Older Speed Queen set

[klinkerqueen]

How old do you guys think this set is?
Is it difficult to find parts for them?
I'm guessing that they have solid not perforated tubs but the seller has not sent any tub photos. I have been looking for a new daily driver for a while. A matching set, no less!

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/app/2310467379.html

 

[cfz2882]

solid tub

vintage solid tub-i'm guessing early 70s vintage,could be a real nice score!
probably old enough to have solenoid actuated spin instead of the reversing
motor(Ca.1975-80 solid tubs)

 

[yogitunes]

roughly 71/73 were the last of the banging solenoids.....from there on reversing motor styles

 

[alr2903]

Go for it,  the old solid tub SQ's are an urban myth around here. alr2903

 

[klinkerqueen]

Tomorrow I will check them out. I hope the dryer opens with a foot pedal. Seller says they still work so maybe we'll do a load.
After looking at ads from the 70's this pair might be from 1977 or later. The knobs are arranged differently than the earlier ones.
Did SQ ever make a suds saver?

 

[yogitunes]

yes they did

 

[klinkerqueen]

The Girls Are Home!

So, solid tub, the dryer drum is huge, the consoles light up (very cool!), a full range of wash selections Hooray! HW, HC, WW, WC, and CC! Alas, no foot pedal on the dryer.
Seller gave them away for $40. I almost feel guilty because even if they don't work I can part them out and come out ahead.
Washer Model ad 601w, have not checked dryer yet. I can't find any info on this model. It's a Speed Queen from Canada, the tag is torn but probably made in the US. Tomorrow I will inspect them further.

 

[lebron]

congragulations

pics plz

 

[klinkerqueen]

Front view

 

[klinkerqueen]

Decisions, decisions! HW, Normal Fast, 14min wash or any variation thereof!

 

[klinkerqueen]

tub

 

[klinkerqueen]

Dryer

 

[lebron]

Very very very nice looking machines. Few things can compare to the wash action of these old queens. How did the water level switch work? Were these still timed fill?

 

[klinkerqueen]

Thank you!

They are home but not tucked in yet, I have yet to unload them. Winds were 40mph gusts today so I don't want to fight the wind. The yard is still soft but with any luck it might dry a little more and I can back the truck right up to the laundry porch and unload straight across with a ramp thus eliminating the off the truck up the stairs ordeal.
Have not had a chance to try them out. Seller could not hook them up. Every time I talked to them, not even negotiating, they kept knocking $20 off. Finally I just gave them $40 for the pair and ran. Had I stayed longer they might have been paying me!
Border guards thought I was nuts. "You went to Toronto for what?! Have anything else to declare?"
"Yes, a matching dryer!" (Big toothy grin.)
Guard rolled his eyes and waved me through.

 

[mixfinder]

Water Level

There is a small reservoir on the back of the tub.  As the washer fills a small amount is diverted into the reservoir starting the motor when it reaches the desired level.  There is no way to fill the tub manually and run the washer because the reservoir must have it's portion.

 

[appnut]

OMG, you have the TOL models there!!!  WOW!!!  Pea green with envy!!!

 

[tlee618]

Looks like they have a console light as well!!!

 

[qsd-dan]

Wow, these don't pop up often. Congrats!

 

[klinkerqueen]

Old or Older

I have a vague idea how old they are but I can't find any info at all. Any guesses?
Mixfinder, good to know about the reservoir. I'll have to hook up the hose and test it before I drag it into the laundry room.