Photos of my PINK Lady Kenmore Combo!

[revvinkevin]

Well folks the BIG Minneapolis Wash-In is now past us (and it was an absolutely FABULOUS!).

I got the Combo unloaded from the truck yesterday and took some pix today.... and I discovered there is good news and bad news about this Combo.

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[revvinkevin]

It would seem this is a 1959 model, not a 1960 IF I'm reading the model tag correctly...

Model: 110.5909903

Serial: S 19109

 

[revvinkevin]

A close up of the "dash".

 

[revvinkevin]

The washer "guide", lint filter and the bleach & fabric softener dispensers.

 

[revvinkevin]

The door open....

 

[revvinkevin]

Inside... yes it HAS been sitting a while because it IS very dusty inside!

 

[revvinkevin]

By the looks of the screens here... it looks like it's been used more then they said, OR they had really hard or "dirty" water!

 

[revvinkevin]

The GOOD news...

After removing the back panel I moved the belts by hand and everything turned easily enough. So then I plugged it in, turned and pulled the timer and......

It lights up!

But better then that the motor came on and made things move!

 

[gansky1]

Very nice, Kevin. It looks like she'll shine up like a new penny. Are the vanes that large in the Whirlpool version too? I don't remember that... Congrats again, she's a looker!

 

[revvinkevin]

What she looks like inside...

Here is the upper part, inside the back.....[this post was last edited: 5/21/2010-00:28]

 

[a440]

Looks Great!

I think it is in great shape Keven!
The tub looks to be in fantastic shape.
37,000 btu burner! Wow! She / He won't play around with drying!
I wonder if the burner heats the water also?
Great pictures.
Thanks
Brent

 

[revvinkevin]

The lower part.

I discovered it has a rather interesting drive system using variable width pulleys to change the drum speed from "wash" to "Spin" almost exactly like a CVT (continuously variable transmission) in a car. VERY COOL![this post was last edited: 5/21/2010-00:29]

 

[revvinkevin]

Wait, don't get too excited... now for the BAD news....

In a single word: RUST!

(multiple expletives deleted)

You can see the wash basket right through the back (bulkhead?) This is NOT a good thing!

This really bummed me out! I'm pleased I didn't pay a lot more then I did!

HELP?

 

[revvinkevin]

When running it ALL this stuff blew out of the exhaust on to the ground. Geeze!

It DOES run... it DOES tumble... it didn't spin at first, but I discovered the little motor that pulls the string to change the pulley width (to go into spin) is either weak or everything just needs to be cleaned and lubed. I vote for the latter.

Anyway... I like it a lot, but am really bummed about that rust! there is some rust in other areas, but this seems to be the worst.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Kevin

 

[revvinkevin]

Oh, one more thing....

This hose was just loose, (this end) not connected to anything (a vent perhaps?).

You can also see the "suds window" looks like it's been sealed / resealed.

Kevin

 

[a440]

Dang,

That is a good bit of rust through.
What is that box? Is this the heater box from the burner?
The rust and holes on to the right of the picture are quite evident, but you could fix this. Metal plus welding does wonders.
Do you have any pictures of the burner and configuration?
The tub is in awesome shape. I am wondering if the rust ate through from all the years of sitting....who knows where.
I think with a little macho engineering....you can get it running without any leaks.
I do have to agree the caulking of the suds window is a little odd.
I also agree with you....this machine was used more than they said in the ad on eBay. I bet they quit using it when the leaks arrived. But then...who knows?
I do think it could be a great machine with a little TLC.
It is beautiful!
Brent

 

[peteski50]

Kenmore Combo!

Kevin,
This is a real awsome machine
Good Luck
Hope to chat soon
Peter

 

[alr2903]

Kevin its a wonderful machine. Robert has a whole string of photos on here, when he changed a beast of a drain hose in the bottom of his Whirlpool. She just needs some TLC. I have never seen one of these before in my life, its a good find. Best of luck. alr2903

 

[gyrafoam]

Typical rust-through issues.
Get yourself plenty of J-B Weld. You will have it patched in no time.