"speed_queen75":
That is a beautiful set that you are describing here. And at $50.00 for both machines (that actually work), that's considered a steal.
Now to answer your questions:
(01). The washer is a 3-Speed machine.
(02). If there is nothing wrong with the "Vari-Flex" agitator (like if it isn't broken or anything like that), I'd leave it in.
(03). Look at the push-buttons on the washer. If they have the colored strips right on the top or bottom of the buttons (depending on how the buttons are positioned), then it is a 1969-71. If the push-buttons do NOT have the colored strips on them, then it is a 1972-73.
(04). Sorry to disappoint you, but your Lady Kenmore Washer does NOT have a lighted tub on the inside of it (at least, it is not listed as a feature in neither, my 1969 or 1971 Sears Catalogs). They (meaning Whirlpool.... since they have always made washers for Sears) have done away with the lighted tubs back in the mid 1960's. The last Lady Kenmore to feature a "lighted tub" was the 1965 Lady Kenmore with the push-buttons on top of the "cycle-timer". The "click-stop" cycle timer dial is lighted, thanks to the control panel itself.
(05). If your washer only has a detergent dispenser (the bleach and fabric softener dispensers are on the inside of the machine, under the left side of the lid when you are facing the machine) on the right side of the lid when you are facing the machine, then, again, it is a 1969-71 model. If it has the "Triple Dispenser" (for detergent, bleach and fabric softener) then it is a 1972-73.
When you get those babies home and cleaned up pretty good, then I would be looking forward to seeing the picture of your new (vintage) "Ladies". Could you also have Nathan take a picture of you actually operating the machine???
That would be appreciated......
Enjoy your Lady Kenmores.....
--Charles--
