New arrival expected Tomorrow

[48bencix]

I am expecting a 1952 automatic washer tomorrow. I'll let you guess what it is.

Here are some hints:

It is not a timed fill.

It is not a neutral drain.

It is a top loader.

It does not have a window in the lid (none of this make do).

I hate auctions because I don't have enough money to put down enough to scare off anyone else, and I hate disappointment. I also hesistate when members offer machines here because I just know that I won't be first to make an offer, or I don't know the person, and they may respond to a friend.

So, I have seen this machine at a local appliance dealer for a while. I always assumed it was only a display item. When it disappeared from the window, I inquired. I was told it might be available, and to call the owner. I thought long and hard about how much I would offer, and when I called, I was able to come to a deal fairly quickly.

So, it will join my limited collection tomorrow. I will post then with pictures, and more information.

Martin

 

[jasonl]

It's a

A Maytag AMP!

 

[appnut]

Martin, can't wait for the unveiling!!!

 

[frigilux]

I'm with Jason-- a Maytag. Looking forward to pictures and congratulations on your acquisition.

 

[swestoyz]

I also agree with Jason - crossing my fingers anyway!

 

[gansky1]

A Frigidaire WO-65-2? Your dream machine?

 

[Unimatic1140]

A Frigidaire WO-65-2? Your dream machine?
With a metered fill, I want one of those!

 

[westytoploader]

YAY! I'm going to say a Maytag AMP as well. If it is, you're going to LOVE it...

 

[gansky1]

NOT a timed fill - -

Maybe I should be searching for a monacle on ebay!

 

[48bencix]

My clues were too specific

Or you guys are too good.

It is not here yet. But I got this last week as part of the deal. I'll need it and your help.

On page 8 it lists the wattage:

Gyrate 200-300
Spin-First minute 590-650
Spin-Full speed 300-350

I'll bet that's a lot less than a Unimatic (Bulb dimmer). Probably good for many homes in the 1950's with primitive circuitry.

 

[48bencix]

Here it is

As you can see, it is in beautiful condition. The story is that it the original owner traded it in in 1982. Her son thought she needed a new machine. At that time, it still worked. Ever since then it remained at the Maytag dealer as a display item.

It has not been refinished. I plugged it in and no sound, nothing. I will check and see if the cord is any good, or maybe other things are wrong. The timer seems stiff. The waste hose has been cut off, so I'll probably replace it with an Ace hardware generic one.

 

[48bencix]

Lid shot

Here is the lid with the full sensor and off balance tab.

 

[48bencix]

And the interior glam shot

The interior is beautiful, I have not touched it.

 

[48bencix]

And the back

The back of these machines is continuous, you must take the entire cabinet off to service them. (lift it up)

 

[geoffdelp]

All I can say ... OMG!

Talk about mint!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[gyrafoam]

An early one in beautiful condition.
What a great find!

 

[swestoyz]

Wow - that machine looks just about perfect - what a great save. And the tub is almost new! You'll enjoy getting it back in shape ~

Ben

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Martin, congratulations!!!! It looks like its in mint condition. That is the very, very first Maytag Automatic and only a few people have that model in their collection. It's a 1949 model.

 

[chestermikeuk]

ShowRoom Shine!!!

What a vintage find, looks straight out of the packing, looking forward to hearing about its first wash....

Cheers, Mike

 

[westyslantfront]

Congratulations Martin. It looks like a beautiful machine and I hope you get it up and running real soon. It sure is a beauty.

Ross

 

[rickr]

Congratulations Martin! You have something from a time warp it looks like.

Have fun with that one!

 

[frigilux]

That washer is in unbelievably good shape! It's gorgeous. Hope you get it up and running so we can see it in action.

So that's an unbalanced load shutoff tab on the inside of the lid. I had no idea. Boy, Maytag really demanded a lot of its lids back then, didn't they!

 

[exploder321]

Its beautiful... What a machiene..

 

[48bencix]

We've got power

I put the lid down and the front emblem lit up!! I can hear the water valves engage and I placed a sponge on the Gyratator Float, and I have agitation.

When I select Spin, I hear a klank, but still have agitation.

Thanks for all the comments. Jason wins the prize for first guess. Robert - I was told they thought it was a 1952, but if you say 1949, I love it!!

 

[appnut]

Martin, you can't have the lid up when ya go from wash to spin. If you do, you get exactly what's happening, agitation in addition to the clank

And CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

WOW!
What a find!
Congrats!
Brent

 

[mickeyd]

Good for you, Man: MARCH IS GETTING CLOOOOOSER

Can hardly wait to come home tomorrow and find our dream machine live on the Washerfolk TV network.

 

[mickeyd]

Duh me wrong thread Hello anyway

It's gorgeous

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Pretty Cool Martin

Is the store that you are talking about the one on
El Camino near Fulton ? I remember seeing that machine
there when I would go washing machine trolling back in the
80's and early 90's. For a long time it was a huge show
room, then they downsized and half of it became some completely other kind of retail venue, bummer!!! Right on that you snagged that!

 

[48bencix]

Lamco Maytag

Darrel

Yes it is Lamco Maytag on El Camino here in Sacramento. They had it in the window for many years. When I saw that it wasn't there I decided to ask about it. Just being there at the right time.

I just tried advancing the timer while the lid was down and no spin yet, just ajatation (with the klunk). Probably needs the brake freed up. I don't know how far I'll have to tear it down to take that apart.

Of course, I want to make sure it will spin before I fill it with water, that is the only way it will drain. (Solid tub with liner)

Martin