Well after Roger got this rough beauty to me it sat for a year and now since Xmas I have been slowly rebuilding her for maiden service.
Tonight she got her virgin water load!
Tonight she got her virgin water load!
Phoenix Bendix makes debut
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Proof of excellent pump
NO LEAKS! Look at that driveway just at the end of the wash cycle!!!!
NO LEAKS! Look at that driveway just at the end of the wash cycle!!!!
One of the things I love
is putting a new supple boot onto a Bendix for double duty service! This one is brand new and made of EPDM rubber-- bleach, ozone, light proof!
New Bootination!
is putting a new supple boot onto a Bendix for double duty service! This one is brand new and made of EPDM rubber-- bleach, ozone, light proof!
New Bootination!
You can see the
Phoenix dust inside the drum on that last shot!
Phoenix dust inside the drum on that last shot!
Splurgle wash
Nice slosage inside, and NO bearing noise!
This machine did alot of work in its day and was used in some kind of garage. Because it smelt like old cars and was covered in machine grease inside and out which in the next picture you will see has preseved the inside to almost factory new!
I had to really scrub the whole inside out to get this thing clean!
Nice slosage inside, and NO bearing noise!
This machine did alot of work in its day and was used in some kind of garage. Because it smelt like old cars and was covered in machine grease inside and out which in the next picture you will see has preseved the inside to almost factory new!
I had to really scrub the whole inside out to get this thing clean!
clean insides
see the results of years of grease!
see the results of years of grease!
Oh, that does look nice on the inside! We've seen here nekkid, now let's see her all dressed up and ready for company!
Nudie shots are fun
but she is gonna get all decked out now, I am even thinking COLOR Coat for this baby! any ideas on color greg??
but she is gonna get all decked out now, I am even thinking COLOR Coat for this baby! any ideas on color greg??
PS a big thanks to Greg & Roger
and all who helped save this rough gem from oblivion!
and all who helped save this rough gem from oblivion!
laundryshark
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Video Collection?
Whenever you get the chance, I would be more than interested in collecting a good Youtube demo of your fabulously restored Bendix. I would especially love to hear what she sounds like. Many thanks.--Laundry Shark
Whenever you get the chance, I would be more than interested in collecting a good Youtube demo of your fabulously restored Bendix. I would especially love to hear what she sounds like. Many thanks.--Laundry Shark
As soon as I buy a camcorder
I would be happy to ablige.
jet
I would be happy to ablige.
jet
dirtybuck
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Color Suggestion...
Maybe almond..or a medium beige?
Maybe almond..or a medium beige?
rogera608s
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Jon,
I am glad to see her back in service. I was afraid once I got her home and had a good look but you saved her. Congrats to you.
Did you know that the "place" she and my Blackstone and Unimatic called home is being hauled to chrusher? Glad we saved all we did.
Roger
I am glad to see her back in service. I was afraid once I got her home and had a good look but you saved her. Congrats to you.
Did you know that the "place" she and my Blackstone and Unimatic called home is being hauled to chrusher? Glad we saved all we did.
Roger
maytagbear
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Colour?
Only something period.
To quote one of my favourite characters ("Maggie Prescott,") from one of my favourite movies, ("Funny Face,)
Think Pink!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Only something period.
To quote one of my favourite characters ("Maggie Prescott,") from one of my favourite movies, ("Funny Face,)
Think Pink!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
toggleswitch
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~As soon as I buy a camcorder I would be happy to oblige.
Many digital cameras offer a "movie" recording option....
Make it turquoise and I'll buy if from you down the road when you feel the need to release it into the universe.
We should tawk, GF!
Many digital cameras offer a "movie" recording option....
Make it turquoise and I'll buy if from you down the road when you feel the need to release it into the universe.
We should tawk, GF!
what about the much
less talked about Sun Burst Yellow.
less talked about Sun Burst Yellow.
What memories!
The first washing machine of my childhood. Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to any videos you're able to put together.
As to colour - maybe I'm old fashioned, but I've only every thought of that model as being white.
Nick
The first washing machine of my childhood. Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to any videos you're able to put together.
As to colour - maybe I'm old fashioned, but I've only every thought of that model as being white.
Nick
Oh, nearly forgot ...
Could anyone tell me the model number and years of manufacture of that machine?
Could anyone tell me the model number and years of manufacture of that machine?
Great project Jon! How many Benditti do you have now?
Nick, I'm with you, give me oldfashioned white anytime.
Nick, I'm with you, give me oldfashioned white anytime.
Sunburst Yellow it is!!!!
Nice one Jon, another Bendixxi for the collection, can you test it with Tesco own brand power to see how it performs!!!
Cheers, Mike
Nice one Jon, another Bendixxi for the collection, can you test it with Tesco own brand power to see how it performs!!!
Cheers, Mike
Oh Tesco?
Should I be watching the mails.......or better yet are you coming over in person??
Nick this machine was made here in 1956 and think it was the same for OZ but I think it was the 1957 model year in the UK.
I have too many white machines my collection needs some color so I think tutone white top & Sun Burst yellow it is.
I just can't paint good Bendix porcelain can you??
Should I be watching the mails.......or better yet are you coming over in person??
Nick this machine was made here in 1956 and think it was the same for OZ but I think it was the 1957 model year in the UK.
I have too many white machines my collection needs some color so I think tutone white top & Sun Burst yellow it is.
I just can't paint good Bendix porcelain can you??
All white and one machine in color?
It's gonna look like a whore in church - no matter the color you pick, so just paint it red and enjoy it!
It's gonna look like a whore in church - no matter the color you pick, so just paint it red and enjoy it!
OKAY! Greg
Fire engine RED it is, I am out of the closet there!
oooo with all that chrome its gonna be a shocker "a whore in church"
Fire engine RED it is, I am out of the closet there!
oooo with all that chrome its gonna be a shocker "a whore in church"
toggleswitch
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Fire engine red. THAT'S INTERESTING!
Here is a classsic cooker re-done in putanna red, just to get the visual more clearly.
Here is a classsic cooker re-done in putanna red, just to get the visual more clearly.
Jon, I was with Roger when he dropped the machine off to be shipped to you. I thought it was such a neat machine and I can see that it is going to be. Love the idea of the bright red. What a fun spot that will be in your laundry area. Can't wait to see her when you finish!! Terry
Regardless of color (GO RED!) - this is a stunning machine Jon. So go and get this gyramatic painted!
Ben
Ben
I wouldn't do the vine stenciling on the wall - that just ain't right!
Okay I'll
avoid the vines!! Thanks everybody Putanesca Red it is!!
avoid the vines!! Thanks everybody Putanesca Red it is!!
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