Congratulations, Robert! A beautiful machine!!!!
Lawrence
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OK GE Boys, Here's Something New
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toggleswitch2
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OH MY GAWD. GAWGEOUS DAHLINKS!
I think I jsut dropped my nail file.
I think I jsut dropped my nail file.
redcarpetdrew
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Nice find!
That is a fantastic machine!
By the way, in the picture, I saw a Escalara stairclimber in the background. We have 3 with the big wheel attachment. Isn't that the slickest power climber handtruck ever?
RCD
That is a fantastic machine!
By the way, in the picture, I saw a Escalara stairclimber in the background. We have 3 with the big wheel attachment. Isn't that the slickest power climber handtruck ever?
RCD
Made my freakin' day:
I am so grateful for these pictures I went into the portfolio and immediately changed my WA-650V from this:
I am so grateful for these pictures I went into the portfolio and immediately changed my WA-650V from this:
to this:
Raider of the Lost Filter-Flo
...now, to really bore the hell out of you people(sorry, but 1961 is/was my FAVORITE model year for Filter-floozies), I can tell you that our downstairs neighbors had my first depiction of these with the all-blue panels.I never knew the actual model numbers of those machines, but they correspond to the ones listed and pictured in a GE catalogue I have from that period. Also, for some reason, at some point during the model year, GE switched the filter-flume from 12:00 to 1:30 (where it remained for more than 30 years). One of many things I love about your new find is that great color blue/gray, as far as I know, was never used before or since. I wish I could find an engineer or designer from that period so I could ask them why there were so many variations produced. It's hard to believe that they would spend so much time and money changing these things. Were they just throwing washers together from spare parts?
Sorry to rattle on, but I always wondered if this machine existed and there you go and find one. Is that giant "V-12" badge a sticker or a plate?
...now, to really bore the hell out of you people(sorry, but 1961 is/was my FAVORITE model year for Filter-floozies), I can tell you that our downstairs neighbors had my first depiction of these with the all-blue panels.I never knew the actual model numbers of those machines, but they correspond to the ones listed and pictured in a GE catalogue I have from that period. Also, for some reason, at some point during the model year, GE switched the filter-flume from 12:00 to 1:30 (where it remained for more than 30 years). One of many things I love about your new find is that great color blue/gray, as far as I know, was never used before or since. I wish I could find an engineer or designer from that period so I could ask them why there were so many variations produced. It's hard to believe that they would spend so much time and money changing these things. Were they just throwing washers together from spare parts?
Sorry to rattle on, but I always wondered if this machine existed and there you go and find one. Is that giant "V-12" badge a sticker or a plate?
spankomatic
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What a nice find! Thanks for sharing photos Robert!
Jim
Jim
Is that just a touch of rust around the balance ring?
Not exactly, the balance ring must have been been contaminated with moisture at some point and there are a few areas where the porcelain is pealing off of it and its rusting in those spots. The wash tub should really be replaced. This shouldn't be too difficult as I'm almost positive any standard capacity GE washer basket will fit from '61 thru '95 will fit.
Interesting how the Filter-Flo stream uses half of the opening so that the Suds Return can use the other half.
Tom the Suds Return fills through a second flume with is located at the 10:00 position right next to the standard water flume. The Filter-Flo hose had some gunk built up in it, now that I cleaned it out it's flowing the way its suppose to, see much better...
Not exactly, the balance ring must have been been contaminated with moisture at some point and there are a few areas where the porcelain is pealing off of it and its rusting in those spots. The wash tub should really be replaced. This shouldn't be too difficult as I'm almost positive any standard capacity GE washer basket will fit from '61 thru '95 will fit.
Interesting how the Filter-Flo stream uses half of the opening so that the Suds Return can use the other half.
Tom the Suds Return fills through a second flume with is located at the 10:00 position right next to the standard water flume. The Filter-Flo hose had some gunk built up in it, now that I cleaned it out it's flowing the way its suppose to, see much better...
Ken here is a close up of this sticker. You know I really think this washer should go to you, according to your profile its one of you dream machines. I'll be looking for a good home for this machine and you should have first pick.
Robert,
Video??? hehe...
Video??? hehe...
Robert
You are so my hero. I would love to have that machine. Will email.
You are so my hero. I would love to have that machine. Will email.
An angel always gets its wings (kerr-klunk)
when someone down here gets their dream machine! Another angel made by Robert! You are soo generous--but I could still slap you! So don't get cocky mister!
BTW has anyone noticed how much stronger the filter flo is in the 60+ machines, did they upgrade the pumps from 1956?
jon & arte
when someone down here gets their dream machine! Another angel made by Robert! You are soo generous--but I could still slap you! So don't get cocky mister!
BTW has anyone noticed how much stronger the filter flo is in the 60+ machines, did they upgrade the pumps from 1956?
jon & arte
Oh and BTW
I love the little glimpse of the faithful old Pulsamatic in the background!
I love the little glimpse of the faithful old Pulsamatic in the background!
Jetcone
You know I was wondering the same thing about the pumps. My '69 model recirculates A LOT!!! Has a very powerful stream that splashes all over the place when it hits the pan. I love it! It also drains like a mo-fo. I had to tie down the hose to the sink because, when the machine would start draining, the hose would nearly jump off the sink with so much force! Any wonder why I like GEs so much??? So powerful!!!
Jon
You know I was wondering the same thing about the pumps. My '69 model recirculates A LOT!!! Has a very powerful stream that splashes all over the place when it hits the pan. I love it! It also drains like a mo-fo. I had to tie down the hose to the sink because, when the machine would start draining, the hose would nearly jump off the sink with so much force! Any wonder why I like GEs so much??? So powerful!!!
Jon
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1957 GE Filterflow Sudsaver
Robert,
For being so nice to another collector, do you want my yet unreconditioned two speed 1957 GE Filterflow sudsaver mentionded and photographed, that matches your GE dryer with the pink toggle buttons free of charge?
You'd have to have it shipped from Syracuse. I can't take on any more projects now, and would love to see it as a set completer for someone, realize it is a nice find, but it really needs it's mate.
I think we spoke of it in January and it does spin, agitate, but no water test yet.
A cool machine, GE's answer that year to the sheer look. Oh, it has the copper lint filter, really cool compliment to the pink,white and grey of the machine.
Phil 315.254.8274
Robert,
For being so nice to another collector, do you want my yet unreconditioned two speed 1957 GE Filterflow sudsaver mentionded and photographed, that matches your GE dryer with the pink toggle buttons free of charge?
You'd have to have it shipped from Syracuse. I can't take on any more projects now, and would love to see it as a set completer for someone, realize it is a nice find, but it really needs it's mate.
I think we spoke of it in January and it does spin, agitate, but no water test yet.
A cool machine, GE's answer that year to the sheer look. Oh, it has the copper lint filter, really cool compliment to the pink,white and grey of the machine.
Phil 315.254.8274
Well thank you Phil, that is so very sweet of you, but I don't own that dryer anymore. I sold that years ago actually.
sniff
I want one!
I want one!
pturo
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I think Ken is next in line, based on previous interest.
pturo
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Anti-GE-metic?
Is Robert, possibly, and anti-GE-metic? Selling them off and not having them in his house?
Oh, sure, Frigidaire gets their own aisle in his home,ugly or not, but GE?
Of course,Maytags only when they are superstars, or Easy only when they are conversation centers, that is so typical of of GE-ophobe.
Washing machine prejucice has reared its ugly agitator head!
Well, we GE People have our own G-d, so suck it, Fridgidare!
Is Robert, possibly, and anti-GE-metic? Selling them off and not having them in his house?
Oh, sure, Frigidaire gets their own aisle in his home,ugly or not, but GE?
Of course,Maytags only when they are superstars, or Easy only when they are conversation centers, that is so typical of of GE-ophobe.
Washing machine prejucice has reared its ugly agitator head!
Well, we GE People have our own G-d, so suck it, Fridgidare!
Is Robert, possibly, and anti-GE-metic? Selling them off and not having them in his house?
Ummmm since I'm totally drunk ***hiccups*** and fresh out of the Saturday night gay bars, try and get me to sell this
Ummmm since I'm totally drunk ***hiccups*** and fresh out of the Saturday night gay bars, try and get me to sell this
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Robert, while you are drunk
So, do we have any takers for the 1961 GE? Robert, while you are drunk, price me your 1958 GE's.
In the meanwhile, I am trying to get Phil drunk enough to sell me that 1957 washer. I now own that dryer that Robert used to own.
Does anyone know where you can get a rebuilt transmission for those V12's with the black ramped activator? I have one that is leaking blood.
So, do we have any takers for the 1961 GE? Robert, while you are drunk, price me your 1958 GE's.
In the meanwhile, I am trying to get Phil drunk enough to sell me that 1957 washer. I now own that dryer that Robert used to own.
Does anyone know where you can get a rebuilt transmission for those V12's with the black ramped activator? I have one that is leaking blood.
re: transmisstions
NOS transmissions are still available for these machines from some of the parts houses and on ebay. I bought a brand new one for about $40 last year on ebay for another restoration.
Incidently, the lower oil seal (the one that usually leaks) on these machines is cheap, readily available, and relatively easy to change. I would consider this option if the rest of the tranny is in good shape.
NOS transmissions are still available for these machines from some of the parts houses and on ebay. I bought a brand new one for about $40 last year on ebay for another restoration.
Incidently, the lower oil seal (the one that usually leaks) on these machines is cheap, readily available, and relatively easy to change. I would consider this option if the rest of the tranny is in good shape.
wringer_clean
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Robert,
I can't believe it.
My mom had the '61 GE set.
I destinctly remember the rocker type switches and the blue dial.
She used the suds return all the time and I absolutely loved watching the water get sucked back into the washer.
There goes that sucking fetish again.
Must be a carry over from the vacuum fetish.
I better stop here before I create sexual tension ... seems I pretty good at that.
Thanks for posting
Pat
I can't believe it.
My mom had the '61 GE set.
I destinctly remember the rocker type switches and the blue dial.
She used the suds return all the time and I absolutely loved watching the water get sucked back into the washer.
There goes that sucking fetish again.
Must be a carry over from the vacuum fetish.
I better stop here before I create sexual tension ... seems I pretty good at that.
Thanks for posting
Pat
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Thanks for the info Spinout I will have to check into that!
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