Thread Number: 69435
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1959 Philco-Bendix Duomatic |
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Post# 923110   2/22/2017 at 13:35 (2,590 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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I'm curious if anyone is interested in buying my 1959 Philco Duomatic? The machine has a leaky pump shaft seal, but otherwise works as designed. It's a good washer, fair rinser and has the best spin of any front loader of the 1950's and 1960's. It's a terrible dryer, but it does dry albeit very slowly. I believe in the next model year they installed a fan to help with drying time. I had to replace the condenser dryer water valve with a modern European 220 volt water valve, but now has an adjustable water flow valve if you want slightly higher water pressure for the dryer. I found the machine in 1999 at an old appliance parts and service place on 32nd street and Nicollet avenue here in south Minneapolis. I actually found a lot of great new old stock parts in that place. It and the building it was in are long gone and has been replaced with a fancy high-end butcher shop.
When I set up shoppers square I said that rare machines should still go into Imperial and this machine is super rare, as it may be the only one known to exist. It's the first attempt at Philco's 27" combos. If you are interested in this machine please let me know what you would offer for it. Why am I selling this machine? Because I have come to the conclusion that at this stage of my life I do not really want such a large collection anymore and would like to slowly downsize. Eventually by the time I'm ready for retirement I'd like to be down to five or six of my coolest and most fun vintage automatic washers, a couple of vintage dishwashers and maybe one vintage Filtrator dryer and that's it. |
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Post# 923112 , Reply# 1   2/22/2017 at 13:40 (2,590 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 923250 , Reply# 3   2/22/2017 at 21:33 (2,590 days old) by glhturbo2 (Reidsville, NC)   |   | |
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It would be neat to have something like this, what an interesting machine. You don't find to many Philco's around anymore. I bet alot of people would love to have it, just like I do lol. :-) |
Post# 923293 , Reply# 5   2/23/2017 at 07:10 (2,589 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 923452 , Reply# 6   2/23/2017 at 19:34 (2,589 days old) by phmorrow (Knoxville, TN)   |   | |
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Hello Robert! How much are you asking for this beauty? I woundnt mind having that machine. I have always been interested in the duomatics and how they work. |
Post# 923730 , Reply# 7   2/25/2017 at 09:11 (2,587 days old) by TrainGuy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Robert, I too have slowly started to downsize; not only washers and dryers, but also trains, antiques, furniture, vehicles, etc. I am still looking for 2 washers and 1 dryer, but want to get down to only 4 matched sets by the end of 2018. This Philco of yours is absolutely gorgeous! You really pour your heart and soul into your machines. I'll keep watching for your next offering. All the best, Rich |
Post# 923756 , Reply# 8   2/25/2017 at 13:01 (2,587 days old) by Laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 923793 , Reply# 9   2/25/2017 at 18:45 (2,587 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 923798 , Reply# 10   2/25/2017 at 19:29 (2,587 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Though perhaps at different stages/decades of that demographic.
That being said many Boomers of all stripes have begun "getting their affairs in order" so to speak, and that includes downsizing if necessary. IMHO far better to start early and see to it that things one cares about go to proper new homes than to have a fire sale later. That and or (God forbid) the dreaded estate sale after one passes. |