norgeway
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OHHH
That coppertone Norge/Wards!!!!!!LUST!!!!!!lol
That coppertone Norge/Wards!!!!!!LUST!!!!!!lol
Moving Stuff Around and Downsizing a Bit
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Id love to see how the retractable casters work on that 25 inch W Laundromat...I need those on my 1961!
What is the copper brown set in the smaller basement room?
Hi Les, that's a 1965 Montgeomer Wards set made by Norge. The gas dryer has pretty much become my daily driver. I like it a lot and it's auto-dry cycle is extremely accurate. See this: The Finding of the 1965 Wards
BTW, I know you have several portable DWs. What has become of them. Especially the KDS-60?
Hey Nick, I do still have that nearly unused KDS-60. The others are mostly gone, I do still have the following dishwashers:
Basement Workshop: hardly used 1956 Frigidaire spin-tube and my KD-12/window model
Office Portables that I roll into the kitchen to play with: 1973 Waste King, KDI-18 KitchenAid and KDS-60 KitchenAid. The Waste King and KDI-18 probably wont make the cut on the next phase of downsizing.
Kitchen: 1965 Window Lady Kenmore Roto-Rack and 1969 Whirlpool. The Whirlpool also wont be making the cut, it's a good dishwasher overall but performance wise the KitchenAids and D&M Rotor-rack are superior in my opinion.
Hi Les, that's a 1965 Montgeomer Wards set made by Norge. The gas dryer has pretty much become my daily driver. I like it a lot and it's auto-dry cycle is extremely accurate. See this: The Finding of the 1965 Wards
BTW, I know you have several portable DWs. What has become of them. Especially the KDS-60?
Hey Nick, I do still have that nearly unused KDS-60. The others are mostly gone, I do still have the following dishwashers:
Basement Workshop: hardly used 1956 Frigidaire spin-tube and my KD-12/window model
Office Portables that I roll into the kitchen to play with: 1973 Waste King, KDI-18 KitchenAid and KDS-60 KitchenAid. The Waste King and KDI-18 probably wont make the cut on the next phase of downsizing.
Kitchen: 1965 Window Lady Kenmore Roto-Rack and 1969 Whirlpool. The Whirlpool also wont be making the cut, it's a good dishwasher overall but performance wise the KitchenAids and D&M Rotor-rack are superior in my opinion.
toploader55
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" The Whirlpool also wont be making the cut, it's a good dishwasher overall but performance wise the KitchenAids and D&M Rotor-rack are superior in my opinion."
Suddenly feeling Earth Tremors coming up from Maryland. ; )
Suddenly feeling Earth Tremors coming up from Maryland. ; )
Looks VERY nice!
pierreandreply4
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what ever happen to this dishwasher that you had found?
what ever happen to the dishwasher in this thread http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45410_39 is it in storage or was it sold? credit to robert who picture i am using
what ever happen to the dishwasher in this thread http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45410_39 is it in storage or was it sold? credit to robert who picture i am using
what ever happen to the dishwasher in this thread ... is it in storage or was it sold?
D. None of the above Pierre lol. And I don't have any storage space or unit outside of what I have in my basement, btw.
I used that dishwasher for a few months then it was broken down for parts. It was nearly in brand new condition and the parts were wonderful to save for my 1965 picture-window Lady Kenmore Roto-Rack. About a year after I did that, the Lady Kenmore's dishwasher motor/pump assembly failed and I simply popped in the one from that machine. That machine lives on through my Lady Kenmore.
My point is you can't have a collection like I do and keep all the machines running properly without finding parts. There is no better way to find parts then to find other machines of the same mechanical design in good or near mint condition. Certain parts can be retrofitted with modern machine parts such as water valves and motorized drain pumps, but other parts cannot be substituted with anything but parts from the original design.
D. None of the above Pierre lol. And I don't have any storage space or unit outside of what I have in my basement, btw.
I used that dishwasher for a few months then it was broken down for parts. It was nearly in brand new condition and the parts were wonderful to save for my 1965 picture-window Lady Kenmore Roto-Rack. About a year after I did that, the Lady Kenmore's dishwasher motor/pump assembly failed and I simply popped in the one from that machine. That machine lives on through my Lady Kenmore.
My point is you can't have a collection like I do and keep all the machines running properly without finding parts. There is no better way to find parts then to find other machines of the same mechanical design in good or near mint condition. Certain parts can be retrofitted with modern machine parts such as water valves and motorized drain pumps, but other parts cannot be substituted with anything but parts from the original design.
pierreandreply4
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at least the parts manage to save another dishwasher in a way thats another way to ecycle and protect the enviroment
launderall
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What happened to........
The Maytag clear tub Commander wringer washer with the glass agitator? If you wish to rid the collection of it I would be interested! Thanks
The Maytag clear tub Commander wringer washer with the glass agitator? If you wish to rid the collection of it I would be interested! Thanks
The Maytag clear tub Commander wringer washer with the glass agitator? If you wish to rid the collection of it I would be interested! Thanks
Hey Gary, that clear demo wringer washer is long gone, it went to Red Carpet Drew in Reno.
Everyone: Washer and Dryer wise, if you don't see it in these pictures, it's now gone. I have nothing hidden away nor any storage. I didn't photograph the dishwashers however, but I listed them above.
Hey Gary, that clear demo wringer washer is long gone, it went to Red Carpet Drew in Reno.
Everyone: Washer and Dryer wise, if you don't see it in these pictures, it's now gone. I have nothing hidden away nor any storage. I didn't photograph the dishwashers however, but I listed them above.
The 1962 Hotpoint lives on in Omaha 
WOW
Hi Robert
Your collection is stunning. You have such varied talents: the mechanical skills to restore such a wide variety of interesting machines; the artistic flair to display them so beautifully; the ability to write the code that is this website; and the dedication to bring it all together.
I am in awe.
Thank you.
Hi Robert
Your collection is stunning. You have such varied talents: the mechanical skills to restore such a wide variety of interesting machines; the artistic flair to display them so beautifully; the ability to write the code that is this website; and the dedication to bring it all together.
I am in awe.
Thank you.
mayken4now
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Boy does it smell nice, clean without flowers and candy
That Statement is SO True.
All looks very nice!
Boy does it smell nice, clean without flowers and candy
That Statement is SO True.
All looks very nice!
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Absolutely, and I mean I absolutely love seeing your collection! It makes my day and is very satisfying to see. Pure eye candy!
Question though, who or where are you giving away these machines too? I ask because personally I would contact the Smithsonian or a museum to put the beauties on display. I think these are worth being showcased in the name of history, and I think the world should also be aware of your profound to restore these engineering marvels. Trust me, future engineers and washer lovers will certainly be inspired by your story. I know I am
Absolutely, and I mean I absolutely love seeing your collection! It makes my day and is very satisfying to see. Pure eye candy!
Question though, who or where are you giving away these machines too? I ask because personally I would contact the Smithsonian or a museum to put the beauties on display. I think these are worth being showcased in the name of history, and I think the world should also be aware of your profound to restore these engineering marvels. Trust me, future engineers and washer lovers will certainly be inspired by your story. I know I am
Thanks everyone for your kind comments!!!
I ask because personally I would contact the Smithsonian or a museum to put the beauties on display.
I have considered contacting the Smithsonian for my 1947 Frigidaire washer, it's the only one known to exist in complete original condition with the original tub, agitator and harmonizer. However that won't be for quite a while yet.
At some point I'm going to want to retire and move into a smaller home, possibly in Palm Springs. I plan on a keeping between five to a maximum of ten automatics. I'm the kind of person who thinks about and plans ahead for things well in advance. Of course a lot can happen between now and when that happens, but I'm starting to think about the future and I don't see 34 machines being necessary to keep my happy.
I have my list of top 5 automatic washers that I will always want no matter where I go and have another five on the list if I have room.
Care to guess the top-priority five and the other slightly less priority five?
I ask because personally I would contact the Smithsonian or a museum to put the beauties on display.
I have considered contacting the Smithsonian for my 1947 Frigidaire washer, it's the only one known to exist in complete original condition with the original tub, agitator and harmonizer. However that won't be for quite a while yet.
At some point I'm going to want to retire and move into a smaller home, possibly in Palm Springs. I plan on a keeping between five to a maximum of ten automatics. I'm the kind of person who thinks about and plans ahead for things well in advance. Of course a lot can happen between now and when that happens, but I'm starting to think about the future and I don't see 34 machines being necessary to keep my happy.
I have my list of top 5 automatic washers that I will always want no matter where I go and have another five on the list if I have room.
Care to guess the top-priority five and the other slightly less priority five?
pierreandreply4
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robert my guess are
i can easly gues that 1 of your top 5 will be your 58 unimatic fridgedair set 1 your westinghouse laundromat front load set set maybe your 62 ge washer your kelvinator and maybe your speed queen lol
i can easly gues that 1 of your top 5 will be your 58 unimatic fridgedair set 1 your westinghouse laundromat front load set set maybe your 62 ge washer your kelvinator and maybe your speed queen lol
lotsosudz
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Hey Robert
Do you still have the Bendix Economat? If you get a chance, Would it be possible to see a video of a complete cycle.In particular, of it agitating. I think alot of people would, as its so unusual how it operates! Pleeeeze!
Do you still have the Bendix Economat? If you get a chance, Would it be possible to see a video of a complete cycle.In particular, of it agitating. I think alot of people would, as its so unusual how it operates! Pleeeeze!
