Thread Number: 70371
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
3 new machines: 2 Simpson's and 1 GALA twin tub |
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Post# 932854   4/17/2017 at 01:11 (2,565 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Well, after getting a slap on the wrist and backside for not telling David I bought these machines, all 3 have finally arrived.
First up: A 1970's Simpson '85' Four Speed Automatic, which arrived from Tasmania: had been sitting underneath a house unused for 20 years. Needs a new pump but other than that, appears in very good condition.
Secondly, a 1960's Simpson 'Simpsomatic' Semi automatic Fluid Drive. While I already have one similar, this one actually has a heater! Haven't figured out exactly how a Semi auto Fluid Drive heats the water and then fills the inner tub, but i'll find out soon.
Lastly, one for our UK friends: a made in Britain GALA twin tub: in very nice condition except the spinner isn't working so if any of our UK friends has a repair manual I'd be most grateful.
The last 2 machines came from a deceased estate sale in Victoria.
Water testing is to follow.
Cheers Leon |
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Post# 932871 , Reply# 1   4/17/2017 at 05:22 (2,564 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 932875 , Reply# 3   4/17/2017 at 06:17 (2,564 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 932890 , Reply# 6   4/17/2017 at 09:31 (2,564 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 932892 , Reply# 7   4/17/2017 at 09:59 (2,564 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 932911 , Reply# 9   4/17/2017 at 11:31 (2,564 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 933110 , Reply# 11   4/18/2017 at 09:34 (2,563 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 933304 , Reply# 12   4/19/2017 at 06:20 (2,562 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Wow, Leon you really found some cool rare machines, when you told me that you had found these machines I never dreamed hey would be in such good shape [ I assume that you at least had to clean and polish ], I can't wait too see your collection in the fall this year [ your spring ], keep us posted, John L. |