***UK Holy Grail Control Panel***
This is the Servis MK41 dating from 1966 - yet to be found by any UK member !!
Keith
This is the Servis MK41 dating from 1966 - yet to be found by any UK member !!
Keith
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programcomputer
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The 1958 Westinghouse Laundromat
My favorite panel, besides the 1959 L-1000 "Program Computer" "All-Pushbutton" panel which I can't seem to find a single picture to identify here would be the previous years 1958 "semi-clamshell" design.
It seems that Westinghouse finally decided to move the controls from the front of the machine like on the the 1957's, to the rear, adding a lighted twirling "Laundrofile", many colorful buttons for selecting different water temps, AND a color coded dial using different colors as the cycle progressed ; as well as a glorious panel light to flood the lucky Laundromat's owners laundry with the soft glow of heaven.
One of the few pics from the Super Searcholators files taken , or kept by member Gansky.
My favorite panel, besides the 1959 L-1000 "Program Computer" "All-Pushbutton" panel which I can't seem to find a single picture to identify here would be the previous years 1958 "semi-clamshell" design.
It seems that Westinghouse finally decided to move the controls from the front of the machine like on the the 1957's, to the rear, adding a lighted twirling "Laundrofile", many colorful buttons for selecting different water temps, AND a color coded dial using different colors as the cycle progressed ; as well as a glorious panel light to flood the lucky Laundromat's owners laundry with the soft glow of heaven.
One of the few pics from the Super Searcholators files taken , or kept by member Gansky.
Hey bygted...
Would you be kind enought to post a closeup photo of that beautiful GE dryer's control dial? Is that the DA820R?
Would you be kind enought to post a closeup photo of that beautiful GE dryer's control dial? Is that the DA820R?
twintubdexter
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such memories...
this has got to be one of the coolest message threads yet...thanks so much for all of the pics...I remember a lot of these machines out back in the parking lot at Western Appliance where I worked as a kid in the 60's...I hooked up this long extension cord to a hidden plug at the base of a light pole so I could play with the tons of washers that came in every week and getting plenty of electrical shocks along the way...I especially remember that Philco posted by GadgetGary with it's space-age controls and those colored buttons and that blue tub...
this has got to be one of the coolest message threads yet...thanks so much for all of the pics...I remember a lot of these machines out back in the parking lot at Western Appliance where I worked as a kid in the 60's...I hooked up this long extension cord to a hidden plug at the base of a light pole so I could play with the tons of washers that came in every week and getting plenty of electrical shocks along the way...I especially remember that Philco posted by GadgetGary with it's space-age controls and those colored buttons and that blue tub...
mickeyd
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Joe, what a lucky kid you were, despite the shocks. It must
Just remembered that Mark lightedcontrols has one of these striking Philco's. He may be the only one. Thought Ted had one, but I was mistaken.
Agree about this amazing thread.[this post was last edited: 10/5/2010-13:47]
Just remembered that Mark lightedcontrols has one of these striking Philco's. He may be the only one. Thought Ted had one, but I was mistaken.
Agree about this amazing thread.[this post was last edited: 10/5/2010-13:47]
aldspinboy
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Malcalm what a fantastic Thread !!!
I have to say that all of the members washers here are stunning,I just wished you guy's post your collections to
Photos of collections so the public and members can see
your beautiful machinery with the understanding first to our
webmaster i beleave you have to E-mail Robert for your collection to be seen.
That said...Greg ( Gansky ) Maytag is one of my faverites i think this picture gives it more of a glamore shot.
When growing up we had a maytag BOL model that had one cycle
you fill it by the control knob one rocker switch for Hot & Cold.
It had a gyrator in the tub,I had a photo of it in my old computer so it is locked in there until i retrive it at some point maybe someone here might have it.
Simplicity at it's best.
Here is a few i have and like.
Greg's machine.
P.S. I saw this similar machine on Beverly Hillbilly's Show,
in a brown color.
And in Batman the second movie with Chriss O'Donald as Robin,
He and alfred in the Batman Estate in the laundry room...
O'Donald was clowning around with alfred with jeans swinging
in his hand or something to that effect.
I saw this Maytag washer in white it looked great in the movie
they where in a pair.
Seems that they where a very popular pair.
[this post was last edited: 10/5/2010-23:25]
I have to say that all of the members washers here are stunning,I just wished you guy's post your collections to
Photos of collections so the public and members can see
your beautiful machinery with the understanding first to our
webmaster i beleave you have to E-mail Robert for your collection to be seen.
That said...Greg ( Gansky ) Maytag is one of my faverites i think this picture gives it more of a glamore shot.
When growing up we had a maytag BOL model that had one cycle
you fill it by the control knob one rocker switch for Hot & Cold.
It had a gyrator in the tub,I had a photo of it in my old computer so it is locked in there until i retrive it at some point maybe someone here might have it.
Simplicity at it's best.
Here is a few i have and like.
Greg's machine.
P.S. I saw this similar machine on Beverly Hillbilly's Show,
in a brown color.
And in Batman the second movie with Chriss O'Donald as Robin,
He and alfred in the Batman Estate in the laundry room...
O'Donald was clowning around with alfred with jeans swinging
in his hand or something to that effect.
I saw this Maytag washer in white it looked great in the movie
they where in a pair.
Seems that they where a very popular pair.
[this post was last edited: 10/5/2010-23:25]
aldspinboy
Well-known member
Pic 2. Whirlpool Simple box control panels i like them all.
The ones that light up are a big bonus.
The ones that light up are a big bonus.
mark(Lightedcontrols) has the matched set of that 1958 Lady Kenmore (I believe in pink)--the "TimeLine" as it was referred to abov e. Mr. Jetcone I believe has the matched set of the 1958 Laundromat pair.
aldspinboy
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Pic 3.
Kenmore with lights any Kenmore is the best.
Kenmore with lights any Kenmore is the best.
aldspinboy
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Pic 4. No numbers.
aldspinboy
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Pic 5. Sneek peek this will be in another Tread...
This is my new acquisition.
Darren k.
This is my new acquisition.
Darren k.
70series
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A Sneak Peak Is All I Need:
To know that is a 1968 Model 800 with the Roto Flex agitator. Can't wait to see more of it.
Have a good one,
James
To know that is a 1968 Model 800 with the Roto Flex agitator. Can't wait to see more of it.
Have a good one,
James
rinso
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No need to post a picture. My favorite console will always be the center dial 806 Maytag, circa 1968-1971. Beautiful in its simplicity.
aquarius1984
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Hotpoint
Liberator.
Fingers crossed one ever turn up.
Liberator.
Fingers crossed one ever turn up.
mrb627
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Dial or Pointer?
So, another question. Do you prefer a dial with the cycles on it? Or a pointer with the cycles on the panel?
( I am torn between the two )
Malcolm
So, another question. Do you prefer a dial with the cycles on it? Or a pointer with the cycles on the panel?
( I am torn between the two )
Malcolm
No. 77
That dryer console (close-up of timer, above) is FABULOUS! That design, which GE used for several years, is the all time winner IMHO.
Lawrence
That dryer console (close-up of timer, above) is FABULOUS! That design, which GE used for several years, is the all time winner IMHO.
Lawrence
cphifer5115
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I like the dials with the cycles on them.
