This looks similar to but a little newer than the top-of-the-line set in my 1964 Montgomery Ward catalog. Any idea what year these are? Who made washers and dryers for Montgomery Ward? Are they any good?
Montgomery Ward washer/dryer set California CL $350
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They were made by Norge. Probably early to mid 1970s. And I'd say theyw were TOL
That box thing on the top right of the washer is the detergent dispenser.
Wrinkle-rid is probably continuous no-heat tumble with loud obnoxious buzzer periodically sounding for a total of 30 or more minutes of tumbling.
It's a gas dryer and close to 8.0 cu. ft. drum.
This is a very cool set!
One of my neighbors had this set.
They were a great pair.
The one thing I remember about the gas dryer is that is was not an "in-shot gas burner" but a cast iron gas burner. Flat type. I thought even at this time in my lost young life that this was different.
This would be a great pair if in good shape.
Brent
One of my neighbors had this set.
They were a great pair.
The one thing I remember about the gas dryer is that is was not an "in-shot gas burner" but a cast iron gas burner. Flat type. I thought even at this time in my lost young life that this was different.
This would be a great pair if in good shape.
Brent
They "look" like they are in great shape for their age.
Ouch.
I was just saying to myself the other day that I really wanted a Norge/Wards washing machine. You NEVER see them for sale anywheres.Never had one/used one and thanks to all you knuckleheads, now I'm curious about them. Especially the old huge capacity ones with the hourglass-shaped agitators with the holes in the base. I'm so damn cash-poor(ha! right, just CASH poor) right now but so damn tempted. These look prime! Good thing they're not in coppertone, harvest gold or avocado; I'd have no say in the thing.
Now what would Homer do?
I was just saying to myself the other day that I really wanted a Norge/Wards washing machine. You NEVER see them for sale anywheres.Never had one/used one and thanks to all you knuckleheads, now I'm curious about them. Especially the old huge capacity ones with the hourglass-shaped agitators with the holes in the base. I'm so damn cash-poor(ha! right, just CASH poor) right now but so damn tempted. These look prime! Good thing they're not in coppertone, harvest gold or avocado; I'd have no say in the thing.
Now what would Homer do?
They seem way overpriced to me. Of course, by now most people here know that I hate these Norge/Signatures so much that you couldn't pay me to accept them, but seriously, even a pristine center dial set from the same period would have trouble commanding such a price.
The seller will have these machines for a long time to come at the price they're being offered. Not even a lifetime supply of earplugs would make $350 seem reasonable.
The seller will have these machines for a long time to come at the price they're being offered. Not even a lifetime supply of earplugs would make $350 seem reasonable.
I agree, the price seems a little high to me....
...Or more then I'd be willing to pay.
However, if anyone is interested in them, send me an e-mail... I could go pick them up for anyone who is seriously interested.
Kevin
...Or more then I'd be willing to pay.
However, if anyone is interested in them, send me an e-mail... I could go pick them up for anyone who is seriously interested.
Kevin
I have the same set in Harvest Gold...great machines, the dryer runs really hot and the flexibility of the wash agitate/spin speeds is awesome. Love those burpalators!
WOW! These do look to be in VERY nice shape from the photos, and they are TOL and a matched set. If they are in good mechanical condition, I would think they should be worth $300.00 to $350.00. When you think what amount of time (and money) it takes to restore a vintage set, these would be considered a good buy for the price the owner is asking.
Never take a vintage sale offering to be as good mechanically as it may appear from the outside. I've been caught several times with machines that appear good but then find that numerous repairs and part$ are needed.
I agree with DAD. Just ask Nate how it's going with the outwardly OK-looking KD 12P that was supposedly used "just the other night" before it was purchased.
Oh, no!
No, I have no doubt that it was used "just the night before."
I also am quite certain the owners' subflooring looked like oatmeal when they pulled that machine...
No, I have no doubt that it was used "just the night before."
I also am quite certain the owners' subflooring looked like oatmeal when they pulled that machine...
Don't see or find MW or Norge in my arrea either-ask at all of the local applaince swap shop and they say that none ever come in.Ask the shops to keep an eye out though and call me if any come in.Also they say BD KN and WP washers don't show up anymore either.
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