QUITE A HAUL!!!

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Well, you'll NEVER guess what I found!!! One of the items was still on the shipping crate with all the goodies still packed inside! I'm going to keep you all in suspense though for a little while. We picked up 7 machines yesterday in a most unlikely spot.......hmmmmmmmm Right now they are in the trailer on their way to Wytheville. Soon as we get there and get them unloaded, I'll take photos and get them posted tonight. Couldn't believe my finds!!! This IS going to be a great year, I can just feel it!!! Mark

 

[Unimatic1140]

How exciting Mark, I cannot wait to see all the goodies!

 

[JerseyMike]

I love a good mystery!!!

I'm waiting on pins and needles!

Mike

 

[westytoploader]

Off to a great start

The excitement is killing me!!! Congratulations...I can't wait to see what y'all found...an Apex perhaps??

Looks like 2006 is going to be a GREAT year for new finds!

 

[swestoyz]

Bring on the goods Mark - I can't wait!

Ben

 

[tlee618]

Mark you are sure teasing us!! Can't wait to see what you have found now. Congratulations!! Hope they arrive soon.
Terry

 

[frigilux]

SEVEN MACHINES?! Did you knock over a vintage appliance store or something? Can't wait to see what they are! Don't keep us in suspense too long; you don't want the natives to get restless, LOL.

 

[mulls]

Visitors

Mark,
I follow with great interest your postings about your wonderful collection and finds,and wonder if you welcome visitors.I live down the road in Johnson City,Tn,and pass your way regularly in both my business travels and in going to see my family in Christiansburg,Va.,and would like to stop some time convenient for you and see your machines.
Tom

 

[gregm]

gasp

be still my heart, LOL ...........

 

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HERE THEY ARE!!!

OK Y'ALL !!! I haven't had time to get these things hooked up but will at first opportunity. I'm going to save the best machines for last. Here goes!!!First up is a Maytag model 140.
Mark

 

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and another 140

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Maytag A700

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A Rustinghouse!

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A Thor!!!

Now this one is really rusty at the bottom but looks really clean underneath......so no telling how this baby will run!

 

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Maytag Dishwasher

A belt drive Maytag dishwasher that had never been hooked up. Tags still on it!

 

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The Maytag open.....

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AND FINALLY!!!!!

HERE'S THE VERY BEST THING!!! I really couldn't believe my luck on finding this. Still on the shipping pallet!

 

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Can you believe it?!?!?!!!!

Here's a photo of both dishwashers still on their original shipping pallets. The Dishamatic was put in the back corner and never displayed or uncrated! Can't wait to get this beauty hooked up......Robert, I KNOW I'm going to need your help on this! Mark

 

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The open Dishamatic!

The racks have corroded but the rest of the machine is mint! Mark

 

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Visits!

Tom, I LOVE visitors. Any time you want to come for a visit, just let me know. As a matter of fact, you are ALL welcome to visit anytime you want. Let me know and we'll make a mini wash-in of it! Mark

 

[westytoploader]

WOW Mark, great finds, especially the Apex Dishamatic (wow...my guess was right), Westinghouse Laundromat and Thor Automagic!!!

Now for a few questions: The 140s look like the first Helical Drive Maytags from 1958, especially after looking at the AMP-style lid. Am I correct or are those 1957 AMP's? And approximately what year is the Westinghouse from...like I mentioned before, I have NEVER seen one of those!!

Congratulations,
Austin

 

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Hi Austin!

The Maytag 140's are AMP's with the mercury switches in the lids. The A700 of course is the later, as I like to call it, perf tub models that later turned into the 806 series. I have no idea what year the Westinghouse is. It says on the bottom of the machine....Laundromat 25. I'll let the Westinghouse boys enlighten us on this washer. Mark

 

[swestoyz]

Amazing finds!

I LOVE the 140's - besides an actual AMP, my dream AMP Maytag! The 700 looks stunning, I'd love to get a close up of the dial, as it appears to be a bit different than my A702. The Dishamatic looks amazing, as well does the brand new Maytag dishwasher! I've never see a Westy like that - I really like the color used on that door. And the Thor? Looks very early and very interesting! I would LOVE an afternoon in your warehouse - although, I don't think that would be enough time. =)

Ben

Thanks for sharing.

 

[gansky1]

WOW - What a haul is right!! Congratulations on the great new finds.

 

[appnut]

Mark, a great haul. mmmm mmm. More 'Tags of all sorts. I hope the Apex racks can be refurbished. Interesting how the inside looks just like a WO-65 with all those "speckle" things. The gas oven my mom had up until we moved to the new house in 1961, the insides looked just like that. It must have been a 1948 gas range.

Austin, a photo of that Rustinghouse was the home page photo for a while on our old yahoo site. It is a beaute though isn't it.

Bob

 

[bethann]

A big congrads Mark!

We all have to hear the story behind this wonderful find!

 

[roto204]

Beautiful!!

Wow, Mark, congratulations! Yes, tell us the story! :-D

--Nate

 

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Can't tell the story ....

Greetings All! Can't tell the story 'cause I ain't done yet!!! Am going to get more, and will post the new finds in a few weeks! Mark

 

[bethann]

What a stinker!

 

[frigilux]

Gadzooks! What a haul, indeed. I'm three shades of green with envy, especially for the Maytags, which I have had a growing interest in. Congratulations, and we'll be looking forward to more pics.