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[bajaespuma]

What a beautiful machine!! If the model number suffix is in fact a W, it means this machine is actually a 1962 model (although the grey colors and the control dials styling match the 1963 X line). The 1961 model is blue and has no pilot light like the one Mark in Virginia has. It's hard to date some of these on sight because it seems that GE would reuse parts from the previous year's washers for the combo units. The control dial knobs on this and Mark's models are pre-1960 style. I have some brochures on these somewhere. I'll find them and post them as soon as I can

 

[lesto]

These control knobs are leftovers from the 1959 top loader models.

 

[bajaespuma]

Here's your baby:

...and it was in a 1963 brochure with the X's

 

[foraloysius]

Congratulations Austin on finding that wonderful machine. I love reading the stories behind the old machines. And how wonderful you have Venus power available to move machines.

Combo's are great, the only thing they don't do is fold the laundry when they are done.

Are cinderblock houses rare in the USA? Overhere in some countries in Europe they still build houses with them. The outside walls are covered with plaster.

Louis

 

[drmitch]

My gosh,thats a truly amazing find! Glad it found a good home!