I have just figured out that by the time I am finished repairing and restoring the Maytag Suds Saver, I'll have spent over $250 on it!!!! What are some of you r more expensive repairs and restorations?
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But once you get 'em up and running it is worth it. I just chill out sometimes and take a break from it and then go right back to work on them. Eventually persistance will yield to success--------and try not to think about the expense! It is a hobby------ so make it fun!!!!!!
But once you get 'em up and running it is worth it. I just chill out sometimes and take a break from it and then go right back to work on them. Eventually persistance will yield to success--------and try not to think about the expense! It is a hobby------ so make it fun!!!!!!
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Well, not that this is a typical appliance, but I spent $250 on my 1975 Admiral consel television. It needed a whole new picture tube, but it was worth it. I grew up with the television, so it has sentimental value to and I'll put what ever amount of money in it to keep it going.
I'll have to rummage around and find the picture of me as a little girl watching the tv. lol
I'll have to rummage around and find the picture of me as a little girl watching the tv. lol
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Well...when I was working on the 1-18 I bought tools, parts, you name it as I needed them! A new spin seal, P'Blaster, a can of POR-15, two Frigidaire bellows pliers (inner and outer), an oil bellows, snap rings, a (used) Ingersoll-Rand 1/2" air impact wrench and Mac Tools deep impact socket set. Total cost was around $125-150 if I remember correctly. Could have been more though!
A Unimatic impeller tool and D-shaped oil bellows adapter came in as well that Glenn & I might end up using on his WO-65. Since the WO-65-2 has been restored to its original glory by Robert, and I don't use it that often (1-3 loads every few weeks or so), I don't think I'll ever have a problem with it, but at least I'm prepared with the necessary tools!
I still haven't found that elusive Frigidaire tub nut wrench though!
A Unimatic impeller tool and D-shaped oil bellows adapter came in as well that Glenn & I might end up using on his WO-65. Since the WO-65-2 has been restored to its original glory by Robert, and I don't use it that often (1-3 loads every few weeks or so), I don't think I'll ever have a problem with it, but at least I'm prepared with the necessary tools!
I still haven't found that elusive Frigidaire tub nut wrench though!
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I also forgot to mention that the Dual-Tumble's aluminum drive pulley was $55...I haven't really had any "big spender" projects...yet. The GE may end up being one of them. They did involve a lot of work though and I got my hands VERY dirty in the process!
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Found it!!
Yup, so here I am sitting in front of the trusty console. I think I was about 5 or 6 in that photo.
Yup, so here I am sitting in front of the trusty console. I think I was about 5 or 6 in that photo.
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DIG THAT CABLE BOX!
We had those same cable boxes back then in the 80s. I remember being able to turn the knob "between" HBO and another channel and HBO came in perfectly. Much to the chagrin of my strict parents "The sin channel".
And also dig that groovy TV and the cool chick watching it.
We had those same cable boxes back then in the 80s. I remember being able to turn the knob "between" HBO and another channel and HBO came in perfectly. Much to the chagrin of my strict parents "The sin channel".
And also dig that groovy TV and the cool chick watching it.
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Cool console!! I love my '83 Zenith but something from the 70's would be cool!
I remember my grandparents having one of those cable boxes when I was REALLY small. After that, they had the EARLY electronic cable box, with the red LED's for the channel number. Talk about old-school.
We also used one of those HUGE satellite dishes in our backyard (house in Houston...big enough to climb on...LOL) until 1996. DirecTV was just starting to gain popularity and we bought the RCA setup. The reception and picture were SO much better...and you didn't have to worry about dish positioning as much!
I remember my grandparents having one of those cable boxes when I was REALLY small. After that, they had the EARLY electronic cable box, with the red LED's for the channel number. Talk about old-school.
We also used one of those HUGE satellite dishes in our backyard (house in Houston...big enough to climb on...LOL) until 1996. DirecTV was just starting to gain popularity and we bought the RCA setup. The reception and picture were SO much better...and you didn't have to worry about dish positioning as much!
Many of us on here are pre-cable ya know!!!, Rooftop antennas or rabbit ears only. You were really something if you had a rotor on your antenna and the UHF to boot.
I ditched my cable a couple of years ago. I couldn't see paying $50+ a month for the same commercials I can get for free over the air. The main broadcast locations in my area are more or less due west or due south. This home came with two roof antennas. So instead of a rotor (which I regard as problematic), I pointed one antenna west and the other south (using a map and compass to get the angles just right) and hooked them up to a switch box to select one, the other, or both.
Here's a shot of the "wiring center" which resides in my laundry closet. It's central in the home, so it's also where I did the punch-downs for my telephone lines (I used to have four lines... now I'm down to one...):
Here's a shot of the "wiring center" which resides in my laundry closet. It's central in the home, so it's also where I did the punch-downs for my telephone lines (I used to have four lines... now I'm down to one...):
Since we live out in the country our only choices was antenna's or satellite and we managed about 6 years just using the rabbit ears where we could pick up 3 local stations fairly well. Had the little dish now for about 7 years and many times I feel like it's a waste of money when I keep seeing the same shows over and over on numerous channels and networks all at the same time. I would miss PBS and the Discovery channel though. I have yet to even try the pay per view stuff, they never have anything on that interests me.
Money Money Money, it's a rich mans world.
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of.... I am 16 going on 17... (well ok next year.)
Hi Jamie:
That is quite a large sum of money at your age, and I'll bet you had to work very hard to earn it. What you are learning by doing the repairs is a VERY tremendous experience that you will gain. It's something others don't have.
EXPERIENCE can't be bought; it has to be gathered and lived.
KEEP ON TRUCKIN!
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of.... I am 16 going on 17... (well ok next year.)
Hi Jamie:
That is quite a large sum of money at your age, and I'll bet you had to work very hard to earn it. What you are learning by doing the repairs is a VERY tremendous experience that you will gain. It's something others don't have.
EXPERIENCE can't be bought; it has to be gathered and lived.
KEEP ON TRUCKIN!
More tired old cliches...........
My most expensive resotration has been hands-down my house.
Amount spent? Think an average new car, or more.
Nothing, however beats the satisfaction of dong the work yourself or hiring someone when you know enough to get it done RIGHT.
My biggest joy is electrical work. Once the new service was installed for me (pole to circuit breaker box), I ran 20 new circuits to supplement the ten that were already here.
My brother-in-law is an electrician by trade and asked what company did such nice work. So I said "A company called my two hands" GRIN. I WAS BEAMING!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
My most expensive resotration has been hands-down my house.
Amount spent? Think an average new car, or more.
Nothing, however beats the satisfaction of dong the work yourself or hiring someone when you know enough to get it done RIGHT.
My biggest joy is electrical work. Once the new service was installed for me (pole to circuit breaker box), I ran 20 new circuits to supplement the ten that were already here.
My brother-in-law is an electrician by trade and asked what company did such nice work. So I said "A company called my two hands" GRIN. I WAS BEAMING!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
