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A little while ago, Roger in Tuscon found a Bendix Power-Surge washer. Knowing this was one of my dream machines from way back, he called and offered it to me. Of course, I jumped at it and now it's in Roger's carport awaiting shipment to Nebraska. Here are the pictures he sent me and the scans of the 1956 Bendix brochures and sales-facts pages for your viewing pleasure...

And then.....

 
WOW!!!! Congratulations Greg and Robert! Robert, your machine looks just MINT; especially that boot! Hopefully it's nice and pliable and not "crunchy". Love the Thor-O-Matic name and cool Formica blue top!

Greg, I saw your PowerSurge personally when we were in Tucson. It's in great condition for its age I thought; one thing I noticed was that the large lid was heavy but positive-hinged and is not going to fall down and squish any unsuspecting fingers! The boot is a little hard but is not torn and I'm sure with a little brake fluid it will be nice and pliable again.

Those wobble-plates are cool and are much shorter than the ad depicts which surprised me. I too was surprised at how small the tub was but I bet there will be a lot of action in there! Also note that the machine is started/stopped through the water temperature dial; I had never seen that before either.

Have fun and please keep us posted!

--Austin
 
Power Surge

Wow What a awsome washer - somehow I had thought these were solid tub machines. Guess I was wrong. It looks real interesting would love to see a video. Best of Luck to both Greg and Robert on such fantistic finds.
Peter
 
Funny, except fot the row of slits at the very top, the tub resembles the Early Maytag automatics (AMP) except upside down with the bolts towards the bottom.! Even the spacing and direction of the holes.

Between that and the resemblence of the "Rubber-Tub" Bendix's agitator to the Maytag "Filter" agitator, it DOES make one wonder if maybe ther might have been some obscure "sharing" of designs somewhere along the line.

That Thor machine looks like it just came off the showroom floor! Wonder what it sounds like? What a kool find!
 
What great finds for both you guys! These are wonderful washers. I had seen one work years ago, but it was before I was collecting and saving. Hope you can get them working again, and they look to be in great condition. Do they have many rubber parts in them like the Philco and Dexters do? Wonder how well they wash? Im sure you are tickled to have them..........
 
Excitement Maximus

Oh! Gentlemen what a delightful circumstance for both of you.
Please do some artsy camera work with your proud faces reflecting in those wonderful chromed energizer quiverizer
tops, with and without water. For the first and last pages of the Class of AW.O 2006 Year Book!
 
gorgeous

Gansky,What color is the top of your lid? Did I miss it? I didn't see it, I'm dying to know what color yours is! Robert..I LOVE that formica on top of yours! Those are two incredibly cool machines!!!
 
About VIDEO

Hello...

How about see the video about Bendix or Thor-O-Matic or both, can I see the video? When?

-Peter (kenmorepeter5ab) ;-D
 
Greg and Robert I am so happy for you both!! I saw Greg's machine when I was in Tucson and it appears to be in great shape for its years! I can't wait to see "Energized-Water"! Robert that Thor-O-Matic looks to be in wonderful condition. Do you know any of the history of the machine. Wouldn't be surprised if it was hardly used!! Again congratulations to you both! Terry
 
I can't believe my eyes!

Not one, but two dream machines in the same weekend! Congrats, you guys!

What a score Greg, I'll bet you can't wait till it gets to NE. Looks like a very clean machine! And Robert, that turquoise top is amazing! These will be so much fun during wash-ins - thanks for sharing this fantastic moment!

Ben
 
Well the guy from the estate sale never called, even after I left him a couple of messages, so I’m sure glad I decided to take a ride over to that address first thing this morning. It turns out the owner was there and more than happy to sell me the machine.

Here is an update on the Thor-o-Matic: I thought the boot had rips in it, but now on a closer inspection I see that it is worn, but not worn all the way through, so I think, Tonight I ran the washer without the belt on to protect the pump. The motor runs, the timer turns and the water valve seems to work. As soon as I get a chance this week I will give it a water test. The cord was crumbling so I replaced it and grounded the machine, otherwise it looks like its in fine shape.

Here are some more pictures from my inspection.

 
just when you thought ..................

AGAIN, I am amazed and flabbergasted, CONGRADS to both of you guys, you know at this rate Robert, you will find your "bouncing basket" just yet ............
 

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