New member(s) of the family!

[polkanut]

Robert,

Isn't avocado such a lovely color for Spring? It will definitely brighten up your laundry gallery! LOL! Now you too can have clothes that are "Maytag clean".

 

[gadgetgary]

Question?

What does the Perm press button do to the wash and rinse action?

Congrats on your new 'Maytag' addition to the family!

 

[bajaespuma]

Mommie!

I've always said, there's nothing like an Avocado 'tag. That EASY washing machine reminds me of "Stewie".

 

[jasonl]

I was going to say... a 1970s machine, in avocado, in ROBERT's basement? What's this world coming to? But it's a beautiful machine!

And those PUREX 3-in-1's rule! Drop it in, start the machine. They work great in the Oasis (I know, that's a curse word in this forum). Also, the "sof'nah" comes out in the dryer, and it works best at medium heat.

 

[swestoyz]

Fred, the laughter could only be heard by Robert, since the rest of us know better

This is one of the nicest Maytag washers to have survived - the most quiet wash ever! Didn't Greg mention that the previous owner had said that it was rebuilt recently? Either way, it is a FAB machine!

IIRC the single piece Power fin was in place by August of 1967, in fact this may be one of the earliest Avocado machines as it replaced Turquoise earlier that summer.

1966 - 1969 Maytags = best washers ever.

Ben

 

[jasonl]

Stew-Easy

"Damn you vile washer!" LOL

 

[tlee618]

YAY!!!!

Fred, that is a beautiful washer. I remember the set well when they were at Greg's. IMHO that was one of the most elegant sets Maytag ever made!!! So glad that it found its way to a loving home!!!! Quality at its best!!!!!

Terry

 

[jetaction]

"Don't Rinse On My Parade"

There was a time Dear Fred when I could boast that Robert had a collection of 40's and 50's machines and just a few miles away my collection featured 60's and 70's gems. I have noticed some overlapping in the last year as someone seems to have wondered off the farm into the neighbors yard. Hmmm,,,not happy with ones own crown? Trying to snatch mine? Well it will never happen! Too big of hair to get at it, and it is held down with super Aqua Net...the pink can.
Of course I am kidding friend, glad you finally got YOUR dream machine! Now Robert can finally have clean clothes!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

And The World Shifts A Few Degrees Off Its Axle..!!!

Ohh my, those Omaha boys have a lot to answer for..LOl, nice work Fred, can just hear the gentle rythmic sound of washing coming clean!!! And a hint of advocado will do nicely

enjoy, Mike

 

[Unimatic1140]

in fact this may be one of the earliest Avocado machines as it replaced Turquoise earlier that summer

Oh thanks Ben, just twist that knife in a little more ;-)

 

[polkanut]

I'm sure the laughing and snickering was, and is, just a figment of someone's imagination. "Don't forget to take your little blue pills, dear".

 

[joelippard]

Very Pretty!

Love that Avacado Fred! Now I have to wonder what all that snickering was about??

 

[rickr]

WOW!! Very nice 806, Fred! Congratulations on your vintage center dial Maytag. You will have FUN with that one!

P.S.
If you guys run out of room over there, just remind Robert of my past offer to take that 56 Norge off his hands... <:

 

[revvinkevin]

Doesn't look like a std capacity to me.....

WOW Fred & Robert, did this beautiful 806 just get uncrated for the first time??? It is stunning, awesome, fantistic and just beautiful! YAY!

Bob commented it's a standard capacity 806. Umm, I thought ALL 806's were large capacity. The agitator looks like a large cap model to me.

Kevin

 

[lebron]

Wow, what a great machine. Nice work Fred on getting this one into Robert's basement!

 

[polkanut]

I would be willing to take that EASY automatic off Robert's hands to make room for the matching dryer, so they can reside side by side. Really, I would, because isn't that what friends are for?

 

[gansky1]

Beautiful, love that washer! I found that 806 set at an appliance store (Maytag dealer) in Council Bluffs, Iowa, right across the river. They were beautiful when I found them, only needing minor repairs. The washer had indeed been rebuilt, it was done thoroughly and correctly, one of the cleanest I'd ever seen. The dryer is DOA, it failed while living at a friend's house and having one H-O-H dryer is enough for my collection so it convalesced in the garage for the winter. I'm sure Robert will have it up and running in no time.
I had a twinge of regret as another Maytag turned the corner to leave last Sunday, but I can visit them.

Living in Maytag country can have it's boring appliance-times, but deep down, we love them all. (Right, Ben!?)

 

[gansky1]

Monarchial Summit

Oh, and the Easter Bunny had to send You-Crate with my egg this year, to assuage my grief...

 

[tlee618]

Oh Greg,

I know that is a picture of the much loved Maytag that you gave me in her new home down here in Florida!!! It will soon be three years that she has been living here. I use it at least once a week and it has never given even one little problem. It still runs as quiet and smooth as the day it left Newton!!! Just remember that you are always welcome to visit her any time you want.

Now you know we want to see more pictures of that beautiful new Speed Queen!!!

 

[toggleswitch]

Robert has a Maytag!?!

Ah the power of love. I need to go play me some lottery today!

As grandpa used to say "Napoleon stuck the word 'impossible' out of his dictionary" [i.e. positive thinking, baby!]