can someone identify this speed queen set?

[bwoods]

This is a horrible picture, but for some of you Speed Queen afficionados, you may be able to identify it. Is this a 1970's set? If so, I assume it was manufactured byMcGraw Edison and has the solid tub and straight vane agitator. Correct or no.

Anyone have a set like this. I am mildly interested in getting it.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/app/4646784700.html

 

[dustin92]

Mid 90's, we bought a washer (ours was a low end, single speed) in 1994, and to this day it was the best washer we have ever owned. The only repair in the 13 years we owned it was a belt at about 11 years. I say go for it.

 

[bwoods]

thanks

Thanks, Dustin. Can you remember much about them like capacity, stainless tub? solid tub?
long spray rinse? neutral drain or spin drain?

 

[mrb627]

Spin Drain... Long Spray...

Malcolm

 

[washman]

Tub is 3.3 cu ft

Stainless tub, not solid. Outer tub is porcelain-on-steel. Tranny is all metal. Has one belt that runs things. Plastic direct mounted pump on motor. Control panel comes open with ease, 2 self tapping sheet metal screws I think. Once open all innards are readily accessable.
Parts are available on Ebay as well.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Barry, one way to tell the older solid tub machines from the newer perforated tubs, is by the lid.  

 

The solid tub machines have a side hinged lid, the newer perf-tub machines are rear hinged like a Maytag.

 

Another way to tell in this case, is by the color.   I believe almond appeared in '79-'80 and I also believe the last solid tub SQ washers were built in either 1977 or perhaps 1978.

 

Kevin

 

[bwoods]

thanks

Thanks for all the good info everyone.