Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851/03 the re-build.

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At long last I can put the old girl back to her former glory.

Started with the base components, soaked all the bolts and captive nuts in WD40 to clean.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Fixed wheels fitted first.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Then the self levelling wheels.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Next re-fit the right hand shocks.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Sing left hand shock.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

base all re-built.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

While she was on her back I fitted a new door boot.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Base assembly fitted back on to suspension rods.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

back on her feet.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Back on her feed fron the back.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Ready for the cabinet.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Cabinet on.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Cabinet on from front.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Valves re-fitted.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

front panel, Timer and dispenser fitted.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Door boot and door refitted.

 

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rebuild

Im nearly there! urry UP!!

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Back panel and drain hose fitted.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

Control panel re-glued.

 

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fitted.

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

I think I’ve done, just to test some time next week.

 

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OHHHHHHHHH YES

Issa MINTAH! and that fantastic enamaled drum.........what an excellent job Lee...................looks brilliant.

When you think of the previous owners hurried/botched attempts to cover up marks and rust........scuddy git.

This is a dream machine well done well done clap!

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

I am bloody knackered, if I ever say I’m going to strip down a machine to this extent again some one shoot me, please.

 

[hassney]

Fantastic!!!

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;">lol But look at the result though, you've done a grand job dude </span>

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

After this and the Hoover constellation I will be glad to go to work in the morning For a rest..

 

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Hotpoint Liberator De Luxe 1851-03

close-up

 

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close-up

 

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close-up

 

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front

 

[paulc]

It looks amazing! Well done!