Must be...Maytag Month!

[cadman]

Got a hot tip this last weekend about a pair of Maytags that had been unceremoniously sitting for the last few decades on the top floor of a 100+ y.o. commercial bldg. Good news? They were inside. Bad news? The inside became outside when the pigeons moved in. Now at the moment they look like utter crap, pardon the pun. But, they're both complete, and after fresh paint and a mechanical resto, they should be ready to roll!

 

[cadman]

It's tough to tell, but would you believe I haven't run a rag across 'em yet? ; )

 

[lebron]

O wow very nice... good luck keeping the amp out of Ben's hands

 

[cadman]

On second thought, these classic tags (a 140 and 102P for those keeping score) look a whole lot better if I take a few steps back!

First step is a good de-lousing on Saturday, then I might let them inside. Better than a jab in the eye (I think). -Cory

 

[swestoyz]

Heck, why just use one can of paint for graffiti, when you can use two - black and yellow! The artists must have known they'd be going to a UNI alumni ;-)

Great finds buddy. The panel on the 140 looks really nice, and I love the inconspicuious slotted screw holding the control panel in place on the 102.

What, no money shots? We want to see agitators with floats!

Ben

 

[cadman]

Remind me to pick up some purple spray paint tomorrow to rectify the situation!

Be careful what you ask for (tub shot attached). Knobs, bulbs, etc. are present but the top half of one lid has been removed (still with the machine).

Note the removable plastic ring in the tub opening.

 

[gansky1]

Oh, I don't know...

As much as I'd like to have another AMP style -

I would have dragged them home too!

Congrats on the early May flowers...

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice save!

 

[christfr]

you can save them.. a litle clean up some primer and paint and they will look fantastic.. the amp i had shipped from texas was covered with chicken poo and filled with mouse poo, even had a wasp nest in there and the bastards were still alive when i opened the carton to unpack the machine. i hate bees.. cant wait to see then all cleaned up

 

[toggleswitch2]

Congrats on the catch!

 

[geoffdelp]

Oh boy, Cory ... those are going to be real beauties once you get them all cleaned up.

Congratulations on the fantastic Maytag finds!

 

[mistereric]

Good lord!

Those are lovely machines. Must be something in the air!

 

[dnastrau]

Paint on the AMP

Careful use of laquer thinner on a rag may remove that spray paint from the AMP without destroying the original finish.

Best of luck with them!

Andrew S.

 

[48bencix]

Perforated/Solid

I always liked the AMP style of Maytag with the solid tub outside of the perforated tub. Since all Maytags spin as they drain, the newer ones can fool you, but only the AMP styles will really get that water out fast. These two are nice examples for your collection.

Martin

 

[revvinkevin]

WOW Cory, fantastic find!!!!

It has REALLY been something with so many people making some pretty awesome Maytags so far this month (I am one, I know!). What a wonderful find! CONGRATS Cory!!!

Kevin

 

[rickr]

Great find Cory! I do not know much about the earlier Maytags, but know that they are rare to find. Congrats on finding two at once!

What years are these? Anyone know? Could the newer one be from 1957? It looks like my 1958 model from the outside, but NOT from the inside.....

 

[qsd-dan]

What great score!! Both of those machines are getting VERY difficult to find nowadays. Enjoy!

 

[swestoyz]

What years are these?

Hey Rick,

The 102P was introduced mid to late 1955, and ran through to the end of the AMP machines through to 1957. The 140 came out in late 1956 and ran through 1957 as well.

Your 141 being similar to the 140 is what makes your machine that much more special. The 141 was the only Helical transmission machine to have the two piece early AMP style lid on a helical machine.

Even more strange fact - the first helical transmission machine, the 123, was introduced in late 1956 - the same time the 140 came out. I have a brochure with both machines listed for sale - but no where in the text does it mention that the machines are completely different.

The 1954 through 1958 period of Maytag can be extremely tricky to pin point - but is one of the most fascinating times in the company's history. So much was changing - but at that time, everyone was also changing too!

Ben

 

[swestoyz]

Forgot the chart -

 

[cadman]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the compliments! I had a chance this afternoon to wipe down the cabinets and bring them inside. A few small chips to touchup on the tops but everything looks about 10x better. Solid candidates for sure. -Cory

 

[rickr]

Thank you for printing the chart Ben. Thats interesting how they changed these machines in those years.

I do like the two piece lid. You can feel the weight of quality when you lift it! <: