Pink, no, PANK Ladies Kenmore

[kenmoreguy64]

Ben -

I was in a hurry this morning, and a bit jazzed about the pink set, so I failed...I know, epic fail...to open the garage doors.

I will rectify that later today, I promise.

Gordon

 

[norgeway]

My Favorite Kenmore!!

The 1963! My neighbor had this washer when I was a kid and all the lights ,bells and whistles fascinated me!! Pink just makes it all the more fantastic!im glad you got a hold these!!

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Mickey -

I have a couple 1979/1980 Kenmores with 5-second sprays. It might be part of the Energy Saver campaign that Sears embarked on in fall 1978 with the '79 models, BUT I didn't notice the 5-second deal in the manual, and I haven't seen anything in writing that mentions a difference between models, etc. So, you've got one on me.

I plan to play with the suds return, but I don't have a laundry sink yet, so I may have to use a big plastic container or something.

I'll send you some pics when I do the suds testing.

G

 

[joefuss1984]

Pink Ladies

Those pink Lady Kenmores are sexy!

I too am curious about the paint. Why are the tops a darker shade than the bottoms?

 

[mickeyd]

If you can, Gordon

grab a Conventional aka "wringer," a Tag or hey, come to the wild side and find a Visimatic. That way you can wheel it right up to your machine and save the suds in there. Then if the water gets too cool or has bleach and you realize you have nothing to use it with, and don't want to re-use the water, you can use the wringer machine's pump to get rid of it in short order.

 

The clangs of the valves are really worth it, not to mention to the unforgettable sudsy chaos.

 

Good luck. Once "...turned, " it's hard to go back.

 

PS: After the suds drain from the washer (first Clang) the spin begins. Then after a minute or so, the valve switches AGAIN (second Clang, a little softer though) just before the Spray Rinses begin. Then when you return the suds, The Clang is really loud, and it's like Oh my God, here we go. It's all so captivating and exciting like a roller coaster ride.

 

[revvinkevin]

so I may have to use a big plastic container or something

 

 

Gordon, just go buy a 32 or so gallon plastic trash can!   It's portable, it's easy to empty what doesn't get sucked back up into the washer!

 

Kevin

 

[turquoisedude]

Just lovely!

Nice haul Gordon!!  I also am especially fond of the 1963 LKs - I hope they are in good shape mechanically! 

 

Shame the dispenser cover is missing from the 74, but I am sure one will turn up for you!!

 

I am going to be within striking distance of a KM dryer whose console looks very similar to the coppertone one this coming weekend - I am going to propose parting it out to the owner;  if there is a chance the console might work, let me know and I will send you a picture of the dryer!

 

[mickeyd]

Hi Kev.

I thought of that once but didn't think the hose would reach the bottom. What's the trick? And that wringer was just sitting there daring me anyway.

 

Glad to hear you're saving suds. It's so much fun.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Well you can always 20 gallon can, if they still make/sell them... <span style="font-size: large;">OR<span style="font-size: small;">... </span><span style="font-size: medium;">go buy a large version of one of those rectangular, stackable storage containers.   You know, the one with the removable lid.   That would work too and probably a bit better since it's not as tall.</span></span>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Either that or buy some plastic pipe and extend the hose to the bottom.</span></span>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kevin</span></span>

 

[norgeway]

Re suds return!

A local antique shop had a Homart suds return cabinet here, The store is gone but if I see the owner, i will find out if she still has it!

 

[Unimatic1140]

As to the Hotpoint, you're going to give me a "hmmmph" but its a 1985 model.

You're right Gordon, Hmmmmph. lol. Actually those Rim-flow machines are very fun.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Gordon, just go buy a 32 or so gallon plastic trash can!

Dude! (Kevin that is)...I work for a plastic container manufacturer, remember? Did you not get a plant tour in Lodi one time? We have a sea of stock containers, I just would like a real sink sometime soon as I am tired of having to use the kitchen sink to wash up after a washer project or car work, etc.

Getting a utility sink is on my list of things to do (lists are good you know Kevin) and may happen this summer. We have to drill through the foundation of the house (I hate that idea) to get to the drain and water supply from the laundry room.

Speaking of carts/containers, if anyone ever tries this and you use a garbage cart, if the cart has a metal lift bar up front, the container is probably not water-tight. We have a model that is flush up front without the bar however. When our tap water warms up sufficiently here that I can wash in summertime coolish water using cold-water Tide, I often will let the machine drain into a 96-gallon wheeled container and then 'drive' the cart to a dry spot in the yard and dump the water.

G

 

[aldspinboy]

Goodness Gordon you are on great Kenmorelicious finds !

Have never seen the 63 pair in pink before ...you have this model in brown too ..dont you..?

What kind of agitator is in the first pick ...im assuming a Roto-Swirl ?

My EYE is really on that white hidden contriol panel model..

I grew up with that model in avacado so cool you got them.

Congrats on the washers looking forward to seeing some of your videos.

When you get a chance ...

Nice washers Gordon.

 

Darren k

 

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[kenmoreguy64]

Mickey -

"It's all so captivating and exciting like a roller coaster ride."

You know what's funny? I am so conditioned from a lifetime of MOL Kenmores and WPs that have not had / do not have any auxiliary solenoids, that when I use a machine that has them, the pops and banging, etc. are very unexpected. Frankly, it's a good thing thus far that I haven't been drinking a lot of extra water at those times as I do after a 30-minute stairmaster climb at the gym, etc. Overall, so far I find those noises to interrupt the soothing woos, like a gong going off during twilight sleep, interrupting the beach sounds on the sleep inducer tapes.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Paul -

"Shame the dispenser cover is missing from the 74, but I am sure one will turn up for you!!"

You know what, a certain host for our April wash-in has one. He is expecting me to show up with a side check valve for his KM 1963 70-series in Turq. The valve is NLA, but I have a couple. If said host finds his dispenser cover, I will magically remember to bring the valve with me. If not, hmmmm...

Parting out a KM? What? I didn't hear that... No comprendez...

Kman: -- ;-)

 

[gansky1]

Coercive parts trading - LOL!

More nice finds, the pink ladies are very nice looking. What's not to love? Chrome, lights, buttons and pink! My grandfather used to do some handyman work after he retired and one of the ladies in town he did a lot of work for had this same set - in pink. I must have been only 7 or 8 at the time but remember the color taking my breath away. Beverly Hillbillies was always one of my favorite shows, mostly for the kitchen and I was in love with the pink! (she had turquoise appliances in the kitchen, all Frigidaire, I loved going to that house!)

 

[lebron]

Omg these pink Lady K's look GREAT. The pink does look to be a very pale version. Did Kenmore colors ever change over the model years or from actual years?

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Jed -

I don't recall colors changing for many years at a time. These machines were made at a time when people purchased one appliance as necessary usually. They didn't replace both when one failed or when they wanted to buy their first dryer. Buying decisions that are often made today in which buyers replace both because a switch on the dryer door broke, was not common back then.

Thus, pink from 1959 presumably was expected to match the pink from 1963, and etc. I haven't seen enough KM pink to know if these are lighter, but the porcelain tops exactly match the cabinets, and porcelain doesn't fade so I'd say this is what KM offered.

The biggest changes I can recall involve the Coppertone/coffee transition, and the Harvest Gold/Golden Wheat colors. Coppertone started out shaded on the cabinets and the tops and lids. By 1972 we had what you see in the '72 above - an all dark top and a shaded cabinet. This second scheme lasted a few years. Same for the Harvest Gold. By 1977 or so, they had gone to a mono-color machine all over, which matched the tops previously, so a 1978 Coffee machine was all over dark brown like the 1972's top and lid, and Golden Wheat was all over gold like the 1974's top and lid. This may apply to Avocado/New Avocado as well.

Gordon

 

[dynaflow]

those pink ladies

would look so nice along with my 58 Frigidaire Custom Imperial in mayfair pink

 

[pdub]

Gordon!

WOW- congratulations. Now I know what the '63's look like and in pink no less.

These are show stoppers and must be prominently displayed inside your house!

So once you get them all in tip top shape, get them inside and marvel at their beauty.

You really scored big time here! Very happy for you.

Patrick