Another find

[countryford]

Before we left on our vacation, I found this 50s washer on Offer Up. Guy was asking $75 for it. I messaged him, but wasn't able to get it before we left. When we returned I messaged him back and he still had it. He was firm on the price. Anyways here it is in the back of my vehicle. Does anyone know what it is? I'll post more pictures once I unload it.

 

[coldspot66]

SPEED QUEEN

 

[Unimatic1140]

Looks like a Beam transmission, probably Speed Queen.

 

[gansky1]

Early Easy?

 

[revvinkevin]

Oooh, oooh I know, I know!!!!

 

Buzzzzzzzz!  Try again! 

 

Nope..... <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> a Speed Queen OR an Easy!

 

(it does look like an SQ drain pump, but what do I know...)

 

Kevin

 

[kb0nes]

What I do know is that for being 60 years old it has a surprising lack of rust and scum underneath!

 

[revvinkevin]

A hint.... with Justin's approval

 

[DADoES]

 
Hotpoint.

 

[countryford]

[No message]

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS!!

That looks super clean! I can't wait to see more pictures & hopefully a video too (hint hint)
;o)

CONGRATULATIONS!!
D

 

[norgeway]

A

Harriet Nelson Special!!!

 

[countryford]

The cord is shot on it. Bare wire in some spots. I'll be getting a new one tomorrow and will test it then.

 

[swestoyz]

Wow, what a find, Justin! Post the model number if you could. I may have some service lit on hand for it.

Ben

 

[gansky1]

Very nice, Justin!

....all the work is done for you!


Eddy has a very similar model -

 

[Unimatic1140]

Ooooh very nice find, this model is early enough to be all Beam mechanical components, including the fluid drive spin clutch.

Looking forward to more pictures!

 

[newvista58]

CONGRATS, AGAIN, JUSTIN....

Another great find. Good luck. Enjoy
and have fun.

Louis

 

[jetcone]

Droollll!

Nice find All Beam all good !!!

 

Wheres' the money shot ???!!!!!

 

[countryford]

Update

I replaced the cord and it worked cycling through. So I decided to test with water. I've got a leak when filling. The pump doesn't work and the pump is leaking as well.

 

[ken]

Sure is clean. Good that you got and saved it Justin. Some attention and you'll get it back in shape again.

 

[gansky1]

Beautiful, Justin. Love that agitator cap. There are a few here that have worked on those pumps so be sure to reach out for info when you get into it, they can be a bit challenging from what I've heard.

 

[jetcone]

Justin that

Machine looks pristine !!!
Does it list any patents on the machine Justin ?????
As it turned out it was GE that designed that Beam style system .
Greg how different is the pump from Easy/ Speed Queen?

 

[ovrphil]

Check the history - it might be the same one used in the commercial. Ok, reaching on that one. I hope resources come to your aid to repair or replace the pump.

Is it a 1954 or later model? It has the chrome knobs, versus what the commercial showed, that's why the question popped up.

 

[countryford]

The water inlet valve has a date of May 1953 stamped on it.

 

[travis]

Justin,

 

That's a great looking and rare machine.  I'm happy you were able to save it.  Someone might have thought it would make a nice flower pot or something goofy like that.

 

[gyrafoam]

Wow, that's a great find! Been a long time since I saw one with a chrome agitator cap.
Those did a great job of cleaning.

 

[ovrphil]

1953!

Chrome knobs and agitator cap - a top of the line model. ?

 

[lotsosudz]

Love those old machines

What was the spin speeds for the Hotpoints? Was it the same as the old GE"s. if so, what was the RPM?

 

[turquoisedude]

Good heavens, how'd I miss this?  What a stellar find Justin - congratulations!!  It's a very cool looking machine, indeed!

 

[countryford]

It's been a while but I started working on this. The drain hose is shot. Here's a picture of it. It was 3 separate pieces that I taped it together to show what shape it is.