3 belt Fuchsware

[kic]

Am so excited I could<span style="color: #993366;"> SCREAM!!!</span>
Attached is a pic of my soon to be (in long distance transit as I type this) 3 belt Fuchsware 5.5 kg Multispeed washer. It has been in use up until recently, the elderly lady ( bless her heart) whom it belonged to has since required frail care.

 

This picture was taken with the machine as it was, still hooked up in her flat and as I believe very well maintained by its meticulous owner.   

More to follow soon ...
In the meantime, any info on this type of machine would be fantastic and as always greatly appreciated esp since this is my long time dream machine. 

[this post was last edited: 4/28/2011-17:31]

 

[supermaticjames]

I am no expert...

As I am from the other side of the pond and have very little knowledge of "foreign machines" but this appears to be some sort of Westinghouse affair?

James.

 

[kic]

James

I believe it is indeed

 

[cleanteamofny]

Nice!
Do you know the spin speed on her?

 

[kic]

spin speed unknown

Will be sure to post as many details as possible soon as she arrives.

 

But until then, I find it helps to just breath... simply a matter of containing oneself. Four more day to go and counting !

 

[matchboxpaul]

Great machine Louis!

We had English Electric versions of this machine in the 1960s - think ours was model 4027 or possibly 4032.

Will post a picture of it this eveing, with a bit of luck computers permitting (am typing this message at work!).

Cant wait to see the vids!

Fingers crossed its acquisition and trip all go to plan.

Paul

 

[combo52]

THREE BELT WESTINGHOUSE WASHER

WOW how cool to see another version of the US WH FL washer. They started selling this design here in 1964 and then changed the washer door back to a drop down design about 1969. The drive system that the US machines had was used from 1959-the fall of 1988 pretty much unchanged. I will be very excited to see more details about your washer, does it have a SS tub?. I still have boxes of good parts for the US 3BWs if you need any parts John.

 

[kic]

finger's crossed

Was thinking of adding some humour to the trip, but with my luck....

 

Thank you Paul, look forward to seeing those pic's. 

 

Thank you John, will certainly take you up on your kind offer if need be. If you like, email me the formalities. I'm willing to spend good money on whatever parts I can get for this machine.

I do believe she is in full working order, but one can never be sure. Only time will tell.

[this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-10:46]

 

[matthewza]

OH MY WORD

wow wow wow!!!!! a big rear control front loader in SA?!?!?!?!?!?! it must be a good age. where did you find it?
Matt

 

[lotsosudz]

Defianately a westinghouse! The only thing missing is Pearl Bailey! LOL
David.

 

[freshlinen]

hi louis.vz

this is the exact same machine that started my washing machine interest as a kid.Other boys played with other toys this had me hooked LOL.

wHere are you these days?let me now when we can meet for a coffee 0824246228

 

[foraloysius]

Oh! Another treasure found! Looking forward to more about this machine!

 

[autowasherfreak]

NICE!  Can't wait to see more of it!

 

 

[kic]

Neither can I

Will be sure to make a very detailed video of a complete cycle from start to finish as soon as she arrives which will be on Tuesday the 3rd. Monday's public holiday being the reason for a slight delay. 

 

[mickeyd]

As soon as the control panel rose up in the post,

it screamed Westinghouse, but I could not imagine how? Now, I do. So thank you, gentlemen. We had one at home after the Rollermatic died, a TOL toploader. The flic will be fun, Kic,

 

[electron1100]

SCREAM

Well scream all you can matey coz that is one hell of machine ;-) I wish you all the luck with it

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Louis

think I can safely say that there are loads of people very interested to know about this machine!

All power to you in its acquisition and roll on the vids.

Our version was the English Electric 4032 Reversomatic 484, from the 60s, though your machine looks to have a few more options.

When was your machine on sale....

 

[matchboxpaul]

and the standard machine with controls at the front, in the form of the 474 Reversomatic.

Really hope the machine arrives safely.

Paul

 

[macboy91si]

Optional Cat Accesory

Oh Laundry Kitty, where have you been for so long? After a luxurious treat of Fancy Feast, she likes to snuggle with the Westie before returning to her duties as general villan lap kitty. A well rounded lady!

_tim