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Post# 79086   8/18/2005 at 20:50 (6,796 days old) by syndets2000 (Nanjemoy, MD)        

The twins arrived at 10:45 am here in Southern MD- I have examined them & am very satisfied with the condition of both machines-They both look like thay have been in a basement most of their lives, & probably saw moderate to heavey use- the boot is original, & is starting to split at the seam-it has a new style pump, ( with lots of screws!!) but has the older metal drive wheel on it.The outer tub shaft seals look like they started to leak cause of the soap residue spray marks in the cabinet, along with the rusted pullies, but the shaft bearings do not feel loose, & the tub turns freely & easily, with no play - the right corner of the cabinet has split where it joins the toe-plate, probably from a little rust, but I think it was split in the move-this machine does not have the off balance pressure switch on the snubber plate like Jon-Charles' machines do,(& my L100, & L102) it has the ANTI-BUMP lever, (that won't work until the washer is crashing all over the place)which kicks out the timer dial to stop it- Westinghouse refered to this as PREMATURE STOPPAGE, which "usually occurs at the beginning of the spin period" The dryer looks good, but must have been run alot, the heater box is all discoloured- & the shaft bearings on this guy are verrrry stiff-& the timer dial is broken- & I am SOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!!! Now I have to move the L102 out to the garage, & make some minor other adjustments to the kitchen so they can come inside & play!!!!AAAAAACCCCKKK!!!!




Post# 79092 , Reply# 1   8/18/2005 at 21:04 (6,796 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Congrats on the new set!! Sounds like you'll have some work to do on them, but what vintage machine doesn't need a little something?!

I have a box of Westy dials, can you photo what you need? I'll be happy to send you one if I have it.

Keep us posted on the restoration progress. Greg


Post# 79097 , Reply# 2   8/18/2005 at 21:11 (6,796 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Congratulations and good luck...you'll be splashing away in no time...and with exceptional sand disposal!!

I'm glad that they were "basement machines"...a back porch wouldn't have been too kind, especially in that heat! Are these identical models to Jon's?


Post# 79099 , Reply# 3   8/18/2005 at 21:17 (6,796 days old) by Brent-Aucoin ()        

Yay!
Take Pictures!
I am sure they will bring you many years of happy washing.
Brent


Post# 79145 , Reply# 4   8/19/2005 at 01:30 (6,796 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Robert, congratulations!! Two sets come to member hands at the same time. And yes Austin, I am 99% sure these are the same as Jon Charles'.

And Rober, oh how I remember the anti-bump (bobby runs terrified to den from laundry room)


Post# 79207 , Reply# 5   8/19/2005 at 09:10 (6,796 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Hi Robert, wow that's just so great. I'm thrilled you got them! Can you post some pictures, we would love to see them.

Post# 79216 , Reply# 6   8/19/2005 at 09:53 (6,796 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Robert

Congratulations on another prize pair, looking forward to seeing the pics!!

These where sold over here in the 60`s, I found an advertisement for "Stars Kitchens" and Adam Faith had them along side a westinghouse double sink with the pull out dishwasher, also westy split level oven & hob..

Enjoy, Mike


Post# 79217 , Reply# 7   8/19/2005 at 09:53 (6,796 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        
Oh My!

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I am fainting over all these set's that are being "outed". It is so wonderful.

Steve



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