Philco Restoration Part 2 and a note of Thanks........

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First, let me say a quick note of thanks to the people who sent cards, emails or phone calls during my illness this past year, you are all true and loyal friends and its much appreciated!
Last summer I had done the mechanical restoration on my 1966 Philco washer, but never got around to doing the cabinet or putting it back together until this past week.
People have asked how I paint a cabinet myself and get good results. First off I start with sanding and priming the case using light grey primer:

 

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Here is a pix of the inside of the Philco washer cabinet. Philco always sprayed the inside of their washer cabinets with undercoating, for rust prevention and also for sound proofing. When running, Philco's are very quiet...........

 

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One of the tricks to get the paint to cover uniformly is to make sure the paint is very well mixed in the can. There is usually a little ball inside the paint can, that rattles when shook, to help with that. I cant stress enough how important it is to make sure the paint is properly mixed. I usually shake a can of paint for 15min, minimum. I got the idea to use something on hand to mix the paint for me, and here is one of my secrets........now dont laugh IT WORKS!!!!

 

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I use ACE Hardware White Lacquer paint. I have found it works very well, nice and shiny results. I have NOT had good results with epoxy paints OR the paints labeled "Appliance White" Im not sure why, but they dont seem to spray on as well, and look splotchy when applied. I also lay the case down, so that I have a FLAT surface when spraying. This way there are no runs! I let once side COMPLETELY dry before doing the next side. The other secret is to be patient and do 3 light coats rather than one big heavy coat of paint all at once.

 

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Here the cabinet is all painted and ready to be mated with the mechanism once again.......

 

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Case and mechanism back together again.......

 

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New water valve installed......

 

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Next project is to get the top, lid and console back together.........

 

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Top and console assembled and back on the washer......

 

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Now begin to route the wiring and hook up the electrical connections.......

 

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Timer and controls reinstalled.....

 

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Having the factory book and diagrams is invaluable!

 

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I have Philco washer model W2G4, here are the specs for it as outlined in the factory manual.......

 

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The wiring diagram was missing from the machine, but I had saved this manual for years as getting a Philco washer was always my dream. This helped immensely during the rewiring of the washer........

 

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More wiring.........

 

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All wired up, first test, does the light work? Yeah! It Does!!

 

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All back together and ready to me mated with the matching dryer.......

 

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Moved them both in the laundry room, Im a very happy Philco owner..........

 

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Philco-Ford logo circa 1966