For Pete K... Blender pics

[hoover1060]

Kelly

What about the REAL Sunbeam blenders from the late 60's and early 70's?
There was an 8 speed model, and a 16 speed model, I found one in a junk store back in the 90's and it was one LOUD machine!

 

[petek]

Naturally I have that Sunbeam model BL lol. This one is in mint shape, I doubt it was ever used much at all. 400 watts. The glass jar is similar to the Mixmaster jar except for the molding of the glass bottom they are not interchangeable, the lids are. Can't quite see in the pic but there's a blending guide on the gold front much like the mixing guide on the Mixmasters.
Behind it sits one of my Oster Touch a Matic can openers, my favorite type

 

[mixfinder]

There she is

Thank you for the picture of the Sunbeam Blender. New, it came with a white lid that had a removable cap for adding ingredients.
Jeff, in 1966, Sunbeam began selling rebadged Oster blenders. They were in varying weights and styles, but pretty much used the same motors. Often the bushing on the blade assembly is dry and sets up a rattle and moan. The early ones with the slide in 7, 5 and 3 speed all had a stainless wrapped housings and are very solid, reliable machines. There was a Vista model with white accents and handle made at the same time and also a two speed with a round base that came in white, sandlewood and chrome. The jar did not have a banded handle.
Kelly
Kelly

 

[hoover1060]

this was Oster?

Sears also had this style in the early 70's

 

[hoover1060]

This is the style I was referring to before

This came in 8 and 16 speed versions, and was LOUD as hell!
This is oster too?

 

[mixfinder]

Spot on

Jeff,
Both of those blenders are of Oster derivation. I bought the Vista for my mother for a Mother's day present in 1967. She still has it.
The second blender series was released in 1971. Some were called Vista and they came in this model and one with the high/low shift. They were sold in white, tan, avacado and harvest gold. A few higher end had a chrome wrap around the body of the machine. In 1976, Sunbeam released a beautiful blender with woodgrain body almost identical the Vista model displayed on your manual. It had a brown lid and a brown banded handle and the high/low speed shift with 20 speeds. 1979 was a pivotal year for Sunbeam. The models that came after were lightened, metal was replaced with plastic and composite. The new and present Sunbeam are all Australian design and while not very heavy or durable, they are inexpensive and perform well for a short time. There is no repair or parts for new Sunbeam. In warrantee they are a trade out and afterwards it's a throw away.
Kelly

 

[58limited]

Here is my collection of blenders: from the left 1955 Waring with ice crusher attachment and ice bag, 1960's(?) GE, 1990's Hamilton Beach 7 speed Blendmaster - my college blender, and a waring that was my mom's. In front is a new Kitchenaid immersion blender

 

[eluxomarty]

GE blender

Hi David, I have one of those little GE blenders in chrome but with a black handle and lid.

Here are two more pictures of Sunbeam blenders that i have. The chrome round base has an Oster jar and lid but i have since found the correct round jar and lid. The other is one of those 20 speeders with the banded jar.

Margaritas anyone?

Marty

 

[petek]

Those GE's are one of my faves. I have the same one with the white handle and lid.

 

[mixfinder]

Wow ,Marty

You have all the blenders I have described in my posts about Sunbeam blenders. It is gratifying to have physical evidence to back me up. Thank you so much.
So it's not enough you're good looking Marty, but you have excellent taste in appliances and have Electrolux vacuums as well.
Will I see you in Tucson?
Kelly

 

[mixfinder]

The Amazing Canadian Warehouse

Petek,
It is fun to see all the appliances you have. I remember you saying you were collecting in secret before the move. Have you found much since arriving at your new home or have all these come with you?
The GE blenders are stunning in their oval design and they do a great job. I saw tons of them in the thrift stores with stripped drives on the blender jar and I have noticed they don't have a means to secure the jar, it kind of floats around in the oval trough of the base.
In a previous post of the Avocado Sunbeam model 12, I notice a crack in the handle. I don't remember seeing it before the move. Did it recently suffer an injury or has it been there for some time without my noticing?
Kelly

 

[hoover1060]

cool!

Kelly I never knew those Sunbeams were of Oster derivation.
I have a cookbook from the early 70's with all of their appliances pictured, will have to see about scanning some of that!

 

[petek]

Hi Kelly, the crack in the handle has been there since I got it. It's one of those things that needs "getting to" that never gets gotten to. T'was never my intention to collect mixers in the first place and then all of a sudden I have all these mixers.

 

[eluxomarty]

Tuscon

Hi Kelly, i thought about going because there will be plenty of people there that i know but there has been too much drama in vacuumland ( not going to go into that here ) that i thought it would be in bad taste to bring that bad vibe to the wash in especially since this weekend is about washers and dryers. But i hope everyone has a great time! Shout outs to Roger, Rich ,Jeff, Scott, Mikey, Terry,and Evan if you go! Oh! and to Toggles! Kelly are you going? Are you baking treats? I hope to make it to Tuscon one day though! Thanks for the compliments tee hee! I really like those Sunbeam blenders because they look so ornate compared to the Osterizers. Although the Oster blenders that Jeff has on the cupboard are very bling!

Pete, I too have alot of mixers! Mostly GE and Sunbeam Mixmasters! I guess its because mixers and blenders make noise and have dials and buttons and you can see the action! I have a few toasters and coffee makers and while very nice, there isn't the the same BAM! you get with the mixing action! LOL!

Have fun everyone!
Marty

 

[toggleswitch]

Hi Marty. *WAVES*

I'm going there with a smile on, going to meet and greet and rekindle friendships and consider ALL good friends even if they behave otherwise. Will not take any politics or pre-conceived notions with me.

Similarly won't tolerate any judgement or gossip from anyone on any issue(s). Especially since I am putting it out "there" that I will be fun and kind and forgiving of all and everyone.

You like me and not who I talk to? TOO BAD.
You don't like me? FINE.

But I'm going there with a pure heart and expect to be treated that way.

Enough said. I KNOW IT WILL BE A BLAST!

 

[eluxomarty]

I love that!

Thats the way it should be! My best to the Gadge too! Have a blast!!!

 

[toggleswitch]

TYVM.

Now show us your blenders!

 

[mixfinder]

Drama in Applianceville

Marty,
Don't let a little smallness keep you away. Recently we put on quite a show here and we were far more hateful than I could tolerate. So it's not like you are going to defile us. You can stay at my friend's house and if the mood is too stifling you can always sit by the pool.
Kelly

Love changes people...the ones who give it and the one who receives it.

 

[gadgetgary]

My best to the Gadge too!

TYVM~!

-GS

 

[retromom]

Marty:

Don't you dare....stay away, that is!! I promise you that the only drama you will witness will be the sound of the collective "OOHS and AHHHS" as we all view some awesome appliances and vacs, enjoy meeting new friends and seeing old friends again, partaking of our hosts hospitality, and - of course- the fabulous desserts of Mr. Terry Lattz!

Amen to you Mr. Steve (Toggle)!! I'm starting to feel the love!!

Now...back to our regularly scheduled program:

I found this today at an estate sale. Yup, a Cyclomatic. It was half price day, so I grabbed it for $10.00. It's in great shape, although the blade assembly will need to be replaced; it was frozen. This blender absolutely freaks me out! That cycling action is really cool! Any idea on the age of this one?