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Heads Up! Bendix in Buffalo, NY
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mickeyd
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500 pounds!!!!! in weight?
I wish i liked them, but I don't. If someone is dying for it I'll do the buy and pick up. I know a few muscle men. I can move my own machines around alone, but none of them weighs 500 pounds. Holy Cow!
I wish i liked them, but I don't. If someone is dying for it I'll do the buy and pick up. I know a few muscle men. I can move my own machines around alone, but none of them weighs 500 pounds. Holy Cow!
bobofhollywood
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500 pounds
No way. I'd say it's less than 200. In any event...it's one of the lighter if not lightest machine you'll have in your collection.
Is it a good washer? I'd say no. It doesn't spin fast enough to extract well, and the cylinder is rather small.
Is it fun to own? I'd say yes. It's makes happy feelings when you operate it...it just doesn't make particularly clean clothing!
Opinions vary, I'm sure.
I guarantee it does not weigh 500 pounds though.
Holla from Hollywood.
Bob
No way. I'd say it's less than 200. In any event...it's one of the lighter if not lightest machine you'll have in your collection.
Is it a good washer? I'd say no. It doesn't spin fast enough to extract well, and the cylinder is rather small.
Is it fun to own? I'd say yes. It's makes happy feelings when you operate it...it just doesn't make particularly clean clothing!
Opinions vary, I'm sure.
I guarantee it does not weigh 500 pounds though.
Holla from Hollywood.
Bob
westytoploader
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I'm thinking around 150...they're as light as a DD Kenmore!
mickeyd
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Westy and Bobby
If you buy the machine, I'll grab it for you and store it till whenever..for real!
If you buy the machine, I'll grab it for you and store it till whenever..for real!
jmirawm
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Oh Goodness !
The Japanese are snatching up the Bendix's ???
The Japanese are snatching up the Bendix's ???
westyslantfront
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it's a fun machine....i have one but it is at the repair shop for new tub bearings......just make sure it is bolted down...
ross
ross
I believe this one has been offered form Buffalo b4.
Sharples
Nice little machine there, and in NO way does it weigh 500 pounds unless he is selling it with the concrete it was bolted too! Don't pay for that!!
You can move these machines with your pinky!
I am restoring my prewar model, yes they were introduced way before 1945 as the seller states.
The later (1950's) Gyramatic models cleaned great because they upped the drum size and got great turnover. These models tend to roll the clothes but are real fun to watch and listen too.
Enjoy, and post pics when you get it up and running.
jet
Nice little machine there, and in NO way does it weigh 500 pounds unless he is selling it with the concrete it was bolted too! Don't pay for that!!
You can move these machines with your pinky!
I am restoring my prewar model, yes they were introduced way before 1945 as the seller states.
The later (1950's) Gyramatic models cleaned great because they upped the drum size and got great turnover. These models tend to roll the clothes but are real fun to watch and listen too.
Enjoy, and post pics when you get it up and running.
jet
Another "diving bell" shows up. These are turning out to be great survivors.
These things are hefty but don't weigh near the likes of a "Duomatic", so don't be scared away.
These things are hefty but don't weigh near the likes of a "Duomatic", so don't be scared away.
mickeyd
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Sharples
Be happy to grab it for you. Good Luck, Man!
Be happy to grab it for you. Good Luck, Man!
bobofhollywood
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good housekeeping seal
I just noticed that the one for sale still has some of the good housekeeping seal remaining on the window. I bet that IS going to be in good running condition, maybe even without any work. I hope you get it, Sharples.
A few years ago when I was installing one, Robert sent me the installation instructions, which I have here somewhere, or I'm sure he still has as well.
Here's a photo of the one I owned. which was taken one spring when the melting snow suddenly overcame the sump and a flowing river came through my laundry studio...it did make a lovely reflecting pond though....
A side lesson here may be...take a photo..it may last longer (in your life). The machine still exists, of course, only now in the hands of another collector. That's all in the game.
Holla from Hollywood
Bob
I just noticed that the one for sale still has some of the good housekeeping seal remaining on the window. I bet that IS going to be in good running condition, maybe even without any work. I hope you get it, Sharples.
A few years ago when I was installing one, Robert sent me the installation instructions, which I have here somewhere, or I'm sure he still has as well.
Here's a photo of the one I owned. which was taken one spring when the melting snow suddenly overcame the sump and a flowing river came through my laundry studio...it did make a lovely reflecting pond though....
A side lesson here may be...take a photo..it may last longer (in your life). The machine still exists, of course, only now in the hands of another collector. That's all in the game.
Holla from Hollywood
Bob
mickeyd
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Looked at the picture first
mesmerized, thinking, Good God, that's the most beautiful floor I've ever seen--peach-pink milkglass. WhereHowWhy does he have that, and when can I get one?
It's wahhhhhhter, dummy dummy dummy pooker me.
Thanks for the dream, Bobby Bo
mesmerized, thinking, Good God, that's the most beautiful floor I've ever seen--peach-pink milkglass. WhereHowWhy does he have that, and when can I get one?
It's wahhhhhhter, dummy dummy dummy pooker me.
Thanks for the dream, Bobby Bo
waterstreet
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Early Bendix
I am so glad someone bought it who will care for it and will value it.
This machine is a sentimental favorite as my parents bought a full cabinet model when Bendix came back to civilian production after WWII. It was bolted to the floor in the basement laundry room and I enjoyed watching the “action” through the glass door.
Please keep us posted with pictures if you can.
David
I am so glad someone bought it who will care for it and will value it.
This machine is a sentimental favorite as my parents bought a full cabinet model when Bendix came back to civilian production after WWII. It was bolted to the floor in the basement laundry room and I enjoyed watching the “action” through the glass door.
Please keep us posted with pictures if you can.
David
westyslantfront
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hi graham....glad you bought the machine....it is a fun machine....i have one too... but it must be bolted into the ground,otherwise it will dance around the room when it is spinning......congratulations and enjoy......ross
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