MINI TRIP TO CLEVELAND FOR A KD-12

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this was on craigslist and after convincing them that 500 bucks was way too high a price they e mailed me back and said come get it. i got it for less than half of what they origionally wanted. explaining the "antique shop" syndrome worked in this case!

so off to cleveland yesterday for this beautiful (even if it is handpainted ugly red) kd-12.

i can't carry washers in my jeep but a kitchenaid fits perfectly!

 

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looks good

to me!

 

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fit perfectly

in the back.

i know, i need a new spare tire but i'd rather spend the money on this beauty!

 

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for it's age

i think it looks good

 

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this one is a gravity drain

my other kd-12 (also from cleveland) has a pump mounted on the bottom of the motor.

this will be fine though, all i have to do is drill another hole in the floor!

 

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motor looks good

considering how old it is.

and hobart cinti. still has pump seals left for these models. i bought one for my other kd-12 in case it ever leaks, will do the same for this one if i need it.

 

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the dryer is all rusty

but it's fixable.

 

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here it is!

cute little thing! even if it is red.

 

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ofcourse the neighbor cats

had to come over and see it. "whitey" is first.

 

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i got an extra spray arm with it

and an extra drain screen!

 

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"tiger"

the new kitten was next!

originally they gave him to me but he hangs out next door most of the time. he's a cutie. love yellow kitties!

 

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tub

and racks look great!

 

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another

shot

 

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this is not rust

sump is not rusty, this is just dirt that wipes away easily

 

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so why didn't i clean it

before taking this pic?

it rained most all of the way back from cleveland and i wanted to get these shots and get it in the house a.s.a.p.

 

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i love the way

that little pump powers that huge heavy cast iron spray arm.

and the motors on these are only 1/4 hp.

 

[washmeup]

Wow

Great find! Thank you for sharing. You cant beat Kitchen Aid from Hobart! Too bad Whirlpool let the brand go to pot!

 

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since it came with an extra spray arm

i'm gonna paint it and use it as a wall hanging! my friend walt on this site (18 mill st) says appliances make wonderful furniture! hence one of the rollermatics he gave me is now an "end table".

 

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bottom rack is

also in great shape for being over 50 years old!