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If you're going to move the dryer on a roof rack, you should know that the dryer door uses a lift-off hinge. Just lift the door off by opening it and lifting upward on it, and stash it inside the vehicle so that it won't blow off. Installation is the reverse of removal.

I'm a worry-wart, so I'd also remove the selector knob and the lint filter, but that's just me.

But the door has the potential to blow away, so do secure that.
 
to: frontaloadotmy.....

regarding the letters in the serial number to find out what month & year your maytag center dial washing machine was made, i have a question for you.....

i just received my harvest gold (i guess you would call it "harvest gold" [but it looks more like "mustard yellow" to me??]), model GA208, center dial, maytag washing machine and was wondering what year my washing machine was made. it has the letters: AE at the end of the serial number. could you please tell me if you know, when my maytag A208 was manufactured???

i'll be waiting to hear back from you.

lovingly,
hippiedoll ;o)
peace...
 
the dryer on the roof (roof rack).

The dryer is no lightweight either. I wouldn't take the chance of placing one half of rare vintage set on the roof of anything.

As for moving from the side. Of course it can be done but unless you've got arms like King Kong loading on the back is the easier and safer method in my opinion. The drain hose is not a big deal, it can be removed or tucked under the rear overhang.

I'm always moving things by myself so one learns how best to avoid disaster.
 
I decided to take the truck

You all have given me a lot to think about. The gentleman sounded a little elderly, so I'm not sure he'll Be able to help me get it on the roof of the car. As strong as I like to think that I am (insert joke), I'm not sure I'll be able to balance it to get it up that high. So truck it is.

On another note, thanks again for all the compliments and advice. I feel like I stumbled into a bees nest of new friends! Makes a person feel pretty good..

The pic of the Firebird makes me drool.
That GTO is soo bad a**.
I think the Ford Focus is supposed to be on the 'Deluxe'' forum right (less than 20?)?
And it was an honor to serve, thank you.
 
So truck it is.

Hope you have ramps. The washer weights 240 lbs. No way one man can lift that safely onto to the bed of a pickup, too awkward.

Something is bound to get damaged, either your lower back, the washer, or both
 
Picked 'em up. Literally.

Well, it was a great day for a road trip. Awesome little row house in Allentown, and the guy was a retired Electrolux (and other brands) repairman.

No ramps, just moving blankets. Tailgate down, tilted the maytag onto the edge and then lifted from the bottom using the edge of the tailgate as a fulcrum and then pushed it in the bed. Once in I stood it up again. Worked the same way coming out. Literally not a scratch.

So, I'm in awe. They are pristine. There was just a lot of cobwebs from sitting in the garage for 8 years, and some surface rust around the adjustable feet, probably from the thermal difference from the concrete slab and ambient air temp?. The washer lid is loose as those little ball hinges disintegrated.

So in the kitchen was a cool drop in Hotpoint, and a in counter Nutone food processor with literally all the attachments in the cabinet. He said it all goes with house, and wasn't for sale. Too bad. I told him to put me in touch with buyers. I'll add some pics of them.

Also, he wants to unload the GIANT rack of vacuum cleaner parts, motors, bearings, etc.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

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Electrolux Parts

Please tell the man about www.vacuumland.org , another "sister" site to this one, dealing in collectible vacuums. There would probably be a lot of interest over there. Like this site, no charge to join or post.

That Formica in the Allentown house is to die for. Very 1964 or so. And I'm a huge fan of metal countertop moldings; that installation has them between the counters and the backsplash, even though the counters themselves are self-edged. Someone took very good care of all that.
 
Funny how people's reactions vary.  I too like the formica, but I hate, hate, hate the metal moldings.  Did I mention I hate them?  Always seemed cheap to me.  Could not wait to rip them out.  Still have formica but sans metal.  I do a tight joint with just a small bead of color matched caulk.  IMO much more professional and finished looking.

 

We had a version of that Hotpoint range, lasted all of 6 years before it caught fire.  Got replaced with a Corning 3+1 range.

 

Anyway back on topic, looking forward to seeing the machines in their new home.  Pictures please!
 
Metal Counter Moldings

Matt:

Obviously, reactions vary, but since I grew up with metal countertop moldings, I am one of their biggest fans. They make countertops much more durable than self-edging; a metal edge can handle impacts that would take a huge chip out of a self edge.
 
Tony, also let me add my thanks for your service! Nice set of Maytags with the house and the wagons being icing on the cake! I've moved them just like that a million times for companies I've worked for before finally joining the lift gate club. Lol!

Christina, your 208 was born March, 1978.

RCD
 
Tony

Nice find on the washers! So great to see "new" collectors popping up. I love your  house - I had no idea there were houses like that in Middletown. So cool! I have very good friends over in Wallkill so I get down there a lot .

 

And that Vista Cruiser is one of my all time fabs, I remember the ads introducing the Vista Cruiser when I was a kid, I thought it was so Jetson's at the time!!

 

 
 

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