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What is your dream vintage washer dryer set that you would love to own one day and in what color?
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Post# 508229   3/30/2011 at 17:08 (4,746 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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hello to all aw,

What is your dream vinatge washer dryer set that you would love to own and in what color for me i would say its eather an inglis liberator thats push to start pull to stop (washer my grandmother had when i was a kid in harvest gold with this dryer also in harvest gold)pic of second dram set in post number 2





Post# 508230 , Reply# 1   3/30/2011 at 17:10 (4,746 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        
my second dream set if first t 1 not possible to find

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my second dream set still in harvest gold would be an inglis superb that i had as a kid in harvest gold.

Post# 508232 , Reply# 2   3/30/2011 at 17:15 (4,746 days old) by washernoob ()        

Turquoise green westinghouse Slant fronts from the 50s. Ones with the raised panel at the back top.


Someone on here posted an ad for an over the top kitchen with lots of minty green appliances and paint, as well as these machines off to the site.


Post# 508234 , Reply# 3   3/30/2011 at 18:02 (4,746 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Tough call on the brand... But I think my dream set would be the 1957 or 1958 GE Filter-Flo washer paired up with a Clothes Conditioner automatic dryer. Colour? Turquoise, bien sūr!! LOL

Post# 508246 , Reply# 4   3/30/2011 at 18:55 (4,746 days old) by randycmaynard ()        
1956 Westinghouse Deluxe - Slant Front FL......

Still looking for the ever elusive 1956 Westinghouse Deluxe Slant Front Front Loading Washer in White...... the machine that started the love affair with washers and a story told many times here. Grandmother had a '56 set - W & D - and the memories of standing in front of the washer with a flashlight are as fresh as the days when I was at the same height as the glass and could see right in!

Gotta find one in White someday!!


Post# 508257 , Reply# 5   3/30/2011 at 19:47 (4,746 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

My dream vintage machine is pictured below,a 1968 avacodo green alphabet Kenmore with suds saver. This was my favorite washer as a child. This picture has been posted on this site before, and I was so exited to see this washer I saved the picture and made it my desk top background.

David


Post# 508259 , Reply# 6   3/30/2011 at 19:52 (4,746 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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A 1958 WCI and DCI Frigidaire Pair.  It would have to be at least a 2-set laundry room.  OR the other set would be a WCI65 and WI65 set.  Both in Turqoise.  the 1965 Frifidaire set could be aztec copper too.  The last "set" could be a TOL 1957 or 1958 Bendix Duomatic.  Pink wouldn't even be allowed as a consideration or be allowed to come near the house. 


Post# 508264 , Reply# 7   3/30/2011 at 20:04 (4,746 days old) by 300C (Jonesboro, GA)        
Filter-Flo or Unimatic

A tough call, but my first choice would be a 1957-59 GE Filter-Flo with the pink (57-58) or sea foam (59) agitator cap and the copper filter pan, and of course the matching dryer.

My next choice would be a 1950-55 Unimatic Frigidaire with the matching Filtrator dryer.

I also like the 125/126 or 142 series Maytag Center Dial washers with the Halo of Heat Dryers. I like the agitator with the four black fins and built-in lint filter and detergent dispenser. (Only the 142 has the dispenser and filter.)


Post# 508272 , Reply# 8   3/30/2011 at 20:44 (4,746 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

My first choice would be a '67 Lady Kenmore set in Shaded Slate Blue. Second would be a Whirlpool set in Edged Sapphire Blue (color of SupremeWhirlpool's washer he's been making changes to).

Post# 508275 , Reply# 9   3/30/2011 at 20:56 (4,746 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        
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I have a few favorites

1. FRIGIDAIRE 1958 Custom Imperial in turquoise,pink or charcoal gray
2. FRIGIDAIRE 1965 Custom Imperial high fashion Jet Action washer and Flowing Heat dryer in turquoise.
3. 1956 WESTINGHOUSE laundromat DeLux twins
4. 1956 KELVINATOR washer and dryer in mint green
5. 1954 Bendix Duomatic gas combo.


Post# 508277 , Reply# 10   3/30/2011 at 21:10 (4,746 days old) by washernoob ()        

On second thought.....


Ill take one of these please!!!


Post# 508280 , Reply# 11   3/30/2011 at 21:20 (4,746 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee)        

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Which one Washernoob?  Was that the one on the right?   lol

 

I would love to have an avacado (or really any color) White Westinghouse with blue ramp agitator.  If anyone has one for sale in great condition, e-mail me.


Post# 508281 , Reply# 12   3/30/2011 at 21:42 (4,746 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        
Hmmm.....

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Well my top 3 choices for now....

1971 Lady Kenmore set, custom painted black.

A late 60's or early 70's (with panel light AND tub light, not sure what years had those)Maytag A806 set, custom painted a candy apple red.

1976 Whirlpool set, custom painted the pretty blue like Whirlcool's modified Whirlpool.

Theeennn.....

1958 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Unimatic (like Roberts) custom painted a dark emerald green.

1968 or 69 GE Filter Flo set like Jons1077's, custom painted in sunny yellow.


Post# 508291 , Reply# 13   3/30/2011 at 22:44 (4,746 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)        

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My first choice would be a 1957 Lady Kenmore set in pink. I already have the dryer (pictured below). I just need the washer. My second choice would be a westinghouse slant front from the mid 50's

Post# 508303 , Reply# 14   3/30/2011 at 23:44 (4,746 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.)        
Okay Fellas..... Here's Mine.....

My Top-5:

(01). 1957 Lady Kenmore Set (the Washer has a Tub Light and a Germicidal Lamp, and the Dryer, a Lighted Drum...... and both machines would have those distinctive looking Antique Looking Copper Footers on the bottom of them) -- In All Porcelain and in Doreskin.

(02). 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Set -- Custom Painted In Platinum and with Chrome Striping on the cabinets.

(03). 1980-82 Lady Kenmore Electronic Set -- In Black (actually, the 1986-87 Set is already being offered in this color, but by me having my 1980-82 Set painted this colored, that would put my 1980-82 Set ahead of its time).

(04). 1965 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Set -- In Turquoise.

(05). 1966-74 Maytag A806 Set -- Custom Painted In Black (just like my 1980-82 Lady Kenmore Electronic Set..... I would like the Agitator to have a Chrome Top).


Honorable Mention:

(01). Late 1960's Speed Queen TOL Set (the Washer MUST have a Stainless Steel Tub, and the Dryer, a Stainless Steel Drum and the Washer MUST have the clanking Solenoids and Fluid Drive System..... both machines have Lighted Consoles) -- Painted in Avacado just like that 1968 Kenmore Set in Reply # 5.

Well..... those are MY favorites (for now anyway).....

Regards.....

--Charles--


Post# 508323 , Reply# 15   3/31/2011 at 06:46 (4,746 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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I would have to say my dream set would be an avocado 1968 Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII pair with the faux wood front panels (ala RevvinKevin).  The washer must also have the famous "Suds-Miser" that they touted for so many years.  And the dryer needs to be electric.  I love the idea of the multi-directional dryer door.




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Post# 508346 , Reply# 16   3/31/2011 at 11:07 (4,745 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Didn't really know till I saw Vern's picks with all the custom colors, especially emerald green and real sunshine yellow and candy apple red, but I haven't decided what machines to put those colors on.


Post# 508469 , Reply# 17   3/31/2011 at 20:08 (4,745 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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Well I'm glad I could be a source of inspiration for you Mickey Laughing 


Post# 508496 , Reply# 18   4/1/2011 at 00:15 (4,745 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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Between craigslist, along with a few kind members here, I pretty much have all my dream machines....and much more!

Post# 508500 , Reply# 19   4/1/2011 at 00:40 (4,745 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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Gee thanks, just rub it in Dan! LOL


Post# 508504 , Reply# 20   4/1/2011 at 01:40 (4,745 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
Gee thanks, just rub it in Dan! LOL

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Well, the machines that interest me, along with their replacement parts, are fairly easy to come by. But then again, I'm easy to please, so..... ;)

Post# 508505 , Reply# 21   4/1/2011 at 01:52 (4,745 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
My dream machine is......

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Well, from an Aussie member's perspective, it has to be:

The 1973 Simpson 'Fabulous 89' Solid State Control fully programmed automatic!

The name alone is to die for!

They only came in white. I've already found my two other dream machines in Harvest Gold and Avocado Green...the Wilkins Servis 500 Series.

Cheers
Leon


Post# 508509 , Reply# 22   4/1/2011 at 02:51 (4,745 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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lol that's cool Dan. I've checked ads for vintage washers and there seem to be more in the bay area and in LA than in Fresno. Someday I'll be able to start my collection.

 


Post# 508537 , Reply# 23   4/1/2011 at 08:09 (4,744 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
I have many dream machines

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I don't even know whether these 1960 TOL's were offered in Cadet Blue, but boy, if they were (thanks to Filter-Flo for the hijacked and now seriously and badly retouched photos) my world would indeed be a carousel of color:


Post# 508539 , Reply# 24   4/1/2011 at 08:28 (4,744 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)        
I'm easy to please

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I tend to think that whatever is my most recent acquisition is the coolest washer ever! Makes things easy. But, I am hoping I soon find an early 70's Frigidaire 1-18 and also an early 60's Kenmore.

Post# 508557 , Reply# 25   4/1/2011 at 10:28 (4,744 days old) by franksdad (Greenville, South Carolina)        
I have no where to store them...

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but if I did I would want a 1961 Lady Kenmore washer in coppertone. I would also like a matched set of 1971 Lady Kenmore washer and dryer in harvest gold. And I would love a 1965 Speed Queen washer like my sister had which I was fascinated with. I also want a big sunny backyard with a four line clothesline and neighbors who did not burn wood for heat and smoke up my clean laundry.

Post# 508562 , Reply# 26   4/1/2011 at 10:35 (4,744 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
They came to me, Vern, thanks

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Candy apple red Easy spin with glass fronts

 

Emerald green 64 LadyK

 

Sunshine yellow 63 clamshell multimaticLaughing


Post# 508565 , Reply# 27   4/1/2011 at 10:46 (4,744 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
For!!!

Everyday use, a 63 Lady Kenmore set. To Have forever, and to use every now and then, a Norge Timeline Dispensomat!!!

Post# 508580 , Reply# 28   4/1/2011 at 11:35 (4,744 days old) by mixfinder ()        
63 Custom Imperial

I once had a set and loved them.  Patrick in Portland has a set and it brought back many memories.  Still, no matter how far I stray I always come back to Maytag.


Post# 508627 , Reply# 29   4/1/2011 at 15:52 (4,744 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN)        
A906

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Given the floor space and funds I'd love a fully-restored Maytag A906 push-button washer and matching dryer (which model# was that?) Love the whole "pushbutton future" vibe and clean control panel.



Post# 508633 , Reply# 30   4/1/2011 at 16:36 (4,744 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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Not a problem Mickey. I'm glad I could help Wink


Post# 508652 , Reply# 31   4/1/2011 at 18:51 (4,744 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Next on my list

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would be these once-in-a-lifetime Rollermatics ( I ASSume they're rollermatics) in Coppertone would be very nice:


Post# 508762 , Reply# 32   4/2/2011 at 13:32 (4,743 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        
re: Post #508652

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I noticed that at the end of the ad text in parentheses it says (Available soon).  My question is this, did they ever actually produce these, or were they prototypes that never made it into actual production?  The reason I ask the question is because with all the members we have in almost every corner of the world, no one has ever found either the washer, dryer, or both.  


Post# 508782 , Reply# 33   4/2/2011 at 14:44 (4,743 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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maybe the model pictures in the ad was a special edition model and was produce for a limited time? well idon't know

Post# 508787 , Reply# 34   4/2/2011 at 15:10 (4,743 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)        
I kinda think these never made it to the production line...

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I was a young kid working at the big appliance store in San Jose when machines with this same console minus the ultra-cool eye-level styling were brand new and I never saw a model like this. Western Appliance was primarily a Frigidaire store and they always had everything that was made for any given model year, especially anything Custom Imperial. These machines (washer) look like the then-new variable speed models. These pre-micro-processor motors and controls were very complex. I remember most of them coming back for repair. This may have something to do with Figidaire changing their minds about producing this. One thing's for sure, they sure look beautiful.

Post# 508914 , Reply# 35   4/2/2011 at 23:36 (4,743 days old) by BugsyJones ()        

My dream set is a 1957 Frigidaire Unimatic washer and electric dryer in ANY color. It doesn't matter as long as it's a set.

Something about the unique one-year-only design of the control towers that I adore.

Second choices would be a selection of 50's favorites: 55-59 Lady Kenmore, 50's Westinghouse Laundromat set, 55-56 Kelvinator, Philco Automagic...

I'm lucky to even see any of these in person. Old appliances are ultra-rare around these parts. If you do find something, it's usually a Maytag wringer or a Maytag center-dial. I have NEVER seen any automatic laundry equipment in person older than a mid-60's center-dial. Once in a while, you'll catch a early 70's dryer.

I am currently taking donations of 57 Frigidaires, 50's Westinghouse, or 55-59 Lady Kenmores.

~Tim


Post# 509056 , Reply# 36   4/3/2011 at 17:25 (4,742 days old) by autowasherfreak ()        

I would love to have an early 70's Whirlpool set in harvest gold or a Frigidaire 1-18 in poppy red with matching dryer,


Post# 509085 , Reply# 37   4/3/2011 at 21:18 (4,742 days old) by spin-it ()        

Dream Machines: 1957 LK or Whirlpool Imperial, 1958 or any solid tub GE Filter-Flo.

Post# 509101 , Reply# 38   4/3/2011 at 22:37 (4,742 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        

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SUDS 14: That Lady Kenmore washer & dryer set w/ the hide-away controls is probably the same set (Well, it LOOKS like it!) as the neighbors across the street had & the washer got replaced w/ a number of less-spectacular Whirlpool's while the dryer became a White-Westinghouse, followed by most-likely a GE...

As for MY dream set...--Well it seems I can't make up my mind, so I might have to have more than one house... I'll let you know as long as this thread continues...

Keep posting your "dream machines"; I enjoy reading about 'em...!


-- Dave


Post# 509121 , Reply# 39   4/4/2011 at 03:26 (4,742 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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I've found several so-called dream machines ... a Maytag 906 pair, GE portable, Westinghouse toploader, a couple Filter-Flos (one with mini-basket), a belt-drive Whirly & Kenmore, and a unimatic Frigidaire.  I have several notable "modern" machines also.

 

I suppose the vintage kickers are any of a Philco Automagic, an ABC-mechanism Kelvinator, a keyboard Lady Kenmore, or a Norge/MWards/Catalina.


Post# 509849 , Reply# 40   4/6/2011 at 21:36 (4,739 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        
Come With Me, Way Back In Time...!

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Just for the sake of simplicity, ease of service, plenitude of available parts, a wealth of features, a familiar brand name, (not something too off-the-wall), reasonable energy (water efficiency, short of a front-loading mach.) usage & operating costs, a good-to-excellent (outstanding, w/ proper care?) repair/service record, decent performance, & most likely able to buy at a good price, while still having a reserve of cash for the rest of my appliances to be this good:

A Whirlpool LXA 6700 washer & whatever matching dryer with a side or drop-down door (doesn't matter to me, really) in probably Harvest Gold (really dig a WARM color, which never got as out-dated as brown or green) and I do believe it's a large, 18-LB cap. as I have a Consumer Reports or two testing it (giving it 3rd-place, below the Maytag & Frigidaire washers)...

Would probably like my fridge to be an Amana Side X Side w/ the three doors & the ice and water disp. between the two freezer sections (even though it probably wouldn't deliver CRUSHED ice), a Kitchen Aid Imperial (or maybe Superba) dishwasher (built by Hobart, of course)--(though they didn't get the best reviews, citing the filters were hard to clean, dropped-flatware retrieval was hard, and performance was only Fair-to-Good) and whatever good gas range there'd be w/ a self-cleaning oven and five burners like what I've got now (don't know if you could get BOTH "back then")... Maybe a | N | O | R | G | E | 20 cu. ft. upright manual defrosting freezer, (if needed) too!...


-- Dave



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