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Austin, that's just amazing! Congratulations on this rare find, I love the styling.
Austin, that's just amazing! Congratulations on this rare find, I love the styling.
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Ahhh, sooo ..... the GE combo. Lovely!
Lordy, I have to go to Bellville yet again ....
Lordy, I have to go to Bellville yet again ....
That is one nice machine that cannot be found in the big apple!
Way to go man!!!
Way to go man!!!
So Austin, the red light is like on the oven control that goes out when it reaches the temperature you have set on the dry control, from rare to charred? The remarkable thing about this machine is that when you select "DRIP DRY," it stops at the end of the spin and the clothes are really dripping.
That chrome strip just above the rinse dispenser hides the screws that you remove to lift the top. I hope that you don't have high water pressure because the sophisticated condensing system will spray cold water with enough force to splatter it back into the drum with the tumbling clothes. If your water pressure is high, turn the cold way down to almost off for drying. Be sure to watch how the fabric softener is dispensed in the 3rd rinse. That water comes through the dryer condensation solenoid and that little aluminum box is what helps condense the steam. Never let it progress into dry without spinning the load in something that spins very well, unless it is a load of very lightweight fabrics and if you develop any rashes, give the clothes a rinse and a spin in something that performs well.
That poor man with cancer. When you hear what this machine sounds like with the motor and pulleys with loud belts, everything, bolted to the base plate of this machine, the way sound resonates through the floor will help you understand why it bothered him while he was in pain. If you hear it do a lot of ticking while it is spinning, that is the speed controller slowing the spin because the load is unbalanced. The ticker is in the front left leg as you look at the machine. Sitting on that corner will stop the ticking and keep the awesome spin speed up. OH, rig a system so that you can run the dryer condensation water either outside so that you can water things, or have it drain into a large washer so that you can use the nicely heated water to wash another load.
That chrome strip just above the rinse dispenser hides the screws that you remove to lift the top. I hope that you don't have high water pressure because the sophisticated condensing system will spray cold water with enough force to splatter it back into the drum with the tumbling clothes. If your water pressure is high, turn the cold way down to almost off for drying. Be sure to watch how the fabric softener is dispensed in the 3rd rinse. That water comes through the dryer condensation solenoid and that little aluminum box is what helps condense the steam. Never let it progress into dry without spinning the load in something that spins very well, unless it is a load of very lightweight fabrics and if you develop any rashes, give the clothes a rinse and a spin in something that performs well.
That poor man with cancer. When you hear what this machine sounds like with the motor and pulleys with loud belts, everything, bolted to the base plate of this machine, the way sound resonates through the floor will help you understand why it bothered him while he was in pain. If you hear it do a lot of ticking while it is spinning, that is the speed controller slowing the spin because the load is unbalanced. The ticker is in the front left leg as you look at the machine. Sitting on that corner will stop the ticking and keep the awesome spin speed up. OH, rig a system so that you can run the dryer condensation water either outside so that you can water things, or have it drain into a large washer so that you can use the nicely heated water to wash another load.
Congratulations
on your great find Austin. Wow, vintage machines are sure popping up a lot this month. I hope I'll get to see yours in action someday. It would be fun to attend a Texas wash-in.
Patrick
on your great find Austin. Wow, vintage machines are sure popping up a lot this month. I hope I'll get to see yours in action someday. It would be fun to attend a Texas wash-in.
Patrick
mayken4now
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WOOHOO, Oh yea, BTW, I did change my mind to a GE Combo, and forgot to post it. LOL
What a deal. If I were there I'd help you get that 220-240V line in in a hurry.
Wonderfunl,
Steve
What a deal. If I were there I'd help you get that 220-240V line in in a hurry.
Wonderfunl,
Steve
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Hi Austin. What a beautiful machine!!....Congratulations....
Ross
Ross
and now for the rest of the story.....
Ms. McCormick was a lovely lady with lots of stories! The cinderblock house was built in 1955, and brought back memories of my own cinderblock home in Miami that was built in 1956. She was one of the first ladies to march in the UT Longhorn band in the late 1950's as well.
Whooo boy, that combo sure was heavy! To be honest, I don't know how we got it on the truck. Tom is nursing some possible cracked ribs (he fell off the trampoline), I'm vertically challenged, Austin can only lift so much, and Mrs. McCormick is an elderly woman. After the machine was awkwardly hoisted onto the truck, Austin and I took a tour of the home. It had an original 1950's Frigidaire A/C window unit. There had also been a 40" gas range, but Mrs. McCormick could not remember what it was. It was hauled off to an appliance dealer or the Goodwill and replaced with a BOL GE 30" gas range.
While we were driving home, Tom told us that the clearance between the washer and the garage door was so small, you probably could just slide a piece of paper between the two! YIKES! Glad I didn't see that!
Getting the washer off of the truck was no easy task. There are no gaps in the bottom to slide your fingers or anything else. We ended up tipping it on it's side onto the tractor cart, where it sat strapped precariously on some plywood. Austin drove it to the shed, while Tom and I held it (just in case). To make things even more interesting, a big thunderstorm was brewing. Austin pulled up the the porch of the studio and we tipped the whole thing over (cart and washer) onto the porch. Success!! Tom was pretty wiped out rib-wise, so it was up to me and Austin to get it onto the dolly and into the studio. Getting it onto the dolly was a little tricky. The real challenge was getting it up the step into the studio. Austin pulled from inside and I lifted from outside, and we finally put her in her proper place. I exhaled, the sky opened up, and we stood there relieved! I told Austin, "Don't you ever say you want a younger mom again!" Moving that thing nearly ripped the ears off of my Mickey Mouse T-Shirt!! LOL
After reading Tomburbomatic's post about "rare to charred", it confirms my suspicions about some etching in the glass window. Were these early models prone to overheating, or was the glass (at that time) not adequate enough for the heat generated by the dryer?
This has been fun. All we need to do is run the 220 into the studio and fire her up!
Someone mentioned a Texas wash-in?? Lawdy, after our backs and ribs heal... PULEEZE!! LOL
Venus
Ms. McCormick was a lovely lady with lots of stories! The cinderblock house was built in 1955, and brought back memories of my own cinderblock home in Miami that was built in 1956. She was one of the first ladies to march in the UT Longhorn band in the late 1950's as well.
Whooo boy, that combo sure was heavy! To be honest, I don't know how we got it on the truck. Tom is nursing some possible cracked ribs (he fell off the trampoline), I'm vertically challenged, Austin can only lift so much, and Mrs. McCormick is an elderly woman. After the machine was awkwardly hoisted onto the truck, Austin and I took a tour of the home. It had an original 1950's Frigidaire A/C window unit. There had also been a 40" gas range, but Mrs. McCormick could not remember what it was. It was hauled off to an appliance dealer or the Goodwill and replaced with a BOL GE 30" gas range.
While we were driving home, Tom told us that the clearance between the washer and the garage door was so small, you probably could just slide a piece of paper between the two! YIKES! Glad I didn't see that!
Getting the washer off of the truck was no easy task. There are no gaps in the bottom to slide your fingers or anything else. We ended up tipping it on it's side onto the tractor cart, where it sat strapped precariously on some plywood. Austin drove it to the shed, while Tom and I held it (just in case). To make things even more interesting, a big thunderstorm was brewing. Austin pulled up the the porch of the studio and we tipped the whole thing over (cart and washer) onto the porch. Success!! Tom was pretty wiped out rib-wise, so it was up to me and Austin to get it onto the dolly and into the studio. Getting it onto the dolly was a little tricky. The real challenge was getting it up the step into the studio. Austin pulled from inside and I lifted from outside, and we finally put her in her proper place. I exhaled, the sky opened up, and we stood there relieved! I told Austin, "Don't you ever say you want a younger mom again!" Moving that thing nearly ripped the ears off of my Mickey Mouse T-Shirt!! LOL
After reading Tomburbomatic's post about "rare to charred", it confirms my suspicions about some etching in the glass window. Were these early models prone to overheating, or was the glass (at that time) not adequate enough for the heat generated by the dryer?
This has been fun. All we need to do is run the 220 into the studio and fire her up!
Someone mentioned a Texas wash-in?? Lawdy, after our backs and ribs heal... PULEEZE!! LOL
Venus
What great stories guys! You'll have a lot of fun with this, Austin and "rare to charred" is an excellent description of the drying control. I think John Lefever told us the top temp on this baby is well over 200F. Tom is right about the spinning, it uses far less energy to dry if the clothes are attended to after the "spin." A little spinning between the rinses doesn't hurt either, but the quirky cycle is part of the vintage combo fun and the six-vane "Piece By Piece" washing action is quite a show. The etching on the door comes from hard water, mine had a little bit of that - the Maytag combo had a lot but you can remove most of it with a bit of effort and a small amount of Lime-Away.
Congrats again - the moving and lifting struggles were well worth it and are now part of the machines life-story!
Congrats again - the moving and lifting struggles were well worth it and are now part of the machines life-story!
Story
Hi Venus & Austin
Congratulations of the GE, looks a fine specimen, plenty of splashadrama to see there....
I must admit to having a chuckle thinking about the "Move" but I know its not funning lugging a machine that size...I keep a weight lifting belt handy now for support, I`ve twinged my back a few times lugging stuff...
The stories of how the machine came to be are as much a delight as the machines themselves, forgotten history!!!
Splashy Washing, Mike
Hi Venus & Austin
Congratulations of the GE, looks a fine specimen, plenty of splashadrama to see there....
I must admit to having a chuckle thinking about the "Move" but I know its not funning lugging a machine that size...I keep a weight lifting belt handy now for support, I`ve twinged my back a few times lugging stuff...
The stories of how the machine came to be are as much a delight as the machines themselves, forgotten history!!!
Splashy Washing, Mike
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Congratulations on an awesome find! That giant drum will provide a lot of washing, splashing drama...just throw the "drip dry load" into your unimatic for a last rinse and spin. Have fun!
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What an awesome find!!!
It is in great shape!
What a fun machine!
Thanks for the pictures.
Brent
It is in great shape!
What a fun machine!
Thanks for the pictures.
Brent
Venus, it sounds like moving that behemoth was quite an adventure. Austin, congrats on your spectacular new combo and we'll definitely look forward to more pics when you get it hooked up. A family-size of Ben-Gay is in the mail, LOL!
Cool beans!
Nice addition to your laundry studio Austin! Great story too. Free is the best, and the drama only adds spice to it all! It's not as humid in Austin, so maybe that is why there is no rust..?
You guys should call me when you need extra female muscle strength...Hmmm...LOL (I am actually quite strong)
All I ask for is one of Tom's burgers, and a couple of Corona's ;-)
Yeah, when is the next Texas wash-in? ;-) LOL
Nice addition to your laundry studio Austin! Great story too. Free is the best, and the drama only adds spice to it all! It's not as humid in Austin, so maybe that is why there is no rust..?
You guys should call me when you need extra female muscle strength...Hmmm...LOL (I am actually quite strong)
All I ask for is one of Tom's burgers, and a couple of Corona's ;-)
Yeah, when is the next Texas wash-in? ;-) LOL
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Hi Venus and Austin....looks like you had a good time with Mrs. McCormick....congratulations on the GE duo-matic....
Ross
Ross
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Thanks everyone! I'm really excited about this machine...need to tackle a couple of minor projects first (one of which I haven't posted yet; stay tuned) and then will get started on this machine!
Ben, the belts for this machine are NLA and from what Greg said, VERY hard to find. Which means that if one breaks, I'm dead in the water, literally! I haven't had the back panel off *yet*, but I saw a picture of Jon's machine (which is identical to this one) and it has 3 wide V-belts with a jackshaft pulley arragement.
Tom, I could tell by the heat marks on the glass that the dryer gets HOT! It's 4500 watts which is pretty normat, but pulls 22 amps! I heard Greg's GE combo run at the Convention and it wasn't the quietest machine by any means, so it will be interesting to see how this one sounds if the man couldn't stand the noise while the machine was running on the opposite side of the house!
--Austin
Ben, the belts for this machine are NLA and from what Greg said, VERY hard to find. Which means that if one breaks, I'm dead in the water, literally! I haven't had the back panel off *yet*, but I saw a picture of Jon's machine (which is identical to this one) and it has 3 wide V-belts with a jackshaft pulley arragement.
Tom, I could tell by the heat marks on the glass that the dryer gets HOT! It's 4500 watts which is pretty normat, but pulls 22 amps! I heard Greg's GE combo run at the Convention and it wasn't the quietest machine by any means, so it will be interesting to see how this one sounds if the man couldn't stand the noise while the machine was running on the opposite side of the house!
--Austin
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Normat=Normal...my fingers are going faster than my head again!
Normat=Normal...my fingers are going faster than my head again!
Oh, Congratulations,
Austin!
Thank you, Venus.
Have a lot of fun.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Austin!
Thank you, Venus.
Have a lot of fun.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
mayken4now
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I am tired and in pain just hearing this sstory. I know how it feels, but not with one of those machines.
Good ending and a lot of fun.
Tom, rest your ribs.
Couldn't Haley help? She could have served water and juice!!!
Steve
Good ending and a lot of fun.
Tom, rest your ribs.
Couldn't Haley help? She could have served water and juice!!!
Steve
