frontaloadotmy
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Very Nice Gordon!
I think avocado is the best color of that era.
I think avocado is the best color of that era.
Project Kenmores - part 2 (1976 green beast)
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Very nice, Gordon! I thought about you as I drove to church this morning and saw that one of my neighbors has placed a belt-drive almond Kenmore on the curb...
Lawrence
Very nice, Gordon! I thought about you as I drove to church this morning and saw that one of my neighbors has placed a belt-drive almond Kenmore on the curb...
Lawrence
everythingold
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Very immpressive Gordon, having had the machine at my shop, I can tell you, that is one of the best transformations I've seen. I can't wait to show the pics to the guy whose basement I took it out of (he's my mechanic). On another note, my '67 Kenmore dryer is getting a lot of looks, maybe the washer could find its way to Michigan??? Matt
That is just AWESOME!!!!!
Gordon, "you da man"!!!
I suppose you can almost say you did a "ground up" restoration since you replaced dam near everything!!!
I look forward to hearing about your water test results!
I am still amazed what you can do with those machines!
Kevin
Gordon, "you da man"!!!
I suppose you can almost say you did a "ground up" restoration since you replaced dam near everything!!!
I look forward to hearing about your water test results!
I am still amazed what you can do with those machines!
Kevin
Thanks EVERYONE !
Thanks for the great comments. I really enjoyed the work on that machine. I know these are not the vintage washers that some appreciate on here, however I grew up admiring these washers. I remember this model on the Sears floor and I remember how cool I thought the recirculating filter was, since by then they were nowhere near as common in Kenmores as they had been in the 60s.
I had a model identical to this in 1991 early in my rebuilding/selling hobby, and I've wanted another ever since. It was white, and had seen much more use than this one, even 18 years ago. When I saw Matt's post of this washer, I had to have it and had hoped I could get it to this point.
I'm a little sorry that none of the running gear was re-used. The motor is either weak or has a start switch issue, the pump has granular debris in it and has leaked, the trans is a disaster, so that just leaves the basket drive, which has been wet, so I figured I'd just go for a clean sweep.
It would not surprise me at all if I wind up using this machine very regularly.
Gordon
Thanks for the great comments. I really enjoyed the work on that machine. I know these are not the vintage washers that some appreciate on here, however I grew up admiring these washers. I remember this model on the Sears floor and I remember how cool I thought the recirculating filter was, since by then they were nowhere near as common in Kenmores as they had been in the 60s.
I had a model identical to this in 1991 early in my rebuilding/selling hobby, and I've wanted another ever since. It was white, and had seen much more use than this one, even 18 years ago. When I saw Matt's post of this washer, I had to have it and had hoped I could get it to this point.
I'm a little sorry that none of the running gear was re-used. The motor is either weak or has a start switch issue, the pump has granular debris in it and has leaked, the trans is a disaster, so that just leaves the basket drive, which has been wet, so I figured I'd just go for a clean sweep.
It would not surprise me at all if I wind up using this machine very regularly.
Gordon
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W O W!!!!!!!
That's an amazing transformation. At first I didn't care much for avocado green, but the more I see, the more I'm starting to like. Harvest gold will still be my favorite appliance color.
Will we be seeing a video anytime in the near future?
Jim
That's an amazing transformation. At first I didn't care much for avocado green, but the more I see, the more I'm starting to like. Harvest gold will still be my favorite appliance color.
Will we be seeing a video anytime in the near future?
Jim
Beautiful! You make a good point about it being strange that this machine has the recirculating filter. Something you don't see on this era of Kenmore very often.
Great resto, and everything looks mint! I don't blame you one bit for swapping out transmissions. I would have done the same thing.
Ben
Great resto, and everything looks mint! I don't blame you one bit for swapping out transmissions. I would have done the same thing.
Ben
danemodsandy
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Congrats:
Even though I don't understand all the enthusiasm for the avocado colour (I was around when avocado was The Latest Thing, and I still shudder when I think of the tsunami of avocado that hit our house), I do know a great restoration job when I see one.
BTW, that 800 behind the avocado machine is the same model my grandmother had. Wouldn't mind having a pair of those for old times' sake.
Even though I don't understand all the enthusiasm for the avocado colour (I was around when avocado was The Latest Thing, and I still shudder when I think of the tsunami of avocado that hit our house), I do know a great restoration job when I see one.
BTW, that 800 behind the avocado machine is the same model my grandmother had. Wouldn't mind having a pair of those for old times' sake.
70series
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Awesome job Gordon, and THANK YOU for the picture of the str8 vane
). Yes please email me a picture too, as I would absolutely love it. The gold str8 vanes were in some of my favorite Kenmores growing up. The after pictures of the green beast are awesome, and it is safe to say the beast has been tamed. Anybody looking at it would never guess it was used even once, and I am sure it will be snatched up fast if and when you part with it. I would love to know how well that filter works. My guess is that it really catches lint. I also noticed the 65 800 also looking pristine. My hat is off to you on getting these two looking new again.
Have a good one,
James
). Yes please email me a picture too, as I would absolutely love it. The gold str8 vanes were in some of my favorite Kenmores growing up. The after pictures of the green beast are awesome, and it is safe to say the beast has been tamed. Anybody looking at it would never guess it was used even once, and I am sure it will be snatched up fast if and when you part with it. I would love to know how well that filter works. My guess is that it really catches lint. I also noticed the 65 800 also looking pristine. My hat is off to you on getting these two looking new again. Have a good one,
James
Some may find this interesting
I was thinking last night about the discussion here regarding the rarity of a black-panel, standard capacity machine with the manual filter and was wondering how truly unusual it is.
I know that the manual filters were used only in 60-series machines, since all 70-series and higher in this era had self-cleaners. By 1976 when the black-panel machines debuted, standard capacity machines from Sears were almost the ugly cousins of the line, that customers weren't shown unless the salesperson was asked about them or if there was a campaign going on to sell them. This transition had occurred just a few years earlier.
I have a really cool old Whirlpool catalog from 1992, which lists every Kenmore and Whirlpool washer model from 1975 to then current. Dryers too. So, figured I'd simply count the applicable 60-series machines. I found some really interesting results, at least for my interest in Kenmores.
Some background: Starting in 1974, the model number system was altered and it allowed some determination of certain features and characteristics simply by looking at the number. It also took into account the machine color. From the new model numbers one can tell if a machine is a 24 or 29-inch model, if it is standard or large capacity, it's series, it's engineering revision, and the model year it was designed for.
I eliminated the color designator first, then excluded the engineering change number (this is a minor change that doesn't affect the machine itself or it's marketing, but changes the parts diagram. Changes in timers, knobs, lid hinges, filters, etc. have all resulted in an engineering change within a model).
Taking those things into account, I counted seventy-four, yes 74, distinct 29-inch black-panel belt-drive models having been issued from 1976 through 1984. (The '84 models were not meant to be showroom floor models and the '83 models were the ones that closed-out belt-drive sales in the stores). Of those 74 models, only 17 were standard capacity, which were offered as 1976 thru 1980 models. I am not counting the 24-inch models.
Of those 17, only one model in '76, '77, and '78, and three in '79, had a manual filter. The '79 models had the tub-ring mounted filter, so, with my machine having a filter just like those of the 60s (with the mounting bracket attached to the cabinet), it truly was the last of the breed indeed.
Incidentally, the '76 / '77 / '78 model was essentially the same, differing in print only surrounding the delicate cycle.
I find statistics like that interesting!
p.s. - there was only one black-panel model in 1980, a six-cycle five-temp machine with a Roto-Swirl. A great way to wind-up standard capacity production, and I'm adding this model to my keepers/dream machine list.
I was thinking last night about the discussion here regarding the rarity of a black-panel, standard capacity machine with the manual filter and was wondering how truly unusual it is.
I know that the manual filters were used only in 60-series machines, since all 70-series and higher in this era had self-cleaners. By 1976 when the black-panel machines debuted, standard capacity machines from Sears were almost the ugly cousins of the line, that customers weren't shown unless the salesperson was asked about them or if there was a campaign going on to sell them. This transition had occurred just a few years earlier.
I have a really cool old Whirlpool catalog from 1992, which lists every Kenmore and Whirlpool washer model from 1975 to then current. Dryers too. So, figured I'd simply count the applicable 60-series machines. I found some really interesting results, at least for my interest in Kenmores.
Some background: Starting in 1974, the model number system was altered and it allowed some determination of certain features and characteristics simply by looking at the number. It also took into account the machine color. From the new model numbers one can tell if a machine is a 24 or 29-inch model, if it is standard or large capacity, it's series, it's engineering revision, and the model year it was designed for.
I eliminated the color designator first, then excluded the engineering change number (this is a minor change that doesn't affect the machine itself or it's marketing, but changes the parts diagram. Changes in timers, knobs, lid hinges, filters, etc. have all resulted in an engineering change within a model).
Taking those things into account, I counted seventy-four, yes 74, distinct 29-inch black-panel belt-drive models having been issued from 1976 through 1984. (The '84 models were not meant to be showroom floor models and the '83 models were the ones that closed-out belt-drive sales in the stores). Of those 74 models, only 17 were standard capacity, which were offered as 1976 thru 1980 models. I am not counting the 24-inch models.
Of those 17, only one model in '76, '77, and '78, and three in '79, had a manual filter. The '79 models had the tub-ring mounted filter, so, with my machine having a filter just like those of the 60s (with the mounting bracket attached to the cabinet), it truly was the last of the breed indeed.
Incidentally, the '76 / '77 / '78 model was essentially the same, differing in print only surrounding the delicate cycle.
I find statistics like that interesting!
p.s. - there was only one black-panel model in 1980, a six-cycle five-temp machine with a Roto-Swirl. A great way to wind-up standard capacity production, and I'm adding this model to my keepers/dream machine list.
Avocado Green with envy!
Wow, great job on the Kenmore, Gordon. Can't wait for the maiden wash pix!!
Wow, great job on the Kenmore, Gordon. Can't wait for the maiden wash pix!!
I will definitely take some pics of that, and maybe a video too. Pics for sure though!
70series
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tbolt25
Once again a washer from your past piques my interest. Regarding your grandma's washer, was the cycle dial in the center of the console, and did it have the manual filter?
My aunt had a 1970 model that had both those features and it was my favorite Kenmore.
Thank you in advance, and have a good one,
James
Once again a washer from your past piques my interest. Regarding your grandma's washer, was the cycle dial in the center of the console, and did it have the manual filter?
My aunt had a 1970 model that had both those features and it was my favorite Kenmore.
Thank you in advance, and have a good one,
James
everythingold
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Gordon, you have put me in the mood. I feel like restoring. Pink or turquoise? Matt
Stunning
Congratulations on a fab restore, love the colour and the dark fascia just sets it off very well, most of our laundry appliances here where white with little colour!!!
What do you use to clean up the paintwork??? Mike
Congratulations on a fab restore, love the colour and the dark fascia just sets it off very well, most of our laundry appliances here where white with little colour!!!
What do you use to clean up the paintwork??? Mike
