1973 Simpson "84" Top Loader (Oz made)

[mayfan69]

I found this Oz made Simpson "84" the same day as the Westinghouse. I like the faux wood trim but i was also intrigued by this series of machines due to the shape and style of the "flying saucer" shaped gearbox.

The machine needs new seals (which are still available) and a gearbox overhaul, considering its been throwing a fair bit of oil...you'll see in the pic,but from what i can tell, the gearbox has not seized. Otherwise it looks in good condition. Aluminium lid will also need a re-spray.

Leon

 

[mayfan69]

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Control panel pic 1

 

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Control Panel pic 2

 

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Control Panel pic 3

 

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Interior pic

 

[mayfan69]

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Front cover off.....a bit messy in there...note the "flying saucer" shaped gearbox. No sign of water leaks. Suds Divertor looks in good shape as does motor.

 

[gyrafoam]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing the photos!

 

[Unimatic1140]

We love these pictures!

These are very fun pictures to see. The Australian top-loaders sure are interesting to look at.

 

[jasonl]

Looks like a Maytag under there.

Looks like the trans is leaking oil :-( .

 

[brisnat81]

Wow

You've been looking for this type of machine for ages. Not quite your dream, but closer

Congrats.

 

[gansky1]

Another very cool machine - what year is this from?

That motor spring looks like the very first Maytag Helical-Drive design, I'm guessing the motor pivots?

That agitator is very Maytag, but more sleek!

 

[mayfan69]

Hey Nathan and Yes Gansky..Maytag like

Hey Nathan,

As i said on msn...Yes..i'm happy i got this one, its closer to what i want. Just needs a little work.

Gansky: This is a 1974 model and Yes...some of the mechanicals seem very Maytag. It IS a helical drive design but i think the gearbox is an Australian design. Not entirely sure if the motor pivots, have not seen the mechanicals in action as yet.

Leon

 

[JerseyMike]

Congrats!

What an awesome looking machine. Good luck with it. I hope that you get in up and running without too much trouble.

Thanks for the pics.

Mike

 

[toggleswitch]

Fascinating and unique; yet very familiar at the same time.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Congratulations!

What a great find! There are not many of this model Simpson around and I think it is a beauty! My Aunty Gwen had one of these machines. I love the seventies wood grain too and that sleek looking agitator. Notice this Simpson agitator has no flumes at where the shaft meets the skirt. Here is a later Simpson agitator to illustrate the difference!

I hope this one is a keeper.

 

[toggleswitch]

That agitator seems to be so very *Maytag meets Norge and mates...........*

 

[bajaespuma]

It looks like a Maytag large capacity perforated wash basket with speckled porcelain finish rather than our white finish. The holes are in Maytag positions.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Just bumping up.

I have my own classic Simpson find to post soon.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Just bumping up.

I have my own classic Simpson find to post soon.