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Post# 521812 , Reply# 1 6/1/2011 at 13:27 (4,710 days old) by turquoisedude  (.) |
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| Post# 521816 , Reply# 2 6/1/2011 at 13:49 (4,710 days old) by marty (Central Point, Oregon) | ||
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best 50s early 60s daily driver Do you use it everyday? I want the best cleaning machine, with style....Im not concerned about collectibility, or how rare....just form and everyday function.... I also dont care about price so long as it is fair to both parties. | ||
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Post# 521820 , Reply# 4 6/1/2011 at 14:05 (4,710 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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A word of caution
Marty -
I agree with you concerning the overall desirability in using vintage appliances as everyday machines, aka 'Daily Drivers'. However, I feel compelled to suggest that you consider certain realities that are present in using 1950s or early 1960s machinery, in 2011. - First, with the age of these machines comes their 'right' to break down. It should not be assumed that all 50-year old machines can be installed and used without issue for many years to come as you would expect from current appliances. - Some designs from various manufacturers were improved upon in the later 1960s and 1970s, such that later machines were much better at delivering trouble-free performance. - To have older equipment in use, especially when you depend on it, plan to have either backups, spare parts, a qualified service person, or best, all of those. I would strongly recommend that you be able to work on these machines should one have an issue while in service. - Parts availability and service know-how varies brand to brand and design to design. Machines that were very common in production and service in the 50s and 60s are more likely to have support parts somewhere and a knowledgeable servicer than more obscure or low-volume designs. Overall, from what I read in your notes above, I have a feeling you have somewhat unrealistic expectations, and you might want to double-think this to be sure you don't dig yourself an expensive hole that you can only get out of by re-purchasing newer appliances. Gordon | ||
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Post# 521821 , Reply# 5 6/1/2011 at 14:59 (4,710 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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50-60's machines
As wonderful and "period piece" as the Westy slants look, and some of those Philco's and Norges, keep in mind that Whirlpool/Kenmore, GE Filter Flo, and Maytag all sold well nationally, had few changes and lots of interchangeable parts manufactured for decades, and thus are usually easier to re-habilitate and keep running for years.
Whirplool and GE are usually considered quite good at cleaning operation, Maytag sort of dull but acceptable, but various machine's extra features, if you find a low-end versus high-end, highly featured with bells and whistles, can make a difference too. I'm no pro at all, but with 5 older machines from 40's to 70's, if I had to keep only one vintage washer, it would be a GE FilterFlo. Great cleaning and turnover from the agitation, extensive rinses, very flexible from gentle to normal speeds, high to low water level, etc. I am no pro, but it's my favorite for daily use/flexibility of operation. Other folks here will for sure have other ideas and valid opinions. | ||
| Post# 521823 , Reply# 6 6/1/2011 at 15:09 (4,710 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 521825 , Reply# 7 6/1/2011 at 15:11 (4,710 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Whrilpool And Or Kenmore Get's My Vote | ||
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Post# 521838 , Reply# 8 6/1/2011 at 16:47 (4,710 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Post# 521840 , Reply# 9 6/1/2011 at 17:04 (4,710 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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Pink Maytags | ||
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Post# 521842 , Reply# 11 6/1/2011 at 17:14 (4,710 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 521851 , Reply# 13 6/1/2011 at 18:30 (4,710 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Brian, | ||
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Post# 521867 , Reply# 14 6/1/2011 at 20:04 (4,710 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Post# 522177 , Reply# 16 6/3/2011 at 03:48 (4,709 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Those Kenmore's look | ||
| Post# 522185 , Reply# 17 6/3/2011 at 06:45 (4,709 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Whirlpool-Kenmore! For my money you can't beat them! | ||
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Post# 522705 , Reply# 20 6/5/2011 at 17:03 (4,706 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 522715 , Reply# 21 6/5/2011 at 17:45 (4,706 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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| Post# 522721 , Reply# 22 6/5/2011 at 18:22 (4,706 days old) by marty (Central Point, Oregon) | ||
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kenmore Those are SICK! I love the retro look.... is that a radio? | ||
| Post# 522782 , Reply# 23 6/5/2011 at 23:15 (4,706 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR) | ||
@marty | ||
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