peterh770
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But the '61 Duomatic is my own favorite.
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peterh770
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For best appearance in a sentimental role:
This is Terry's Maytag, the one my grandmother had and I spent so many hours staring at.
This is Terry's Maytag, the one my grandmother had and I spent so many hours staring at.
mrb627
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Todd.
That is one NICE NORGE!
That is one NICE NORGE!
For best appearance in a starring role:
This has to be one of my all-time favorites - just stunning in design, function and simplicity.
This has to be one of my all-time favorites - just stunning in design, function and simplicity.
Every panel's a winner!
But I would be remiss if I didn't give a shout-out to a truly extreme control panel, that rare bird (has anyone seen one in the flesh?), the shamelessly over-the-top cantilevered Hotpoint Custom Crest Touch Command of 1961 (a great year, IMHO, for automatic washers):
But I would be remiss if I didn't give a shout-out to a truly extreme control panel, that rare bird (has anyone seen one in the flesh?), the shamelessly over-the-top cantilevered Hotpoint Custom Crest Touch Command of 1961 (a great year, IMHO, for automatic washers):
turquoisedude
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I guess this applies to Whirlpools too, but I just love the squared-off 'control box' with the lighted panel on the side of the Inglis washer. Sigh, this was taken in '08 when I just got the Inglis Sterling set...
I guess this applies to Whirlpools too, but I just love the squared-off 'control box' with the lighted panel on the side of the Inglis washer. Sigh, this was taken in '08 when I just got the Inglis Sterling set...
Hotpoint Touch Command
Ken I've seen the dryer. Used it numerous times, a neighbor had it. She got it from her sister when the washer died, even the same color as above.
Ken I've seen the dryer. Used it numerous times, a neighbor had it. She got it from her sister when the washer died, even the same color as above.
Torn between two
The family may have drove GM cars, but the simple beauty of a Maytag will always be on top in the wash room.
The family may have drove GM cars, but the simple beauty of a Maytag will always be on top in the wash room.
Look at all the pretty buttons! (1959 Lady Kenmore in girly pank, no less)
strongenough78
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Pulsator!!! Thank you for reminding me about the Maytag 906's! I love the panels on those as well.
I'd also love to see the control panel on the 1957 Lady Kenmore that Robert restored. Very beautiful.
I'd also love to see the control panel on the 1957 Lady Kenmore that Robert restored. Very beautiful.
Wow ~~~~~
GREAT thread! I don't know if I could pick a favorite. Love the ones that light up, and that Philco! The Kelvinator! All of these are just amazing, and make me glad that I don't have the space or knowledge to collect them, because I'd have to have them all
GREAT thread! I don't know if I could pick a favorite. Love the ones that light up, and that Philco! The Kelvinator! All of these are just amazing, and make me glad that I don't have the space or knowledge to collect them, because I'd have to have them all
polkanut
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Check out the POD for today (10/5). 1955 Kelvinators in all their mid 50's glory! The Kelvinator dryer looks like it has Hamilton roots. Am I correct?
toploader55
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Doesn't this show...
How much craftmanship and care went into manufacturing and building of machines back then ? Sigh...
Thank Goodness for AW.Org and all of our wonderful members that have saved this piece of history. It hard to hang onto every machine but it sure is alot of fun trying.
Here's the '61 Whirlpool. Love the Back Splash with the Turquoise striping and light
How much craftmanship and care went into manufacturing and building of machines back then ? Sigh...
Thank Goodness for AW.Org and all of our wonderful members that have saved this piece of history. It hard to hang onto every machine but it sure is alot of fun trying.
Here's the '61 Whirlpool. Love the Back Splash with the Turquoise striping and light
***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
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
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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.
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