Congratulations on finding your dream machines! Were these machines sold in other colors as well? I like avocado though. Happy washing!! BTW, what agitator is in there?
WP Imperial Mark XII set!
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strongenough78
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I can answer that one for you Louis. The only agitator Whirlpool used exclusively until a small redesign in the mid 80's and before the direct drives came out. The Super Surgilator, much like the one shown here 
O Dwight
Those sure are pretty! Matched sets are SO BOSS aren't they?
Good on ya for finding your dream Set! Enjoy. Those SuperSurgilators really sploshed things about didn't they!
Now you'll have clean laundry for Days!
jon & artey
Those sure are pretty! Matched sets are SO BOSS aren't they?
Good on ya for finding your dream Set! Enjoy. Those SuperSurgilators really sploshed things about didn't they!
Now you'll have clean laundry for Days!
jon & artey
polkanut
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Sam,
An Olds Vista Cruiser would do nicely also, don't you think?
An Olds Vista Cruiser would do nicely also, don't you think?
captainmoody
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It has the Super Surgilator as mentioned, with the chrome cap.
Could we get some inside detail photos when you have the chance? Underside of lid, agitator, dispensers, 2 way door doing its thing, drum, bells, whistles would love to see it all.
Thanks Vern for the picture!
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1968 IMPERIAL MARK 12 PAIR
OMG! Awesome!, Toatally jealous
OMG! Awesome!, Toatally jealous
Hey Dwight, CONGRATS! They look like they are in really great condition AND at a GREAT price!
Have you tried the dryer door to see if you can easily open it both directions? Mine works but is temperamental.
Here are photos of my set.
Congrats again!
Kevin
strongenough78
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You're welcome Louis, anytime
The dryer door is wild. I had no idea it was 2-way.
In keeping with the station wagon theme, that is like the 2-way or 3-way "magic" tailgates. Or, as I sometimes refer to my wagon's tailgate, it isn't "magic," it is sometimes "possessed."
Dwight, you found a dreamy set!
In keeping with the station wagon theme, that is like the 2-way or 3-way "magic" tailgates. Or, as I sometimes refer to my wagon's tailgate, it isn't "magic," it is sometimes "possessed."
Dwight, you found a dreamy set!
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No problems with the door on the dryer Kevin, it does remind me of the old Ford SW tailgates though!
Oh! BTW, we should see how close the serial numbers are on our units.
Oh! BTW, we should see how close the serial numbers are on our units.
danelto
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Wonderful Find
More pics; More pics; More pics!!!!!!
More pics; More pics; More pics!!!!!!
drh4683
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Those things are so neat Dwight! Such nicely styled units, a great find indeed!
I HAD NO IDEA
They made a swing tailgate door for the dryer! No one ever sent me the memo! Totally 70's!
They made a swing tailgate door for the dryer! No one ever sent me the memo! Totally 70's!
The Whirlpool "Woody" models...
...came in Avocado, Coppertone & White...
"WOOD" be neat if it were offered in some "metallic" colors, though... ("WOODEN", it????)
-- Dave
...came in Avocado, Coppertone & White...
"WOOD" be neat if it were offered in some "metallic" colors, though... ("WOODEN", it????)
-- Dave
WOW! Those are just beautiful Dwight! Congratulations.
I am just finishing a restoration on a Maytag 806 set in Avocado, and the colour is really growing on me. I used to hate it, but now I find myself becoming an Avocado Aficionado!
I still hate Harvest Gold though....
I am just finishing a restoration on a Maytag 806 set in Avocado, and the colour is really growing on me. I used to hate it, but now I find myself becoming an Avocado Aficionado!
I still hate Harvest Gold though....
strongenough78
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So I've got to ask, when do we get to see video's of these beauties in action?
captainmoody
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I will try to get a video of them uploaded soon!
FYI everyone -
I am fairly sure there is another Mark XII machine in white in Kenny/Goatfarmer's post about the $25 gold Maytag. He shows several other Craigslist ads, including one for a $95 Whirlpool. I'd say that one is either from a year before or the year after these. No Estate Wagon accents on it.
Gordon
I am fairly sure there is another Mark XII machine in white in Kenny/Goatfarmer's post about the $25 gold Maytag. He shows several other Craigslist ads, including one for a $95 Whirlpool. I'd say that one is either from a year before or the year after these. No Estate Wagon accents on it.
Gordon
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