Monkey Norge, AKA Ugly Wards
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Rick! That is a GORGEOUS washer! I love that gigantic control panel! My aunt has one similar to this but somewhat newer with the Burpilator agitator that she has promised me as soon as she convinces my uncle to buy her a GE Hydrowave! I just LOVE how these machines clang, bang, and ROAR!!!!
Not that Ugly!
Howdy Rick, even though it's a Monkey Wards machine its not that ugly.....all cleaned up it's a pretty snazzy machine. BTW, how's the restoration coming along on the Roller-Matic? haven't heard nor seen anything on that for quite a while...
Mark
Howdy Rick, even though it's a Monkey Wards machine its not that ugly.....all cleaned up it's a pretty snazzy machine. BTW, how's the restoration coming along on the Roller-Matic? haven't heard nor seen anything on that for quite a while...
Mark
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Thanks guys!!
Yeah, this really is not an ugly machine, but it sure was when Kenny pulled it out of the junkyard! Therefore he called it the Ugly Wards, and I called it the Monkey Norge. THey are both fun names, and either is fine with me.
BTW: The Rollermatic set should be done yet this Fall. The washer needs some cabinet rust restoration, and my painter friend has been very busy this year with a 1966 Oldsmbile 88 Convertible restoration. Washers are on the back burner for him right now, so I painted this Norge by myself. It is not perfect like I am used to, but it will do, and it is a hell of a lot better than it was! lol!! There were two places where the cabinet had rusted though, and if you look close it noticeable. Also the right side was bashed in very bad. I straightened it as best as possible, but the metal was dented so far, that it can be seen if one looks for it. But I am satisfied with the restoration. And a rare machine has been saved.
Now for the rest of the pixs... Rinse action
Thanks guys!!
Yeah, this really is not an ugly machine, but it sure was when Kenny pulled it out of the junkyard! Therefore he called it the Ugly Wards, and I called it the Monkey Norge. THey are both fun names, and either is fine with me.
BTW: The Rollermatic set should be done yet this Fall. The washer needs some cabinet rust restoration, and my painter friend has been very busy this year with a 1966 Oldsmbile 88 Convertible restoration. Washers are on the back burner for him right now, so I painted this Norge by myself. It is not perfect like I am used to, but it will do, and it is a hell of a lot better than it was! lol!! There were two places where the cabinet had rusted though, and if you look close it noticeable. Also the right side was bashed in very bad. I straightened it as best as possible, but the metal was dented so far, that it can be seen if one looks for it. But I am satisfied with the restoration. And a rare machine has been saved.
Now for the rest of the pixs... Rinse action
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Control panel closeup.
There is no know for advancing the timer. One just presses the touch button, and the timer advances via a small motor. The sound is very cool as the timer advances. <:
Cold wash and rinse are set via the toggle switch. Warm and hot washes are set via the touch switch. All rinses are warm, unless the cold wash option is used via the cold wash switch.
Control panel closeup.
There is no know for advancing the timer. One just presses the touch button, and the timer advances via a small motor. The sound is very cool as the timer advances. <:
Cold wash and rinse are set via the toggle switch. Warm and hot washes are set via the touch switch. All rinses are warm, unless the cold wash option is used via the cold wash switch.
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Right side of machine. Dents and all.... Should have seen it before guys!!
I had a glass replacement lens made for the light, as the original plactic was cracked and yellowed to almost a powder. I then replaced a new lamp,but before installing it I put theatrical gel tube over the lamp. I picked a dark royal blue, and the flash does not do it justice. This machine looks VERY cool with the colour, and it lights the control panel, suds and clothes, filter, tub ring and agitator plus the wall across from the machine, in a ghostly blue hue. Very cool from a junkyard dawg like this one. lol!! This machine is installed on the other side of the furnace, away from the other machines, as I am out of room. It is in a dark area of the basement, and the blue light is very dramatic. Very cool! I love it!
Right side of machine. Dents and all.... Should have seen it before guys!!
I had a glass replacement lens made for the light, as the original plactic was cracked and yellowed to almost a powder. I then replaced a new lamp,but before installing it I put theatrical gel tube over the lamp. I picked a dark royal blue, and the flash does not do it justice. This machine looks VERY cool with the colour, and it lights the control panel, suds and clothes, filter, tub ring and agitator plus the wall across from the machine, in a ghostly blue hue. Very cool from a junkyard dawg like this one. lol!! This machine is installed on the other side of the furnace, away from the other machines, as I am out of room. It is in a dark area of the basement, and the blue light is very dramatic. Very cool! I love it!
Another great job, Rick! I love the cycle dial on your MonkeyNorge. And somewhere, an angel just got wings...
Thanks guys!!
Hi Les, I tore the motor down and cleaned it, plus lubed the bearings. It runs fine now, but the motor would not turn by hand when I first removed it. The bearings are of the bronze bushing type, not the ball bearing type. So they did not rust.
Hi Les, I tore the motor down and cleaned it, plus lubed the bearings. It runs fine now, but the motor would not turn by hand when I first removed it. The bearings are of the bronze bushing type, not the ball bearing type. So they did not rust.
Amazing!
Rick, that is just an amazing job--and I'm glad you went to all that effort and saved such a cool machine. Your work is impeccable as always--bravo!
Also, using a SQ pump is brilliant. Way to go!
Rick, that is just an amazing job--and I'm glad you went to all that effort and saved such a cool machine. Your work is impeccable as always--bravo!
Also, using a SQ pump is brilliant. Way to go!
bobbyderegis
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Rick:
Kudos to a beautiful restoration. I was amazed to find how many parts are still available for the old Norges as well.
Bobby in Boston
Kudos to a beautiful restoration. I was amazed to find how many parts are still available for the old Norges as well.
Bobby in Boston
golittlesport
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silk purse out of sow's ear
Rick,
Wow! You can make even an ugly Monkey Wards beautiful! Thanks for the pictures!
Rick,
Wow! You can make even an ugly Monkey Wards beautiful! Thanks for the pictures!
