A Whole New World of Color - With Speed Queen

[swestoyz]

Hey Gang -

Ran across a binder of Speed Queen literature from the late 60's today, and found these two gems. Prepare to be dazzled!

"The new 1967 washer and dryer in Avocado"

I LOVE this photo. Not just because of the Speed Queens - but the look she is giving us. She must really be happy that you sprung the big bucks for her new SS set! Look, even some candles lit on the table!

 

[swestoyz]

GASP - everybody's dream set!

"Wouldn't one of these stunning new colors harmonize impressively in your utility room or kitchen?"

Uh huh.

 

[swestoyz]

"...which make Speed Queen washers and dryers such a lasting pleasure to own."

Too bad they didn't last as long as your average Maytag.

She's feeling pretty good about those fluffy towels that just came from her gassy dryer.

(the quality of this scan just didn't turn out quite right - my apologizes)

 

[swestoyz]

Specs!

"* same as permanent press."

That's great to know! Lovely page.

"Printed in the U. S. of A." Nice to know considering the times we live in.

 

[laundromat]

Those camdels are lit on the table where she's going to service her date with a full coarse meal made in her Modern Maid Range that washes dishes.She'll load them in prior to or just as foreplay!!!---Well I would!

 

[swestoyz]

BONUS! Facts Manual

This is super cool. I have this for the dryers as well, but felt that we all *really* needed to know the FACTS on Speed Queens. No need to cite sources here! ;-)

Price - 50 cents.

 

[swestoyz]

"Homemakers want 3 basic things...

... in an automatic washer:"

 

[swestoyz]

"ARC-Q-MATIC 210"

"Gets more clothes cleaner ... because it produces 2 way water action."

 

[tuthill]

reallly cool, thanks ben

 

[swestoyz]

I think this page, or a similar one, is a POD in circulation.

"GIANT SOLENOIDS" - gotta love it.

 

[swestoyz]

I'll let the page do the talking on this one.

 

[swestoyz]

I had always wondered about the 'Shur-Fil' models. Now we know!

 

[swestoyz]

SIMPLE. RUGGED. DESIGN

 

[swestoyz]

Easy Accessibility. I guess I had never noticed the chrome trim strip on these.

That's all folks!

Enjoy,

Ben

 

[gansky1]

Turquoise and Woodgrain - it will match my KDS-57! Sold!

 

[70series]

Thanks for posting the literature on Her Majesty. That smooth looking agitator looks like ones I saw in a couple of commercial models.

When did SQ do away with the chrome trim strip? I am trying to figure out the timeline of a few SQ models that I had seen in laundromats, as well as people's homes. Thank you in advance.

Have a good one,
James

 

[launderess]

A Repairman In A Shirt and Tie

When was the last time you saw that! *LOL*

Thanks for a great post and read! Just LOVVVVE those SQ machines.

SQ is so correct in pointing out that with so many modern fabrics and various items making up laundry today (well, then), Madame did not require a huge wash tub, but the opposite. Smaller tub, less water, faster cycles, less energy, someone needs to get Alliance to bring back these solid tub washers, I for one think they would do well in today's environment.

Now if everyone will excuse me, going to get dressed, do my hair and put on high heels, then do a load of laundry! *LOL*
L.

 

[polkanut]

Post #299729 surfaces periodically as a POD. Gotta love those Queens!

 

[gyrafoam]

The Model #A76 was my very first "collector" machine. It is not in my collection any longer, however it is still going strong.
That "Durable Press" cycle had a major drawback----the wash cycle agitation was about two minutes maximum, and sometimes that just wasn't nearly long enough. I used to use it as a "Delicate" cycle instead.

I still use a Queen as a daily driver. I have no problem with their wasability on a "Normal" cycle, and the rinse is excellent----- especially for kitchen or shop grease.

BTW those "Giant" solenoids can really fill the house with some thick smoke should they decide to fry on you! Gotta love it. What a wonderful hobby!

Ben, thanks for scanning this wonderful old folder.

 

[bajaespuma]

Thanks!

Good Lord but I do so love brochures!

 

[eddy1210]

Thank you Ben!

Wow, I just love those scans... they're spectacular!

 

[iheartmaytag]

If I remember correctly, the over the top spin may have been good to push the lint and dirt over the top of the tub. But in reality it didn't do such a hot job in spin drying the clothes after they were stuck to the sides of the tub.

Most of the coin op laundries, at least in my area, use SQ. This speaks to me on their rugged dependability.