These look to be late 50s or early 60s, and very TOL.
Liam
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/5680428
Liam
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/5680428
Cool Speed Queen set in Victoria
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brettsomers
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nice. somebody has to be drooling over these!
eddy1210
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I certainly drooled over these
First, thank you Liam for notifying us of these beauties. All I can say is WOW.
First, thank you Liam for notifying us of these beauties. All I can say is WOW.
eddy1210
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the goods
Of course you get to see inside!
Of course you get to see inside!
sparkymarky1973
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How fabulous is that machine!!
Im not usually one to ask for pics / videos as I know it can sometimes be annoying but please can we have more?
They are wonderful!!!!
Congrats!!
Mark
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Im not usually one to ask for pics / videos as I know it can sometimes be annoying but please can we have more?
They are wonderful!!!!
Congrats!!
Mark
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eddy1210
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last but not least
The dryer: model 109
The dryer: model 109
Congrats, Eddy! Those are just beautiful!
You'll have to let us know what you think of the slosh-over filtering ;-)
You'll have to let us know what you think of the slosh-over filtering ;-)
Cool!
There are some fascinating ads on the site (usedvictoria.com) including another Kenmore like the one Robert recently spotted. This one has a WP surgilator with a Kenmore cap.
Most cool indeed.
There are some fascinating ads on the site (usedvictoria.com) including another Kenmore like the one Robert recently spotted. This one has a WP surgilator with a Kenmore cap.
Most cool indeed.
Eddy!!!
I'm so glad you got these! Patrick and I both bombarded you with emails because these had you written all over them! Congrats! I want to see this in person for sure!
Jon
I'm so glad you got these! Patrick and I both bombarded you with emails because these had you written all over them! Congrats! I want to see this in person for sure!
Jon
Eddy!
What a beautiful set! You're a lucky man! I love the styling.
I sure hope to see it in person sometime.
In awe in Europe
What a beautiful set! You're a lucky man! I love the styling.
I sure hope to see it in person sometime.
In awe in Europe
Congrats Eddy!
Good things sure are happening for you if you know what I mean.
Patrick
Good things sure are happening for you if you know what I mean.
Patrick
Best looking Queens I've seen in a long time...
What does the "Bleach" button do?
What does the "Bleach" button do?
WOW
So glad you got then Eddy. They really look to be in wonderful shape. What sort of mechanical condition are they in? Used Victoria is a great site and is part of the Used Canada network. All major Canadian cities and many larger towns have a "Used" site, so everyone keep them in mind when you are washer hunting.
Again congratulations!
Liam
http://www.usedcanada.com/
So glad you got then Eddy. They really look to be in wonderful shape. What sort of mechanical condition are they in? Used Victoria is a great site and is part of the Used Canada network. All major Canadian cities and many larger towns have a "Used" site, so everyone keep them in mind when you are washer hunting.
Again congratulations!
Liam
http://www.usedcanada.com/
Congratulations, Eddy; They're gorgeous! How does the 'conditioning center' work? Have never seen a Speed Queen with a filter like that, either. Does that mean there's no overflow rinse?
mayfan69
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Congrats Eddy!
Congrats Eddy
They are lovely! I love the inner bowls in these early Speed Queens!
Cheers
Leon
Congrats Eddy
They are lovely! I love the inner bowls in these early Speed Queens!
Cheers
Leon
eddy1210
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thank you everyone!
I appreciate all your comments, this set is one of the nicest I've come across. I'll try to answer some questions...
First, I think these are 1959 as that's what on the parts manual for this washer (A28) although could be 1960. This is the first Speed Queen washer I've seen that has a PUSH to start timer knob, every other model used a PULL to start timer. The conditioning center is basically 2 plastic containers each with perforated lids (will take more pics later of this). At the appropriate time there is a dispenser solenoid which pushes these over and "dumps" if you will the bleach and softener at the right time. The knobs are there to reset these to the upright position after the cycle. Of course there is water flowing during this increment to flush these into the tub. Very cool feature. The machines both seem to be in good mechanical condition, I just tried the washer and it agitates and spins just fine. Ironically, Greg N (gansky1) had sent me the parts and repair manual for this very model 8 years ago! Thank you again for that, who knew I would ever end up with them.
I appreciate all your comments, this set is one of the nicest I've come across. I'll try to answer some questions...
First, I think these are 1959 as that's what on the parts manual for this washer (A28) although could be 1960. This is the first Speed Queen washer I've seen that has a PUSH to start timer knob, every other model used a PULL to start timer. The conditioning center is basically 2 plastic containers each with perforated lids (will take more pics later of this). At the appropriate time there is a dispenser solenoid which pushes these over and "dumps" if you will the bleach and softener at the right time. The knobs are there to reset these to the upright position after the cycle. Of course there is water flowing during this increment to flush these into the tub. Very cool feature. The machines both seem to be in good mechanical condition, I just tried the washer and it agitates and spins just fine. Ironically, Greg N (gansky1) had sent me the parts and repair manual for this very model 8 years ago! Thank you again for that, who knew I would ever end up with them.
Congrats Eddy, they look to be in great shape.
Oh, I bet it's from 1959! Anything that goodlooking must be from 1959! LOL
Greg must be clairvoyant!
Greg must be clairvoyant!
mrb627
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Service Manual
Here is a Service Manual for that dryer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPEED-QUEEN-MOD...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
Here is a Service Manual for that dryer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPEED-QUEEN-MOD...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
djmjlcst
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Wow! Now there's a washer/dryer!
Congratulations Eddy! Are these SQ's made in Canada or are they from the US? Just curious. When I was growing up I'm sure that one of our neighbors had these machines (or ones very similar) in their laundry room. We were good friends with these neighbors and I'm sure that's why my Mom got the 1964 SQ to replace our old Thor washer when it was beyond repair.
These machines look to be in excellent condition considering they are the same age as I am! Great find! I'm glad you saved these treasures!
Have fun with these!
Mike
Congratulations Eddy! Are these SQ's made in Canada or are they from the US? Just curious. When I was growing up I'm sure that one of our neighbors had these machines (or ones very similar) in their laundry room. We were good friends with these neighbors and I'm sure that's why my Mom got the 1964 SQ to replace our old Thor washer when it was beyond repair.
These machines look to be in excellent condition considering they are the same age as I am! Great find! I'm glad you saved these treasures!
Have fun with these!
Mike
eddy1210
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Mike, these are US built Speed Queens. I don't think McGraw Edison had their Canadian factory open yet.
Louis: You're right, they've got to be 59's. In fact, the date stamped on the timer was Dec 8, 1959. ;-)
Mike, these are US built Speed Queens. I don't think McGraw Edison had their Canadian factory open yet.
Louis: You're right, they've got to be 59's. In fact, the date stamped on the timer was Dec 8, 1959. ;-)
drool slobber derool
from the east coast (speed queen free land)
from the east coast (speed queen free land)
Oh Eddie - this are just stunning! Who would have thought that the set would only take 8 years to find you - congrats on this amazing find. When you have time - more photos of the dispensing containers would be cool. SQ's are certainly one of the coolest vintage washers out there.
Ben
Ben
Eddy!
ROFL!!
ROFL!!
See everyone
You should always buy the manuals even if you don't own the machines. The washer gods will smile down on you and deliver once you have the manuals!
"build it and they will come" "Field of Dreams" 1986
OR:
Once the manuals exist in your collection the Quantum Mechanical state of ownership has been defined thereby setting discovery of the machines to be the favored outcome from all possible outcomes.
You should always buy the manuals even if you don't own the machines. The washer gods will smile down on you and deliver once you have the manuals!
"build it and they will come" "Field of Dreams" 1986
OR:
Once the manuals exist in your collection the Quantum Mechanical state of ownership has been defined thereby setting discovery of the machines to be the favored outcome from all possible outcomes.
eddy1210
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And if you own the manuals
You will know all about the machine before you even get it!
Ben: Some pictures for you. First the dispenser without the caps on.
You will know all about the machine before you even get it!
Ben: Some pictures for you. First the dispenser without the caps on.
eddy1210
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and now....
With the caps on ready to be dispensed.
With the caps on ready to be dispensed.
"Once the manuals exist in your collection the Quantum Mechanical state of ownership has been defined thereby setting discovery of the machines to be the favored outcome from all possible outcomes."
Is that true for men as well? Cuz if so, I'm going to build an altar... (yes, I took Anderson's altar apart - that was a crisis-driven infatuation and didn't last!)
Eddy, that machine looks like NEW -- look at the shine on that panel!!
Is that true for men as well? Cuz if so, I'm going to build an altar... (yes, I took Anderson's altar apart - that was a crisis-driven infatuation and didn't last!)
Eddy, that machine looks like NEW -- look at the shine on that panel!!
Eddie - too cool. I now wonder what the knobs on the front do. Does the user turn the knob a certain way to signal to the machine that either type of conditioner is present and to dispense and flush the container? Just a beautiful machine - another reason to LOVE '59's.
Ben
Ben
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