redcarpetdrew
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The top and console are gorgeous!
Introducing the 66 Lady Kenmores
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redcarpetdrew
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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!
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
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Another view...
redcarpetdrew
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The filter and 'Smell Good' bottle which still has smell to it...
redcarpetdrew
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The stickers on both proudly proclaim:
redcarpetdrew
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Everybody left the party very happy...
Dan got his Grey Ghost (dismantled for transport) and a very minty DE906.
Dan got his Grey Ghost (dismantled for transport) and a very minty DE906.
redcarpetdrew
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How minty?
The console, for example...
The console, for example...
70series
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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
Good luck,
James
redcarpetdrew
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All tied down for their trip to Reno, Nevada!
redcarpetdrew
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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
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
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
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
Super nice!
Those are my all time favorite Kenmores, and I'd have to say the best looking washers and dryers ever made. My friend Glenna D. and her husband Larry got the Lady Kenmore set - also in Coppertone - shortly after they married in '66 or '67.
Your's are in terrific condition; I know you'll enjoy them!
Those are my all time favorite Kenmores, and I'd have to say the best looking washers and dryers ever made. My friend Glenna D. and her husband Larry got the Lady Kenmore set - also in Coppertone - shortly after they married in '66 or '67.
Your's are in terrific condition; I know you'll enjoy them!
The Kenmore pair is to die for. They're gorgeous, and in such good shape.. The Roto Flex agitator is awesome--one of the few agitators I can think of without a "skirt" at the bottom. I'm also envious of the lift gate on the pickup; a great accessory for moving appliances. Congrats!
chaskelljr2
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1966-67 Lady Kenmores (in Coppertone)
Andrew:
To me, that's my dream set you have RIGHT there. The "holy grail" of any Lady K ever made (to me anyway). I never known a set that old would be so clean on the inside and outside. They looked like they were really cared for.
To me, that is DEFINITELY a set to die for. You make sure you take care of them once you get them home and running.
I cannot help but to notice that there is a tinge of rust at the bottom of the wash basket. You might want to address that as well when you take it out to inspect the basket drive.
Let us know when you get that gal up and running, okay???
Keep us posted...
--Charles--
Andrew:
To me, that's my dream set you have RIGHT there. The "holy grail" of any Lady K ever made (to me anyway). I never known a set that old would be so clean on the inside and outside. They looked like they were really cared for.
To me, that is DEFINITELY a set to die for. You make sure you take care of them once you get them home and running.
I cannot help but to notice that there is a tinge of rust at the bottom of the wash basket. You might want to address that as well when you take it out to inspect the basket drive.
Let us know when you get that gal up and running, okay???
Keep us posted...
--Charles--
strongenough78
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Oh I see what he was referring to. The old Kenmore ringer on display in front of the store 
toploader55
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Beautiful Machines
Something about that West Coast. Beautiful Cars, Beautiful Machines. Must be that "No Salt Air " LOL
Congratulations. Eddie
Something about that West Coast. Beautiful Cars, Beautiful Machines. Must be that "No Salt Air " LOL
Congratulations. Eddie
" Two Kenmores sitting amongst his Maytags was causing a
Oh, That did make me laugh on a dark day...Lol
Wonderful machines and all the better when they are ones you have been looking for and that you can meet up with like minded collectors and exchange the goodies...!!! I often wonder doing the same thing what the cars behind think when they see us trucking our new finds home..." Oh I remember that one" perhaps ...
Could Sears staff have thought you where bringing the old ones to part ex for new?? would they do that in-store??
Always defied me how the Roto-Flex would work with no vanes right up the agi, but from what I`ve seen they appear to...
Happy washing, Mike
Oh, That did make me laugh on a dark day...Lol
Wonderful machines and all the better when they are ones you have been looking for and that you can meet up with like minded collectors and exchange the goodies...!!! I often wonder doing the same thing what the cars behind think when they see us trucking our new finds home..." Oh I remember that one" perhaps ...
Could Sears staff have thought you where bringing the old ones to part ex for new?? would they do that in-store??
Always defied me how the Roto-Flex would work with no vanes right up the agi, but from what I`ve seen they appear to...
Happy washing, Mike
1966 Lady Kenmore washer and dryer
Congratulations Andy on a great pair for your collection. It certainly does look like the owner was not a dryer person, that dryer was lucky if it saw much more than a few hundred loads of use. On the washer you can see the staining inside the cabinet from when the original water pump failed and see the newer replacement water pump. The washer will certainly need a new spin tube, seals, agitator shaft and probably new bearings. I love rebuilding machines like this that have not been worked on by 1/2 dozen different people over the years.
A good friend of my mothers got this set in 1966 in Turquoise with the Suds-Saver and when the Sears repairman told her that the clutch was going bad at 7 years of age she bought another KM washer. I took the old LKM put a new belt on it and sent if off with my parents when they moved from Maryland to Minnesota in 1975. It ran until about 1982 when it was getting tired and I gave my Mom a new 1982 LHA5705WO Suds-Miser WP washer that is still working just fine with just a belt and water pump replacement.
It is amazing how much more reliable cars and newer appliances keep getting, many new washers today will outlast most of the 60s, 70s, 80s, washers and dryers and most will never need a repair at all to do it.
Congratulations Andy on a great pair for your collection. It certainly does look like the owner was not a dryer person, that dryer was lucky if it saw much more than a few hundred loads of use. On the washer you can see the staining inside the cabinet from when the original water pump failed and see the newer replacement water pump. The washer will certainly need a new spin tube, seals, agitator shaft and probably new bearings. I love rebuilding machines like this that have not been worked on by 1/2 dozen different people over the years.
A good friend of my mothers got this set in 1966 in Turquoise with the Suds-Saver and when the Sears repairman told her that the clutch was going bad at 7 years of age she bought another KM washer. I took the old LKM put a new belt on it and sent if off with my parents when they moved from Maryland to Minnesota in 1975. It ran until about 1982 when it was getting tired and I gave my Mom a new 1982 LHA5705WO Suds-Miser WP washer that is still working just fine with just a belt and water pump replacement.
It is amazing how much more reliable cars and newer appliances keep getting, many new washers today will outlast most of the 60s, 70s, 80s, washers and dryers and most will never need a repair at all to do it.
cphifer5115
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wow, that dryer looks like it was never used. i bet who ever owened them orginaly was like my mom and hung clothes out to dry instead of using the dryer but was more careful to not spill bleach all over it unlike what my mom did years ago. lol
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