The Thor finally arrives

[peterh770]

Very cool! Congrats!

 

[lesto]

Neat machine. What year is it? BTW, I had a yellow 45 of teeny weeny bikini too! How many of us had the actual bikini? :0

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Lesto. The Thor my Mom had was from 1950. I would say this one is of the same vintage give or take a year.

Ross

 

[mickeyd]

On day at the library, looking as far back as iIcould in old CU/CR magazines, I stumbled upon the Thor. It was love at first sight. The ultimate dream machine for me. Can't believe how young and new the speckled light blue tub looks. Wish I could see the agitation without soap or clothes in the way. CU rated it best in washing ability. So glad you have it. You must be ecstatic. Whats the pump like, the speed and the sound. How I'd love to see that machine. Of all the fabulous machines I've seen here, Your Thor is the one I want the most. Good for you, Buddy.

 

[roto204]

Love that machine, Ross!

That's just fabulous, Ross :-D What a dream machine!

Toggle--The Holy Trinity :-D You're too fabulous!

 

[rickr]

Great machine Ross!And Manny got the restoration just flawless! Never saw one of those machines before. Thank you for sharing.

 

[frigilux]

I've never seen a Thor before---it's excellent! Congrats on your restoration and I'm sure you know how lucky you are to have Dr. Manny at your beck and call, LOL!

 

[toggleswitch]

Now WHERE did I leave my diaphragm?

Is the water fill timed or "metered". If it is automatic/metered, by what mechanism does it shut itself off?

perhaps weight of overflow water into outer tub on diaphragm?

 

[brettsomers]

everyone remember this video? machine looks identical.

 

[keymatic]

Thor Automagic...

Hi Guys...Ross..that renovated Thor looks in great condition..and Dr Manny has done a fab job !! By looking at the machine the only difference between the UK machine and the US machine is the positioning of the water spout and the control tower, was quite a bit higher..I see Brett has re-posted my video that i shot a few years ago of the Automagic i have. Anyone who has watched this video, please excuse the slightly weird noise i make after the water has been spun from the tub, as at this point you are ment to have the lid on, and i got absolutely soaked !!..In the UK there was another model (1958) after the one i have which had 3 pedals at the base to control the wash & spin ( see att pic) by this time the dishwashing facility had been discarded.

Have fun with your new washer !!
Keith (UK)

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Keith. I kept your video bookmarked for a long time as I thought it might be the closest I would ever get to a Thor again. Took me a long time to realize that I really have one in my collection.

Ross

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Toggle. Water is controlled at the faucet. There is no water meter, diaphragm, or control. Just turn the faucet on and off manually.

Ross

 

[gadgetgary]

Paul Vance...

Has died at age 68...He earned immortality with that smash 1960's song

Itsy, Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

 

[mickeyd]

Anyone who missed this, scroll up to brettsomers

Brett. So much thanks to you and to whomever made that very satisfying video.

A dream come true for me, something I thought I'd never see.

I knew the agitation would be splendid and swift. Bet that Kenmore modeled their Pentaswirl and Pentavane from the Thor's really really fast agitator. And the spin was so cool because the tub margin is so wide you can see a ton of water being hurled, way more that I've ever seen. What a treat, and next year, I've been invited to see it live in Tuscon. Life is sweet.

As Robin Williams very warmly says at the end of "Dead Poets Society," "Thank you, boys.... thank you!"

Mike

 

[gadgetgary]

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Error

Songwriter is not dead!

Can you imagine reading your own obituary?

http://www.courant.com/hc-realvance.artsep28,0,3349118.story