Two more Simpson Push Button Fluid Drives for the collection!

[mayfan69]

Hey guys,

I got another response from one of my wanted adverts for the 2 Simpson Push Button Fluid Drives you see below:

I actually wasn't expecting the model on the left: considering i already have one, but have decided to buy it anyway as i was going to use one as a lighting display.

The one on the right hand side is the 1970 Four Speed Programmed model without the rapid advance timer: Yes, it needs a new lid (which i have a spare of) and new hoses, but the seller (who used to be a repairman) said its working fine. Both of these machines have been sitting in the garage for the past decade. This 1970 will match the side by side dryer i already have...pictured below.

The pictures aren't the best as again, its from a disposable camera. Am considering stopping in to view the machines and take better pics on my way down to Victoria to pick up the Orbital Kelvinator over the xmas/new year break.

In all, not bad for AU$100.00 for the both machines!!!

Cheers
Leon

 

[mayfan69]

Another pic

The interior of the 1970 Fluid Drive 13-076

 

[mayfan69]

Another pic

Interior of the 1966 Fluid Drive A048

 

[mayfan69]

Another pic

1966 and 1970 Fluid Drives side by side

 

[mayfan69]

Another pic

Different view of the Control Panel

 

[mayfan69]

Matching Dryer

Here's the control panel of the matching dryer to the 1970 Fluid Drive

 

[mayfan69]

Another Dryer pic

Another control panel pic

 

[tlee618]

Very interesting machines Leon, just wondering if they have lighted consoles? The tub on the machine on the right is really cool.

 

[gansky1]

Leon - what a great score on the Simpsons. Isn't it fun to find the matching machines to complete the sets?

Silly question that may have been covered before, are those wash-tubs porcelain or some other material? I love the ribs, I'll bet those can really scrub the clothes combined with that big agitator!

 

[gyrafoam]

Very kool. The console of the one from the '70's remind me of our mid-sixties Norge's and Philco's. Would love to see those in action!

 

[peterh770]

Very handsome machines! Congrats!

 

[aldspinboy]

Very nice !! I guess the ribes in the basket enhances water extraction. Leon do you now about the basket & the features of the machines? The agitator always reminds me of kelvinator machines,have a good time with them. Darren k

 

[mickeyd]

Such nice Xmas presents

Is there an American machine that is equivalent to the Simpson? Is it a Speed Queen? Is that the same agitator we see in the Wizard ?

Love the mile high control board.

 

[mayfan69]

Lighted Consoles? Inner Tub Lining?

Terry: The machine on the left has a lighted console, but not the one on the right.See attached pic of my other machine with the light on.

Gansky: The inner tub lining is actually made of plastic and comes apart from the porcelain inner tub in 3 pieces for cleaning. And yes: it was great to complete the set: ive had the Dryer for over a year.

MickeyD: Yes, the mechanicals in these Simpson's are the same as the early Fluid Drive Speed Queens.

Alspinboy: Will attach the cycle times etc from the service manual later today.

Leon

 

[arrrooohhh]

OMG!

I just got to work and now I have to go home to change my pants! Might as well have a cold shower too!

Very exciting to see these machines.

There is another one that I think is special, I saw one on the side of the road once but it was only the outside shell, most mechanical parts had been removed. It was similar to the 1970 model but had a baby blue control panel with big white knob and push buttons similar to the 1973/4 series.

Congratulations!

May I ask where these machines are coming from?

 

[mayfan69]

Sounds like the series after this one Ash

Hey Ash,

Thanks! You're thinking of the series that came after this one with the model numbers 13-096 - 13-099, there were 2 styles, with Blue or Brown control panels.The age is about right: 1973.

These came from rural Victoria which has been a good hunting ground for me.

I am on a mission now to try and find a "Fabulous 89"!

Leon

 

[appnut]

Leon, congratulations. Can't wait to read the cycle times from the service manual. and aren't matched sets wonderful? See, another example of good dryer karma. Ya will find the matching washer eventually if ya get the dryer first. Bob

 

[swestoyz]

Wow Leon - these are two beautiful machines! I can only imagine the wash action with those amazing liners in the tubs - too cool.

Ben

 

[toggleswitch]

GORGEOUS machines!

What is the heater's wattage of a typical Aussie dyrer? Highest? Lowest? Thanks!

Since Aussie washers are so much like Americam and Canadian washers, I'm wondering if the dryers are high wattage like ours with a dedicated heavy-duty electrical line required, or if they are lower wattage plug-n-play types as European and UK models are. (Which get pluged into any ordinary power-point/outlet/socket).

Thank you!