Simpson washing machine Picture thread

[meadowbank]

History of one of the other Australian washers

Not sure of protocol here? I have just posted for sale on Ebay a collection of 220+ unused Hoover control Panel labels for washers and dryers. If anyone is intested in the model history of another past Australian manufacturer this might be worth a look. I purchased these when the factory closed so I want to recover some costs hence the starting price of $40 (less than 20 cents per label). If some people want to get together and share that would be fine, there are multiple examples of many models but not all. I have kept one example of each for my own collection.
The Australian ebay number is: 170376122449 (not sure about how to link this) Regards, Meadowbank.

 

[appnut]

Those are absolutely beautiful machines. Remind me of kinda speed queenish and hotpointish from over here. Beautiful styles.

 

[brisnat81]

There werent many Microprocessors available in 1973, I wonder what Solid state actually means in this instance? Most of the processors around this time were 4 bit, maybe the Intel 4004.

Leon, do you have any service material around this model?

Does anyone know if another washer that was solid state back in 73?

 

[mayfan69]

Solid State

Hi Nathan

Yes, i do have the service manual for the Fabulous 89, although its fairly vague and states that any service to the solid state controller was limited to the pressure switch and indicator lights.

I have the advert for the first model of this and the solid state controller is shown to be a printed circuit board on a round cylinder attached to a motor for rapid advance.

The chances of me finding this machine intact are slim, the solid state circuitry gave problems due to moisture from the hot water and eventually, many entire control panels were replaced with a more standard rotary dial set up.

But, i'm not giving up.

Leon

 

[omomatic]

Thanks Guys!

Hi Guys
Thank you for sharing that with us all. It sertainly brought back alot of memories for me.
Bruce

 

[mixfinder]

89 and 99

Machines with lighted backsplash and lots of chrome always remind me of the mid 50's automobile in the US. Fliud drive machines here in the US didn't seem to last as long as these. Any insights as why?
What innards are under the hood of the 89? Could I be right in guessing the 99 has Maytag underpinnings?
Thank you for Sharing.

 

[mayfan69]

89 innards

Hi Kelly

Here's a link to a previous thread of the innards of an "80 Series Simpson". This is the semi automatic version but the 89 has the same mechanicals.

Leon

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2006/7116x16.htm

 

[mayfan69]

99 innards

Hi Kelly

Here's a link to a previous thread showing the inner workings of Simpson Fluid Drives....the 99 has the same mechanicals.

Leon

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2007/11988x16.htm

 

[chestermikeuk]

Simpson

Great line up there guys, they certainly are the "Washers of Aus" as seen around the world!!! those ribbed tubs look like they would produce lots of extra water currents...

Did the models all have the same top spin speed??

Cheers, Mike

 

[mayfan69]

Spin Speed

Hey Mike

All the Fluid Drive machines spin at approx 600-650 rpm on normal speed and the "80 Series" machines with the flying saucer gearbox spin at 625rpm at normal speed, so not too much difference between them.

Leon

 

[arrrooohhh]

Leon, Love the advertisement for the Fabulous 89. I have only a copied black and white advertisement for this machine. Your colour advertisment is great.

I love the blue control panel, the crome and the girl is quite cute, in a 70's Nana Mouskouri kind of way.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Into the 70's.

In 1970 the Fluid drive had a big cosmetic upgrade to this sleek looking machine. Control panel was upright, slimline and had a nice chrome/metallic finish.

This machine would be made until 1975 largely the same, just with a blue finish control panel, then a woodgrain finish control panel.

Leon, cant wait till you can get that 99 model, the last fluid drive Simpson.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Change of design

In 1970 Simpson introduced a new line of washing machine. Based heavily on Maytag engineering, it featured a perforated tub and lint filter agitator just like a Maytag. The Maytag design changed over the years, but ran along side the Fluid drives for 5 years, which meant that Simpson was making two very different machines in the same factory.

I have this example at my Parents home.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Simpson 74.

The Maytag design was changed for these models, made between 1973-75. The gearbox was changed to a flying saucer shaped design, and the washbowl got larger.

 

[mayfan69]

Simpson "84" Actually

Hey Ash,

Just wanted to clarify a couple of things: Simpson had the Maytag cloned machines on sale alongside the Fluid Drives from about 1966. I have pictures of these in the Mingay Price Service catalogues.

The machine above is actually an "84": part of the "80 Series" washers which included the Fabulous 89.

Cheers
Leon

 

[arrrooohhh]

Simpson 83

Simpson 83

 

[arrrooohhh]

Opps. My bad. I thing I got confused with the machine being from 1974. So the Maytag design is as early as 1966? Wow. I really have to follow up with the National Library and the Mingay catalogues! Can you share a pic with us?

 

[arrrooohhh]

Money shot

Washbowl and agitator for the "80" series machines.

 

[arrrooohhh]

The 100 generation

This series was introduced in 1976 and was a more radical departure is design. The lid became a rear opening type and was large, larger than any other manufacturer at the time. It had an overhanging lip as a handle and an intregrated angled control panel. It must of looked really modern in 1976, but was to continue, with cosmetic and small mechanical changes, to 1990.

This is Leon's 104 model.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Money shot