Hubba, Hubba, Hubba - Vintage 1940's Kenmore "Bolt Down" Washer

[launderess]

Here is something you don't see every day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1947-Kenmore-Au...3QQihZ011QQcategoryZ71256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Unimatic1140]

That machine looks like it's in beautiful shape, Gee I wonder where they boosted the image of the consumer reports article on that washer for their auction?????? LOL.

 

[jetcone]

And they even featured the "Bolt down"

info. I wonder where they learned that from??

Nice machine and its close and I'm drooling. Could I fit 2 bolt downs side by side??

I love the chrome badge and the silly roundness of it! If you leaned over to much against it you'd fall over!!

 

[jetcone]

Is that a new tub in that machine?

It has two rows of holes in the bottom not 4?? What gives??

 

[gyrafoam]

Jet, you know it must be rescued, replament tub or not. Sure is the most deco looking 'Kenmo I've ever seen.
Really kool machine.

 

[golittlesport]

Go for it, Jon!!! I love that styling...looks like a wringer washer sans the mangle.

My aunt had one just like that and I remember as a boy watching her taking clothes out of it after it was done spinning and wringing them out by hand. Ha! There must have been something wrong with her machine, but at the time I thought "I wouldn't want a Kenmore...I'd want a Frigidaire like Grandma...because it spins the water out of the clothes."

 

[westyslantfront]

I love my bolt down and use it all the time.

Ross

 

[gansky1]

Oh yeah, you need that, Jon!

No, Rich, you had to wring out your washload by hand with ANY Kenmo'! They barely spun -

Gotta run!

 

[swestoyz]

I thought this machine looked familar - this archived post has a wonderful picture of this machine - those dials look great!

Ben

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2007/9657x6.htm

 

[laundryshark]

Audio Shot?

Would like to collect a good audio shot of a Kenmore bolt-down.--Laundry Shark

 

[kenmore58]

How very interesting!!! I corresponded with the owner of this machine. She lived around the corner from me. Was all set to let me come by to look at the machine and purchase it, and then I never heard back from her. Now, it appears on ebay.

Some people will do anything for a buck!!!

Ron

 

[jetcone]

Ron

Go for it!!!, then I can come down and do laundry!! Then it stays in its native state too!!

jon

 

[mickeyd]

brain flatulence, I know, but.......

Why are there 5 boltdowns in the pic? I must stop this summer morning drinking!!!!

 

[toggleswitch]

Yes Ross, I certainly agree. Yours is GORGEOUS. I wanted to personally thank you on behalf of all for hosting such fabulous wash-ins so we may all share your treasures.

 

[westyslantfront]

And it was a pleasure to have everyone here. Thank you Steve.

Ross

 

[kenmore58]

Well, the auction ended. Machine did not meet reserve, and I know why! I contacted the seller since she was in Rhode Island, I'm in Rhode Island, and the machine did not meet reserve. I thought I wasn't going behind anyone's back or anything like that. She was very nice. She replied that she had received some inquries about the machine. However, she is looking to get $1500 for this machine.

After I caught my breath, I simply responded by email that we were VERY, VERY far off on the price and I wished her luck.

If anyone does wind up with this machine, let me know.

Ron