You say its a stretch then contradict yourself by saying both the model T and Whirlpool belt drive used a hanging suspension. Truth is all 3 model T, Hitachi and WP BD used a hanging suspension along with a tub snubber.
Most washers Norge, Speed Queen, Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Maytag, Goodman, Ratheon, Direct Drive, ect relied on a bottom mount suspension which is in my opinion superior.
Hard mount front load drums don't hang from the cabinet.