Vintage G.E. Washer

[countryford]

I went to a second hand building supply store kind of like habitat for Humanity. Well they had this vintage G.E. Washer for sale. They are asking $50 for it. They were originally asking $100 for it but they didn't sell it so they lowered the price. If I had the room I would get it, but I don't. If someone is intrested in it I could get it for them and hold onto it for a short time so they could arrange pickup of it. Or if someone in the phx area is intrested in it I can let them know where exactly its at. Here are the pictures of it.

 

[countryford]

Inside of the tub. Kind of dirty

 

[countryford]

The lid

 

[countryford]

Tub shot.

 

[countryford]

Left side of the control panal

 

[countryford]

Center

 

[countryford]

Right side

 

[swestoyz]

Wow, very cool to see a 68/69 GE 3 speed. I just hope the 3 speed clutch is still in tact for the future owner of this very cool washer. If not it can be swapped out for a single or two speed clutch.

Tub looks to be in pretty good shape. Great project!

Ben

 

[mtn1584]

What a beautiful machine

The console is in excellent condition, and I am sure the tub and lid would clean up nicely, GE sure as hell doesn't build quality like that anymore. I really think the older filter flo's were some of the most beautiful looking washers ever made. From the unique lid, lighting, chrome, etc. I love them.
Mike

 

[sensi-temp]

I had a GE with this agitator, very poor rollover!!

 

[mrb627]

Activator

I would try to replace this agitator with a bakelight ramp, if I could find one...

Malcolm

 

[gyrafoam]

Yeah, the tall-fin straight-vaned Activator was much more effective. All the short-vaned one's do is a lot of splashing.

 

[bajaespuma]

Oh Lord, coppertone, and that canopy light,

Hmmmmmmmm.

 

[jons1077]

Awesome

I'm thinking this would be the 1969 model just like Ben's. The 1968 model had a few subtle differences (bleach funnel, agitator, panel markings, etc). Am totally curious if the 3-speed mechanism is still in place and if it works. I'd snag this machine in a heartbeat if it was here in Portland. Someone darn well better save it because 3-speeds are so rare!!! If we're parting it out I sure could use some of the parts too.

Jon

(Here's a picture of mine. Notice the different script on the panel, etc.)

 

[gmmcnair]

They are a great machine, especially with a ramped Activator in them....and the Filter Flo design is wonderful if you hang your clothes to dry, very little lint. I still miss mine....sold 17 years ago.

 

[duet83]

cool washer

I had a Dispensall Version of this. Circa 1976 I think. It was Harvest Gold. I don't remember whether it had the three speed selector. Dispensall was fun, if its working right.

Before that, long before that, I had an avacodo washer similar to this one. It came as a set with a versatronic gas dryer. Anyway, the 3 speed clutch was in the machine, but it wasn't working right and I never did learn how to fix the 3 speed clutch. I replaced it with a motor with a 2 speed clutch.

Gotta love those flourescent lit control panels.

I hope someone saves this washer.

 

[goatfarmer]

Kinda dirty inside?

That thing ain't been cleaned in 4 score and seven years.....

Still a nice machine!

 

[gadgetgary]

Brochure

GE Dispensall

 

[mrb627]

Thanks to YouTube

A video of a similar model in action.

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