eddy1210
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I just couldn't let this one go to the crusher but I can't decide if I should keep it. What do you think? It's in mint shape.
Should I keep this?
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eddy1210
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the mandatory interior shot
The bakelite is still shiny!
The bakelite is still shiny!
If that's a 60's Kenmore it looks in great shape. Why not keep it.
DEFINITELY EDDY. !!! Or send it to me 
westytoploader
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Very neat find Eddy!! You should definitely hang onto it! How's the working condition?
Interesting mating of the Super Roto-Swirl and the "pregnant" Roto-Swirl cap...
Interesting mating of the Super Roto-Swirl and the "pregnant" Roto-Swirl cap...
powerfin64
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KEEP IT FOR SURE!
KEEP IT ! No questions about that!
Rich
KEEP IT ! No questions about that!
Rich
Keep it!!! Reminds me of the one my grandmother had.
eddy1210
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but where will I put it?
You guys aren't helping LOL!! I think I'll keep it for now. My first test found only 1 fault: it wouldn't spin. The problem: a loose wire to the spin solenoid on the wig wag. Problem fixed, it runs perfectly and quiet too. Makes you wonder how many people throw away good machines without even checking the obvious things first. I love the old style brake on this machine, takes way longer than 7 seconds to stop. This is definitely a low mileage machine.
You guys aren't helping LOL!! I think I'll keep it for now. My first test found only 1 fault: it wouldn't spin. The problem: a loose wire to the spin solenoid on the wig wag. Problem fixed, it runs perfectly and quiet too. Makes you wonder how many people throw away good machines without even checking the obvious things first. I love the old style brake on this machine, takes way longer than 7 seconds to stop. This is definitely a low mileage machine.
Great machine! Simple and elegant.
Wow Eddy, that's cool, its a Simpson Sears Kenmore washer, I've never seen one before. It has a 1957 cap, with a 1964 Agitator, a 4 bottom row of holes wash basket on a control panel that looks like its from about 1967. Where did you find him?
Eddy if no one is interested...my email is [email protected]..please keep me in mind.
eddy1210
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where he was found
Hi Robert, I found him out back of an appliance shop in the "off to the crusher" area, so I brought the poor thing home. Get aload of the sticker that's still on the front: Made in Canada.... and around the perimeter it reads: Keep Canadians Working! (And in french on the bottom). That 4 rows of bottom holes is a common find, like my '68 Inglis which has a very similar tub. Don't worry everyone, I will keep it for now.
Hi Robert, I found him out back of an appliance shop in the "off to the crusher" area, so I brought the poor thing home. Get aload of the sticker that's still on the front: Made in Canada.... and around the perimeter it reads: Keep Canadians Working! (And in french on the bottom). That 4 rows of bottom holes is a common find, like my '68 Inglis which has a very similar tub. Don't worry everyone, I will keep it for now.
keep this
Hi Eddy,
This is a real Great find. It looks like it is in good shape but only you can judge! I would keep it. Best wishes.
Peter
Hi Eddy,
This is a real Great find. It looks like it is in good shape but only you can judge! I would keep it. Best wishes.
Peter
It's not a Speed Queen ofcourse...
LOL, but I'm glad you're keeping it. It sure is a goodlooking machine and in a nice condition too!
Hope all is well with you!
Louis
LOL, but I'm glad you're keeping it. It sure is a goodlooking machine and in a nice condition too!
Hope all is well with you!
Louis
It only spins at 525 rpm on a good day, a boring neutral drain that strains all the dirty water through the clothes like a drip coffeemaker and is difficult to service through a tiny opening in the back...throw it back!
Hee hee, that should get things riled up! It's in such nice condition, looks like they stopped using it when the spin solenoid wire broke - years ago. Have fun with it, Eddy and it's good to see you posting!
Hee hee, that should get things riled up! It's in such nice condition, looks like they stopped using it when the spin solenoid wire broke - years ago. Have fun with it, Eddy and it's good to see you posting!
gyrafoam
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Oh yeah, thats a keeper!
Greg you forgot to mention that the "D" shaped opening makes loading and unloading somewhat inconvenient".
There now we're both in BIG trouble.
There now we're both in BIG trouble.
Greg's comments
Greg, you sound just like my Mom with your description of a Kenmore. She hated them and refused to allow one in our house because, and I quote, "Only an idiot would design a washer that drained all the dirty water back thru the clothes and only a bigger idiot would buy one." This statement was made with a Southern drawl. LOL.
Seriously, it's a nice machine and in my opinion is definitely a keeper.
Greg, you sound just like my Mom with your description of a Kenmore. She hated them and refused to allow one in our house because, and I quote, "Only an idiot would design a washer that drained all the dirty water back thru the clothes and only a bigger idiot would buy one." This statement was made with a Southern drawl. LOL.
Seriously, it's a nice machine and in my opinion is definitely a keeper.
westyslantfront
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Hi Eddy....looks similar to my 1959 Kenmore. You should save the machine, especially if it works. The Machine looks like it is in mint condition.
pulsator-power
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In a heartbeat!
Jerry
Jerry
Robert, Robert...
As soon as the husband is abroad you get into trouble! Canadians beware, he is coming this weekend!!!
Ducking and running...
As soon as the husband is abroad you get into trouble! Canadians beware, he is coming this weekend!!!
Ducking and running...
Having fun. smooches!
Now you guys really ruffed up my beautiful peacock (did I spelled that right?) feathers!!!
Does it really matter if the water sit and drains or spin-away?
NO!!!
The job gets done automatically without human intervention and the D opening is to remind us to open with a smile!
Love my Kenmores.......
;-))
Oh yea, that Kenmore is a keeper!
Now you guys really ruffed up my beautiful peacock (did I spelled that right?) feathers!!!
Does it really matter if the water sit and drains or spin-away?
NO!!!
The job gets done automatically without human intervention and the D opening is to remind us to open with a smile!
Love my Kenmores.......
;-))
Oh yea, that Kenmore is a keeper!
peterh770
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Eddy,
Love it! Kinda like a stripped down Model 70 from the 67-69 era. It looks naked compared to the Model 70 I grew up with. Under the permanent press cycle does it say "Wash-N-Wear"? If it only says that, then it is an early model. Very, very cool. This your first Kenmore?
Love it! Kinda like a stripped down Model 70 from the 67-69 era. It looks naked compared to the Model 70 I grew up with. Under the permanent press cycle does it say "Wash-N-Wear"? If it only says that, then it is an early model. Very, very cool. This your first Kenmore?
Luigi, I highly doubt Neal is a broad. Last time I looked, he was all man, facial hair included. LOL And Lesto, I guess there were millions of us morons & idiots buying Kenmores & Whirlpools.
I would take a Kenmore over a GM Frigidaire any day!
jasonl
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To Robert and Greg
SLAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SLAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's right Louis, no trouble yet though, but there is plenty of time and if I come home with another machine, I'll be even in more trouble! Think trouble, think trouble!
Jason, ouch that well deserved smack hurt!
Jason, ouch that well deserved smack hurt!
...My post was all in good fun
jasonl
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Thank you Cleantam
That's right. The D shaped opening does look like a smile. So comforting to have a washer that smiles at you every time you open the lid. And it sings to you while it's washing at that.
True happiness is owning a vintage Kenmore.
That's right. The D shaped opening does look like a smile. So comforting to have a washer that smiles at you every time you open the lid. And it sings to you while it's washing at that.
True happiness is owning a vintage Kenmore.
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