Yes ITS A THOR, Can anybody give me information on a machine like this? I’ll be linking photos
Potentially might be getting a automatic dishwasher/washing machine
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Late 40s to early 50s I believe. The machine was unique because there were separate tubs for washing laundry or washing dishes. Not completely 'automatic' though... one had to manually select fill or drain operations and start the washing action.
Are the dishwashing parts included?
THOR Dishwasher Tub
So I went and picked up the Thor dishwasher tub that was on FB Marketplace. It was just 10 miles away in North Minneapolis. We were able to completely practice social distancing which was good since it was the first time I left the house in 13 days. Here are the pictures of it being unpacked...
www.automaticwasher.org
No it doesn’t have the dishwasher attachment sadly
But it looks in very reasonable condition in my opinion, would be awesome to see how well it did with the dishwasher attachment, And even if it doesn’t have a brain pump for it, I will easily be able to retrofit one into the machine, by the way it’s going for about 150 on Facebook marketplace, so I’ll definitely be happy to get it at that price compare to the machine that I posted In the thread “ has anybody seen this before? ”
www.automaticwasher.org
But it looks in very reasonable condition in my opinion, would be awesome to see how well it did with the dishwasher attachment, And even if it doesn’t have a brain pump for it, I will easily be able to retrofit one into the machine, by the way it’s going for about 150 on Facebook marketplace, so I’ll definitely be happy to get it at that price compare to the machine that I posted In the thread “ has anybody seen this before? ”
anyone seen this before?
found on facebook marketplace, i wanna get it and restore it
www.automaticwasher.org
Thor
This machine was manufactured in the UK as well as the US so the machine you are looking at could well have originated in the UK, produced from around 1946 until around 1960 I understand there were three models of this machine.
Its a shame it does not come with the dishwasher attachment but here it is doing laundry - video courtesy our good friend ChesterMikeUK
Given the availability of replacement parts or even that it might not work at all $150 sounds like quite a lot.
Good luck with it
This machine was manufactured in the UK as well as the US so the machine you are looking at could well have originated in the UK, produced from around 1946 until around 1960 I understand there were three models of this machine.
Its a shame it does not come with the dishwasher attachment but here it is doing laundry - video courtesy our good friend ChesterMikeUK
Given the availability of replacement parts or even that it might not work at all $150 sounds like quite a lot.
Good luck with it
Thank you,
It’s a lot better than the other vintage machine that I saw for $200 and it was missing over half of its components, so $150 honestly seems like a lot more value for money now
It’s a lot better than the other vintage machine that I saw for $200 and it was missing over half of its components, so $150 honestly seems like a lot more value for money now
Hi Austin,
The Thor Automagic’s rank high in my all time great machines, the model you have found looks like the model 200 (1st machine)
I have had all the models that were available in the UK, albeit i only have the last two models now 244 & 260.
If you need any help just shout
good luck.
Cheers
Keith
The Thor Automagic’s rank high in my all time great machines, the model you have found looks like the model 200 (1st machine)
I have had all the models that were available in the UK, albeit i only have the last two models now 244 & 260.
If you need any help just shout
good luck. Cheers
Keith
Oh cool thanks Keith
I’ll let ya know
I’ll let ya know
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It’s Adam
It’s Adam
Hi Adam, (apolo's)
They are easy to work on, I did notice that the centre boot (concertinaed / conical cone between the tub and the centre post) has perished, these are quite hard to replicate although I know some of the other guys in the UK have made an alternative boot which worked really well.
The attached pic was of my 1st Thor Automagic with pedals from the mid 90's - it was good to experiment on but to far gone to do anything with, this was an early model of the 244 as it had the built-in handles on the top to lift off, later models didn't have this.
Cheers
Keith
They are easy to work on, I did notice that the centre boot (concertinaed / conical cone between the tub and the centre post) has perished, these are quite hard to replicate although I know some of the other guys in the UK have made an alternative boot which worked really well.
The attached pic was of my 1st Thor Automagic with pedals from the mid 90's - it was good to experiment on but to far gone to do anything with, this was an early model of the 244 as it had the built-in handles on the top to lift off, later models didn't have this.
Cheers
Keith
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Oh How I'd LOVE to have one
with foot all those foot pedals--I'd go nuts, and certainly a bucket-list item to see one in the flesh, with which I haven't had the luck thus far. You are a lucky man, Keith.
Adam, I wish you the best of luck getting that old man Thor up and running.
with foot all those foot pedals--I'd go nuts, and certainly a bucket-list item to see one in the flesh, with which I haven't had the luck thus far. You are a lucky man, Keith.
Adam, I wish you the best of luck getting that old man Thor up and running.
Thank you guys, first one thing I do want to get i
The machine, and then the boot, does anybody have any idea how I can get a boot or know anyone who would be able to help me get one or make one ?, It doesn’t have to be genuine Just as long as it seals
The machine, and then the boot, does anybody have any idea how I can get a boot or know anyone who would be able to help me get one or make one ?, It doesn’t have to be genuine Just as long as it seals
Thor Automagic
Hello Adam
Another great find if you can get it , the boots for these machines are not around at all, and if they where they would be brittle and dried out if new in box original etc.
So its time to get creative, now as you are the land of the toploader you may be able to use a tub boot for a selection of top loading washers.
Here is the original thread that will show you how we fashioned a boot to work , it did comprise a few different hoses, one was a sump hose for a Hoover Quattro autowasher as it had a large ball valve outlet and then narrowed considerably to fit,
we also used a sturdy yogurt carton to support the hose bellows and a few plastic grip ties, you will see how it all looks. Look forward to seeing how you get on
www.automaticwasher.org
Hello Adam
Another great find if you can get it , the boots for these machines are not around at all, and if they where they would be brittle and dried out if new in box original etc.
So its time to get creative, now as you are the land of the toploader you may be able to use a tub boot for a selection of top loading washers.
Here is the original thread that will show you how we fashioned a boot to work , it did comprise a few different hoses, one was a sump hose for a Hoover Quattro autowasher as it had a large ball valve outlet and then narrowed considerably to fit,
we also used a sturdy yogurt carton to support the hose bellows and a few plastic grip ties, you will see how it all looks. Look forward to seeing how you get on
Thor Automagic Washing Machine & Dishwasher (1955)
I had a call last year from a gentleman in the midlands who had this Thor Automagic washing machine, it had been in his family since new and he remembered it when visiting his gran, at christmas it was his job as a child with his dad to lift out the washtub and drop in the dishwasher attachment...
www.automaticwasher.org
