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Wanted - Australian Simpson Fluid Drive
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Post# 1194327   11/29/2023 at 03:14 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        

Hi guys,

I was lucky to acquire my favourite washing machine first - the 1968 4 speed programmed fluid drive. I’m now looking for the first model Simpson fluid drive as pictured.

If you have any leads.. let me know. I’m in Melbourne, Australia and price is not a barrier.

I have included Mayfan69s photo as it’s nice and clearly shows his machine clearly - what I’m after. I expect this to be another feat indeed but I don’t give up ha!


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Post# 1194340 , Reply# 1   11/29/2023 at 13:19 by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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Do you mean what like this?

hibid.com/lot/176722002/vintage-...


Post# 1194353 , Reply# 2   11/29/2023 at 15:55 by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Do you mean what like this?

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Oh my goodness, that's incredible!

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Post# 1194397 , Reply# 3   11/30/2023 at 03:10 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        
@Launderess

Thankyou for the tip off. I did will the auction at $12!

Incredible. I was told I was living in a bubble to think I’d get any of these machines by a certain person. And in one week I have bagged 2!

Thankyou :)


Post# 1194430 , Reply# 4   11/30/2023 at 13:15 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)        

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Congrats! I would imagine those machines are pretty rare. I know they are over here

Post# 1194473 , Reply# 5   11/30/2023 at 20:42 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        
Repairguy - very

Yes! they sure are! One collector here in Australia has a lot of them but also buys up the same models over and over to prevent others from having one. It certainly stimulates odd behaviours amongst the serious collectors in Australia anyway lol. I was told I was living in a bubble thinking I would ever find one of these when I expressed an interest in them. It's a shame. If I was a serious collector, I would celebrate the interest with anyone interested!

Anyway... I now have a few machines


Post# 1194477 , Reply# 6   11/30/2023 at 21:05 by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US)        
Touche

Well said....Congratulations on your find.

Post# 1194480 , Reply# 7   11/30/2023 at 21:51 by Brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

Charlie/Callum, that looks very nice. It’s not the first generation however. The first generation had a flat control panel. This is the second or third generation of machines.

You need to remember that you catch more flies with Honey, rather than with an annoying drone.


Post# 1194482 , Reply# 8   11/30/2023 at 23:23 by Mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Nice find

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Very nice find! I’d be cautious on what you say about other Australian collectors on this forum Charlie, they may just be watching and reading these comments in the background.

These people have been collecting for many years and through their contacts have probably built up a good spare parts inventory and maybe even have lots of manuals.

Just remember that when your Fluid Drives eventually need parts replaced that are no longer available…..they may not be so forthcoming in helping you out….


Post# 1194485 , Reply# 9   12/1/2023 at 02:48 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        

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Post# 1194510 , Reply# 10   12/1/2023 at 13:37 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        
@maytag69

Leon,

It’s all true.

Cheers







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Post# 1194512 , Reply# 11   12/1/2023 at 13:45 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        
@Brisnat81

I think I’m doing a pretty good job catching things Nathan. I expected you would comment now as you need to back up the sth end of the north bound camel :)



Post# 1194520 , Reply# 12   12/1/2023 at 15:13 by Brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

Callum, as someone who has know Leon for 20 years, your words say more about you than they do him. Leon has helped many people, the key being that they are respectful and understand that his life doesn’t revolve around washers or the internet.

You need to look at how you interact with people and the response you get, a mirror might help you a lot.

Remember how you had a tantrum three years ago and blocked me because I was on holidays and not responding quickly enough to satisfy you?

I wish you all the best on your Journey.


Post# 1194547 , Reply# 13   12/1/2023 at 22:21 by astorobsession (Melbourne Australia )        
@Brisnat81

All I see is an undercurrent of nasty behaviour and I guess I’m tired of pretending that I’m not noticing the appalling behaviour.

I’d really appreciate it if we could end the association online and otherwise. I’ll continue to find my treasures irrespective of being told it’s not possible and that I’m living in a bubble - such a nice guy you’ve known for 20 years apparently. I will also help others who are interested because that’s decent, as I do with my many interests. I just feel sorry that not everyone can be kind and supportive.

Let’s all move on as we clearly love vintage washing machines but don’t like eachother.

All the best to you two also!

Now let’s all preserve our online image :)



Post# 1194555 , Reply# 14   12/2/2023 at 05:42 by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT)        
Both of you probably need to get along, with each other

We’re here to make vintage appliances, work better and repaired quicker, we shouldn’t be just pointing fingers yelling and screaming with bicker , People can change a lot in three years. Just ask me in between 2017 and 2020. I went from someone who was immature and who in three years later I had matured a lot, I was a lot more caring and a lot more interested in what others had to say, I wouldn’t necessarily say that I went from grape juice to a fine wine but, I think both of you should try to get along as decently between each other as you can, because if you keep the lines of communication Open, you will both helping each other out much more for the benefit of everyone and detriment of the very few, just because I don’t like someone doesn’t mean I get rid of them from everything, I absolutely despise my sister and I still say hi to her and ask her how was work


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