and it wasn't me. 
I'm just so glad I found them for him!!! YAY!!! Anybody have a transmission for the washer?
I'm just so glad I found them for him!!! YAY!!! Anybody have a transmission for the washer?
Someone in the club just picked these up today...
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and the dryer
aren't they cool?!?
aren't they cool?!?
toggleswitch
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DROOL!
Lucky BAS%^#D!
Lucky BAS%^#D!
chaskelljr2
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The Turquoise 1966-67 Lady Kenmores
"jons1077":
OH MAN!!!! Please tell me those were not located here in Alexandria, VA!!!!
These are GORGEOUS!!!!!
So tell me, Jon..... Whose the lucky recipient????
Someone's got to revive that Washer......
And what's wrong with the Dryer?????
--Charles--
"jons1077":
OH MAN!!!! Please tell me those were not located here in Alexandria, VA!!!!
These are GORGEOUS!!!!!
So tell me, Jon..... Whose the lucky recipient????
Someone's got to revive that Washer......
And what's wrong with the Dryer?????
--Charles--
Charles
Nope...not in Alexandria, VA. I should be so lucky! I'll give you a hint. I found them in Portland, OR. Trust me these will be good as new one day!
Jon
Nope...not in Alexandria, VA. I should be so lucky! I'll give you a hint. I found them in Portland, OR. Trust me these will be good as new one day!
Jon
oh
and he said that's just condensation on the chrome. It's not pitting thank goodness.
and he said that's just condensation on the chrome. It's not pitting thank goodness.
70series
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What agitator did the 1967 Lady K have? Were they still using the Roto Flex? Or did they go back to the Roto Swirl for that year. For the two previous years the LKs had the Roto Flex, and if I remember right, it was the LK agitator for only two years. I know that the Vari Flex had not made it's debut yet.
Beautiful set. Whoever got them is lucky.
Have a good one,
James
Beautiful set. Whoever got them is lucky.
Have a good one,
James
chaskelljr2
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Agitator In The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Washer....
"James":
The mid/late 1960's were an interesting time in the Kenmore camp.
Starting with the 1965 Lady Kenmore, the Lady Kenmores during the years of 1965 thru 1967 featured the "Roto-Flex" Agitator (which did not have a skirt on the bottom).
But while this was going on, during the same time, the "Vari-Flex" Agitator was introduced. While the Lady Kenmores at the time have featured only the "Roto-Flex" Agitator, the "Vari-Flex" was being intoduced and being featured in the #2 Kenmores (believe it or not, they were called Model 900's..... and they also featured the same Keyboard Consoles as the Lady Kenmores did).
The success of the "Vari-Flex" Agitator went over SO BIG, that by the time the 1968 Lady Kenmore (the one that was "Femininely Designed") was introduced, the "Vari-Flex" Agitator has made its debut in the the 1968 Lady Kenmore (because of (not surprisingly) it's flexibility).
The "Vari-Flex" was then featured in both the 1969-73 Lady Kenmores and the #2 Kenmores of the same era.
I hope that answer your question more clearly......
--Charles--
"James":
The mid/late 1960's were an interesting time in the Kenmore camp.
Starting with the 1965 Lady Kenmore, the Lady Kenmores during the years of 1965 thru 1967 featured the "Roto-Flex" Agitator (which did not have a skirt on the bottom).
But while this was going on, during the same time, the "Vari-Flex" Agitator was introduced. While the Lady Kenmores at the time have featured only the "Roto-Flex" Agitator, the "Vari-Flex" was being intoduced and being featured in the #2 Kenmores (believe it or not, they were called Model 900's..... and they also featured the same Keyboard Consoles as the Lady Kenmores did).
The success of the "Vari-Flex" Agitator went over SO BIG, that by the time the 1968 Lady Kenmore (the one that was "Femininely Designed") was introduced, the "Vari-Flex" Agitator has made its debut in the the 1968 Lady Kenmore (because of (not surprisingly) it's flexibility).
The "Vari-Flex" was then featured in both the 1969-73 Lady Kenmores and the #2 Kenmores of the same era.
I hope that answer your question more clearly......
--Charles--
eddy1210
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I know who got these
And the problem may just be the Wig Wag or timer. Congrats you know who!!!
And the problem may just be the Wig Wag or timer. Congrats you know who!!!
70series
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Charles:
Thank you. It does answer my questions, and more so. It is interesting that the newer more innovative agitator was being introduced in the 900s instead of the Lady. I guess the powers that be were trying to determine the appeal of the Vari Flex before they featured it in a Lady Kenmore.
I almost forgot to mention it: I responded to your question in Thread 16212 (Tasty Morsel In Seattle).
Have a good one,
James
Thank you. It does answer my questions, and more so. It is interesting that the newer more innovative agitator was being introduced in the 900s instead of the Lady. I guess the powers that be were trying to determine the appeal of the Vari Flex before they featured it in a Lady Kenmore.
I almost forgot to mention it: I responded to your question in Thread 16212 (Tasty Morsel In Seattle).
Have a good one,
James
YAY
I was on pins and needles worried someone else might beat me to these today but luck was with me and after work I went and picked these beauties up. A huge thanks goes to Jon for not announcing these in the forum before I had a chance to decide if I wanted them. I didn't have to think too much on this!
I was on pins and needles worried someone else might beat me to these today but luck was with me and after work I went and picked these beauties up. A huge thanks goes to Jon for not announcing these in the forum before I had a chance to decide if I wanted them. I didn't have to think too much on this!
pre-cleaning
dryer
dryer
dryer control panel
the little brown scent bottle is still inside too.
it smells like old lady perfume!
the little brown scent bottle is still inside too.
it smells like old lady perfume!
dryer door open
washer program buttons
infinite water level selector
lid handle and detergent dispenser
tub shot with agitator and hoses inside.
remember, these pics are all 'before' shots.
remember, these pics are all 'before' shots.
The machine runs, belt spins, pulleys turn, wig wag seems to be moving back and forth, but no agitation or spin. Dick S. and Eddy1210 have told me it is probably just the wig wag cam bars so we'll see upon closer inspection.
The paint is in beautiful shape and the chrome is perfect. This machine even has the suds saver option but the pump for that was removed and the hose capped off.
Both washer and dryer have full length lighted consoles as well. I'm looking forward to working on these and getting them all cleaned up and running.
Patrick
The paint is in beautiful shape and the chrome is perfect. This machine even has the suds saver option but the pump for that was removed and the hose capped off.
Both washer and dryer have full length lighted consoles as well. I'm looking forward to working on these and getting them all cleaned up and running.
Patrick
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This is so awesome! Enjoy!
toggleswitch
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Congrats!
Check out that funky dryer sensor location!
Check out that funky dryer sensor location!
Very cool, Patrick - use them in good health!
I hope it's just a simple wig-wag control to get it running again. It sounds like they may have just removed the diverter valve for the suds-saver so you may be able to get that feature operable again pretty easily too.
Congrats on the find - any washer & dryer in turquoise just takes the breath away!
I hope it's just a simple wig-wag control to get it running again. It sounds like they may have just removed the diverter valve for the suds-saver so you may be able to get that feature operable again pretty easily too.
Congrats on the find - any washer & dryer in turquoise just takes the breath away!
Congrats Patrick and welcome to the Kenmore club! These Kenmores are fixable since they made that design so long, hope it is still simple though. Nice set!
BOO YAH!
Wow Patrick - big Boo yah shout out for turquoise! What a guy guy Jon is for keeping an eye out for such beautiful machines.
Looking forward to seeing these in their lighted glory. Beautiful - just beautiful. 1966 was such a great year for washers.
Ben
Wow Patrick - big Boo yah shout out for turquoise! What a guy guy Jon is for keeping an eye out for such beautiful machines.
Looking forward to seeing these in their lighted glory. Beautiful - just beautiful. 1966 was such a great year for washers.
Ben
Thanks All!
I will take more detailed pics and post them as I start working on them.
Gansky, you are right that it just looks like the diverter has been removed. I will take a pic of that area so you can see.
Steve, the dryer sensor goes all the way around the drum with a hump on one side of the drum and a black flipper on the oppsite side. It's pretty cool looking.
Not being familiar with Kenmore's (sorry, was born with Frigidaire blood) I had to read the lid to see how the controls operate. Of course this is a condensed version so if anyone has any detailed info on cycles, operating instructions, etc., I would be eternally grateful. It says to choose your cycle, then pull out the timer dial and turn until it stops, then push in to start. Well, the timer dial never stops so don't know if that means whatever stops the timer at the appropriate spot is broken or what. The timer does advance normally which is a good thing. At the end of the spin (even though it doesn't spin) you hear a clank like a brake or solenoid engaging so something is working down there I guess. I hear the fill valve buzz when it's supposed to be filling so that's a good sign but haven't hooked it up to water yet.
I'm very excited to work on and learn more about these machines. A big THANK YOU to all who responded and share my enthusiasm. More to come.
Patrick
I will take more detailed pics and post them as I start working on them.
Gansky, you are right that it just looks like the diverter has been removed. I will take a pic of that area so you can see.
Steve, the dryer sensor goes all the way around the drum with a hump on one side of the drum and a black flipper on the oppsite side. It's pretty cool looking.
Not being familiar with Kenmore's (sorry, was born with Frigidaire blood) I had to read the lid to see how the controls operate. Of course this is a condensed version so if anyone has any detailed info on cycles, operating instructions, etc., I would be eternally grateful. It says to choose your cycle, then pull out the timer dial and turn until it stops, then push in to start. Well, the timer dial never stops so don't know if that means whatever stops the timer at the appropriate spot is broken or what. The timer does advance normally which is a good thing. At the end of the spin (even though it doesn't spin) you hear a clank like a brake or solenoid engaging so something is working down there I guess. I hear the fill valve buzz when it's supposed to be filling so that's a good sign but haven't hooked it up to water yet.
I'm very excited to work on and learn more about these machines. A big THANK YOU to all who responded and share my enthusiasm. More to come.
Patrick
powerfin64
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GORGEOUS LADY K!
Im Jealous! you will have a wonderful time with her. I'd love to see the "Roto-Flex" in action sometime..I'll have to make a road trip!
Rich
Im Jealous! you will have a wonderful time with her. I'd love to see the "Roto-Flex" in action sometime..I'll have to make a road trip!
Rich
Congratuations Patrick! These are just beautiful machines!
Check the wig wag, and also check the wiring to the wig wag. The wires are flexed as the machine is running, so one of the wires may have broken. The outside plastic of the wire will look fine, but the wire core itself may be broken. If you do not have test equiptment, you can still test the wiring.
Hold one end of the wire, and pull slightly on the on the other end. If the core of the wire is broken, the plastic cover will stretch out slightly. If one of the wires do that, the core is broken. Simply repair the wire, and you are good to go. Try to position the wiring for the wig wag so that it moves as little as possible as the machine is running.
Again, those are wondeful machines! Can't wait to see your "after" pixs!
Check the wig wag, and also check the wiring to the wig wag. The wires are flexed as the machine is running, so one of the wires may have broken. The outside plastic of the wire will look fine, but the wire core itself may be broken. If you do not have test equiptment, you can still test the wiring.
Hold one end of the wire, and pull slightly on the on the other end. If the core of the wire is broken, the plastic cover will stretch out slightly. If one of the wires do that, the core is broken. Simply repair the wire, and you are good to go. Try to position the wiring for the wig wag so that it moves as little as possible as the machine is running.
Again, those are wondeful machines! Can't wait to see your "after" pixs!
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