Other pics from today's warehouse visit

[kenmoreguy64]

Here are some other pictures of machines from today's warehouse visit:

The first machine is a 1969 Kenmore 700 that was collected for me by Bygted (thanks again Ted!!!). He found it at a scrap yard and thought of me. COOL machine. It's cool too that Kevin got one of these within days, but his has a console light and mine does not.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Money shot of the '69 700

 

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Kissing cousins from different eras. A 1963 Kenmore 70 Alphabet washer and a 1973 Kenmore 60 series plastic top.

It's kinda neat that this 1973 Kenmore appeared only days after I realized that my trailer had been robbed last year, and in that trailer were four of these, two which had special meaning. This one is pristine from Arizona and has seen little use.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Next up my multi-colored pair of Ladies. LOVE them both! Some siblings snuck in there too...

 

[kenmoreguy64]

One of the most beautiful Kenmores of all time

Says a big Kenmore fan with a 'slight' bias. A 1961 Kenmore 70 all porcelain model. THANKS Mr. Perdue!

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Here's a pic I posted in the other thread about the stanky washer, but this time I'm focusing on the 1981 Kenmore 200 series. BOL at its very finest in my opinion. This machine is easily useable as compared to it's 1980 cousin that did not have a water level adjustment.

I am absolutely fascinated by this machine. It's worlds different than the others in the room and decades newer, but I love it nonetheless. It lacks any sort of lint filter, but other than that, it's awesome.

Pictured in the center of the photo is my 1964 Lady K, whick also came from R. Perdue, and before him, Greg in Omaha. It desperately needs bearings, which I hope to complete this winter. I should be able to do this work in the warehouse so I won't be hampered by cold temps. Yay!

 

[kenmoreguy64]

More of the 81

Pic taken without a flash...

 

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Believe it or not this machine is not the absolute bottom line for the time.

There was a 100 series - same basic machine with no water level adjustment, no black insert on the left side of the console, the Perm Press was deactivated into one giant 'OFF' section, and the control knob was white. Anyone have one like that?

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Saving the best for last:

Here is my 1967 Kenmore 600. I bought it on eBay earlier this year for 99-cents!! It only cost me 100 times that to ship here, but still well worth it.

Sorry for the lack of flash - the room has a boat-load of florescent lights in it and the flash turned off more than once.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

The agitator is minty. Dirty a little, but minty. I have never used a full-size standard capacity with this agitator and it would be fun.

The machine has seen little use as well, however it has a problem - either the motor is bad, or something is really locked up tight underneath.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

I love the thumbnail caps. They look so cool during agitation.

The lint filter is in beautiful shape.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

I'll post more details of some of these machines as I get to work on them. After the dirty 65 coppertone washer, I think I want to investigate the 600. It looks brand new underneath.

I hope you enjoyed the pics!

Gordon[this post was last edited: 9/18/2010-22:19]

 

[revvinkevin]

Yes I did enjoy them Gordon, THANKS for sharing!!!

YAY Kenmore!

LOL

Kevin

 

[appnut]

thanks Gordon for sharing!! Brings back such memories.

 

[appliguy]

Kenmore64

To my knowledge the turqouise 1963 One Dial Alphabet washer in post #464149 is not a model 70. My mom had a 1963 Kenmore Model 70 and the matching dryer (of which you have one and it is visable right behind the turqouise One Dial Washer in the same post). The reason I do not think it is a Model 70 is because I have seen both the One Dial Pair and the model 70 Pair advertised together in a 1963 Sears catalog and there is no reference made to the One Dial Pair being part of the Model 70 family. I do love your warehouse full of Kenmores by the way.......PAT COFFEY

 

[bygted]

NICE

Gordon - that's a great assortment of Kenmores -
Thanks for the pics!

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Pat -

The turquoise machine is a 70, at least it occupies that in the model number ranking.

Whether or not Sears marketed a machine as a 70, a 600, an 80 or as a 'nothing', each belt-drive washer's model number has a series number which indicates where the machine is in the line up. They used this for stocking purposes as the model's stock number is a derivative of the model number.

I'll give you a few examples for machines contained in these pictures:

110.6404901 is the 64 Lady K. The third number from the right is the series number and we know that Lady Ks from 64-on are 900s.

110.6114771 is the 61 Kenmore 70. Again, third digit from the right is the series.

110.6704601 is my 67 Kenmore 600.

110.6304700 is a model number for the common 1963 Kenmore 70.

110.6314712 is the model number for the Turquoise machine. It does NOT say anywhere on it that it's a 70 or anything else, just like you said, but I know it to be a 70 by reading the model number.

Gordon

 

[goatfarmer]

Great pics, Gordon!

Send me an EMail, I have a few more for the collection.

 

[pulltostart]

Gordon,

Glad to see that you have a collection. I wasn't sure that you did after your the break-in. Sure are sum purdy washers in those photos!!!

Lawrence

 

[appliguy]

Hey thanks for the info Gordon

It just goes to show....you are never to old to learn something new....PAT COFFEY

 

[cphifer5115]

the first washer in this thread

the first washer in this thread is the exact washer my mom had from 1970 til she had to get a new one in 85.

 

[mrb627]

Thumbnail Cap

That Thumbnail cap on the bakelight straight vane always reminded me of the chrome crown that the Speed Queen agitator wears.

Malcolm

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Thanks Lawrence! Yes, I still have a 'collection'. The machines in the trailer were about 1/3 of the stach.

Malcolm - I used to think exactly the same thing about the old Speed Queen caps. The screw in the middle of the ones on commercial machines always annoyed me because they interrupted the beauty of the chrome.

Gordon

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Thanks Lawrence! Yes, I still have a 'collection'. The machines in the trailer were about 1/3 of the stach.

Malcolm - I used to think exactly the same thing about the old Speed Queen caps. The screw in the middle of the ones on commercial machines always annoyed me because they interrupted the beauty of the chrome.

Gordon

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Gordon,
You have some very nice Kenmores there! It's good you have a proper place to store them. Do you have any combo machines?

 

[retropia]

Gordon, I think your 1967 Kenmore 600 is very similar to my very first washing machine. It was well-used with several previous owners by the time I purchased it, but worked just fine for many years. I remember dutifully cleaning the lint filter after each load.

-Doug

 

[70series]

1967 Model 600:

There it is....Mrs Brunner's washer; the one that belonged to my neighbor who used to invite me over to do wash. Each time I look at those photos I am reminded of the aroma of the Sears Roebuck powdered detergent she used. I always thought the lint filter was an interesting configuration with the turn latch. The black straight vane on this one does look well preserved. Hopefully the motor issue is the simpler of the two possibilities so the repair is not very costly. That is a great garden variety model. Very basic and not lacking any essentials.

Have a good one,
James

 

[18millstreet]

67 KENMORE 600 washer

Hey Gordon, Thanks for the call the other day,great to hear from you!! I have the matching electric dryer console,top and front which matches your 67 washer ,it's a 600 do you want it? Also,is the picture of the avacado 70 series washer without the timer the one you mentioned to me? This is the model I am looking for from 1967 thru 1971.I do have the matching electric dryer which I rescued from a salvage yard with the help of my friend who owns the yard! I have your 3 pieces here for you as soon as i hear of your pickup details. Thanks,Walt

 

[volvoguy87]

1969 700

Hey Gordon. I'm working until sometime in November at The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies in Mt. Carroll, IL. They have the matching 1969 700 series electric dryer without a console light. The dryer is not only in fine working condition, it's in regular use. I put new drum rollers and a belt on it, and I'm about to do the belt pulley. It can be yours if you want it, just arrange shipping and a replacement 29" dryer. They have some other vintage goodies that might be available that I'll be posting about later.

Dave

http://www.campbellcenter.org

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Dave,

Thanks so much for the offer of the dryer. I think I have someone in mind who may be acquiring that washer of mine, so I'll let him do the inquiries on the dryer.

I saw the pics of those machines you have - VERY cool. I would like a couple of the well-loved Kenmores.

Gordon