Thread Number: 58326  /  Tag: Classified Ad Finds
Pink '58 Westinghouse W&D Like New 		[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 808331   2/8/2015 at 21:42 (3,357 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

rp2813's profile picture

Hans posted these in Imperial, but I'm hoping they'll find a buyer here in Shoppers Square.

 

For such a rare set, the price is reasonable.

 

image 1

CLICK HERE TO GO TO rp2813's LINK on Mansfield Craigslist



Post# 808333 , Reply# 1   2/8/2015 at 21:44 (3,357 days old) by appnut (TX)        

appnut's profile picture

My "other mother" had the washer from 1958 to 1964. 
Post# 808337 , Reply# 2   2/8/2015 at 21:51 (3,357 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

ovrphil's profile picture
what's the expression, "I'm gobsmacked"? Well, I detect some drooling. Those are truly cool. Nice find.

Post# 808339 , Reply# 3   2/8/2015 at 22:00 (3,357 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

rp2813's profile picture

They're in Mansfield.  They didn't have to travel far, did they?
Post# 808340 , Reply# 4   2/8/2015 at 22:02 (3,357 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)        

cadman's profile picture
Guys, I've contacted the seller for more info- I'm going to do my best to save these! -C

Post# 808345 , Reply# 5   2/8/2015 at 22:09 (3,357 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

ovrphil's profile picture
(applause)..and good luck, Cory. They're so much a reminder of the 50's cars, diners, and that whole style.

Post# 808352 , Reply# 6   2/8/2015 at 22:20 (3,357 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

laundromat's profile picture
Already sold. :-(

Post# 808404 , Reply# 7   2/9/2015 at 08:54 (3,356 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)        

cadman's profile picture
Well... Day late and a dollar short, but at least they went to the local historical society. Can't win 'em all!

Post# 808414 , Reply# 8   2/9/2015 at 10:19 (3,356 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

ovrphil's profile picture
In the spirit of good Craigslist hunting…..




DAMN!

Post# 808421 , Reply# 9   2/9/2015 at 10:50 (3,356 days old) by mikael3 (Atlanta)        

Did they really go to a historical society?  If so, that is fantastic news.  These old appliances are the sort of thing that local and regional museums have been slow to appreciate.
Post# 808422 , Reply# 10   2/9/2015 at 11:00 (3,356 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
Historical Society

 rp2813's profile picture

Makes sense since, as I stated above, they are located in Mansfield, OH.

 

One look at the manufacturer information on an old Westinghouse appliance will explain why that's significant.
  View Full Size
Post# 808496 , Reply# 11   2/9/2015 at 18:11 (3,356 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        

moparwash's profile picture
and my dream set too...I know there is a pair just like that in a Pittsburgh basement somewhere...

Post# 808507 , Reply# 12   2/9/2015 at 18:39 (3,356 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

ovrphil's profile picture
I have much respect for the historical societies and one of my prior customers, The Henry Ford, in Dearborn(Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum).

Maybe this link has something to do with the purchase or will it reside in a special exhibit at the Mansfield Historical Museum?

Pictured: The last

CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK


  View Full Size
Post# 808531 , Reply# 13   2/9/2015 at 20:34 (3,356 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio)        
Pink Westinghouse Pair

 Hello everyone. These were indeed saved and there is a story to go with them. I was going to post after I got a few pics of them safe in my laundry room ! They were in the basement of a home not 5 minutes from mine, in a very modest house (not one that would rate TOL appliances). As I was told the woman who owned the house bought them new and did not have any family so they weren't overly used. She went into a nurseing home at 94 years old a few years ago and the house was empty until the present owner bought it for a rental property. The house was immaculate and looked very well cared for. As an after thought The new owner put them on Craigs list on Wed. but needed them out by Sat. when the new tenants would move in. I spotted the add 3 hours after he posted it and looked at then Thursday afternoon. I of course wanted them but the fly in the ointment was the basement stairs and doorway. The stairs had a 90 degree turn and the door from them into the kitchen was only 27 inches wide. It took 3 hours of taking them apart, wrestling them up and out of the basement then up a steep driveway covered in ice before I got them home, then the reassembly on Sat. Now, for condition issues; The washer- it is the cross over type-old style tub, new belt drive system (no transmission). The pressure switch nipple on the pump is broken off, and the pump sounds ruff, but on a brighter note the boot looks good. Dryer shows little use at all, might have some timer issues and I think some of the lint screen parts are missing (I need a picture of a good one to see what is missing). All lights on dryer work- none on washer (another indication dryer was hardly used. These were put in the back corner of the basement and there is no telling when they were taken out of service, there was a 90's style Kenmore set on the cement pad that was intended for the Westinghouse set. As to the history story, in making conversation with the owner I told him I was president of the local history museum, I think he assumed that's were they were going because who, in there right mind, would want a 60 plus year old washer and dryer ! Jeff

Post# 808532 , Reply# 14   2/9/2015 at 20:38 (3,356 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)        

cadman's profile picture
Jeff, congratulations on a fine rescue! 5 minutes from your place, what are the odds? Keep us posted on the progress! -C

Post# 808533 , Reply# 15   2/9/2015 at 20:39 (3,356 days old) by appnut (TX)        

appnut's profile picture

Yay Jeffrey!!  I'm so thrilled. Clutch the .......
Post# 808535 , Reply# 16   2/9/2015 at 20:40 (3,356 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
Jeff!

 rp2813's profile picture

Nice work!  I'm glad they've found a home where they'll not just be "museum pieces."
Post# 808575 , Reply# 17   2/10/2015 at 05:27 (3,356 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        
great news!

 moparwash's profile picture
Lots of pics please!...my 'set' says hello!!

  View Full Size
Post# 808580 , Reply# 18   2/10/2015 at 05:50 (3,355 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
Im glad

 Someone who appreciates them saved them...my fear was a scrapper would end up with them,or a dummy who thought he could use them in a rental somewhere...I lost a nice 1966 Motorola tv like this...it was at a auction in the mid 90s, The TV was a TOL Motorola color set in a Drexel cabinet..it had been in the conference room of our local power company since new, a bidding war started and it went for a lot more money than I had to spend..the idiot that bought it was going to use it in his summer house at the beach...im sure that didn't last long and it probably got scrapped, so when I see something like this I try to get the word out quick.

Post# 808610 , Reply# 19   2/10/2015 at 10:37 (3,355 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Jeff - high fives

ovrphil's profile picture
What a story - congratulations indeed.

Post# 808617 , Reply# 20   2/10/2015 at 11:39 (3,355 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Congratulations Jeff

 jetcone's profile picture

nice save !! 

I'll have to check but I might have a spare new pump , IM me. 

 

Mine is due for new bearings this spring, the WAIL on spin is unbearable !!!

 

 

Hope your's is good enough to go !

 

jon

 
Post# 808657 , Reply# 21   2/10/2015 at 15:34 (3,355 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        
Fantastic!

 Hey Jeff, I thought maybe it was you that got these, and am very happy to hear that you did!

Post# 808660 , Reply# 22   2/10/2015 at 15:46 (3,355 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

laundromat's profile picture
Awesome Jeff! Celebrations here in Hilo. Dancing here on Coconut Island to Donna Siummer and jumping into the bay off of a 225' high cliff!!!Woohoo!!!

Post# 808718 , Reply# 23   2/11/2015 at 01:23 (3,355 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore)        
Congratulations on a great save!

Awesome save. Can't wait to hear that you've got them up and running. Hopefully you won't have to go thru too much to accomplish that. Maybe we'll even be lucky enough for you to post a video or two of your new babies!

 

 
Post# 808750 , Reply# 24   2/11/2015 at 08:11 (3,354 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

turquoisedude's profile picture

Congratulations, Jeff!  I'll remember that 'historical society' story when sellers suddenly think they've got something that's collectible...

 

They probably still have some aftermarket Westinghouse laundromat pumps at Modern Parts in Parma, Ohio.  The business is still operating, as far as I know, since Larry passed away.

 

Great save! 

Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      


Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members Click Here To Sign Up.



                     

automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
 Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals 		Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy