SIMPSON TUMBLE DRYER cc1968 (australia)

[ruprecht]

Hi there all. I have a Simpson Tumble Dryer from around 1968 which has just blown one of the heater elements ... just can't get good product these days hey.

The element is 18 inches long x 2inches wide and is essentially the same as an oven ring but stretched out into a one long 'loop', (which makes it 36 inches long in one line).

Just wondered if there are any enthusiasts out there in Aust. who may have such a thing. I could probably get one manufactured here in Adelaide but can just imagine the price.

The dryer was manufactured as part of a twin set, matching up with the Simpson Fluid Drive. You have a manual in your collection I noticed. Not sure what your manual covers as I am on dialup here and the download would take a while. The fluid drives came in quite a few incarnations, the machine I have the dryer paired with is a 1962 Simpson Fluid Drive, so although the dimensions match perfectly the design element changed quite distinctly.

BTW, the 1962 Simpson washer is a beast, it still gets used every week, no wonder Simpson stopped making them, they would be out of business by now otherwise!

Catchya,
R

 

[mayfan69]

I have the same tumble dryer

Hi There Roger,

I'm pretty sure i have the same dryer you do. I know i do have a stash of spare parts for the fluid drives i currently have, but not sure if i have a spare dryer coil, but will look for you.

I would be interested to know what exact Fluid Drive models you have: I have an A38, 13-049, 13-066, 13-068 and a 13-076.

Regards
Leon

 

[ruprecht]

FLUID CHECK

Hey there Leon. I will check. Sorry, off the top of the scone I don't know, and Dad, bless his dead butt, is gone. He was the guru.

I use an A38, there are a few parts, for A38's I believe, by parts I probably more accurately mean, the whole thing broken down into bite sized pieces.

There is an interesting machine which is a perforated tub model, the most interesting part being the top or hob maybe(?), there is a chain drive which from the outside just moves a red line along it's path from wash to spin to rinse etc. But on the inside is a complete bloody universe of mechanics to achieve this little red line.

Oh the joy of PRE computerness. (which, coming from an ageing computer geek is something).

I can understand you having spares, they don't die!. Honestly, I can't kill this old bugger. I have a drawer with several impeller shafts in, so if I need a rebuild to stop knocking at the top I just go and find the next best shaft, find a nice dog gear for the bottom and put the thing together.

I started collecting the machines not out of any emotional attachment but because I wanted a spare gearbox. Then I found another, and another, and then the gearboxes came in alloy instead of cast. Anyway, it sounds more dramatic than it is, but there are a few machines, and several bits and pieces. NO ELEMENTS FOR DRYERS THOUGH.

I found the dryer in the adelaide advertiser, simpson tumble dryer, went to have a look thinking it was just another piece of crap that gets pumped out and blow me down if it wasn't a genuine piece of machinery. I couldn't give the guy his 60 bucks and get away quick enough (wouldn't make a poker player with the bloody grin pasted on my face). Gave him the six pack of beer I'd just bought and the 60 bucks. He was happy because he thought I would beat him down due to the age. SUCKER.

Thanks for reading this far anyone, that's the boring story with the simpson machines. Fan bloody tastic piece of equipment.

I actually welded a couple of panels together to fit into my 67 fairlane, between the boot and the back seats. Jeez, if they made cars as strong as those early washers and dryers there would be a lot more survivors I reckon.

Okay, enough blurb even for you die hard sud sniffers.

R

 

[ruprecht]

APOLOGY

Long winded doesn't really cut it hey!

 

[mayfan69]

Pictures of my machines

Hey Roger,

Not a long winded story at all. Here are pics of my Fluid Drives...some of these might be familiar...

First: My 13-049

 

[mayfan69]

The 13-066

This is a 1968 Four Speed Programmed Model

 

[ruprecht]

Hey Leon.

I probably have a couple of parts for the 1960 Kelvi.

I picked up a Simpson semi automatic, minus the top some years back, I was advised that it was THE best machine.

Your '66 and '68 washers would be the perforated bowl type with the overflow set off to one side on the outer tub rather than straight out of the back!

In this day and age of security and paranoia it's slightly disturbing to find a person in a forum mispell my REAL name rather than the handle I opted to use! Thank F I didn't purchase anything! From that perspective the site seems a little flawed, personal information is too readily available. (for me).

I will find an element or dump the unit.

 

[mayfan69]

Another 1968 Model

Another 1968 model: the fully programmed model.

 

[mayfan69]

The 1970 13-076

This is the 1970 Four speed programmed model.

Do any of these look familiar Roger?

Maybe you could post pics of the ones you have? Or email me the pics?

Cheers
Leon

 

[mayfan69]

What is your issue in revealing your name?

Ruprecht,

I'm not I see the issue you have with using your name on this site. I used your name that was in your original email address that you posted earlier today to which you have now changed.

We are all friends on this site and know each other by our first names.

Maybe you should give this site a bit more of a chance as you will find a wealth of knowledge that you will probably not find anywhere else and given in a friendly nature.

Regards
Leon

 

[gansky1]

Those Simpsons are beautiful machines, I love seeing pics of them!