I found an ad on the local craigslist, for a washer and dryer. Upon a closer look I realized it was a turquoise set and mid sixties. I went to look at it today, and couldn't pass it up. Here are a few pictures, with more to come later.
1965 whirlpool washer and dryer found
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philr
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Congrats Marty, these are really nice-looking machines!
Congratulations...
...on a beautiful set. Please send more pictures when they come in...
...on a beautiful set. Please send more pictures when they come in...
Congratulations
Thanks guys! The washer has VERY little use.. Chrome is shiny with zero pitting. Bakelite agitator is very shinny. It appears it sprung a leak, and got put to the side. An elderly lady passed on, and the house was sold with the appliances. The new owner wanted them gone, as she had rented the house. You just never know what's out there right under your nose. I understand now why Robert has the rule of one comes in, one must leave!
Thanks guys! The washer has VERY little use.. Chrome is shiny with zero pitting. Bakelite agitator is very shinny. It appears it sprung a leak, and got put to the side. An elderly lady passed on, and the house was sold with the appliances. The new owner wanted them gone, as she had rented the house. You just never know what's out there right under your nose. I understand now why Robert has the rule of one comes in, one must leave!
waterwitch
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Nice find
These are really pretty. What type of agitator does it have?
These are really pretty. What type of agitator does it have?
Agitator
WaterWitch:
It has the original black Bakelite agitator. Duh.....I should have taken a tub shot. I will tomorrow.
WaterWitch:
It has the original black Bakelite agitator. Duh.....I should have taken a tub shot. I will tomorrow.
Nice score, Marty!
They look fantastic inside and out!
They look fantastic inside and out!
Excellent score! More pictures and videos!
Ron
Ron
1966 Whirlpool Pair
Very nice score Marty indeed, from the washers serial# the washer was built in late 1965, but I think they were considered 66 model machines.
One can tell looking under the washer these are truly low use machines, I would bet it even has the orignal belt on it and it even still has the orignal pot-metal water pump which were discontinued in 1966, wow.
The problem is if you start using a machine like this several loads a week without a complete tear-down and going over they usually do not last very long before you have main bearing problems and water leaks. But do enjoy them and keep us posted as to how they are doing.
John L.
Very nice score Marty indeed, from the washers serial# the washer was built in late 1965, but I think they were considered 66 model machines.
One can tell looking under the washer these are truly low use machines, I would bet it even has the orignal belt on it and it even still has the orignal pot-metal water pump which were discontinued in 1966, wow.
The problem is if you start using a machine like this several loads a week without a complete tear-down and going over they usually do not last very long before you have main bearing problems and water leaks. But do enjoy them and keep us posted as to how they are doing.
John L.
christfr
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aw man love them love them love them
mrb627
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WOW!
Awesome SCORE! They look great! The Surgilating Swish is a favorite!
Malcolm
Awesome SCORE! They look great! The Surgilating Swish is a favorite!
Malcolm
ovrphil
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....those are OUTSTANDING! If I came across these, I'd be in disbelief. It's so nice to know that these kind of finds are still on Craigslist. There was someone in Tennessee who found a beautiful Lady Kenmore W&D set, vintage in a yellow color, I believe. Your find is an inspiration. From the 60's - awesome awesome find...enjoy and congratulations Marty.
....those are OUTSTANDING! If I came across these, I'd be in disbelief. It's so nice to know that these kind of finds are still on Craigslist. There was someone in Tennessee who found a beautiful Lady Kenmore W&D set, vintage in a yellow color, I believe. Your find is an inspiration. From the 60's - awesome awesome find...enjoy and congratulations Marty.
Thanks!
Is this a set that is on someone's most wanted list? Let's here it?
Is this a set that is on someone's most wanted list? Let's here it?
Wow! What an amazing find!! There was a similar set in turquoise that turned in San Francisco a while back - they must have been way more popular on the west coast. I've never seen a set on the east... well, so far...
Great score - congratulations!!
Great score - congratulations!!
Great find Marty. That era of Machine still has style and would fit nicely in a modern day home. Enjoy Dano
whirlcool
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Wow, nice looking machines. And the dryer even has the lint screen on the top! When did Whirlpool start that design? One of the most reliable dryer types ever built!
Gorgeous . . .
Nothing like turquoise and chrome to spiff up any laundry room!
Nothing like turquoise and chrome to spiff up any laundry room!
