Maytag Neptune dryer restoration

[tecnopolis]

But these had drawers

 

[tecnopolis]

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[ovrphil]

Risers w/Drawers

Single riser is clean looking and drawers are great, but it's back to stooping, so for infrequently needed things, they're nice but expensive unless you build your own. If you have time/interest to do that...just think, Autodesk now has software you can load on your iPhone or iPad or Pc to design your own anything and make a 3D model - washer risers, parts(ok, not affordably yet) but it's free at : http://usa.autodesk.com/autodesk-123d/

I like the Neptunes you pictured, tecnopolis, with risers...that wavy console adds some grace to the additional height - i.e; some machines look like hulky behemoths on risers, unless some enclosures are made around them.... two cents spent again.

 

[tecnopolis]

I shoudn't be allowed to look at craigslist, becauseI can't believe that their is a pair of working Crosley neptunes available right here in town!
These look soooooomo sweet.
I think if the Death Star had a laundry room, these two would be in it.

 

[tecnopolis]

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[yogitunes]

YOU LUCKY DOG!!!!!!!

 

[tecnopolis]

. and for a reasonable starting asking price of $300. I just hope they aren't snatched away before the middle of next week when I can move on them.

 

[tecnopolis]

I don't even know what model Crosley they are or their respective model numbers to look up the specs. Anyone?

 

[ovrphil]

those look nice - just $300, hmm. The ones I saw available in Dallas don't have the presence (cool factor) these do. Good luck.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/ppd/3273316816.html

 

[tecnopolis]

..It's all in the lighting. I'm sure a full day at the appliance spa would have these two ready for their close-ups!

 

[ovrphil]

Yep, that's true..but these Crosleys seem rare.....couldn't even pull up an few images of them, from various search engines... !

 

[tecnopolis]

..(cue X-Files theme)

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[tecnopolis]

.This was the only real info I could find on Crosley Washers, it's from 1953. Looks like they have come full circle!

 

[tecnopolis]

Crosley History
Formed in 1976 in Winston-Salem, NC, the Crosley Corporation consists of a group of independently owned distributors who resurrected the Crosley trade name and introduced a line of refrigerators, freezers, ranges, dishwashers, air conditioners, and other appliances. We carried the heritage of such features as "Shelvador" and "Conservator" that were marketed for decades.

Crosley Corporation was established as a non-profit organization to help independent distributors and retailers compete in today's marketplace with quality appliances at affordable prices.

Crosley brand appliances are manufactured by world class corporations and are built to Crosley specifications. Crosley products are available exclusively through trained, independent appliance retailers to ensure you will always receive superior service and an exceptional value.

http://www.crosley.com/history.do

 

[jetcone]

Fascinating Alex!

Never knew Crosley still existed! Now I need a set of Darth Vader machines! Desperately!

Funny those original Crosleys are Bendix washers/dryers! Now they are Neptunes!

On the Neptune you are missing something- I have the first generation machines, pre ordered. Those machines were unique in engineering because they never had failures, or mold or whatever. Soon after they came out, Maytag found ways to make them cheaper and then all the trouble started. If you can get your hands on an early run 3000 you've got a nice machine in your stable!

 

[runematic]

We have been a Crosley dealer for the last 10 years or so.  Here is a quick scan out of an old catalog with a quick explanation of Crosley-Bendix.

 

[tecnopolis]

@jetcone

.I can feel the dark side growing within you my young padawan. Give into your temptations and unleash the force!

 

[runematic]

Crosley/Neptune model#   washer:CAH4205AWJ    dryer: CDE4205AWJ