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Speed Queen wringer. She is the BOL model and was made between 1989 and 1993 I think. She was originally purchased new in 1991 at Lehman's Hardware here in Kidron, OH and I have all of the paperwork including the shipping manifest. I bought her off of ebay a while back from a guy in PA. My friend Chris in NY picked her up for me and then I drove over and brought her home. She was in the box and came out spotless. I kept the box but use her once in a while. She works great. This pic was taken after she came out of the spa setting in the living room before going to her parking place. I use my NOS Maytag N also on a rotation basis. I would rather have the fun of using them over just looking at them. Thanks for looking.

Jim

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for a machine that's over 20 years old----

it sure does sparkle and shine. Looks like there isn't a mark on her anywhere.

You definitely scored on that acquisition. Congrats....Enjoy!!!
 
She

was NIB. When I looked in the box the first time I was amazed at how dirty she was from setting all of those years with the top of the box not sealed. The only place she was clean was beneath her skirt. After gently removing all of the dust and then applying 2 coats of Jubilee Polish she shined like when put in the box at the factory. She is one of the last Queens with a wringer. She also runs very quietly. More noise than my Maytags but about the same hum as my Maytag E. Thanks for the comments. This pic is of the Good Housekeeping seal sticker at the top of the tub inside.

Jim

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Yogi, Yogi the guy with the beautiful

smiling 4 legged child !!!!! The agitator is 14". It kind of gets in the way when wringing out clothes. Seems the Maytag has more clearance between the bottom of the wringer and the top of the agitator. I think the drive block may be different than the old ones like my Mom had maybe. Just saying that from memory that may be wrong.

Jim
 
if you can...snap a pic of the drive block....just curious.....in the mean time I will measure the agitator from my solid tub, I bet that would kick ass in one of those wringers...

I always thought my mothers SQ wringers' agitator had bigger vanes like in the automatics...she loved how it would scrub my Dad's heavy work clothes....

hers was from the 50's, and it had a stainless tub....
 
NIB and Bu Ti Ful ~ Congrats, Jim

RE: Vintage SQ Automatic Agitator Swap: I came running home breathless, after finding one on a bike ride thru the city. Went back in my car to see the owner of the Used Washer Store where I spied it. He wouldn't sell. I told him I HAD to have it, so sure it would fit my Queen and splash high just like the one in my Aunt Molly's vintage automatic. Nope! I'll give you 20 bucks. NO. Thirty. Uh-uh. How 'bout 40 bucks. Reluctantly, he relented. I was so happy speeding home and flying down the basement stairs. YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY , I shouted and danced. Then I put it in and-- OH NO !

Too big! By a mere and cruel half inch. I cried a river.

Hey! Can't I Yogi-rig this somehow? There must be a way, Martin.
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Yogi-rig, I think theres a compliment in there somewhere..lol.....don't worry Mickey....I am already working on it....the indifference is in the solidtub theres an indent at the bottom of the tub, we have to make up for that....

we have to create a spacer to fill the gap, and keep it raised a little....

on my aunts machine, when the block wore down, and the agitator dragged the bottom, her quick method was to use a piece of flannel cloth over the block, and replace the agitator and cap.....a little primitive, but it is the general idea....

I am thinking around popcicle sticks, cut to fit the block, taped in place, and then slide the agitator over top......maybe not a permanent solution just yet, but as a trial to see how much of a gap we need to fill, then we could move onto some sort of metal sleeve that would slip over top, no different than melting lead for weights of a fishing line....we just need a cast first.....

I'll get back to you.....

do these wringers also offer the 210 degree stroke as the automatics?
 
OMG

That guy needs to be served his food in bed !!!!! That smile is contagious !!! OK, now for the SQ LOL. Took some pics and attaching them now. I hope they help you to answer your question. I have no idea what you and Mike are talking about Yogi but realize that you both do. 210 degree stroke ???? What kind of stroke are you talking about Yogi????? LOL I just plug the gals in and wash so don't know about the stroke LOL. Have a great Thanksgiving Everyone. I will be with my two Grand Dogs all day. Best !'

Jim [this post was last edited: 11/27/2013-11:27]

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JIM, JIM, JIM,

Oh MY Lord, you could cook, serve, and eat Thanksgiving Dinner in that immaculate enamel tub.

Martin, I can see the popsicle sticks clearly. Of course it was a compliment. You saved fleets of GE's from wasting spray rinse water on the outer tub with your "turn or cut" flume technique. Not to mention adding a ton of water drama with the resulting flume flow. GE's were never more fun.

Jim, if you can get your hands on a Norge 4 paddle agitator, it's a good fit, requiring just a few washers to secure the cap, (that's a cap from the older SS model with red agitators).
The 4 paddle makes quite a fuss in the bowl-shaped tub.

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OK....Jim, don't mean to hijack your thread, but this may help you as well....we have all been known to switch out a few agitators here and there for curious results.....not to mention, that wringer is so pristine!

and Mickey, you seem to be on track with my thinking....here is of course the popcicle sticks, courtesy of Yogi woofing down a few for me....but like I siad, a general idea of raising and taking up space....

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and allowed the lid to be lowered.....not that I need this, but some general ideas to make adaptions for it to fit....especially since the block is the same size and shape....

now Mickey...your turn.....and I would like to see a video of it if possible, there is gonna be some water movement...BIG TIME

Jim, the 210 degree stroke is how far the agitator oscillates in one direction....most machines were only 180, some more, some less.....

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Here's a picture

of the agitator from the late 1940's Speed Queen washer. These machines really didn't change that much over the years. They eliminated the stainless or aluminum, whatever it was made of, agitator and wringer skirt. Most likely as a cost savings. But these changes would have no effect on washing ability.

What a GREAT find!

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A Thanksgiving

smoothie made in the SQ maybe Mike? I wonder if one should debone the turkey prior to making the smoothie?????? LOL Thanks for the splenation of the agitator movement Yogi. I will say this about the splash/rollover between the SQ and Maytag wringers. The 4 vain in the Maytag has a faster rollover and more splash than the SQ's more gentle rollover and hardly any splash. I can't say that I see a difference between the two as far as clothes getting cleaner. Not to worry about hijacking this thread Yogi. I find it all interesting and informative and hope it keeps going. It always amazes me about how one subject can lead to another that is very fitting to the intial subject. A good part of life here in the club !! It appears that the drive blocks are the same on the wringer and auto in the SQ line.

Jim
 
I forgot

to ask you Larry if the drive block was the same on the old SQ's with the metal agitators as the one on the new washers with the plastic agitators? I have not seen an old SQ for a long time. I hope you know if they are the same. Thanks !

Jim
 
As with Maytag, why change perfection? Speed Queens conventional blocks and agitators are constant throughout. The Newest and Last model, with the pretty more formal cap has a base about a half inch thicker, than the red one. If you switch them back and forth with a full tub of water, you'll notice a slight increase in turbulence with the white coifed nun.

Martin, I'll try the sticks shortly. Can I buy the magnets at Lowe's? New item to me. Thanks.

More pics later when I get the sticks on. The more the merrier, Larry, and these guys are too cool to think about hijacks. Have some yet-to-be-seasoned Turkey Froth, while so many of us are cooking tonight.

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And turkey skin with the nun head ~

With fine visible turbulence at the tub's edge in a full load. I agree with Larry's appraisal of SQ versus MT performance. Grand Equivalence.

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yeah Mickey....you can find the magnets at Lowes, in all different sizes.....just check for the flexible ones, their easy to cut, I just used what I had on hand to show you, but betting you could cut to fit the exact shape of the cone, and do all 6 sides if you choose....

I have a Maytag.....but may have to search for a SQ myself.....this looks like fun....
oh, and forget the turkey froth, with all the family tomorrow, I was thinking 'Wild Turkey' myself...lol
 
A Bourbon Day

With Wild Turkey on the way. And what is Thanksgiving--before all the nonsense begins, LOL !--without a little fun and joy in the Laundry Room. A bit wobbly with four Orange Buddy Bar, aka, Creamsicle sticks, but it's clear the magnets will work. "Houston, we have lift-off!" Amazing ! Thank You Martin, Jim, Larry and Company for making it possible.

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Thanks to hippiedoll

for posting in another thread about a web site to find out appliance manufacture date !! I found out this SQ Wringer was built in May of 1990. I have the sales receipt that is dated May of 1991. It was a year old when it was purchased here in Ohio at Lehman's Hardware. She works like a champ and is spotless cosmetically. Anyone who has used a Maytag wringer and a Speed Queen wringer can appreciate their individual differences.

Jim
 
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