I have been looking at the dexter quicktwins. the model with the crown is in my sights for my next washer. however could anyone tell me if after philco came into the picture,did they make both the quicktwin and the twinamatic at the same time? except one was a philco and the other was a dexter...
all my life I have been drawn to the fifties appliances with their regal embellishments as crowns ect. there is a company that made drycleaning machines back in the day. they had a crown as the symbol. in fact the machine we had was called a coronet. this is why I am looking for a dexter quick...
2 models had that look
I have seen on past threads that there are two models that look similar. my main model of interest of course is the one with the big blue crown where the controls are located. there is another model also that has the pink washtubbs also but with a small long crown on one...
I want the crown!!!
I am specifically looking for a dexter quick twin,with the pink wash tubs and the big blue crown on the front where the controls are. thanks Bill
I have been in the washer collecting game now for a while.and have been doing some research on the vintage stacked washer dryer sets. I already know that the westy space mates are highly desired and quite rare. can anyone tell me what others are from the same era that are anywhere near...
Hey follow washer lovers. I have in my collection an item that I bought a few years ago thinking it was a washtub. But one day a friend of mine was looking at it and told me he thought it used to be a washer. so upon doing some research by way of lee maxwells washer sight I was able to find it...
calling 10220maher
a guy with a thor cylinder washer from a few years ago had a thor cylinder machine, he isnt a club member so ,I dont have an email. if 10220maher reads this please get in touch. thanks Bill
looking to buy thor cylinder washer. also apex or any other brand would be fine. if you have one please get in touch with me. all up and down the eastern seabaord is possible for me to get. call me if you have one. thanks Bill 607-510-4100
looking for a monitor prestomat for my collection. email me @[email protected] or call me, my # is 607-510-4100 please say who you are if you call,I get a lot of sales from #s I dont know. thanks Bill the drycleaner
John if you see my thread,I would love to talk sometime. I have tried to email you with the email on your profile,but it will not go through. mine is in my profile. my #607-510-4100 thanks Bill
I would love to get my mits on one of these!!!
where as these washers used the same mechanism as a regular washer, they must have had porcelin seals and gaskets in them,or else the solvent would eat away the rubber after the first couple of loads. I would love to get one of these for my...
when the consumer was royalty!!!
I have always been facinated by the art of all things 50s. in the usa it seemed as though our manufacturers used crwons and imperial logos on our machines to let us know the american consumer was royalty so to speak. as an artist and old drycleaner I have always...
dexter quick twin has a large crown logo on front
A friend I spoke to this morning told me how misleading my post for a dexter twintub was on my post. Ok so the logo on the front is a nice big crown with the quick twin name in it. the wash tubs themselves are a coral pink color.if anyone has...
I am looking for a dexter quick twin with the wash tub on the front that says quick twin. I thinks its a washtub but looks like a crown to me. I love the color combo of the tan,blue ect. contact me if you have one to sell. thanks Bill the drycleaner
I'm going to get the ss one on amazon unless....
I was looking at a nice bock extractor on ebay this morning. Its from a laundry or drycleaners probably from the 50s by the shape, the seller wants 1500 beans for it so Im guessing he wouldnt take a reasonable amount as an offer. I found a...
american made spinner is most sought after!!!
Is there anyone out there in washerland that has a remotely vintage American made spinner/extractor they want to part with? or at least show me a pic of any that were made here in the u.s. thanks Bill the drycleaner
the one thing I lack in my laundry room is a spinner/extractor that I can vary the extract time of delicates and fussy items. if you have one please call me. my email is not working right. leave your name and number. thanks Bill the drycleaner-607-510-4100
As it seems in my search for info on home laundry machines. the only apartment size dryers seem to have made an appearance only as early as 1970. Did anyone make one before this era? any info would be most appreciated. thanks Bill thhe drycleaner