Could this be my next vintage washer??

[turquoisedude]

I have been pursuing this one for over two years now... The machine was brought out of deep storage this spring for the first time and I got a look at it way back in April. Tonight, I had a camera with me so I thought I'd grab a photo or two of it.
Here it is, a 57 Speed Queen!!

 

[turquoisedude]

Timer dial and control panel - the lettering above and below the toggle switches is damaged. But you may not believe this - I actually have a shop manual for this washer!

 

[swestoyz]

RUN

away with that washer!

Ben

 

[turquoisedude]

Money shot! Yep, that's a stainless tub! I have been told that there is a NOS drain pump for this washer somewhere in the back of the shop and that it would be thrown in as part of the deal.

 

[turquoisedude]

So, picture this in the corner of the laundry room in Ogden! Perhaps between the Westy set and the Inglis set!!
I have told the guy at the store that I want it this summer... Now I just have to wait for him to set a price...

 

[appnut]

I think Robert or Eddy have a version of this machine, but it's got metered fill instead of timed fill. 

 

[turquoisedude]

Bob, I know Eddie in Vancouver has one for sure!

 

[aldspinboy]

Like Ben said RUN RUN RUN !

That should be one lucky machine.

And Hubby have to get over it on this one sorry.

Eddy does have this machine and it's FANTASTIC !

Good Luck !

 

 

 

Darren k

 

[frigilux]

That's a beautiful-looking washer! My sister's husband grew up with a '57 SQ; I saw it in action a couple of times when we visited his Mom in the late 1960's.

One question: What is the agitator made of? Pot metal? Aluminum? Did the use of liquid chlorine bleach bother those?

So, congratulations on another great find. Hubby will have to learn to love it, LOL!

 

[jetcone]

Robert has one and I just love it

the fins on that agitator go all the way to the top unlike later versions. THAT IS ONE KEWL MACHINE Don't let it get away. I wish SP sold here in New England you never see them here.

Keep is posted with pics

 

jon

 

[autowasherfreak]

Get it!

 

[toploader55]

Oh Paul,,,

Oh Paul ,,, LOL

That's a Beauty. With all the Clankness of that Solenoid. I have to make a trip up to see that one. Hubby has let you on a roll. Eddie

 

[tomturbomatic]

I love the agitation term "Brisk" on the selector switch.

 

[eddy1210]

<span style="font-size: large; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">You're going to love that machine Paul.</span>