Maytag 160 Gets a New Lease on Life

[gansky1]

For those at the convention, you may remember we found a Maytag all-pushbutton washer, model 160 from 1960 along with a 1959 model 641 dryer in gas. I've been spending time on the washer - replaced the leaking tranny with a good one, rebuilt the water valve, replaced every bit of rubber in the machine, new tub bearings, shaft seals, belts and hours upon hours of cleaning and detailing. Finally, last night I was able to move it downstairs and install it properly. I love this washer!!

 

[gansky1]

Inside

 

[gansky1]

Love the sloshing over the agitator!

 

[gansky1]

For safety's sake:

A lid switch stops all action when the lid is raised and the tub light illuminates the interior!

 

[toggleswitch]

What a cool machine!
It must now be better than new.
Love the hidden timer advacce/cycle cancel button.

 

[tlee618]

Greg, that is one beautiful machine. As usual you did a fantastic job on the restoration. It looks like the day it was delivered to some lucky person. Given the current events with Maytag this machine will be even more special as the years go on. Terry

 

[gyrafoam]

Such a beautiful machine! Clean and elegant. Now you can have all three 'tags going! Ooops------make that four 'tags counting the wringer! Fun, fun, fun!

 

[powerfin64]

BEAUTIFUL!!

can you show a close up of the row of buttons?

Rich

 

[appnut]

Rich, the buttons are Wool, Delicate, Wash 'n' Wear, Whites full load, Whites partial load, Colors full load, Colors half load, Bright Colors, Rinse, and Spin.

Three ain't nuttin' like that slosh-over washin' Soooo Maytag.

Greg, another priceless, loving masterpiece you've created.

 

[golittlesport]

Beautiful machine, Greg. You've done another wonderful job! But I cannot believe that the lid switch is still working. I thought the first thing you would have done is to "fix" that. :-D

 

[appnut]

Richie, the 906's lid switch still "works" like from the factory. We put stuff behind the lit at the convention to watch it run.

 

[swestoyz]

Great Job!

The machine looked good during the convention, now, it looks fantastic! Nothing woo's my heart like a row of Maytag push buttons, and this machine does it. I have a lot to learn from you Greg, and I enjoy watching these beauties come from your lab. I'm looking forward to seeing this machine again, and thanks for the shots ~

Ben

 

[maytagbear]

Fabulous!

What a great restoration.

Thanks for sharing.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[filterflo]

Beautiful washer Greg, you did another great job on it. Does the dryer have the glass panels on the back too? Didnt realize that they made the pushbutton washer in 1960. Was this the first year for pushbuttons?

 

[foraloysius]

Wonderful job Greg!! This machine looks brand new!! Lucky housewife who got this as a new machine in 1960. I'm sure you know how she felt!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Overflow Wash

Well done for all the hard work Greg

Elegant & Timeless Classic, great to see a machine resored for another 45+yrs..

Did Maytags always fill to the top of the agitator??

 

[spiraclean]

Hi Greg,
That is one beautiful machine, I wish you good health and happy Maytag washing.

All the best.
Hugh

 

[mayken4now]

Hi Greg

I did not make the convention, However, your machine is so perfect. I like perfect and clean!!!! so, are your ready to let me have your A906's???????????????

LOL Steve

 

[geoffdelp]

Wow, Greg ... what a GORGEOUS machine!!! You did an excellent job on it. It does look brand spanking new!!! I love how the agitator is almost covered with water.

Congrats on great find!! It's fun having this bit of history that just keeps working and working ...