The Brand Spanking New 1962 GE V12 Comes Home
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Nice! Just like the other people commented, I'm impressed that it still looks this good. Enjoy it in good health!
polkanut
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Robert,
Are you sure that machine didn't leave Appliance Park about a month ago? I can't believe how pristine everything is for having sat in a basement for so long. It was nothing but pure karma that you should acquire this beauty. Congrats!!!
Are you sure that machine didn't leave Appliance Park about a month ago? I can't believe how pristine everything is for having sat in a basement for so long. It was nothing but pure karma that you should acquire this beauty. Congrats!!!
danelto
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Congratulations
I love it, Robert. Couldn't have happened to a nicer fella. Enjoy playing with your beautiful machine!
I love it, Robert. Couldn't have happened to a nicer fella. Enjoy playing with your beautiful machine!
toploader55
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Holy Crap !!!
Amazing... Simply Amazing.
Great Find Robert. I think you should contact GE and just jog their memory of when in the day they made Great Products. What's their e-mail in China ?
Amazing... Simply Amazing.
Great Find Robert. I think you should contact GE and just jog their memory of when in the day they made Great Products. What's their e-mail in China ?
NEW V-12 GE WASHER
WOW thats in great shape, its really great that some people that took such good care of things like this that they didn't even use. I am sure that she always though that one day she might get around to having it hooked up and learning to use it. Tom has almost the same model in great shape and I worked on more of these than I could ever remember. This was the model the model that Levett used in thier homes here in Maryland, [except the 1 speed non suds-saver ] and they built over 30,000 homes here. When you start to use it be sure that all the feet are adjusted properly as these GEs were notorious for walking before they added the self-leveling rear legs. Have fun with it Smitty and I will be out to visit soon.
WOW thats in great shape, its really great that some people that took such good care of things like this that they didn't even use. I am sure that she always though that one day she might get around to having it hooked up and learning to use it. Tom has almost the same model in great shape and I worked on more of these than I could ever remember. This was the model the model that Levett used in thier homes here in Maryland, [except the 1 speed non suds-saver ] and they built over 30,000 homes here. When you start to use it be sure that all the feet are adjusted properly as these GEs were notorious for walking before they added the self-leveling rear legs. Have fun with it Smitty and I will be out to visit soon.
sears9000
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WAIT!
Before you put one drop of water in that fine looking REAL washer,you should actually invite G.E. representatives over with notepads,so they can take notes on how to build a real machine, and how smooth it runs. Everytime I see what they're charging for appliances they make today,one word comes to my mind, LARCENY!
Yes, I think every manufactuer needs a refresher course on how to make things right. Enjoy your machine, and have a nice day.
Before you put one drop of water in that fine looking REAL washer,you should actually invite G.E. representatives over with notepads,so they can take notes on how to build a real machine, and how smooth it runs. Everytime I see what they're charging for appliances they make today,one word comes to my mind, LARCENY!
Yes, I think every manufactuer needs a refresher course on how to make things right. Enjoy your machine, and have a nice day.
WOW!
That's a real beauty! So nice to see something that age looking so good. Congratulations to you guys!
That's a real beauty! So nice to see something that age looking so good. Congratulations to you guys!
Robert
Congrats......and admiration......it couldn't have fell into better hands......
How about a DVD video?.....I'd be the first on the list to want one
I loved how this machine hid the water valves, so it was able to sit flat against the wall.........great memories of my Mom's......Thank you again
grab the plexiglass for operating this machine with lower water levels, not optional, you will get soaked, that activator means business!!!.....lol
Congrats......and admiration......it couldn't have fell into better hands......
How about a DVD video?.....I'd be the first on the list to want one
I loved how this machine hid the water valves, so it was able to sit flat against the wall.........great memories of my Mom's......Thank you again
grab the plexiglass for operating this machine with lower water levels, not optional, you will get soaked, that activator means business!!!.....lol
cfz2882
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UNREAL!! total time capsule!
Miraculous!
Congratulations, Robert! Was it luck? Fate? Karma? It doesn't matter. It's hard to believe that lovely washer has lasted so long in such pristine condition, with not so much as a cobweb in sight. I bet you didn't get much sleep last night and made a bee-line back to the basement the minute you woke up this morning! Such a wonderful piece of appliance history couldn't have gone to a better, more appreciative home. I can't wait to see it!
Congratulations, Robert! Was it luck? Fate? Karma? It doesn't matter. It's hard to believe that lovely washer has lasted so long in such pristine condition, with not so much as a cobweb in sight. I bet you didn't get much sleep last night and made a bee-line back to the basement the minute you woke up this morning! Such a wonderful piece of appliance history couldn't have gone to a better, more appreciative home. I can't wait to see it!
wringer_clean
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WOW Robert,
Absolutely amazing!!
It had to feel somewhat surreal to lay eyes on it ..... I can only imagine.
I absolutely love when synchronicity "kicks in" and truly amazing encounters like what you experienced "just happen."
Relish the moment and feeling.
Can't wait to see it in action and feel that "time machine" sensation.
psf
Absolutely amazing!!
It had to feel somewhat surreal to lay eyes on it ..... I can only imagine.
I absolutely love when synchronicity "kicks in" and truly amazing encounters like what you experienced "just happen."
Relish the moment and feeling.
Can't wait to see it in action and feel that "time machine" sensation.
psf
And a Suds Saver to boot!
Time to start adding laundry tubs downstairs! Congrats!
Time to start adding laundry tubs downstairs! Congrats!
Ooo
Those dampulators are mint unused!
And I love your "hand model" hiking up the activator skirt so we can all see under!
Factory Fresh is the only way to go! Congrats and you look very happy and not just from the matoonies!
oxxoox jon & artey
Those dampulators are mint unused!
And I love your "hand model" hiking up the activator skirt so we can all see under!
Factory Fresh is the only way to go! Congrats and you look very happy and not just from the matoonies!
oxxoox jon & artey
whirlcool
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Wonderful machine and I loved those great photos of it!
How are the internal rubber hoses? Are they hardened at all?
How are the internal rubber hoses? Are they hardened at all?
polkanut
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Robert,
I'm in complete agreement with Don, you need to find a vintage Homart (Sears) suds tub so this beauty can really strut her stuff. Even my wife is impressed, and jealous. Now that's saying alot!
P.S. I seem to remember that you don't care to reuse your wash water, am I correct?
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I'm in complete agreement with Don, you need to find a vintage Homart (Sears) suds tub so this beauty can really strut her stuff. Even my wife is impressed, and jealous. Now that's saying alot!
P.S. I seem to remember that you don't care to reuse your wash water, am I correct?
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Essential question 
Hello! Awesome machine!
However, as I am not much into vintage washers (specially American), I am gonna ask an probably essential question that everyone knows lol
What is Suds return option for? and how does it work? on that button I could also see the ''Save'' option too, what's that all for?
Thanks a lot indeed,
Dex
Hello! Awesome machine!
However, as I am not much into vintage washers (specially American), I am gonna ask an probably essential question that everyone knows lol
What is Suds return option for? and how does it work? on that button I could also see the ''Save'' option too, what's that all for?
Thanks a lot indeed,
Dex
mickeyd
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12 BLOCKS AWAY--MIND-BLOWING
Your Karma is unbelievable, Robert, and to have it arrive through Ted makes it all the more marvelous and wonderful.
The close-ups are spectacular, especially # 3 the SUDS RETURN, which got the biggest button. YAY! I am drooling. Love how the black, white, and chrome on the panel is picked up again in the bottom shots of ## 15 & 16.
You have to appreciate the irony that this machine would not have come to you if the seller's sweet mother didn't love her wringer. Now maybe you'll have a greater love for all your wringer men who are a minority here. Our kind made your treasure possible.
When you decide to get him wet please do a clean water suds-return so we can learn:
Does the water come back through the Filter-flo system the same way it does for the mini-basket fill, or does it pump back through the bottom drain port?
This is fabulous; you guys must be deliriously happy.
Your Karma is unbelievable, Robert, and to have it arrive through Ted makes it all the more marvelous and wonderful.
The close-ups are spectacular, especially # 3 the SUDS RETURN, which got the biggest button. YAY! I am drooling. Love how the black, white, and chrome on the panel is picked up again in the bottom shots of ## 15 & 16.
You have to appreciate the irony that this machine would not have come to you if the seller's sweet mother didn't love her wringer. Now maybe you'll have a greater love for all your wringer men who are a minority here. Our kind made your treasure possible.
When you decide to get him wet please do a clean water suds-return so we can learn:
Does the water come back through the Filter-flo system the same way it does for the mini-basket fill, or does it pump back through the bottom drain port?
This is fabulous; you guys must be deliriously happy.
