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WAY TO GO MARTIN!!!!

Nice save and loved hearing the machines tales of woe from its point of view. Had a good chuckle when you mentioned a "time out" for piddling on the floor.

I'm sure that you'll get him back to all his former glory soon enough. I'm sure he's thankful that you are the one that picked him up and not some scrapper that would be making a stop at some crusher somewhere.

Keep us all posted on how you make out.
 
GREAT FIND-and glad the scared machine found a caring and happy home for its final years.Glad a scrapper didn't find the machine-last of the METAL drum ones!The white control panel is unusual!Never seen one like that!First glance thought it was a Maytag-then the mitered lid front corners-then it came to me!A GE!!
 
That's pretty cool, great story too.

Seems like I have a splash guard that goes under the top opening that is newer and feels more "plastic-y" than the older, more rubbery version. I wonder if that change in material led to a shorter lifespan?

The Spotscrubber was a fascinating system and reportedly very effective. Nice machine, Martin - good save.
 
As The Basket Turns.

I couldn't resist. I'm glad the machine was saved from the scrap yard. I know that a lot of machines that could be fixed, or just because they look old and outdated,they end up being scrapped, when they could be used by someone who would appreciate them. I hope you get it all fixed and running smooth again. Martin, as I was reading your story, I could hear a Hammond B3 organ with a Leslie speaker playing in the background. That's how I came up with the title. Again, good luck with your new find.
 
Washerlover, really, Mr. Manly Man!! I'll have you know that Mr. MM can jump over the highest sudscake, see through the most weathered control panel and bust free the mosted rusted spin tube. I think an apology is in order!
 
well, maybe not a red cape....more like a blue blanket that I keep in the Jeep, just for such emergencies, you never know when an opportunity may turn up, an appliance find, a flat tire, Toga party, S*x on the beach.....I don't think the red cape would go with a Spiderman outfit anyway...

oh man, could you see me in a super hero costume out on a lonely road, saving a machine....SuperWash to the rescue!....right now, even I needed a good laugh like this....lol

but usually I lay the blanket down across the back with the seats down...and I also have a tool box with me, which allows you to place under the front feet of the machine, and tilt the machine up and into the Jeep, and then slide the rest in....easy as pie....rainy nights are not always the best, but you just move quickly, and sort things out when you get home in the garage....

so far this machine is going to need some repairs all over...a great winter project for the snow days of boredom....
 
Rust Treatment

I also enjoyed the story.

I noticed POR-15 mentioned and thought I might offer the suggestion of a product called "Rust Bullet" instead. I've seen rust re-occur under POR and have also seen it peel off in sheets (my own applications).

On the contrary, I have used Rust Bullet and seen it lock rust out for years, outdoors and not top-coated. It's more like painting a liquid-glass than a painted film. Just my $.02

Good luck with the washer.
 

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