Introducing the 66 Lady Kenmores

[redcarpetdrew]

A few weeks ago, Dan (QSD_DAN) found a listing on C/L for a washer/dryer set and shared it with me. Well, after seeing them, I decided that I would bring them home. He was kind enough to pick them up and store them for me until we could meet to exchange. I am grateful that he helped me out despite the fact that two Kenmores sitting amongst his Maytags was causing a disturbance in the force... LOL!

he was kind enough to send me some pictures. Here they are together.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

After trying to schedule a meet up while dealing with the changing weather in the Sierras, we finally got a open window and away we went, meeting at Auburn, CA. Auburn is turning into quite the area for appliance exchanges... Jacqui and I drove up in Sue with a couple of presents for Dan...

 

[jimmyb]

Those are beautiful...

Congratulations!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

We met Dan and caught a quick bite at In and Out then decided to find a parking lot to do the exchange. It seemed funny to do this in front of the Sears store...

Bonus points: Notice anything else in the picture?

 

[retropia]

Those coppertone Lady Kenmores are handsome, congrats!

 

[arbilab]

The panels look space-age even today. Their styling took a few steps back in the 70s, eh?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

An appliance version of Where's Waldo...

OK. A little help...

 

[alr2903]

Drew, i think i see a grey ghost in between the 2 Fabulous Kenmores.  alr

 

[retropia]

Is that a wringer washer in the window at Sears? Or is it sitting outside?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

OK, help for Hellen Keller so she can find 'Waldo"... LOL!!!

Yes, I did go take pictures for another thread...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

It helps to have a liftgate to help truck to truck exchanges...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The washer did not disappoint. This set was Grandma's and was supposed to work great. The coppertone paint is in fantastic shape!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Clean...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Did I mention that they are clean?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Clea... OK, you get the idea...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The Money Shot...

Yes, Virginia, there IS a RotoFlex...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Even the scrubber cap is good...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

What could look as good as that washer?

Why, the dryer!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Anyone who owns or fixes WP/KM dryers knows about heater burn where the paint on the rear cover is at least discolored if not outright burned. When's the last time you saw this?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The top and console are gorgeous!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Now, the cherry on the cake!

When's the last time you saw a drum and bulkhead on a used dryer that looked like this? A moneyshot to be proud of!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Another view...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The filter and 'Smell Good' bottle which still has smell to it...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The stickers on both proudly proclaim:

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Everybody left the party very happy...

Dan got his Grey Ghost (dismantled for transport) and a very minty DE906.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

How minty?

The console, for example...

 

[70series]

Amazing! I don't know how these could be so immaculate after all of this time. The only thing could be verrrry light use over the years. They are gorgeous. Congrats on the acquisitions and enjoy them.

Good luck,
James

 

[redcarpetdrew]

All tied down for their trip to Reno, Nevada!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Right here would be where I would normally post video, but there is a slightly sour note to this symphony. Dan had a chance to triage the set at his house. The dryer worked wonderfully with the electronic sensor right on the money. The washer seemed to wash and drain but was a no spin. I found the spin tub was bound up and had burned the belt. I freed it by hand and got a spin. A NOISY spin... With Gordon's helpful advice, I removed the spin tub and found a bit of rust and pitting on the centerpost. After cleaning and brass wire brushing, HAPPILY the centerpost is quite salvageable without holes... There is absolutely ZERO rust or corrosion on the outer tub and platform. Anywhere.

She does need a belt, bearings and possible basket drive. I will know better about the basket drive once I drop the transmission. With Gordon's expert guidance, you WILL be seeing operational pictures and video shortly! After all, seeing the pictures, does the washer deserve any less?

RCD

 

[pdub]

excellent

Drew, Those machines are beautiful. I'm assuming they are 1966 models? I have the exact same LK's except in turquoise. I believe yours must have been used by a little old lady with very delicate clothing. No jeans with open zippers or metal buttons went banging around in that dryer, that's for sure. For that matter no denim at all since there is no telltale blue ink staining.

Congratulations!

Patrick