products but have been there and done that too many times. *LOL*

Am surprised the family or anyone else close to them didn't try to sell the *Caddy* either before owner's demise or whatever. Hope a collector steps in otherwise fear it will be snapped up by scrappers.

Regarding the condition of the place I'd wear deep boots and becareful when one trod should anyone go; the place looks a mess especially the laundry and garage area.

The weather this weekend is supposed to be beautiful, indeed quite nice for a drive into the country; however it is also *Super Bowl* time and getting most men any where beyond a television is going to be difficult at best.
 
Brian, I told you that you need to get a washer/dryer combo down those basement stairs... LOL 

 
 
HAHA Eddie

Now that I re-read my post, that does sound like what I am saying right? But alas, no, the Caddy won't fit down the stairs lol.

That Bendix doesn't looks much smaller by I would LOVE to finally have a washer/dryer combo and I always liked the Bendix.

Hmmm....
 
Maytag Washer?

Oh I don't know about that.

There seems to be a pretty obvious dryer vent hose leading away from whatever Maytag appliance is hidden under all that rubbish/grime. Therefore one can reasonably assume either the thing is a dryer or what is located to the left tis.

The latter represents a rather odd way to arrange a washer/dryer set up as one can see from the angle of the hose it is most certainly connected to the Maytag. If it comes from the other side that is a very long run to start an angle at that position.
 
Train Set

Same way it was put there but in reverse; that is the thing would have to be dismantled and packed. It would be tedious work but much of the set-up can be taken apart into bits or subsections. Providing away was found to secure any loose objects parts could be taken out "flat" and loaded into a truck or something with equally large cargo space. This though would depend upon if it's possible to get such sections out of the house via doors or maybe the garage.

 

As we here have our tricks to shift appliances toy RR buffs have theirs and a collector with serious interest shouldn't have any problem moving that set-up. The only problem would be how much time the sellers are willing to allot for the taking down and packing. Then there is of course how does the new owner protect his "investment" between the time the deal is closed until he can shift the lot/take possession.
 
I think that might be a RCA color TV behind that exercise contraption.  RCA New Vista?   
 
I would love to paw through all that stuff! I would like the desk lamp and the secretary with the nice legs. Is the train set on top of a shuffle board? There is a green Hoover convertible hidden in there too. The orange wing back, isn't that the same as Archie Bunker's
 
Well The Address Is Up

Ridgewood isn't that far from NYC, just a quick trip over the GWB then onto the Garden State to the TP), but still aren't planning on going. Didn't make an appointment for a tetnaus booster! *LOL*

Someone really needs to go and scope out the Bendix, Maytags and that ride along lawn mower. Seems great potential for someone who knows what they are doing to purchase and sell things along.
 
Brian

anything is possible........

dis-assemble on the front lawn, and re-assemble in the basement.....like the neighbors don't talk already....lol

a vintage combo in your kitchen, between the fridge and the stove......you would be the envy of his group....prestige!

or the livingroom...rockin' with that juke box....

were here to help......trailer and all......how bad do you want it?

it is a one of a kind rare treasure....
 
I hope someone snatches this treasure up. I wish I would have read this sooner. I would have picked it up myself. It's so close to where I live!!!
 
bendix combo

Is somebody going to scoop that combo?How many of those are left around and I think one day these will be worth big money.Nice round tube rca console, when I was a kid that is all I ever wanted so I could watch superman in color(the color episodes)that and a bendix.
 
Was able to get there this weekend, briefly. Scored a nice KitchenAid 3b.

There is an early Maytag in the basement, two speed, small cap, black agi with the turquoise cup. Matching electric dryer.

The Bendix is priced at $300 and was upstairs in the kitchen. I found one of its knobs on the kitchen table and reunited them. Interior is stuffed with papers and old bags.

Hassock fan has a dead motor.

House is a mess, but very cool nevertheless.
 
Did Some Minor Sleuthing

Oh well, call it what it tis, being noisy! *LOL*

House has an appraised value of nearly $700K (go figure, must be the area).

Last owner was a Ms. Foote and one seemed rather shocked and sad that given there were children (evidenced by all the infant and children items in the home not to mention pictures), so much was simply left to "rot" and or be sold off by the family. Guess no one could be bothered.

MisterEric:

Good score on the Kitchenaid. Did you snag anything else (detergents, etc...)? Was the sale crowded? Imagine with "The Game" on Sunday attendance must have been light.
 
Yes, 700k is def. regarding the area. The place was dirty and in need of a very decent amount of work. It was hard to walk around, wall to wall people. Only thing I got was the KA... would have loved some detergent but found none.
 
Property Values

Well yes, all the "bedroom" communites are priced dear due to their being a close commute from NYC. Oh and the *new* rail station/line near Ridgewood has helped make the area even more desirable as well.

Really wonder what the last days/years of the previous owner was like in that house. Clearly little if any major housework was done, judging by the pictures of course. Some of the children's rooms looked as if they hadn't seen a damp cloth in ages.

Wonder if lots of the crowd was made up of local area residents. Both Saturday and Sunday were very nice days weather wise.

Did the rail set and or it's parts go?
 
"I think one day these will be worth big money"

Depends on who and when and where. Doesn't seem like a good motive for collecting, but people make a business out of it everyday. But to end up with something just becasue it will be worth a lot of money when you're talking about washers... Plus then you have to find parts to repair and someone to do the repairs. A $2000 broken Bendix isn't worth much.

Out of curiosity, what's your angle? This is much closer than the machine you pursued here, is there a particular Bendix you are looking for?

-Tim
 

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