Guess what I brought home today!

[pulsator-power]

Not a GE. Maytag too boring. BORING! I vote for a '68 Frigidaire
Rollermatic.
Jerry

 

[bethann]

You little fart! Post the picture, would ya? TAP TAP TAP!

 

[DADoES]

All I can say at the moment is a friend of my grandmother had a very similar machine, if not this exact model ... but not in avocado.

 

[jasonl]

If you want to tease, you got to please.

 

[swestoyz]

Austin, I woke up this morning, knowing that if I went to bed early enough, you would have posted the picture later in the evening. I'm beginning to think maybe this machine is a figment of your imagination?

Ben

 

[Unimatic1140]

Well, were all waiting on pins and needles Austin!

 

[jasonl]

He's at school

He's at school laughing at all of us. I only live 3.5 hours away from him. Maybe I can do some recon and post the pics myself LOL. Just kidding.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Hahaha.

If only you guys knew ;-).

My lips are sealed.

Jon

 

[DADoES]

I've had the details since Saturday evening (unless I was told wrong). But there must be some reason for the looooonnnggg anticipatory delay, and I'm not gonna spoil it.

 

[westytoploader]

Well, it's not a figment of my imagination...

It's a KENMORE of my imagination! In lovely Avocado Green, complete with the "marble" self-cleaning lint filter (the leak I need to fix is at a hose that connects to the filter if that gave any indication) and hidden controls!

 

[westytoploader]

Close-up of the controls

YAY for Alphabet-Cycle machines!

 

[westytoploader]

Check out the interior!

No hard water stains that I can see, but when you lift the top and check behind the machine, she's a filthy mess. I'll have to pull the inner tub and see how the outer tub's doing, and POR-15 whatever rust is there, if any. The cabinet isn't perfect either, a little scratched up on the sides and surface rust in the back, but it's not as bad as other machines I've seen.

A thorough cleaning underneath, new fill flume hose, leak fix, and probably a belt change, however, and KK will be good as new and ready to wash!

 

[westytoploader]

And...she also runs well with the "Kenmore whine" and (aside from the hum of the motor) the spin is pretty quiet, with no rattling or bearing noise!

 

[swestoyz]

Austin - that is pretty cool! Love the color, and the hidden controls. I would think that the alphabet would be cumbersome at first, but would be very handy once you got used to what each 'letter' means. Looks really sharp!

BTW - what are the boxes in the back ground w/ Asian writing on them? Big into fortune cookies? =)

Ben

 

[foraloysius]

Oh boy, I thought we would never see the end of this. LOL Nice washer Austin! And I love the agitator, that's my favourite.

 

[DADoES]

Is the bleach dispenser timed? Is there an agitator-mounted softener dispenser (seems like there should be one).

Interesting color combo for the agitator and cap, don't recall seeing that before.

 

[jamman_98]

Dryer

My dad has the matching Dryer in White. 1967 Model. Nice pics

Joe
jamman_98

 

[southernmdgeguy]

Great save there! Looks like it is in good shape for the year. Interesting design, I wonder if there is a way to back light the controls, they remind me of a friends 66 Charger Dash. You are getting a great collection.

Scott

 

[bethann]

About damn time!

Very cool Austin! Looks like you'll have to make more room in the washing shed!

 

[lavamat_jon]

Woot!!!!!!!!

That's a beauty Austin!! I love the controls. That dial kind of reminds me of old Hotpoints that were sold over here in the 70s or so!

Expecting action-pics and vids once it's all done

Take care!

Jon