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WESTINGHOUSE MODEL # J AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE
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Post# 542431   9/8/2011 at 15:34 (4,612 days old) by belfairbob ()        

I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT YEAR THIS MACHINE WAS MADE MODEL # J WESTINGHOUSE AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE




Post# 542440 , Reply# 1   9/8/2011 at 16:21 (4,612 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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There are members here who own similar if not identical machines. They'll likely be able to provide you with the information you need. Give them time to visit the site and respond.

Post# 542459 , Reply# 2   9/8/2011 at 17:58 (4,612 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
Around about!!!!!!!

This is very close to first ones on the SS United States ocean liner.It was put in service in 1952. They were of the laundromat style but with no coin mechanics so the passengers could do small amounts of laundry.I would think between 1949and51.The later ones on the ship had a different door and color. I have one those I took off the ship when it was in Norfolk,They were bolt down of course.Thanks Bobby

Post# 542477 , Reply# 3   9/8/2011 at 20:13 (4,612 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
My service manual

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shows they were made as late as 1955,the coin ops made to the 60's were based on this model.

 


Post# 542478 , Reply# 4   9/8/2011 at 20:13 (4,612 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
interior shot

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from 1955 manual

 


Post# 542480 , Reply# 5   9/8/2011 at 20:16 (4,612 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
that poor baby looks like

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its been sitting outside in the cold for too long. Are you gonna restore it?


Post# 542494 , Reply# 6   9/8/2011 at 23:01 (4,611 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Naval Model

It makes sense it came from the ship yards since you're draining distance from the base and the PSNSY.


Post# 542561 , Reply# 7   9/9/2011 at 10:26 (4,611 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)        
Here is the 1951 version in the Westinghouse Kitchen and Lau

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I like the way they have for installing it under the counter....PAT COFFEY


Post# 542573 , Reply# 8   9/9/2011 at 11:35 (4,611 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Ooo

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I never thought of doing that with mine. I like that installation!


Post# 542574 , Reply# 9   9/9/2011 at 11:42 (4,611 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
kelly we don't know if this guy is

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Washington DC or State of, his profile is not filled out at all.

 

Jon

 

 

 

 


Post# 542578 , Reply# 10   9/9/2011 at 12:11 (4,611 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Judging by his username,

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he appears to be from Belfair, WA (Washington state)

Post# 542647 , Reply# 11   9/9/2011 at 19:18 (4,611 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
boltdown westinghouse

Hey Jon,didnt know you had one one of those.That is my dream westinghouse I hope to find one. I am sure we would like to see some pics of your machine.

Post# 542649 , Reply# 12   9/9/2011 at 20:51 (4,610 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)        

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Whirlaway - the SS United States iis docked just a couple of miles from my house. It must have been something in its day.

Post# 542726 , Reply# 13   9/10/2011 at 07:54 (4,610 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Here is my Westinghouse coin-op. 25 cents a wash.


Ross


Post# 542782 , Reply# 14   9/10/2011 at 14:22 (4,610 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
SS United States

It really was nice,it had been closed up since 1969 when it was opened back up in 1985.A fellow named Hadley bought it and tried auctioning all of the things on it.That was a bust.My friend and I went almost every weekend and explored the ship from the prop shafts to the top of the front smokestack.Westinghouse had the contract to provide all of the electrics on the ship,we bought fans and all kinds of things.Even had 2 1950s Raytheon Radar ranges on it.They were 220 and huge. Industrial types.It didnt have the glamour like the Queen Mary or warmth.Very modern.Sometimes I still find china or furniture from it at the thrift shops,even cabin phones.They dont know what they have usually.There were probably 25 or so of those washers scattered about,even one in the smokestack so the officers could do small amounts of laundry for themselves.Thanks Bobby


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