Speed Queen Combo

[eddy1210]

I'd like to share a fantastic find with you. 1962 Speed Queen combo! I can't take any credit for finding this, that goes to my friend James (114jwh) who alerted me to a local Craigslist ad. It was advertised as non-functional which was correct. This this was a beast to move at 380 lbs. As always with these vintage machines there is both good news and bad news but all things can be overcome and this machine can be brought back to life. The machine came out of an older 1950's home which was going to be demolished by the new owner. He thought it was unique enough to save rather than send it to the crusher. So for a whole $20 the machine now resides here.

 

[pdub]

Incredible find!

Wow, that machine is stunning. So glad you were able to save it.

 

[turquoisedude]

OMG!  What an amazing find!  Congratulations on saving it!!

 

[repairguy]

Congrats! That’s a nice machine.

 

[foraloysius]

Congratulations Eddy! That's a nice addition to your Speed Queen collection!

 

[DADoES]

 
Greetings, Eddy.  Yay!

 

[swestoyz]

Incredible!

I'll keep saying it - amazing what is still out there to be found! Who had a 'Speed Queen combo popping up late into the 2020 year' on their bingo cards? Wow!

Great find and save, Eddy! Nice to see a post with your handle pop up today!

Ben

 

[pulltostart]

Congratulations!

A beautiful find - can't wait for more pictures and information.

 

lawrence

 

[mickeyd]

How exciting, Eddy. Good for you. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
It'll be amazing to see what the Speed Queen Combo can do. Anticipation Galore.

"Who had a 'Speed Queen combo popping up late into the 2020 year' on their bingo cards? Wow!"

Brilliant, Ben ! LOL.

 

[eurekastar]

What a great find!  I had no idea that Speed Queen made a combo.  I look forward to see more updates on the restoration process!

 

[mrmaytag]

Oh my!

Congratulations! That machine looks like it was just uncrated. What a find! I'm glad you were able to save it!

 

[eddy1210]

Pics

Thanks for all your comments! It really was an exciting find. Now for a tub shot and lighted control panel.

 

[eddy1210]

A look under the skirt.... oh no!! Got a bit of work to do.

 

[launderess]

Things That Turn Up In Great White North!

What a great find! Congrats!

 

[mayfan69]

Hey Eddy!

What a great find and a very rare machine as I understand too!

Hope you can get it running again with some of the expert advice from this forum.

Hopefully when David and I come back one day we will see it in action.

Cheers
Leon

 

[launderess]

That makes at least two members who own SQ Combo

It always pays to search the archives...

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?37489

Hopefully other member will chime in with well wishes and supply information.

 

[114jwh]

Congrats once again on this Eddy - it really is in incredible cosmetic condition, all the parts are there and I'm confident it will wash and dry clothes once again! I'm quite certain the previous owners didn't use this much. It never ceases to amaze me what still shows up once in a blue moon - especially something as rare as this. I also can't think of a more deserving new owner

What I think is really fantastic and about this machine is the footprint and the spin speed. At less than 26" wide, this fits in the same space as most standard washers and spinning at 515 RPM should give you some decent water extraction. The nice lighted panel is icing on the cake too!

Can't wait to see this in action!

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS...

CONGRATULATIONS!
on such a neat find!
It looks to be in amazing cosmetic condition! The colors are great on the door and control panel.

I can't wait to see a video of this speed queen in action!

Such a cool find!

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!
Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer

 

[appnut]

Eddie, I want to add my congratulations too!!!

 

[ea56]

Eddy thats quite a beautiful acquisition, what a score.  I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun getting it up and running.  And how fortunate to also have the original owners manual.  It looks like new.  Congratulations!

 

Eddie

 

[golittlesport]

Wow, congrats Eddy! That has to be the find of the year! Great cosmetic shape and hopefully not too much heartache to get running again.

 

[tomturbomatic]

YAY FOR EDDY!

A great find for a great guy!

 

I think of the help you gave me every time I look at my Mieles

 

Best wishes.

Stay well, Everyone.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow Eddy that is an amazing find! So super rare and it looks to be nearly mint cosmetically, congratulations. It really is amazing how much we're still finding this far into the 21st century!

 

[jetcone]

Oh No no no no

It's got a rust chip in the tub - Send it back !!!! DEFECTIVE for sure !!!

 

 

No, really incredible find but what struck me was to see you post Eddy its been too long! 

That is a beautiful find , wow! I'm headed out to the Cousins as soon as this pandemic is over so lets WASH !!!

 

Can't wait to see the restore, looks like a few broken wires and hoses, hopefully it's that simple for operation.  

 

With all those vanes it looks like GE Piece by Piece washing action in there !!

 

 

Congratulations! 

 

[combo52]

The Speed Queen Combination

Wow Eddy what a great save.

 

SQ was the last US company to introduce a Combination Washer-Dryer, it came out in 1961.

 

It was the smallest CWD measuring just 25 1/2" wide, it was billed as the compact Combo.

 

Its maximum wash-dry capacity is around 5-6 pounds of clothing, similar to most 24" combinations built around the world.

 

This and the Bendix combinations were the fastest spinning US combinations, around 550 RPMs.

 

Interestingly this SQ is just a smaller version of the very short lived 1957 Hotpoint combination.

 

Hi Eddy, you are making our collection of combos less rare, we thought we had the only one, His Majesty Jon C. found the one we have at the Museum, I did hear that there may still be one at SQs factory in Ripon Wisconsin.

 

Eddy It was great talking to you about your new find the other evening, keep us updated on your progress on installing new bearings and seals.

 

John L.

 

[superwash]

Wow! Congratulations. What a great find!

Mike

 

[Ultramatic]

WOW!

 

 

Jaw dropping! Congratulations!

 

[spiralator60]

Congratulations, Eddy!

 

[combo52]

The Speed Queen Combination

Other Interesting Things about The SQ-CWD

 

These were only produced in white although the original engineering article about this machine said the door and control panel trim could be had in Coral [ pink ] Green or Yellow, but everyone I have seen [ 4 ] all have the Coral trim.

 

These were only made in water condensing electric drying models, about 4000 watts with dual heaters above the rotating basket.

 

John L.

 

[eddy1210]

So good to hear from all of you! It runs, albeit noisily due to bad bearings.