fredfred9633
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i was no ebay and i found a 1943 pre war bandix washing machine
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I tried to find it but I couldn´t find.
Can you please post a link?
Can you please post a link?
oldhouseman
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Yes, link please
1943? Europe went to war in 1939, America entered the war December, 1941. Nobody was manufacturing these machines in 1943. No automobiles, stoves, washers or refrigerators. General Motors converted the factory in Atlanta to making tanks during the war. That's certainly an interesting date. I would certainly be interested to see the link.
1943? Europe went to war in 1939, America entered the war December, 1941. Nobody was manufacturing these machines in 1943. No automobiles, stoves, washers or refrigerators. General Motors converted the factory in Atlanta to making tanks during the war. That's certainly an interesting date. I would certainly be interested to see the link.
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oldhouseman
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Great Machine
I would love to see that in action! I question the date. The government halted production of domestic appliances in 1942 and had factories re-tooled for war production. I hope this gets a good home.
I would love to see that in action! I question the date. The government halted production of domestic appliances in 1942 and had factories re-tooled for war production. I hope this gets a good home.
hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
This model looks better than the model I´ve found in Buenos Aires.
Vintage restorarion guys, please help.
1) How can I restore those rusted parts?
2) Is there anybody near it to visit and see if it´s in good (restorable) conditions?
This model looks better than the model I´ve found in Buenos Aires.
Vintage restorarion guys, please help.
1) How can I restore those rusted parts?
2) Is there anybody near it to visit and see if it´s in good (restorable) conditions?
Naw----------as we say back in Georgia-------
I don't think the date for that old "diving-bell" is correct either. The Bendix factories were waaaaay too overwhelmed with manufacturing equipment for the war in 1943 to fool with those things, and the steel and rubber involved was needed for more important things such as aircraft and tanks. Its either pre-or post-war.
I don't think the date for that old "diving-bell" is correct either. The Bendix factories were waaaaay too overwhelmed with manufacturing equipment for the war in 1943 to fool with those things, and the steel and rubber involved was needed for more important things such as aircraft and tanks. Its either pre-or post-war.
I can bet it´s PRE war, not POST war...
With the war, most manufacturers restarted their productions with a new technology learned during the war.
The pre-war appliances became obsolete and "too expensive to be produced.
By the other side of the coin, the market wanted new appliances too and obviously, they would never want an obsolete appliance. So the consumers started to push the manufacturers.
With the war, most manufacturers restarted their productions with a new technology learned during the war.
The pre-war appliances became obsolete and "too expensive to be produced.
By the other side of the coin, the market wanted new appliances too and obviously, they would never want an obsolete appliance. So the consumers started to push the manufacturers.
danemodsandy
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Actually, 1943 Could be Correct....
....Bendix did not halt production of washers during the war - what they halted was civilian sales. Wartime Bendix ads told consumers that the washers were unavailable for the duration, due to the Armed Forces' need for them (most manufacturers kept advertising during the war, even though they weren't selling products to the civilian market, as a way of keeping brand names in the public eye). Bendix did make washers all during the war years, in addition to war materiel.
World War II was no different than our own era; there were a few people who figured they were entitled to a new washer no matter what the rules were. It's very likely that a few new Bendixes intended for the Armed Forces got diverted into what was known as the "black market". This could be the explanation for a 1943 Bendix popping up on eBay, though it's also possible someone has the date wrong.
Most people stuck to the rationing rules, but there were some who demanded lots of gasoline, nylon stockings, tyres, and other rationed goods, war or no war. If they had enough money and connections, it was possible to get those things.
....Bendix did not halt production of washers during the war - what they halted was civilian sales. Wartime Bendix ads told consumers that the washers were unavailable for the duration, due to the Armed Forces' need for them (most manufacturers kept advertising during the war, even though they weren't selling products to the civilian market, as a way of keeping brand names in the public eye). Bendix did make washers all during the war years, in addition to war materiel.
World War II was no different than our own era; there were a few people who figured they were entitled to a new washer no matter what the rules were. It's very likely that a few new Bendixes intended for the Armed Forces got diverted into what was known as the "black market". This could be the explanation for a 1943 Bendix popping up on eBay, though it's also possible someone has the date wrong.
Most people stuck to the rationing rules, but there were some who demanded lots of gasoline, nylon stockings, tyres, and other rationed goods, war or no war. If they had enough money and connections, it was possible to get those things.
Sandy (a guy, not a female)
Interesting and impressive comment.
Thanks!
Interesting and impressive comment.
Thanks!
It's also possible it was surplus after the military was done with it, and was purchased then.
polkanut
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An interesting side note about rationing,
My Mom's parents were pretty much exempt from rationing because my Grandfather was a contract mail hauler, thus the need for gas, oil, and tires. Also, because my Mom was born in 1942 they could get pretty much anything in the way of foodstuffs as well. It didn't hurt either that my Grandma's 2 brothers, and 2 sisters all lived on farms, so meat, eggs, and milk could be had with relative ease. Grandma also always had a huge garden, it took up about 1/2 of the backyard.
My Mom's parents were pretty much exempt from rationing because my Grandfather was a contract mail hauler, thus the need for gas, oil, and tires. Also, because my Mom was born in 1942 they could get pretty much anything in the way of foodstuffs as well. It didn't hurt either that my Grandma's 2 brothers, and 2 sisters all lived on farms, so meat, eggs, and milk could be had with relative ease. Grandma also always had a huge garden, it took up about 1/2 of the backyard.
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That's great
information Sandy, I checked some of our records today on the war years here. The Coke company made gun powder in a factory in Alabama for the war effort and of course the army preferred coke over pepsi. There are some interesting correspondence files in on of our manuscript collections here on the subject. The gov. was making planes as early as 1936 for conflict on a large scale. In 1938 they helped CocaCola set up the powder plant in Alabama -we didn't enter the war until over three years later!
information Sandy, I checked some of our records today on the war years here. The Coke company made gun powder in a factory in Alabama for the war effort and of course the army preferred coke over pepsi. There are some interesting correspondence files in on of our manuscript collections here on the subject. The gov. was making planes as early as 1936 for conflict on a large scale. In 1938 they helped CocaCola set up the powder plant in Alabama -we didn't enter the war until over three years later!
Within striking distance... hmmmmmmm...
fredfred9633
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well it says 1943 so i tells them as i sees them
If one examines all manner and sorts of products sold during the war years, you will often see comments in adverts about changes or limtied supply for the duration. P&G did so for it's "white" naptha soap, as did Fels for theirs.
As for diverted and things produced for the war and otherwise not used as intended, it is entirely possible the machine like other things "fell off a truck", or simply went missing. Or, may have been produced but deemed surplus to requirements and never shipped somewhere or purchased by the government.
It is also possible some general, or similar high ranking man got the machine for his wife or bit of fluff as a present. A washing machine sure beats the heck out of a pair of nylons.
Have a cache of Kirkman's soap that was intended to be distributed to military men as they left for overseas,(what servicemen were going to do with laundry soap is anyone's guess), but the case obviously never went as it sits in my larder.
On both sides of the pond, theft and "mis-direction" was rampant, how else did all those blackmarket men get their goods? Know in GB one could be shot for such things during wartime, not sure about in the United States.
As for farming, cannot be sure but think in the UK, gardening was fine, but not sure if large farm animals were allowed, even in the country by priviate persons. After all that would give those in the country an edge on food those in the cities did'nt have.
L.
As for diverted and things produced for the war and otherwise not used as intended, it is entirely possible the machine like other things "fell off a truck", or simply went missing. Or, may have been produced but deemed surplus to requirements and never shipped somewhere or purchased by the government.
It is also possible some general, or similar high ranking man got the machine for his wife or bit of fluff as a present. A washing machine sure beats the heck out of a pair of nylons.
Have a cache of Kirkman's soap that was intended to be distributed to military men as they left for overseas,(what servicemen were going to do with laundry soap is anyone's guess), but the case obviously never went as it sits in my larder.
On both sides of the pond, theft and "mis-direction" was rampant, how else did all those blackmarket men get their goods? Know in GB one could be shot for such things during wartime, not sure about in the United States.
As for farming, cannot be sure but think in the UK, gardening was fine, but not sure if large farm animals were allowed, even in the country by priviate persons. After all that would give those in the country an edge on food those in the cities did'nt have.
L.
danemodsandy
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Dear Launderess:
I think I can enlighten everyone as to what servicemen did with their supplies of Kirkman's....
....They washed their clothes with it. Even in combat zones, there is down-time, and servicemen were expected to take care of themselves and their equipment during those moments. They were taught, via 16mm training films and training manuals, to be particularly careful of their feet, always maintaining a supply of clean, dry socks, to avoid the dread trench foot, a condition caused by prolonged subjection of the foot to wetness. Trench foot itself is no day at the beach, and it can lead to fungal infections (the "jungle rot" of military lore) and gangrene. Servicemen were issued generous supplies of socks and were trained - and under orders - to miss no least opportunity to launder and dry them. To contract trench foot was something of a dereliction of duty in many instances, since it was often avoidable with proper hygiene.
Servicemen were also expected to launder their skivvies and outer garments when opportunity presented itself. There are many photos taken in the Pacific theatre where servicemen are merrily laundering both themselves and their clothes in some handy lagoon or other body of water. European-theatre photos of such communal clean-ups are much rarer.
I think I can enlighten everyone as to what servicemen did with their supplies of Kirkman's....
....They washed their clothes with it. Even in combat zones, there is down-time, and servicemen were expected to take care of themselves and their equipment during those moments. They were taught, via 16mm training films and training manuals, to be particularly careful of their feet, always maintaining a supply of clean, dry socks, to avoid the dread trench foot, a condition caused by prolonged subjection of the foot to wetness. Trench foot itself is no day at the beach, and it can lead to fungal infections (the "jungle rot" of military lore) and gangrene. Servicemen were issued generous supplies of socks and were trained - and under orders - to miss no least opportunity to launder and dry them. To contract trench foot was something of a dereliction of duty in many instances, since it was often avoidable with proper hygiene.
Servicemen were also expected to launder their skivvies and outer garments when opportunity presented itself. There are many photos taken in the Pacific theatre where servicemen are merrily laundering both themselves and their clothes in some handy lagoon or other body of water. European-theatre photos of such communal clean-ups are much rarer.
danemodsandy
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New Guinea:
Here's a group sudsing their duds in New Guinea; I hope this is not too risque for the tenderer sensibilities among us:
Here's a group sudsing their duds in New Guinea; I hope this is not too risque for the tenderer sensibilities among us:
Bendix plant in war production
Here's an actual 1943 Bendix ad from the SatEvePost that says they're converted to 100% war production.
Bendix was mainly a maker of aircraft equipment such as instruments, magnetos, carburetors, radio equipment and engine starters. That's why they called themselves Bendix Aviation Corporation.
Here's an actual 1943 Bendix ad from the SatEvePost that says they're converted to 100% war production.
Bendix was mainly a maker of aircraft equipment such as instruments, magnetos, carburetors, radio equipment and engine starters. That's why they called themselves Bendix Aviation Corporation.
