You may remember back at the beginning of October I went to Tucson and brought back a 1964 yellow Maytag set. Then on the the way home stopped off to look at this Westinghouse Spacemate washer...........
A tale..... of two Westy's
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You may remember back at the beginning of October I went to Tucson and brought back a 1964 yellow Maytag set. Then on the the way home stopped off to look at this Westinghouse Spacemate washer...........
....... but brought this stray black lab home instead and named him "Westy" since I didn't bring home the yellow "Westy.
Well...... I've been in contact with the owner of the yellow Westy over the last number of weeks. He finally called, dropped his price and said, it's yours if you want it. So yesterday on my way back from Phoenix, I once again stopped in the city of Fontana. But this time I picked up the OTHER Westy and brought it home.
So... allow me introduce you too my two Westys!
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(actually I have three Westy's now (the little coin-op, bolt down too) but that will screw up my thread, so SHHHHH!)</span>
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Westy!
I love Labs - and the name Westy fits so well!
I love Labs - and the name Westy fits so well!
Unfortunately the door / tub boot is absolute toast. Fortunately a couple friends have lines on a replacement boot.
<div>A view from the top with the lid off....</div>
The back with the panel in place.
And the back with the panels removed. The pump is pretty shiny, I wonder if it was replaced not too many years ago....
How does the door latch work? The handle / lever is missing. This metal sticking out appears to be fixed to the door (I can't get it to move) and can't get the door open. Any suggestions?
I tried plugging in and turning the timer, but nothing. I assume it's because these two wires are off the timer. The connectors are broken so I'll have to replace them in order to get the wires to stay on.
I even found this tag inside the machine! After wiping the dirt off... I can read it. Cool!
So there you have it, the scoop on my two Westy's!
Kevin
toploader55
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They Just Keep on Coming
Good to talk to you last week.
Goodness Gracious. Your going to have to add on soon. Nice Space Mates.
Westy looks so Loyal as the Guard Dog in that Pic. Congratulations.
Good to talk to you last week.
Goodness Gracious. Your going to have to add on soon. Nice Space Mates.
Westy looks so Loyal as the Guard Dog in that Pic. Congratulations.
redcarpetdrew
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A fruitful trip!
I can just see it now. Head out the window, tongue and ears flapping in the wind! Too bad you didn't have Westie along for the ride... LOL!
This machine looks to be a neat one. Ahhhh, the Westinghouse speed shifter. THAT brings back memories. I'm trying to remember how the latch works. I thought I remembered there being a door release button along the top of the door... I'll call you soon and we can brain storm!
RCD
I can just see it now. Head out the window, tongue and ears flapping in the wind! Too bad you didn't have Westie along for the ride... LOL!
This machine looks to be a neat one. Ahhhh, the Westinghouse speed shifter. THAT brings back memories. I'm trying to remember how the latch works. I thought I remembered there being a door release button along the top of the door... I'll call you soon and we can brain storm!
RCD
aldspinboy
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Now you got a washing pal !
How did the dog come into play ...did he just strolled in, and came up to you with the washer ?
Can't wait to see that washer working .
Very nice story Kevin.
Never seen that model work before.
Darren k
How did the dog come into play ...did he just strolled in, and came up to you with the washer ?
Can't wait to see that washer working .
Very nice story Kevin.
Never seen that model work before.
Darren k
polkanut
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Is Westy a rescue?
I love the black lab. He looks like a fine dog!
Lawrence (and Bethann)
Lawrence (and Bethann)
I'm glad someone picked up that machine, it would have been a shame to see it go to the crusher. Actually those pictures of the insides look pretty good.
When you first posted I though this would be a good parts donor to someone who had another but it definitly looks to be able to be restored in its own right.
When you first posted I though this would be a good parts donor to someone who had another but it definitly looks to be able to be restored in its own right.
Glad you got it.
There is supposed to be a white plastic piece that fits over the metal that is sticking out. You pushed the white plastic piece toward the door to release the latch. Maybe with a pair of heavy gloves, you could grap hold of the door and be able to push in hard enough on the metal piece to open it. If the latch piece does not move, shoot some WD-40 in along side it.
There is supposed to be a white plastic piece that fits over the metal that is sticking out. You pushed the white plastic piece toward the door to release the latch. Maybe with a pair of heavy gloves, you could grap hold of the door and be able to push in hard enough on the metal piece to open it. If the latch piece does not move, shoot some WD-40 in along side it.
golittlesport
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Woo Hoo!! Glad you picked up the Westy for Westy, Kev. That will be a fun machine when it gets going again.
Kevin, there was a plastic tab over the 2 prongs you put your fingers on the glass and squeezed the bar toward your fingers with your thumb. The "catch" for the door was metal as well and the prongs/with the plastic bar clicked as it closed over the metal catch. All of these parts were metal in later years the "catch" became plastic especially on the later machines. I do not know if it was because plastic was cheaper or because of child entrapment laws. Hope this makes sense. Nice finds, both westy's and the combo. ****** your door on this spacemate is "side swinging, with the hinges on the right. alr
Both Westys look good - the live one is getting big fast!
Best of luck with the new washer - they are cute little washers!
Best of luck with the new washer - they are cute little washers!
arbilab
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How does it get away without tub ballast? Slantys had them, even my '98 Frigiwhite with shocks has them. Otherwise the internals are scarcely changed from 1955. Looks like they did away with the flex shaft pump drive, facing the pump out the back. And there's that spin solenoid that makes anybody nearby jump when it comes on.
Westy is
ADORABLE! Nice find there - but who rescued who in the end??
And nice new spacemates!!
ADORABLE! Nice find there - but who rescued who in the end??
And nice new spacemates!!
frontaloadotmy
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Kevin
You might try placing the machine against the wall (so it doesn't move away from you) and firmly push in the door at the latch
point while you are simultaneously pushing the " uncovered " metal "button" to the right. It may relieve a bit of the " locking "
pressure for easier button pushing. I have the dryer in<span style="background-color: #ffffff;"> white ; the famous " yard flocker " (no lint sccreen kit). Get two boots if you</span>
<span style="background-color: #ffffff;">can please.....</span>
<span style="background-color: #ffffff;"> </span>
<span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Pretty nifty Thanksgiving scores , Westy looks like a good boy too!</span>
You might try placing the machine against the wall (so it doesn't move away from you) and firmly push in the door at the latch
point while you are simultaneously pushing the " uncovered " metal "button" to the right. It may relieve a bit of the " locking "
pressure for easier button pushing. I have the dryer in<span style="background-color: #ffffff;"> white ; the famous " yard flocker " (no lint sccreen kit). Get two boots if you</span>
<span style="background-color: #ffffff;">can please.....</span>
<span style="background-color: #ffffff;"> </span>
<span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Pretty nifty Thanksgiving scores , Westy looks like a good boy too!</span>
turquoisedude
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Glad you got them, Kevin!! I can't wait to see them up and running!!
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Kevin, WHAT are you feeding that puppy? If he grows into those paws (and he will), he's gonna be a big boy. I love a Lab.
Best of Luck with the "Woof" and the Washer!
Hi Kevin, I, too, have never watched one of these Spacemates in operation, and hope you will get yours up to the task. It looks like both "Westy's" will give you a run for your money, and the dog is adorable!
Hi Kevin, I, too, have never watched one of these Spacemates in operation, and hope you will get yours up to the task. It looks like both "Westy's" will give you a run for your money, and the dog is adorable!
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A big thank you to: Tom, arl2903 and Darrel<span> </span>for the info about the door latch!<span> </span>Boy do I feel silly!<span> </span>For some reason I didn't think to push the “button” in toward the window, I was trying to push it back toward the body of the washer (Duh!).
Anyway, after wiping out all the dust, it looks to be in extremely good condition inside!
Kevin
The data plate.
Model: LH-3K-2
Style: Q310 (style?)
Serial: U194635
Kevin - I'm catching up on threads at the moment. So glad you were able to rescue two Westy's this year!
Ben
Ben
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