Jimmy,
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THOSE PICTURES!
If you ever want to sell this machine, please give me a holler!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THOSE PICTURES!
If you ever want to sell this machine, please give me a holler!
Getting very interested in vintage 60's Hotpoints:
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Was that turquoise beauty the original agitator on that '63 Hotpoint. Methinks it's a replacement; should be black without the center bleach dispenser. Whatever, they're still great pictures!
Was that turquoise beauty the original agitator on that '63 Hotpoint. Methinks it's a replacement; should be black without the center bleach dispenser. Whatever, they're still great pictures!
filterflo
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You are correct, it is a replacement. The original was a black agitator but the internal pump parts were non functional anymore. It was stuck on the coupling and would not budge, try as I might. I gave up after a month and had to break it off. What you see in the pics is a replacement that I got from Larry @ Modern for about $100.00 (ouch!) I think this replacement is actually one for the Hotpoint DuoLoad washer..........
Silhouette, the line for you!
Silhouette, the line for you...
Stylish washers, DRYERS TOO!
HIGH FASHION is the line to sell....
sure to ring the sales bell!
(from 1963 sales film).
Silhouette, the line for you...
Stylish washers, DRYERS TOO!
HIGH FASHION is the line to sell....
sure to ring the sales bell!
(from 1963 sales film).
filterflo
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Spin Out: For the source of the Hotpoint agitator, call Larry @ Modern Parts House in Parma Ohio ph: 216-661-6966....... If he still has any left he will pack and ship one out to you........I think he had at least one left last time I was there. Jimmy
vintage Hotpoint's
In 1960, when we first moved into the house I'd grow up in, we had the proverbial "Hotpoint kitchen": bottom freezer-refrigerator, built-in oven and cooktop (electric vs. gas), free-standing convertible dishwasher with the cutting-board top that was permanently installed; and in the basement, the Hotpoint "Touch Command" washer (which died after eight years of servce, due to a failed tranny; it was replaced by a Maytag "606" which lasted practically 20 years to the day) and matching dryer. I remember getting scared s***less by the sight of the Hotpoint "coming to life" when it'd spin with a badly unbalanced load (my grandmother had a Blackstone at the time which was almost as creepy).
If you or anyone has any 1960 Hotpoint washer sales lit, or whatever, would it be possible to "scan & post?" Thanx.
In 1960, when we first moved into the house I'd grow up in, we had the proverbial "Hotpoint kitchen": bottom freezer-refrigerator, built-in oven and cooktop (electric vs. gas), free-standing convertible dishwasher with the cutting-board top that was permanently installed; and in the basement, the Hotpoint "Touch Command" washer (which died after eight years of servce, due to a failed tranny; it was replaced by a Maytag "606" which lasted practically 20 years to the day) and matching dryer. I remember getting scared s***less by the sight of the Hotpoint "coming to life" when it'd spin with a badly unbalanced load (my grandmother had a Blackstone at the time which was almost as creepy).
If you or anyone has any 1960 Hotpoint washer sales lit, or whatever, would it be possible to "scan & post?" Thanx.
bosch2460
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Holy cow. I love these Hotpoints. My grandmother had one....but it died in the mid-80's....and I was just 5 or 6. But oh do I remember that green agitator, and the sounds that it made. The agitator on hers was like army green...not the minty green. She never used the filter either, that I can remember. I honestly dont even remember seeing it wash...but i remember the agitator, controls, etc. I am assuming it was solid tub...and I know it was her first automatic washer....sometime from the 60's. Anyway, thanks for sharing guys....would love some videos... 
Joel
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That's a stunning washer, Jimmy - Hotpoint certainly had a lot of style!
Austin is correct. Todd got that Hotpoint set off Ebay. They aren't matched, very close resemblance. Actually two different years. And shallow as it sounds, that as the set I as most worried about when Katrina hit. They werre actually safe in his parents garage and that house is very high up ground. I believe Todd had bought them eaerier that year. To Todd's dismay, his dad hooked up the Hotpoiiknt dryer for a little while when their everyday dryer died. Todd went out and bought them another dryer lol. Actually all of Todd's machines are fine. The shed in his back yard hardly even flinched and was 3.5 feet above ground, just what was needed to keep all safe.
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OH MY!... the photo #3
The Hotpoint washer that I say, are in the Photo #3.
I LOVE this machine. She has a interesting agitator with 4 straitgh-vanes and wavy base
FANTASTIC PHOTOS
Thank you very much
Rodrigo
The Hotpoint washer that I say, are in the Photo #3.
I LOVE this machine. She has a interesting agitator with 4 straitgh-vanes and wavy base
FANTASTIC PHOTOS
Thank you very much
Rodrigo
bestcleaning
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Jimmy. Love the blue agitator. Fantastic console.
Thank you.
Rodrigo
Thank you.
Rodrigo
Silhouette, the line SUPREME!
Silhouette the line SUPREME!
Feature loaded - it's a DREAM!
Porcelain finish inside and out...
Sure to make consumers shout -
Silhouette YOUR BEST BET! Silhouette GREATEST YET!
(Paul takes a bow and leaves the stage).
Silhouette the line SUPREME!
Feature loaded - it's a DREAM!
Porcelain finish inside and out...
Sure to make consumers shout -
Silhouette YOUR BEST BET! Silhouette GREATEST YET!
(Paul takes a bow and leaves the stage).
Hotpoints are cool
In my opinion, overall, the 1960's Hotpoint Silhouette washers where the most fun to watch. Fountain Filters, great overflow rinse, and that incredible roaring sound of the machine ramping up during the spin and listening to that roaring sound of the water being shot against the cabinet. I would love to hear that sound again. If anyone of the members with earlier Frigidaire Unimatics or Hotpoints, could upload the spin-out of either the WO-65 or one the Hotpoint Silhouettes with no outer tub.....it would be much appreciated.
In my opinion, overall, the 1960's Hotpoint Silhouette washers where the most fun to watch. Fountain Filters, great overflow rinse, and that incredible roaring sound of the machine ramping up during the spin and listening to that roaring sound of the water being shot against the cabinet. I would love to hear that sound again. If anyone of the members with earlier Frigidaire Unimatics or Hotpoints, could upload the spin-out of either the WO-65 or one the Hotpoint Silhouettes with no outer tub.....it would be much appreciated.
Some parting shots:
Some scans from the Hotpoint 1963 Builder's Catalogue(these may be the first or second generation of Silhouettes--note that there are no "Fountain-Filters" yet.
Some scans from the Hotpoint 1963 Builder's Catalogue(these may be the first or second generation of Silhouettes--note that there are no "Fountain-Filters" yet.
Anybody spot the typo on page 1? Well, here's page 2:
Back of the catalogue:
and that's the end of my Hotpoints for now
...keep your fingers crossed. If my Father didn't throw them all out, somewhere in there house is a box full of appliance literature dating back to 1961. Will gleefully share them if I ever find them. Over and out.
...keep your fingers crossed. If my Father didn't throw them all out, somewhere in there house is a box full of appliance literature dating back to 1961. Will gleefully share them if I ever find them. Over and out.
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Not sure what the typo is. Great pics though
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dual load mini basket
I would like to see a picture of the dual load tub that went with the Hotpoint solid tub washers.
I would like to see a picture of the dual load tub that went with the Hotpoint solid tub washers.
bestcleaning
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Oh. None photo inside of the Hotpoint 76.
My washer
Hi folks ... its been a while since I visited, due to health issues and then travelling. Bob is correct, I did get the Hotpoint set on Ebay ... I finally took pics of all of my machines and will post them soon. All machines did well with the hurricane ... no water touched them. My home flooded with two feet of water, but my girls were high and dry!!! The neat thing about the Hotpoint washer is that you don't have an outer washtub ... in the spin, you feel the hot/warm water hitting the outside of the cabinet, as the cabinet is sealed and serves as the outer tub ... really cool. Pics soon, I promise. Take care and Happy Belated Mardi Gras! Todd
Hi folks ... its been a while since I visited, due to health issues and then travelling. Bob is correct, I did get the Hotpoint set on Ebay ... I finally took pics of all of my machines and will post them soon. All machines did well with the hurricane ... no water touched them. My home flooded with two feet of water, but my girls were high and dry!!! The neat thing about the Hotpoint washer is that you don't have an outer washtub ... in the spin, you feel the hot/warm water hitting the outside of the cabinet, as the cabinet is sealed and serves as the outer tub ... really cool. Pics soon, I promise. Take care and Happy Belated Mardi Gras! Todd
Thanks for the memories.
As you may know, my Dad worked for Hotpoint Home Laundry engineering from 1948 forward.
I looked at the Silhouette more closely today and warped back to the many switches, knobs, pumps and parts that he would bring home to give me. I'd take them apart, wire them to little motors, make science projects etc. I had a box of that stuff which (although castoffs at the factory) brought many, many hours of educational play for me as a child.
I sit here as an engineer myself today - look at the Silhouette and see my roots. Thanks Dad.
As you may know, my Dad worked for Hotpoint Home Laundry engineering from 1948 forward.
I looked at the Silhouette more closely today and warped back to the many switches, knobs, pumps and parts that he would bring home to give me. I'd take them apart, wire them to little motors, make science projects etc. I had a box of that stuff which (although castoffs at the factory) brought many, many hours of educational play for me as a child.
I sit here as an engineer myself today - look at the Silhouette and see my roots. Thanks Dad.
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