My first Vintage washer and dryer! 1980 Whirlpool belt drive set!

[mattboe]

Just bought my first vintage washer and dryer set! Ive always been a washer fan since I was a little kid and I finally got ahold of this working set for 80$. No big leaks yet although The washer has like a make shift drain hose that I want to replace. Any tips for that such as what size to use or if they still make a drain hose that works for this washer? Model number for the washer is lha6800G1.

 

[washerlover]

Congratulations! What a great find! As regards the drain hose, you can pick up a new one that has an adjustable fitting at any hardware store. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more pics/vids!

 

[DADoES]

41st week of 1980 per the serial number ... soon-to-be 45 yo. Yay!

 

[mattboe]

Congratulations! What a great find! As regards the drain hose, you can pick up a new one that has an adjustable fitting at any hardware store. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more pics/vids!

I figured as much. I also may have to replace the hose going from the pump to the actual drain hose outlet. But I'm guessing I can also get that relatively easy at the hardware store too with new c-clamps.

 

[mattboe]

Congratulations! What a great find! As regards the drain hose, you can pick up a new one that has an adjustable fitting at any hardware store. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more pics/vids!

Also check out The makeshift drain hose at the previous owner made lol.

 

[maytag85]

Reminds me of a Mark 18 console I translated onto my ‘63 Whirlpool washer, did the same with the dryer as well. They currently reside in my laundry room as I type this.