The Pile coughs up another wonderful find...

[redcarpetdrew]

YAY!!! I finally got to spend a little time decompressing by working on a new find, courtesy of 'The Pile'. And what a find!

A 1969 Kenmore washer. 24" wide and a BOL, no less! What a beaut. Keep in mind as you view these pictures that this is as I got it. No cleaning required!

110.S6704112W00
01671 C910

 

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A shot of the console.

 

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Basic features. H/W/C with cold rinse and the three cycles. Surprise, surprise... A two speed machine.

A question was put to me. What was the last year that the timer dial said "Permanent Press Wash 'N' Wear" at the same time?

 

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Moneyshot!

A straight vane standard tub with matching color filter.

 

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The lid. Again, CLEAN!

 

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Upskirt shot...

No major sling of anything here...

 

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Time to strut her stuff...

After correcting a small issue, it was time to see it would 'hold water'...

 

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A close up...

 

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Here we go!

This has a very strong agitation and quiet, too!

 

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Another view...

 

[duet83]

WOW Awesome

It is like brand new, and 2 speed at that.

I can still hear the Sears delivery van driving away. Complete with SEARS lettering on the side.

 

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Time to run a load. This agitator looks to mean business.

 

[cfz2882]

wow!!

that thing is clean!!-it's like new!
looks like a delco motor in it?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Here we go, pt.2

Very good rollover. This kinda beats the clothes a little...

I shot some video for you all...

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Another closeup

 

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Spins nicely. The bearings are virtually silent.

You wouldn't know this was at full spin for the picture...

 

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Sssooooo, what was wrong with her, you ask?

What could possibly cause someone (who OBVIOUSLY took care of her) to send this one to her death? Just a water valve. The cold side diaphram was stuck open so it would fill uncontrollably, even when unplugged.

I admit that I actually IMPROVED this washer by using a Maytag water valve. Is there anything that the 205613 water valve won't fit?!? Here's the old one.

 

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Her future fate...

A home has been found for this little one. It didn't take very long... Our good friend in Charlotte fell in love with the preview pics I sent him and is quite happy to adopt her. Even more interesting is that he actually doesn't have a ton of 24"ers already and this will be his first well running example. A match made in Heaven? All I know is yet another escapes the clutches of The Pile.

RCD

 

[rp2813]

What a Beautiful and Well Cared-For Machine!

On thing is for certain. The former owner is going to miss this machine terribly. I don't care how well she may take care of the one that replaced it, it's not going to last her for 40 years like this one did.

Too bad she had to let it go for such an easy fix. The good news is that the machine has found a safe home. Not even remotely pile material.

Another awesome save by Andy! Yay!