christfr
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remember this machine? she now lives in my garage
well i went for it
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christfr
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I had no idea how hard it would be to move I hauled it as one unit thought it would be easy so I went my myself... never again im a dumb ass for sure.. but now that its here I got the dryer off and apart
christfr
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ugg bad pic.. but anyway the dryer guts are all clean and lubed and the motor is now unlocked so this week well move forward to the washer
christfr
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oh don't let her fool you she is a mess ha ha so with plenty of time well get there
christfr
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if I had any brains I should be afraid but oh no not me ha ha greg told me long ago if its broke you really cant hurt it ha ha and you learn as you go..well here we go
retromania
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Yayyyyy
Glad you got it. I love that set. Good luck with it!!!
Glad you got it. I love that set. Good luck with it!!!
Beautiful Set!
I love the way they say "clothes dryer" and "laundromat" in chrome script on the front, just in case someone can't figure out which is which, LOL. Good luck with them, I suspect the old line "no pain no gain" will be most applicable here!
I love the way they say "clothes dryer" and "laundromat" in chrome script on the front, just in case someone can't figure out which is which, LOL. Good luck with them, I suspect the old line "no pain no gain" will be most applicable here!
christfr
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yea already feelin the pain. ha ha.
The adage is still true! You'll do great, Chris. I've seen your restoration work and this set is going to sparkle!
christfr
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well your the one who got me started so I really owe it all to you! Ill never be able to thank you enough for all the help and advice over the years, guess its just cause your a good guy. so im thankful thankful thankful!
Congrats Chris!
<span style="font-size: medium;">Please keep us informed on your progress!</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Please keep us informed on your progress!</span>
sdlee
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hey Chris that's great. good to see you with new project. Hows Maggie and whats her name?
christfr
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hey there. if you mean the other pink westy dryer she is fine fine fine, funny story last year in spring I went to use it, turned it on then turned on the console light and it looked like it was flickering through the plastic cover and I thought great bad bulb or what ever but then it moved.. it was a mouse
frigidaireguy
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Great Set
Chris:
So glad you got these. As someone said you do GREAT work and I know these will be "Showroom" perfect when you are finished. Always loved the simplicity of these machines. What year are they ???
Bob
Chris:
So glad you got these. As someone said you do GREAT work and I know these will be "Showroom" perfect when you are finished. Always loved the simplicity of these machines. What year are they ???
Bob
christfr
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if in had to guess id say 57 but im really not sure so far so good with the work got the washer apart what a mess bad pic I know but you get the pic
Congrats Chris! Can't wait to see the old girl washing again.
Ben
Ben
How cool!
Looks like fun times ahead Chris. Do you have a boot for the washer?
These machines really are bulletproof so once you get leaks and other small annoyances fixed, they should run like new!
Best of luck.
Patrick
Looks like fun times ahead Chris. Do you have a boot for the washer?
These machines really are bulletproof so once you get leaks and other small annoyances fixed, they should run like new!
Best of luck.
Patrick
christfr
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today im on a hunt for hoses and belts and primer oh my
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Great project Chris, these are kinda fun little machines, our families first dryer was one of these, we got it around 1957. The dryer was a very fast good performer, but needed lots of repairs during its short life drying clothing for a family of 6, my folks replaced it with a KM in 1964. As a kid my brothers and I got very good at taking the WH apart and unclogging it so Mom could keep the laundry going.
We never had the washer, but I have had several since I started collecting appliances and I have saved a W&D like yours for the museum project. I have already restored the dryer and I need to paint the washer. If you need any parts or advice for either I do still have some extra parts around, but unfortunately the washer I have is getting my last available new door boot, keep us posted, John.
Great project Chris, these are kinda fun little machines, our families first dryer was one of these, we got it around 1957. The dryer was a very fast good performer, but needed lots of repairs during its short life drying clothing for a family of 6, my folks replaced it with a KM in 1964. As a kid my brothers and I got very good at taking the WH apart and unclogging it so Mom could keep the laundry going.
We never had the washer, but I have had several since I started collecting appliances and I have saved a W&D like yours for the museum project. I have already restored the dryer and I need to paint the washer. If you need any parts or advice for either I do still have some extra parts around, but unfortunately the washer I have is getting my last available new door boot, keep us posted, John.
