Timer detail. The timer motor doesn't seem to work. Not sure at the moment if it is not getting 110v, or if it really is dead. I'll investigate at a later time.
Such a pretty timer dial!
Such a pretty timer dial!
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Door close-up. Not quite desktop image material, but close.
Mechanically the machine seems to be in very good shape. The speed changer is working flawlessly (and is spinning the tub in this picture), which I am grateful for. It will need the usual's - hoses, pump, door seal; which are to be expected on any 58 year old Westinghouse. It appears that the tub band is a two piece job, with one side pretty rusted through. I might be able to repair it since it is just painted stamped steel.
Kenny - if the Tahoe was 1 inch wider in the wheel wells, I would have been able to arrange the set such that the radio would have sat by the back doors. The radio is up for grabs in the western Chicago area if someone is interested. Neighbors said it would be there for a few more weeks.
I have two other machines in front of this one to restore this winter - the 1953 Maytag 101P, and the 350 Blackstone. Once those are done I can shift efforts to the L-5.
Thanks for the kind comments guys - you all are the best!
Ben
Mechanically the machine seems to be in very good shape. The speed changer is working flawlessly (and is spinning the tub in this picture), which I am grateful for. It will need the usual's - hoses, pump, door seal; which are to be expected on any 58 year old Westinghouse. It appears that the tub band is a two piece job, with one side pretty rusted through. I might be able to repair it since it is just painted stamped steel.
Kenny - if the Tahoe was 1 inch wider in the wheel wells, I would have been able to arrange the set such that the radio would have sat by the back doors. The radio is up for grabs in the western Chicago area if someone is interested. Neighbors said it would be there for a few more weeks.
I have two other machines in front of this one to restore this winter - the 1953 Maytag 101P, and the 350 Blackstone. Once those are done I can shift efforts to the L-5.
Thanks for the kind comments guys - you all are the best!
Ben
Ben you really worked to get this set!! I am sure that you were more than ready for a beer when you got those out of that basement!! Amazing how much better they look after a little clean-up! Sounds like you have a busy winter ahead! Terry
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So Ben, did the owner pass away or move to assisted living/nursing home?
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Ben, looks like the slant fronts had all the suspension in the top, with that large rear spring holding the mechanism, as well as the "leaf spring arrangement at the top. Roberts spacemates he recently posted. seemed to have car type shock absorbers at the bottom of the cabinet. my question did all the slant fronts have your suspension? and the flat front designs have a kind of "ground up suspension" thanks for the photo's Ben. alr2903
Ben, looks like the slant fronts had all the suspension in the top, with that large rear spring holding the mechanism, as well as the "leaf spring arrangement at the top. Roberts spacemates he recently posted. seemed to have car type shock absorbers at the bottom of the cabinet. my question did all the slant fronts have your suspension? and the flat front designs have a kind of "ground up suspension" thanks for the photo's Ben. alr2903
Ben
Nice pictures!!
We've all been there with difficult move outs! I have had a few in my desire to save a new treasure.
Isn't it fun though; the exhaustion/exhilaration when you finally see that machine sitting on your truck and its pointed home?
That looks like a good project machine for sure, if it has a good boot you're in business.
That tub clamp looks like the rust was generated from a leak around the door. Is there a hole in the outer tub? If not I'd leave it alone and clean the rust up and find the leak around the door. If the fill flume was leaking that would cause that rust pattern.
Note: Those machines had Cork gaskets that dried out without use and if you start using them again they will leak like a sieve for a month as they rehydrate and then they will seal up really good again work beautifully.
Otherwise a little and polish and you're there with Westinghouse clean!!
Enjoy! Jon
Nice pictures!!
We've all been there with difficult move outs! I have had a few in my desire to save a new treasure.
Isn't it fun though; the exhaustion/exhilaration when you finally see that machine sitting on your truck and its pointed home?
That looks like a good project machine for sure, if it has a good boot you're in business.
That tub clamp looks like the rust was generated from a leak around the door. Is there a hole in the outer tub? If not I'd leave it alone and clean the rust up and find the leak around the door. If the fill flume was leaking that would cause that rust pattern.
Note: Those machines had Cork gaskets that dried out without use and if you start using them again they will leak like a sieve for a month as they rehydrate and then they will seal up really good again work beautifully.
Otherwise a little and polish and you're there with Westinghouse clean!!
Enjoy! Jon
