What year did the GE hinges change from the "disappearing arm's" to the cheaper plastic hinge set up that looks like they "pop" in place? I cannot see the clothesguard on the coppertone machine. Did the wire clothesguard and hinges as shown go away in one model year? thanks arthur
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What year did the GE hinges change from the "disappearin
It happened between 1971 and 1973. By 1974 all the machines had the rubber hinges and the exposed safety switch. I remember seeing them for the first time on GE coin-operated machines in a laundromat. I, of course, was happy with this change because for the first time, I could defeat the safety switch. Now that I'm a fearless AW member I have no problem removing the top cover and bypassing the whole switch, but back then I didn't know how to do it and thought if I tampered with it unsuccessfully, my parents would kill me.
It happened between 1971 and 1973. By 1974 all the machines had the rubber hinges and the exposed safety switch. I remember seeing them for the first time on GE coin-operated machines in a laundromat. I, of course, was happy with this change because for the first time, I could defeat the safety switch. Now that I'm a fearless AW member I have no problem removing the top cover and bypassing the whole switch, but back then I didn't know how to do it and thought if I tampered with it unsuccessfully, my parents would kill me.
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The wire clothesguard can barely be seen in the photo in the second posting just slightly to the right of the 12 o'clock position. The rubber splashguard has shrunk a bit from all of the hard water deposits so it is angled inward rather than downward covering up the visual field of the clothesguard. Mine (the green machine in the video) had the same issue. It is still a little stiff but a hot wash and some cleaning always helps.
Is someone going to save this coppertone GE?
Jon
The wire clothesguard can barely be seen in the photo in the second posting just slightly to the right of the 12 o'clock position. The rubber splashguard has shrunk a bit from all of the hard water deposits so it is angled inward rather than downward covering up the visual field of the clothesguard. Mine (the green machine in the video) had the same issue. It is still a little stiff but a hot wash and some cleaning always helps.
Is someone going to save this coppertone GE?
Jon
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If I did save it, would someone be able to pick it up and hold it until I can arrange for shipping?
I could pick it up and then take it out to my storage for you.
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Justin:
Oh that's great! I sent you an email.
Oh that's great! I sent you an email.
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Hey MrB, that video you posted is of Jons1077 washer that he posted a pic of lol. By the way Jon, I love that video! I love that washer too.
Ken, I agree with you about the benefits of the hinge change over. The older style wire hinges were messy. They held the door from opening all the way to the resting position, against the panel. This could block light into the machine, and if you were loading something large, like sheets, you could inadvertantly catch on the lid. Also, I can't tell you how many times I've opened a GE washer, with these hinges, and found gobs of lint hanging on the lower section of the hinge. Not sanitary.
Still, these are rare machines right, and we are grateful to find them. This one is beautiful and will be cherished, I know it. I wish it were near me.
Still, these are rare machines right, and we are grateful to find them. This one is beautiful and will be cherished, I know it. I wish it were near me.
Hooray!
I'm so glad someone is going to save this machine!!! Yes that is my machine in the video. That has turned out to be a very popular video for some reason. I did another one called "3 speeds" I think where I did a composite of all 3 speeds that this machine does. Hopefully this coppertone model here will still have a working 3-speed mechanism. They are very quircky and difficult but a lot of fun when they work.
Jon
I'm so glad someone is going to save this machine!!! Yes that is my machine in the video. That has turned out to be a very popular video for some reason. I did another one called "3 speeds" I think where I did a composite of all 3 speeds that this machine does. Hopefully this coppertone model here will still have a working 3-speed mechanism. They are very quircky and difficult but a lot of fun when they work.
Jon
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Just got word from Justin that it's gone. Looks like a no go!!
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