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***FREE***1954 Westinghouse Electric Dryer - Turquoise!!!
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Post# 437005   5/23/2010 at 19:41 (5,058 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        

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A family friend is GIVING away this turquoise 1954 electric Westinghouse dryer in absolutely mint condition! They've been using it for many years and have decided to get something new finally. It is urgent this dryer be gone in the next couple of days and they want it to go to a loving home. Again, this is FREE to anyone who wants it and it is beautiful!

This is located in Vancouver, Washington. Please contact me directly via email at selclar@hotmail.com. Again, this will go to the scrapper if I can't find a home for it in the next couple of days because the new Speed Queens arrive on Tuesday.

Jon @ selclar@hotmail.com

Jon





Post# 437007 , Reply# 1   5/23/2010 at 19:42 (5,058 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Inside shot

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This dryer is MINT!!! Please someone take it! I can't because it is too big to get into the basement door. Again this dryer is beautiful!!!

Post# 437010 , Reply# 2   5/23/2010 at 19:47 (5,058 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

Wow, that is nice, but wish it wasn't so far away. Bet it would be perfect for the Turquoisedude if he can have it shipped to him.

Post# 437016 , Reply# 3   5/23/2010 at 20:02 (5,058 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Wow! Those are great dryers. Don't see too many in pastel.

Post# 437025 , Reply# 4   5/23/2010 at 20:22 (5,058 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I didn't realize Westy began offering pastel colors for this model year. The "push" button was for auto-dry. One of my mos' best friends had this dryer, was paire with a WI55 Frigidaire.

Post# 437037 , Reply# 5   5/23/2010 at 21:12 (5,058 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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Looks like an 06-08 Maytag washer resides next to the Westinghouse. Those would be worth the trip for anybody looking for a vintage set of machines.

Post# 437040 , Reply# 6   5/23/2010 at 21:23 (5,058 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Betcha if that was the washer you would have brought it home ;-)

Post# 437041 , Reply# 7   5/23/2010 at 21:25 (5,058 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Ben

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Well, let's just say I would have tried a little harder to figure something out. Actually there's no way though. The doorway to the basement is relentless when it comes to this kind of stuff. The Maytag washer won't be a problem. It's these super-wide machines that just won't happen. I love this dryer though and would love to have it. Apparently it dries very hot too and has the cute bell chime at the end of the cycle.

Post# 437042 , Reply# 8   5/23/2010 at 21:28 (5,058 days old) by westingman123 ()        

omg omg omg

How can we get this to St. Louis? I'd cut off an appendage for freight!! Whew, is it hot in here? That's BEAUTIFUL.


Post# 437044 , Reply# 9   5/23/2010 at 21:29 (5,058 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
westingman123

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I'd sure love to see you get it there too! Can you freight it from Washington state to your place?

Post# 437046 , Reply# 10   5/23/2010 at 21:34 (5,058 days old) by westingman123 ()        
(still hyperventilating)

While I've read of folks here doing so, I've no experience arranging for such a move. I'd be more than willing to pay for shipping, and for handling. Any suggestions? Holy cow, I'd almost take a long road trip if I can get some vacation time. Where's my smelling salts?

Post# 437047 , Reply# 11   5/23/2010 at 21:37 (5,058 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Craters and Freighters?

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I've never shipped either but I hear a lot of people here have used Craters and Freighters right? Anyone know what's good out there?

Post# 437063 , Reply# 12   5/23/2010 at 22:24 (5,058 days old) by BugsyJones ()        
Boy o Boy!

I'm not a Westinghouse guy, BUT that dryer is in such good shape, even I would take it!

It would be inexcusable for someone to let this slip away.

Ship to Kansas maybe?

~Tim


Post# 437064 , Reply# 13   5/23/2010 at 22:26 (5,058 days old) by tlee618 ()        

I would suggest U-Crate. Have had excellent service with them. Not sure of the phone number but if you do a search I'm sure it will turn up.

Jon if this machine doesn't find a home there must be some place you can put it. I would be willing to bet that in turquoise this is a very rare machine.


Post# 437066 , Reply# 14   5/23/2010 at 22:34 (5,058 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
I wish I could take it...

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trust me. Our house is way too small and it won't go in the basement. There's just no way I can take it so I'm not going to bother. I really want someone on here to get it though. I'm not kidding when I say this dryer is in perfect condition. Even has the operating manual with it. Someone get a shipping company and I'll help any way I can. I just can't save it myself.
Jon


Post# 437068 , Reply# 15   5/23/2010 at 22:43 (5,058 days old) by westingman123 ()        
Oh, don't worry...

I'm at work, but as SOON as I get home I'm gonna get online and see what I can find out. I think I'll need the ZIP code for the pickup location, not certain what else I'd need. I'll fire off an email when I get to the house. (still salivating, by the way...)

Post# 437070 , Reply# 16   5/23/2010 at 22:59 (5,058 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        
Cascade Aqua

is the official Westinghouse name for this color. They later had Mint Aqua.

Post# 437071 , Reply# 17   5/23/2010 at 23:04 (5,058 days old) by retropia ()        
UShip

I recently tried UShip for the first time, to ship a washing machine. It worked well. You set the specs for the shipping job, and shippers bid on it. You can accept a shippers bid or not. You get to review a shipper's feedback, like on eBay.

Post# 437073 , Reply# 18   5/23/2010 at 23:20 (5,058 days old) by douglasdc6 ()        
If arrangments cannot be made

I would be interested - I could have a freight company pick it up .

Please drop me an e-mail as I would love to have this machine in my collection .


Post# 437078 , Reply# 19   5/24/2010 at 00:12 (5,058 days old) by kenmorechris ()        

Hello, Guys

Wow thats a beautiful Westy Dryer.

But my dream machine is a 1971 or 1972 Lady kenmore washer with the piano keys, or a plain model kenmore with the pentaswirl agitator. If there is any one out there that wants to let one go from there personal collection, that is in working condition. Please contact me at 315-858-0534
Best, Chris


Post# 437081 , Reply# 20   5/24/2010 at 00:51 (5,058 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        
Keith,

R&L YouCrate should be a good choice. Haven't used them personally, but heard good things on here about them. One of my friends works as a driver for R&L.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO CircleW's LINK


Post# 437082 , Reply# 21   5/24/2010 at 00:57 (5,058 days old) by westingman123 ()        
Thanks!

I've got a couple of leads now, and will follow up tomorrow. I appreciate all the emails and postings, ya'll are great folks to deal with. Now, say a prayer to the dryer (or shipping) gods, please. LOL

Post# 437111 , Reply# 22   5/24/2010 at 04:40 (5,058 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I have used both R&L/U-Crate and U-Ship. I have had success with U-Ship, but you will need to be patient. I found Jim the hauler there (several people here have used him). The first bids you get there will be ridiculous, so don't get discouraged when that happens - people always start out high to see what you'll put up with. U-Crate on the other hand is fixed price, but it may or may not be reasonable to you. If you know someone who ships on R&L as a shipper, they may be able to get a better discount there for you.

Gordon


Post# 437126 , Reply# 23   5/24/2010 at 09:48 (5,057 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
good morning!

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I've emailed a couple of you just now. I know shipping is nearly impossible on such a short notice. I did make a phone call last night to a friend in hopes of having a temporary place to hold the dryer but I got no call back yet. That's why I'm pushing so hard to get someone to take it ASAP. The only other place I could possibly hold it is literally in my living room and I'm trying not to have to have that conversation with Tony.

If anyone that wants it that has a friend nearby with a car, give them a call. I'll keep trying to find a way on my end.

Jon


Post# 437139 , Reply# 24   5/24/2010 at 11:14 (5,057 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)        
Westinghouse DID NOT offer colors on their appliances in 195

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That is more than likely a 1955-56 model.....

Post# 437145 , Reply# 25   5/24/2010 at 11:36 (5,057 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

I believe Pat (Appliguy) is correct. I did some research a while back, and from what I remember Westinghouse introduced the colors Cascade Aqua and Sunshine Yellow in late '54, which would be for the '55 model year. Pink came soon after. Maybe JEB has access to documents that would give the exact intro date.

The dryer pictured looks to be a close if not exact match to my Mom's washer she got for Christmas 1955. I thought it was a '56 model, but after seeing an ad for a '56, the door trim appeared to be different, so maybe it was a left over '55.


Post# 437158 , Reply# 26   5/24/2010 at 12:03 (5,057 days old) by HooverWheelAway ()        
Ooh...

That is a pretty dryer.. Hope someone can save it!

Post# 437164 , Reply# 27   5/24/2010 at 12:37 (5,057 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
I wish I could have it!

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Ever since I was a part of this group and learned about these, I was super fascinated with them. The fact that this one is in such great condition and such an adorable color, I'm sad to see that it is on the opposite side of the continent from me. :( I am sure one will show up around here sometime.

Post# 437203 , Reply# 28   5/24/2010 at 16:46 (5,057 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Update

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Just got a call from the owner and they were able to get a taker on the dryer. Where it's going and what will happen to it is unknown to me but that was bound to happen with such short notice I got. I know a few of you on here really wanted it badly and I'm so sorry I couldn't have done more to help you get it. I'm hoping it's going somewhere to be appreciated and, if not, then we did the best we could.

Jon


Post# 437205 , Reply# 29   5/24/2010 at 16:47 (5,057 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Have Used "U-Ship" A Time Or Two As Well

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With good results in terms of item arriving, but would STRONGLY recommend something this nice properly crated/packed before shipping.

You can ask for "blanket wrap" and other services all you want with U-Ship, and many shippers do the right thing, but bottom line what they consider proper packing as opposed to your ideas may be different.

In particular cords, extras such as manuals and so forth should be secured and properly protected.

As for "C&F", they are a franchise outfit, you can go to their corporate website and search via zip code to see if there is a local office.

Personally for something this "mint", I'd spend the extra funds and go with C&F, rather than be on tenter hooks about how it may arrive with U-Ship.



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