The Mini-Minneapolis Wash-In

[cadman]

This past weekend Ben and I had the pleasure of visiting Robert, Mr. Unimatic himself! To add to the fun, we met club member Geoff Delp and had a grand old time. I knew we had come to the right place when the host broke out the Blue Heaven glasses and fired up the '56 Liberator. Just about everything left a lasting impression- the intimidating RCA Whirlpool combo machine, witnessing Philco's High-Frequency agitation, the kitchen that proves multiple colors can work harmoniously together, or the restored Zenith Porthole! Enough yaking, the pictures start at the link below! -Cory

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?photoshow=18@Robert's%20'58%[email protected]&dir=/COLLECTIONS/CADMAN

 

[bethann]

Looks like you guy's got to see some amazing sites! Cool coffee pot too!

 

[mickeyd]

jus' crazy 'bout the machines

Cory thanks. What a treat. What's up with that wild frigidaire missing the control panel yet still hurling water everywhere-oh those rubber fins. And that waterfall Speed Queen, I've never seen that one before. What a treasure.

Mikey

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Guys! I've included my addition to the fun ~ a .mov with some washing action! I had to cut this down quite a bit, as we had fun with almost all of Robert's wonderful machines. Hopefully I'll find some time go include a few more movies of this past weekend. I completely agree with Cory - everything I saw and witnessed on Saturday left a lasting impression. Thanks again Robert!!

Ben

http://b.swestka.home.mchsi.com/

 

[jmirawm]

LOVED the pics and vids!

Looks like you guys really had fun with all the machines. Robert truly is an inspiration, I hope to make the pilgrimage to the AWO Mecca in Minnesota one day.

 

[drmitch]

Thanks, Ben and Cory! Robert has one of the coolest places in the world!

 

[mickeyd]

"Suds-cake....right here" Hope the quote is right.

I'm so glad I tuned in tonight, especially watching the suds-caking unimatic turn into a cotton-candy machine. Who needs hallucinogens? Thank you so much, and Robert too, for opening the door to the Holy of Holies.

MIkey

PS: Almost as good as Brokeback Mountain

 

[mickeyd]

Damn

IT's suds-CAKE

My bad

 

[mattywashboy]

hi, did you get any footage of the Super Unimatic, that would be awesome to watch

Matt

 

[mayfan69]

Maybe one day if i make it to the states....

Would love to check out some of your guys collections if i ever make it to the states one day...especially Robert's.

I would have to stop myself trying to find and bring back vintage machines!!!

Leon

 

[JerseyMike]

Thanks for sharing ....

It's always a special treat to see those awesome machines in action. I enjoyed the pics too. (My parents used to have a coffee pot like that! It made great coffee as I recall.)

It looks like a great time was had by all.

Mike

 

[gadgetgary]

Great Weekend

Wonderful pics and footage.....Just hope that someday I will be able to attend an 'Event'

Gary

 

[kenmorepeter5a]

BEST of some pictures & video

I watch the mini-wash video show.....its AWESOME!!! I think its both of the spin (1140 rpm) of the Fridg....right?

-- Peter (kenmorepeter5a)

 

[peteski50]

Mini-Minneapolis

Looks like you guys had a great time
Great video
Best Wishes
Peter

 

[rickr]

Looks like a great time was had by all! If I ever get to Minneapolis,Roberts home will be on the agenda!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Cory, great pictures thanks for posting them! It was great fun to relive the weekend again.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow Ben, I can't believe how fast you did that great video, it would have taken me months to get it all together!

I'm so glad you guys and Geoff could come this weekend, I had a great time.

 

[tlee618]

Hi Cory and Ben, I am so glad that you guys got to see Robert's fantastic collection. Greg, Skyler, and I were there the week before Christmas and we had such a great time. Does't Gladys have the cutest face!! Thank you both for sharing the neat pictures. Terry

 

[frigilux]

Great video!! Thanks so much for posting it. Of all the fantastic Frigidaire Unimatic designs, the '58 is my favorite. That huge cotton-candy suds mound was completely AWESOME. An early Kenmore would have had suds-lock for months over that!