Thread Number: 24970
There may be a (coin-op) Westy Laundromat in my future |
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Post# 385682   10/16/2009 at 08:32 (5,277 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Today I am going to look at a 1950's - 1960's(?) bolt down, coin-op Westinghouse Laundromat washer! The owner tells me it was working when it was removed from service 20 years ago(?) and has been sitting in a showroom on display ever since. I'm told (and in the photo it appears to be) in great condition. I really like front load machines and am very tempted, but (at 3 bills) the price is a definitely on the high side of my budget. My question is, what do I need to look for and what should I be aware of when I look at this machine? Also, if I do bring it home, what things should I check or do first when I go to test it. As much as I'd like to have this machine, I really know nothing about them! Any info you can offer would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance! Kevin |
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Post# 385724 , Reply# 2   10/16/2009 at 13:47 (5,277 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 385730 , Reply# 3   10/16/2009 at 14:22 (5,277 days old) by circlew (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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The washateria a few blocks from my house, which opened in '59 and just closed down last week, used to have washers like this. I always thought they looked like they were from outer space. Did they ever make coin-op units with a slant-front cabinet like the home models? |
Post# 385731 , Reply# 4   10/16/2009 at 14:25 (5,277 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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That's just like the Westys in the coin-op laundry in the town where I grew up! Definitely give the machine a thorough inspection - remember that sitting for 20 years can be as tough on a vintage appliance as being used daily for 40... Belts, hoses, door seals and so on can deteriorate. That being said, you could use these points to negotiate down the price... Hope you can save it, Kevin!! |
Post# 385845 , Reply# 6   10/17/2009 at 01:48 (5,276 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 385850 , Reply# 7   10/17/2009 at 02:17 (5,276 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)   |   | |
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Post# 385855 , Reply# 8   10/17/2009 at 04:19 (5,276 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Wow, that thing looks like it has hardly been used. Happy tangling! |
Post# 385862 , Reply# 9   10/17/2009 at 07:38 (5,276 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 385863 , Reply# 10   10/17/2009 at 08:04 (5,276 days old) by douglasdc6 ()   |   | |
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I wouldn`t hesitate for one minute giving $300 for this . Actually You got a good deal . Congratulations !!!!!!!!! |
Post# 385868 , Reply# 11   10/17/2009 at 09:04 (5,276 days old) by douglasdc6 ()   |   | |
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This would look great sitting next to a 1955 luandromat set. Again congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars on this one !!!! |
Post# 385872 , Reply# 12   10/17/2009 at 09:19 (5,276 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Kevin what a nice find Congratulations!!! That is so beautiful. One of our members has one as well Westyslantfront's ( ROSS ) Her is his. Kevin I hope that you enjoy that machine I really like the slants, there was a laundramat in Reading Pa. which is about and hour away from where I am staying. And they had the last of the Westinghouses I said to my friend can we stop here...He thought what the hell is wrong with this guy, but he stopped for me and I took my suitcase and got out two pair of jeans and put in 75cent's and watched the suds drama, I love the way the sud's splashes on the window weeee. So that was the first and last time I ever used the slant front's and I took my damp jean's home to dry lol. The next time I was up there they changed the machines to all maytag laundry I was not happy ooh well. And that year was 1988. Hi Ross I am still doing Bluing wash in the start of the wash cycle. ( A Ross wash formula ) Darren k. |
Post# 385888 , Reply# 13   10/17/2009 at 11:06 (5,276 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 385890 , Reply# 14   10/17/2009 at 11:08 (5,276 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi)   |   | |
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That is a true blue beauty!There's a fun washer |
Post# 385901 , Reply# 15   10/17/2009 at 13:36 (5,276 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 385919 , Reply# 16   10/17/2009 at 14:51 (5,276 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 385920 , Reply# 17   10/17/2009 at 14:54 (5,276 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 385922 , Reply# 18   10/17/2009 at 14:58 (5,276 days old) by travlincub321 ()   |   | |
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CONGRATS |
Post# 385926 , Reply# 19   10/17/2009 at 15:19 (5,276 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 385927 , Reply# 20   10/17/2009 at 15:19 (5,276 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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