Thor arrives

[westyslantfront]

The Thor arrived this morning...but it does need some work. In a few days, Dr. Manny will take the machine for surgery. The machine looks clean, and the prognosis is good that it will be up and running soon.

 

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[westytoploader]

WOOHOO!!! Congratulations Ross on your dream machine, I know you have been wanting one for quite some time! It will be hard not going out to the garage for the next couple of weeks just to look at it!

How much work will this one need...it looks like it's in very nice shape! Were you and Roger able to remove the tub?

Keep us posted, this is very exciting!

--Austin

 

[westytoploader]

And wasn't the White-Westinghouse TL previously in the Automagic's space? Someone has a lot of 'splaining to do! ;-)

*Ducks and runs*

 

[roto204]

Um, yeah...

I seem to remember that machine...

...oh wait, that's right, I think I have it...

:-D

--Nate

 

[mickeyd]

My dream machine, too, Westy,

since I read about it in Consumer Reports 1947!!!! (Rated highest in washing ability) Good for you. So happy for you. Praise the Lord, etc. Where is the fill spout? Man-oh-man, check out that agitator. Can't wait to see it swish! Why does the metal look so new and well-preserved? What's the story?
Please TELL IT!

Wish Tuscon were right next door; I'd be over in a jiffy.

 

[roto204]

The tub, et al

No, unfortunately the tub doesn't come out of the Thor. It's cosmetically gorgeous, but has its own set of issues to work through.

The machine agitates only slightly if you push hard on the plunger on the transmission that is tripped by the control cable, and even then, you can stop it with your hand easily, so there is internal transmission work to do, more than likely.

Still, it is a fabulous machine, and I'm so happy for Ross.

Mickey, the fill hose is present but not attached to the machine at the moment.

Austin, the White-Westinghouse is visiting its friends over at Nate and Melissa's, thanks to Ross' kindness--the Faux 1-18 is being dismantled for spare Westy parts, and its pretty control panel will be saved for posterity.

And I'll make a lamp out of that stupid straight-vane agitator (just kidding--but boy, I can't get enough of that ramped-agitator rollover!!)

--Nate

 

[gansky1]

Congrats on the new machine, Ross!

Despite needing work, it will well worth the wait to see it running again.

 

[westyslantfront]

I spoke to Dr. Manny and he will be picking up the machine after Memorial Day weekend and bring it to his shop. When he brings it back I am sure it will be in tip top shape.
Can't wait.

 

[tlee618]

Ross I am so happy for you!!! I think it is so neat that you finally have your dream machine. It looks to be in such good shape that we can only hope that its problems are not to bad. Have fun and once again CONGRATULATIONS!!! Terry

 

[golittlesport]

Congrats, Ross. What a rare find...and it looks great next to your bolt-down Kenmore!

 

[appnut]

Ross, I"m thrilled it arrived in good shape. I love its future spot in the line-up, veyr appropriate. Ad thank you nursing assistnt Roger for going over the patient too.

 

[panthera]

I am happy for you

Ross - that is just great. Your Dr. sounds like quite a miracle worker - thank you very much for sharing these pictures.

 

[mayken4now]

Congrats Ross on your new machine. Very exciting.

Steve

 

[christfr]

cool

glad you like it..know its your dream machine so enjoy! we just want to see pic or vid clips of it running...ok..dont forget to show us

 

[chestermikeuk]

Congratulations!!

Hi Ross

Well done on the arrival, that outer tub looks gleaming, not be long before its doing a "Spin To Save"....looking forward to seeing yours in action...

Pat on the back to Roger & Manny as well, its great to have Mr. Fixer`s around when you need them.

Cheers, Mike

 

[bethann]

Congratulations Ross!

I'm glad to see someone else found their Dream-machine! I think good things come to good people! ( BTW, what's her name? ) I can't remember, do you have the dishwasher part?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Fab-u-lous

Ross that's so great, congratulations! Please keep us posted on the restoration progress.

 

[toggleswitch]

It's GAW-GEOUS dearie!

YAY!
Super congrats on finding your dream machine!

(Mutters to self: Yet another GREAT reason to get to TUCSON, AZ. again. Can't beat the people/club-members, the machines AND the hospitality!)

...and now this ANOTHER attraction!