New member(s) of the family!

[hooverwheelaway]

Robert and I went to visit Greg in Omaha this weekend...
Saturday night, the Easter Bunny came to visit. In addition to some delicious candy(*burp*) -- somehow an Avocado Maytag 806 set found its way into our Easter baskets!

As it was being lowered down the stairs, Robert mentioned that he heard laughing and snickering coming from the basement. I have no idea what on earth he meant...?

Here's the washer! (The dryer has some issues at the moment, and will be coming down at a later date)

Ta daaaa!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

In its temporary home...

Next to the Easy.

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Let's do some wash...

Shall we?

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Clothes and Detergent added.

Here we go!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Filling...

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Almost full!

Love having that Maytag hum in the house!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Spin!

Weeeee!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Spin!

Water gone.

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Softner, anyone?

I don't think the softener dispenser worked..?

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Mmm.

Such a pretty control panel!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

That's all for now!

Sweet dreams!

 

[appnut]

Ooooh, an EARLY 806--std. capacity, 3 fabci speed buttons.

 

[mayfan69]

Finally! A Centre dial Maytag in the basement!

Well Fred,

Congratulations! She's nice!

Your influence is showing no doubt!

What on earth did Robert think?

Cheers
Leon

 

[qsd-dan]

WTH??

Where did you hide the missing buttons? LOL! For a second there, I thought I consumed just a little too much Tanqueray.

I'm guessing this is a VERY early 806 given the 3 level water pressure switch and 3 button speed combo with a Permanent Press option. This early machine originally should have had the 2 piece baffled agitator. Probably got trashed during the removal process at one time.

Serial #, please.

A pic of my internally restored '75 Series 1 806 humming away as I type....

 

[appnut]

Post # 427672

Dan, that's what I said an early 806 because of ........

 

[qsd-dan]

Dan, that's what I said an early 806 because of ........

Yeah, I was taking pics and typing away when you posted.

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Serial Number

....August, 1967.

 

[frapdoodle]

I do belive we require some videos........

 

[alr2903]

Easter Bunny wins Tag Trifecta....

Lights, Chrome, white tub, turquoise/chrome agitator AND Avocado. Fred best of luck with your fancy new Maytag. That Easter Bunny skipped us, same white tags downstairs alr2903

 

[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".