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Post# 548721   10/11/2011 at 18:23 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        







Post# 548722 , Reply# 1   10/11/2011 at 18:24 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
and another one




Post# 548723 , Reply# 2   10/11/2011 at 18:25 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
and another one




Post# 548725 , Reply# 3   10/11/2011 at 18:28 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
I love pushbutton washing




Post# 548728 , Reply# 4   10/11/2011 at 18:30 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Whatever happened to Persil?




Post# 548729 , Reply# 5   10/11/2011 at 18:31 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Golly! Is there a Wog in my washer?




Post# 548732 , Reply# 6   10/11/2011 at 18:34 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
they keep coming




Post# 548733 , Reply# 7   10/11/2011 at 18:36 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Catchy jingle




Post# 548735 , Reply# 8   10/11/2011 at 18:48 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Ajax in a Simpson



Post# 548739 , Reply# 9   10/11/2011 at 19:11 (4,551 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Never seen water this wet before. Who knew it was possible?



Post# 548802 , Reply# 10   10/11/2011 at 23:30 (4,551 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Memory Lane

When I was a kid in the 50's I was glued to television in the hopes of seeing a mixer or a washing machine.  Just seeing them was a thrill but money shots were visually orgasmic.  Thank you for a moment's respite filled with pleasurable tunes and machines.


Post# 548806 , Reply# 11   10/11/2011 at 23:49 (4,551 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Ads!

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Thanks for the real Gread Ads. I like the Mallys Whirlpool the best.
Peter


Post# 548809 , Reply# 12   10/12/2011 at 00:23 (4,551 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Very good!-tell me--what is a "Wog"? inquiring minds want to know-I don't think I want one in my washer!

Post# 548828 , Reply# 13   10/12/2011 at 03:08 (4,550 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Very good!-tell me--what is a "Wog"?

I was being a little tongue-in-cheek and playing with words. The Galamatic Delux washer ad features a 'golliwog' (the little black fella dancing around in the washer), in case you missed him.

On its own 'golly' is used as an exclamation of mild surprise and 'wog' is usually in reference to someone who is not anglo but of darker (Mediterranean) complexion. The closest in US slang would be a 'guido'. 'Wog' can also refer to the flu. So, if you say to an Australian that you've caught a 'wog', to us that means you've got a cold or flu.


Post# 548832 , Reply# 14   10/12/2011 at 03:47 (4,550 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

Hi Tolivac,

I have one of the 1092 model Whirlpool pushbutton machines, its great to see the ad in such good quality.

A Gollywogg is what you'd call the Black and white teddy bear in the washing machine.

I've put a link to the article as to what a Wog is. Traditionally in Australia it was used to describe a bug, or being sick, IE I've got that wog thats been going around. These days, its either derogatory or affectionately used to describe a Mediterranean person, it just all depends on the situation and context.

Its amazing how we all speak the same language, but the subtle differences.

Cheers

Nathan


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Post# 548837 , Reply# 15   10/12/2011 at 05:34 (4,550 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

thanks-now I know-yes I saw the little charactor dancing around and in the washer-now I have the connection.And--I got my "Wog"shot--Flu shot?I like that pushbutton WP washer-very cool.As I have pointed out on this site-older machines such as that are as rare as hens teeth in my area-since there are no basements or simalar storage for old machines-the old one gets hauled away-and often to the dump.so you don't see classic older machines such as that pushbutton WP or KN.At best you might find one as a corroded hulk of metal in a barn.the humidity and swampiness here kills machines.I get the impression Australia is quite dry-so machines would survive better there.I just keep looking at the swap shops here and leave them with my phone# in case they run into any classic older machines-washers,vacuum cleaners,and such.

Post# 548867 , Reply# 16   10/12/2011 at 07:58 (4,550 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
No basements in Oz either and we call them flu shots

Old stuff gets put out for curbside collection mostly. Some stuff ends up in sheds, back rooms and garages, but it's very rare.

The climate in Australia is variable. If you live close to the sea there is the added problem with salt corrosion and the height of summer brings elevated humidity and monsoonal conditions to many parts of the country.

If you went to a GP over here and asked for a wog-shot, you'd probably get strange looks. I don't think that they would make the connection and probably regard you as weird. To say that you've caught a wog is interpreted very differently to 'can I have a wog shot'. That may actually be construed as a request for racially motivated violence.


Post# 548901 , Reply# 17   10/12/2011 at 11:16 (4,550 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Wringers, Spinners, and automatics--what a feast!

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Took me black to childhood too, watching morning TV and hoping for a washer. This is great fun.

 

How I envy that little boy, growing up in a kitchen with a conventional washer.

 

Thanks, Olav


Post# 548910 , Reply# 18   10/12/2011 at 12:35 (4,550 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        
Healing-Thormatic?

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I've never heard of the Healing-Thormatic washer in Post #7 (and the Super Searchalator) doesn't have any knowledge of it, either). Was this a version of an American Thor design? Does anyone know?

Post# 548916 , Reply# 19   10/12/2011 at 14:01 (4,550 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)        
Possibly Parnall

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It is possible that this design was also used for for the 1960s Parnall designs, which were based (according to the Which 1960 report) on the Thor Automagic. It does not look like the semi-automatic version to me but it could have been the fully automatic automatic version.

Of course there is no saying that the machine would look identical antway - you only need to look at the Galamatic for that - although clearly based on the Hotpoint Supermatic (and might even have been manufactured here by Hotpoint) the contols are like no supermatic seen here. And there are similarities in the advertising too, as can be seen in the link - from about 35 seconds in - but dont miss them - they are great fun

Al


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Post# 548949 , Reply# 20   10/12/2011 at 15:58 (4,550 days old) by keymatic3203 (Cardiff UK)        
Did you notice

That both the hotpoint supermatic and the galamatic adverts had the same background music, the `hotpoint washes extra clean, cleaner than you've ever seen' jingle.

Mathew


Post# 548980 , Reply# 21   10/12/2011 at 18:33 (4,550 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Healing / Thor

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The Healing/Thor's you see in the advert were built under licence here in Australia and were the same as those on sale in the US.

Pictured here is a later version of a Thor Automagic.

Healing/Thor Australia also had a version of the Philco Bendix 'flapper' machine on sale known as the 'Goddess'.

Cheers
Leon


Post# 548981 , Reply# 22   10/12/2011 at 18:35 (4,550 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Thor Automagic Money Shot

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Interior

Post# 549042 , Reply# 23   10/12/2011 at 22:54 (4,550 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        
Thanks!

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I guess "Healing-Thorautomagic" would have been a bit unwieldy. ;)

Post# 549064 , Reply# 24   10/13/2011 at 03:30 (4,549 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Strange agitator in that Thor washer-looks more like something you would see in a dough kneader for a pizza place.
It seems like the "Wog" is pretty specific as to what is meant.So flu shot in Austalia is just that--flu shot.so Austalia can get humid-esp on the Coast-much like out my way.so,machines can have a hard time surviving there,too.Just keep looking.


Post# 549097 , Reply# 25   10/13/2011 at 09:50 (4,549 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
next to the Thor

Leon,

I had totally forgotten that Healing had updated the look of the escutheon before the company met its demise. The picture is the semi automatic, where did you find it? The wash action was known as "surgent" the equivalent to the "power surge" thor/bendix here in the US. There is a picture of the day that shows the original "Tri-matic" by Healing. It has not come up for a long time. Anyway, what is the machine to the right of the Thor? Is it an early version of the Thor semi-automatic? We would love to see what else you have in the lineup in that shed or storage locker.Thanks for the videos, one day a Malleys 12 will show up I'm sure.


Post# 549154 , Reply# 26   10/13/2011 at 15:54 (4,549 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Next to the Thor....

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The machine next to the Thor is the first Frigidaire Semi Automatic. I prefer to decline to state where i found these machines at this point in time.

The Malleys 12 is actually Nathan's holy grail of vintage washers, whereas mine is the Simpson 'Fabulous 89' from 1973

Cheers
Leon


Post# 549156 , Reply# 27   10/13/2011 at 16:22 (4,549 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
...and next to the Frigidaire

a Turner automatic? a Stampco automatic?

Post# 549157 , Reply# 28   10/13/2011 at 16:35 (4,549 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Next to the Frigidaire....

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It's a Stampco automatic

Post# 549160 , Reply# 29   10/13/2011 at 17:02 (4,549 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
WOW

I am not sure if the Turner was rebadged as Stampco or visa versa for a while or if if they were completely different machines. Quite a stash you have there....any photos of escutcheons and the money shot would be appreciated

Post# 549161 , Reply# 30   10/13/2011 at 17:13 (4,549 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Stampco

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The earlier Turner's were the same is these Stampco's. The later Turner's used the same mechanicals but different control panels

Post# 549164 , Reply# 31   10/13/2011 at 17:33 (4,549 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Money shot.....

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Interior

Post# 549170 , Reply# 32   10/13/2011 at 18:01 (4,549 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
Money shot

Leon

Thanks for the pics...this looks like Stampco #2. Are any of these mschines in working order? Correct me if I am wrong, I think the perforated tub is a liner in a solid tub?




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Post# 549535 , Reply# 33   10/15/2011 at 12:58 (4,547 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
More...

Leon

Waiting with baited breath, please some more photo's. I think I can see a Hoover twintub in the shadows....please


Post# 549619 , Reply# 34   10/15/2011 at 18:47 (4,547 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Thank you for posting photos of your treasures Leon

I can see that you have plenty to occupy your time with. Many future resto projects in the wings. How hard will it be to get spare parts I wonder?

Post# 549706 , Reply# 35   10/16/2011 at 02:52 (4,547 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
What COOL machines!!

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I love the "Stampco" it sounds like it should be a jet action machine! And the ads were terrific,now I need to find a town square to hang my laundry too!

 

 


Post# 549707 , Reply# 36   10/16/2011 at 03:18 (4,546 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Adds

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Great add, thanks for posting, pity we dont get washer adds on the telly now!!

That Galamatic twinny looks like its based on the new style 1420 but with the raised emblem of the 1400 first model, I wonder if this one had a powder spin clutch..

The Thor Automagic has an interesting design wobble plate,

"the perforated tub is a liner in a solid tub?" how does this work then, how much clearence would there be between the perforated tub and the liner??



Post# 549713 , Reply# 37   10/16/2011 at 03:51 (4,546 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Stampco

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The Stampco's bowl design is very similar to the Maytag AMP.

Adverts for the Stampco automatic say it enabled an overflow AND spray rinse.

The Stampco is actually a Fluid Drive, but not the same as the Simpson Beam design.

Cheers
Leon


Post# 550492 , Reply# 38   10/19/2011 at 15:49 (4,543 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia)        
@ rapunzel & @ mayfan69

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Thanks for sharing. Very interesting Ads!

Very interesting are also the machines from your collection Leon. The wash plate in the Thor Automagic turns only in one direction or is like an Asian pulsator that turns in both directions? Sory for the question but I have never seen a washer like this. Very interesting :)

Ingemar


Post# 550536 , Reply# 39   10/19/2011 at 18:44 (4,543 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
Thor automagic

The washplate does not turn in either direction, it wobbles in a circular motion thus creating what Thor described as it's "Surgent washing action"


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