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Thread Number: 63515
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Let's make a timeline of Westinghouse Slant Fronts! |
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Post# 860867 1/9/2016 at 10:30 (3,023 days old) by Volvoguy87  (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Last weekend, I picked up about a 1951 Westinghouse slant front pair and I am now very curious as to how the Westinghouse washer and dryer line evolved from its introduction to the 1960s (or later). I know that Moparwash's early 60s set is very different from mine and has little to nothing in terms of shared parts with mine.
How did the design evolve? What features were added / deleted along the way? How many different designs of guts did they go through? | ||
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Post# 861028 , Reply# 2 1/10/2016 at 11:22 (3,022 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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Post# 861041 , Reply# 3 1/10/2016 at 12:18 (3,022 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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not to be off topic... Not to be off topic, but the Maytag Neptunes had a slanted front towards the top of the machine. I believe that's when front loaders made a comeback. | ||
| Post# 861045 , Reply# 4 1/10/2016 at 12:46 (3,022 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
I can help meet in the middle with my 53/54 set. The dryer has rounded glass like earlier machines and the washer has pointed glass like later ones.
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| Post# 861047 , Reply# 5 1/10/2016 at 12:59 (3,021 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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1940's looked like the first shot with the inner door
Then Dave's 1951 Then mine (the flat top styling as I call it) in 53/54 Then they added a backsplash with the flat top in 55 Then they removed the flat top like the turquoise set in 56 (2nd shot) Then they squared the windows like Jeffs with the controls moved to the back in 57 Then the taller backsplash like John L. In 1959 Then Jerry's 60-61 set Then the last of the slant fronts in 62/63 like the last pic | ||
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Post# 861050 , Reply# 6 1/10/2016 at 13:30 (3,021 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 861080 , Reply# 7 1/10/2016 at 17:36 (3,021 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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W slant-fronts at Pittsburgh Wash-In 2015
Here are the W slant-fronts that were guests from my 2016 wash-in. I hope Jeff and Dave can make it to my 2016 wash-in with their slant-fronts!..my hope is to replicate the Mansfield shipping dock with all of them in their resplendent beauty!
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Post# 861198 , Reply# 9 1/11/2016 at 09:58 (3,021 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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I don't know the exact year of this early inner door model, but I'm sure Jeff Lefever can enlighten us as this is in his garage.... or it was 5 years ago when I took these photos.
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Post# 861205 , Reply# 10 1/11/2016 at 11:33 (3,021 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Westinghouse Slant Front Washers Thanks Jeff you have found some great information on the early SFWHs.
I will add that the transmission was gone in SF washers after 1956 in most models and completely gone with the 58 models except possibly some commercial models, WH moved quickly to the cheaper to build three belt system.
The introduction of the variable wash tumble speed " potato pulley " did nothing to reduce tangling but did improve cleaning. The tangling problem was nearly eliminated by having a proper horizontal wash basket with the 1959 models.
ALL front loading washers with tilted wash tubs CAN and DO tangle to at least some degree, this is why no manufacture ever tried to make a dryer with a slanted tub.
[ I only know of one dryer that ever had a slanted tub, hint it was a combo that came out in the late 50s ]
A washer can get away with some tangling, but having a slanted tub never improves cleaning as clothing can not be cleaned and rinsed as effectively when it is tangled up.
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| Post# 861346 , Reply# 11 1/12/2016 at 06:31 (3,020 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
Our pair was the center of Mark's lineup. A gearbox/no-boot washer preceded the chevron door. Never a matched set. They were very busy with a family of 6 and almost always one in cloth diapers.
From age 9 I did about half the laundry and all the maintenance except gearbox and boot replacement. Today I can't well get down on the floor and back up; my appliance repair days are over. | ||
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Post# 861380 , Reply# 12 1/12/2016 at 10:14 (3,020 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) |
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WOW !!!!!
Those pink Slant Fronts are AMAZING. That's the first time I've
ever seen a set like that. Having been a renter until only 1.5 years ago, I never was fully able to get involved w/ Washers & Dryers. Now that I have my own house, I'm like a kid in a Candy Store. I still NEED a Turquoise Maytag A700/701/702 Washer. I have the Dryer. HELP!! LOL. Best Washes...Everyone. | ||
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Post# 861523 , Reply# 13 1/12/2016 at 22:52 (3,019 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Here's my singing pair 1954 and in great used condition. Chime plays on the dryer. And they are still being used in commercials too !
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Post# 861525 , Reply# 14 1/12/2016 at 22:59 (3,019 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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John's
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Post# 861529 , Reply# 15 1/12/2016 at 23:36 (3,019 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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How dry I am | ||
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Post# 861539 , Reply# 16 1/13/2016 at 01:47 (3,019 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 861553 , Reply# 17 1/13/2016 at 03:33 (3,019 days old) by brucelucenta () | ||
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Post# 861560 , Reply# 19 1/13/2016 at 05:47 (3,019 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Today's HE front-loaders have the advantage of enzyme-laden detergents formulated specifically for them. Plus, the detergent concentration in the wash water is far greater than it was in vintage Westys. Today's machines also have wash times that are 3-5 times longer. While my new Maytag is sleek and stylish in a 21st century way, the pink Westinghouse pair shown above epitomize the finest in lavish style/design from the 1950s.
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| Post# 861604 , Reply# 20 1/13/2016 at 11:43 (3,019 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 861608 , Reply# 21 1/13/2016 at 12:30 (3,019 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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| Post# 861644 , Reply# 22 1/13/2016 at 15:26 (3,018 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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| Post# 861645 , Reply# 23 1/13/2016 at 15:27 (3,018 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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Post# 861660 , Reply# 24 1/13/2016 at 16:55 (3,018 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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WOw | ||
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Post# 861683 , Reply# 26 1/13/2016 at 18:54 (3,018 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 861687 , Reply# 27 1/13/2016 at 19:31 (3,018 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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| Post# 861690 , Reply# 28 1/13/2016 at 19:35 (3,018 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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LOL... A Town and Country would look good next to ANYTHING!!!!!!LOVE THEM! | ||
| Post# 861705 , Reply# 29 1/13/2016 at 21:36 (3,018 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Jerry's pink set are probably a close second to John's in my book. Both are quite beautiful. I love my 53/54 models, but I wish I could go back to about 1970 or so with a ton of money. I'd buy buy a warehouse and just start collecting what I want, 53, 57, and 59 Westknghouse pairs (check), Maytag 702 and 806 pair (check), 51, 57, 62 Kenmores (check) 59 Whilpools (check), mobile made (check), 1957 and 1962 kitchen aide portable dishwashers (check), Magnavox concert grand (check), Fisher President (check), A few more old stereos and Tvs (check, check, check). Lol. Then I could open it up 45-50 years later and poof, it was all there waiting. Ah to dream.
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| Post# 861708 , Reply# 30 1/13/2016 at 21:43 (3,018 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Aint it! The truth!!!! | ||
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Post# 861735 , Reply# 31 1/14/2016 at 01:41 (3,018 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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for the record | ||
| Post# 861826 , Reply# 32 1/14/2016 at 13:59 (3,017 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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