I hereby declare the 2011 Appliance Hunt...open!

[turquoisedude]

It's offical - the 2011 'hunting season' (for me anyway) is officially open. I have been trying to get a trip down to Queensbury, NY to visit the Hansen's appliance business for ages and this past weekend, I was a.ble to head down with Phil (PhilR here on the board).
Just to remind everyone, there are hundreds of vintage appliances and probably nearly a hundred thousand NOS parts. There are lots of ranges and refrigerators (a 'Sapphire Blue' Whirlpool fridge can you believe it) and a pretty good number of washers and dryers.

 

[turquoisedude]

I got to see the 'Doeskin' Whirlpool Mark XII in person. Mike, it's ready for ya!!!

 

[turquoisedude]

Phil drove down with his truck and it didn't leave empty! Phil got the Harvest Gold 1-18 set that he debuted in another thread and well, remember how I hinted about getting a Westinghouse-clone dishwasher??

 

[turquoisedude]

Presenting....

The lastest addition to the Ogden collection: this Montgomery Ward 'Signature' portable dishwasher!

 

[turquoisedude]

The timer dial is clean and simple in design - kind of reminds me of a radio tuner dial...

 

[turquoisedude]

It's a Westinghouse design inside. Impeller wash, separate drain pump with a sump, and the water entry at the rear of the tub.
Just look at the condition of the racks and the tub - this dishwasher does not look as if it has seen a lot of hard KP duty!
Correct me if I am wrong, but am I missing a section of the top rack??

 

[daveelias]

Awesome

Can I ask where your pictures were taken? Is it an appliance warehouse. It looks like you found some nice finds....I am looking for some vintage parts??? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Dave
[email protected]

 

[turquoisedude]

I think this was a low-end or budget entry in the MW line-up. Note the mesh detergent cup which is like the old 'roll-out' Westys - the storied Viking of my youth (and the one I currently have) featured detergent cups in the water entry ports at the rear of the tub.

 

[turquoisedude]

While at the Hansen's, Phil and I concentrated on testing the washer and dryer he bought so I didn't even think to even try plugging 'Monty' in...
Once in Ogden, I figured I would start by inspecting the machine. Despite evidence of mice or other rodents (peanut shells? EEESH!) there was no apparent damage to wiring...

 

[turquoisedude]

The drain hose was really brittle, though, and snapped the first time I tried to coax it out of the machine... D'OH!!!

 

[turquoisedude]

The lid was difficult to open, and as I feared, the lid hinge pins were shot... Fortunately, I have run across this before and I am going to be begging a machinist friend of mine to be making me a new set! I also am missing one of the springs;. hope I will be able to find a sub for that..

 

[turquoisedude]

I vacuumed out the bottom of the tub and the pump sump chamber. I still can't get over the condition of the tub! It was like going back in time, too. The Viking we used to have had the same style impeller, heater, and drain!

 

[turquoisedude]

So, now I decided to dig up a GFI extension and give it whirl...
I am thrilled to say the machine works wonderfully! The drive motor runs smoothly, quietly and doesn't heat up. The drain pump (cause of death of the Viking) runs great, the heater works, and by golly, so does the timer motor. I totally lucked out here!!
So, next steps will be to get a new drain hose and give Monty the 'bucket test'.
Stay tuned!!

 

[appnut]

Missing top rack section

Paul, I venture to say it looks pretty much intact for a BOL-entry level Westy.

 

[dishwashercrazy]

Looks really great Paul. Congratulations. I love the Westinghouse Impeller design.

Mike

 

[philr]

Hi Paul,

Have a look at this...

 

[philr]

And that...

 

[mixfinder]

Pilgrimage

Maybe we should all meet and take home the offering for once.  You are so good to share it all with us.  I feel synergy headed to the heavens or the band of good energy that floats 63 miles above the earth and used Theta.

 

[aldspinboy]

Hey that is another nice dishwasher Paul !

I like the simple but yet nice clean lines on that dishwasher.

Tub is very nice...good luck on the repairs and it seems you had a fun time, great pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

Darren k

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations, Paul. Is it the angle of the photo or is the impeller missing a bit of Bakelite?

 

[yogitunes]

Whats the address of this place, I may have to make a road trip!.....

great finds Paul and Phil!

tempted for a 1-18 myself, got one from Darren, but really puzzled from a hidden leak somewhere, interesting machine though!

 

[klinkerqueen]

Where is this place?

Roadtrip may be in order....
My Kenmore range needs a couple things as does the old turquoise fridge and of course any vintage SQ parts that may be required.
Could be fun!

 

[washerlover]

OMG, love that Montgomery Ward dishwasher...that logo is my favorite of all Wards ever did.

 

[washerlover]

OMG, love that Montgomery Ward dishwasher...that logo is my favorite of all Wards ever did.

 

[turquoisedude]

Can't wait for the weekend to try this one out!   I am planning on getting a new drain hose today.  Oh, and hubby is being taken to dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant tomorrow night, so he hasn't been too bad about this one... He didn't notice the Inglis top-loader pictures that PhilR posted in this thread - THAT he will be ticked off about... HeeHeeHee

 

Tom:  you're right - there is a 'flake' off the impeller.  I think Larry in Ohio might still have an impeller like this, but I think it should work reasonably well still. 

 

klinkerqueen: the Hansen's shop is in Queensbury, NY (near Glens Falls).  IIRC, your Speed Queen set are Canadian-made - I know a couple of places up here that have surprised me with parts, so let me know if there is anything you need help with!

 

All:  Hans Hansen II has actually floated the idea of having a 'parts party' - it would be a great way for him to get the thousands of parts he has sorted and organized and it would be great for any members who need specific parts!!   I will keep in touch with him and let you know what may develop!

 

[mickeyd]

Paul,

You look so joyous and happy-- that place must be heaven! Thanks again for the message. Not sure if Hans is going to install the missing dispensers.,

 

How did the inside look?

 

[washernoob]

Is there by chance, any vacuum cleaners in there?

Looks like a goldmine! Some real nice machines in there!

 

[turquoisedude]

Michael - the tub looked beautiful!  I asked Hans II if he had re-done it, it looked so nice - turns out that no he hadn't touched it!  I will try and get to see the appliance parts guy I know here in Montreal (I need to close the deal on that 57 Speed Queen washer dagnabit) - I swear I saw a WP (well, this one probably came from an Inglis) bleach and detergent dispenser in his hoard...

 

 Brandon - no vacuums, alas... The rest of the treasures are just that!!

 

[mickeyd]

Thank you, Smiley

You're the best, Paul, happy happy happy happy

UNTIL........hubby scowls at a machine, then........UH OH

 

Thank you!