Vintage photos of wringer washers

[luckyfind]

great pics and history... question

Great photos. Much history... Americana here. I need help finding an age on a new find! Im also liking the fact that the item does not match exactly anything i can find on the web... similar.. i figured they were so poor they did not contine the line or this may be a rare find. Thanks for any input. It is a Norge wringer washer.. has 5 casters model. I saw the pristine version in a couple pics. This unit has a elegant, fine checkere design (24" long and 8 inches deep aprox)maybe turquoise with gold... hard to tell as it does have some unfortuneate paint accidently covering a third of the unit, from a trailer painter as it sat in the corner of his shop. (black but may be able to restore) any help with year, info on the unit and perhaps a technique to gently remove some paint? Thanks Jim Also want to test it... without causing damage, so a heads up on Do's and Donts is appreciated.

 

[luckyfind]

Here is a Norge unit i brought home late sat night. taller than the pristine model..Post# 597963. l Did the serial # mode search but only had 6 characters and site only used 8 digits plus.

The unit has some trailer paint sprayed on it, and is missing the handle on lid, but otherwise salvageable i think. Any help on year, info, and restoration and testing tips is much apprecited. Great old photos by the way. I'm glad i found the site.

 

[luckyfind]

norge front graphics

 

[luckyfind]

You can see the white trying to shine through as the black paint chips away. Sorry about photo quality... quick shot in the rain.

 

[d-jones]

luckyfind

You asked this question in a thread started by laundress. Then you started your own thread with the same question, and now you've posted it here, all within twenty four hours. I think you're being a little impatient. As you already know, there are a great many very knowledgeable people that post regularly here. Given time, they'll see your post and answer your question. If a question goes unanswered for a day or two, it could very well be that the right person hasn't seen it yet, and those that have seen it simply don't have the answer. Remember, patients is a virtue.

 

[luckyfind]

Patience

Thanks, its more thoroughness then impatience. With over a 100 threads I did not think posting my question on 3 would be an issue. Just casting a bigger net assuming people don¡¦t often participate in every thread. I can delete one or two if it¡¦s a problem. Best wishes, J

P.S. I started the thread on restoration as I know there must be interesting stories of how a collector "came by", or found a unit, what worked in reparations¡K advice that all might enjoy. ƒº

 

[mixfinder]

No Worries

Lucky, it takes a while for us to learn the ebb and flow of conversations here.  You'll soon hit your stride and I would hate for you to feel the least bit self conscious.  Welcome aboard and I do hope you find the answers you need.  I share residences with Ellensburg and Seattle and if there is anything I do to help, just say the word.

Kelly

 

[stan]

Hi Lucky

Looks like you have a cool machine there! and welcome to the forum!

Can't help you with the date, but looks 40s to me! dose it have a pump, or just gravity drain?

With regards to paint, I think you should consider your budget, skill level, and time you are willing to spend. I'm sure a good auto body guy would do a really nice job!
I repainted mine, myself, and did it he hard way, but only way I new how to get a durable finish. And one that I felt would be as close to factory as I could get, with out spending much! (pic of mine is up thread)

Now I didn't have trailer paint on mine, so you may have to remove that, and I would recommend you do some "test" sanding, on a spot somewhere. Maybe dry sanding, then wet. to get it as smooth as possible to start with.
If you want to know the all the steps I did, and what I used, let me know, as Im certainly am willing to share them
(don't think anyone would have taken that much time and elbow grease, but maybe, others milage may vary) LOL

Stan

 

[luckyfind]

Thanks Stan and Kelly. Yes it is a pump model. I tried a few different degreasers, and general app. cleansers with gradual increase of abrasiveness in pads and made some headway. It took a while but i removed all the black paint from the emblem on the front. Turquoise band and handles are cleaning up well too. Nice surprise.

I would like to plug the ol Norge in to see what hmms, buzzes or blows. Any advice on prepping for that trial... or just do it.. ha ha. I can handle the electricty hazard, just dont hurt the NORGE. Thanks, Jim

 

[mickeyd]

Wow, did you say it was black? How rare.

Lucky I wrote the post below in your restorations thread.

 


<p>The wringer looks like classic 30's vintage, but it's full-skirted. Was gonna say that I thought the full skirts came later, but come to think of it, have never seen a Norge without a full skirt.

 

I have little experience with machines this old, but plug her in and she might fire right up.

 

One interesting thing, the distinctive Norge drain hose (no metal hook, veined stream-lined rubber) looks almost the same as the ones used in the 70's.

 

Good luck with this sweet old relic and welcome to Automatic errrr Wringer Washer.

</p>
 

 

[aldspinboy]

But Wait...There is more..

With Gary and Todd with Fred.
Last summer at Mikes place.
Filling in the Easy.

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[aldspinboy]

Video 2.
Washing.

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[aldspinboy]

Fred with the best saying...
Multible hands makes lite work.
Darren k

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[bradross]

Easy Spindriers - perhaps a new thread?

Hello Darren...don't mean to offend you, but Easy Spindriers (as much as I like them!) are off topic for this thread. Perhaps a new thread can be started - I'm sure there's lots of interest out there.

Kindly,
Brad

 

[wringer]

I too

don't want to be offensive to anyone. I do agree with Brad tho that a new thread would be nice dedicated to just spin driers. I wondered about that when I read the thread comments/video's. Again, please don't feel I am being rude or offensive in any way Darren. I hope you will start a new thread about the spin driers since so many collectors here have them and admire them as I do.

Respectfully,

Jim

 

[aldspinboy]

I am really sorry Brad & Jim and the A.W. Community.
I did not mean to offend or upset no one here.
I thought this was not only for wringer washers but semi or any
manual washing systems...
As I saw in Replys..
16
42
57...
No one said anything about them so I followed reply 42.
and had videos of that from last years wash in.
So sorry again Brad .
I will contact Robert Seger...
Today and ask him to remove the videos.
The Thread is a very nice and learned much from it.
And again did not mean or tried take advantage of the thread not my intentions.
Respectfully.
Darren k
[this post was last edited: 6/15/2012-10:37]

 

[wringer]

Darren,

You really do not owe me an apology my friend. I just reread all of the thread and find that I had forgotten about the other spin drier post's. I just hope someone will start a thread about them for all of us to enjoy. Again, I am not angry at all about this. I am not so sure the videos need to be removed unless they are transferred to a new thread. I hope you will start a new thread, maybe with other collectors helping, about spin driers. Looking forward to seeing a new thread if you have interest in it. Best to you always Darren. And, thanks for the apology even tho it was not necessary.

Jim

 

[rpms]

No big woo, Darren. The first time I saw a picture of an Easy spinner, was in the movie, Driving Miss Daisy. When I saw the legs I thought it was a wringer but couldn't figure out the shape, size and lack of wringer?

 

[wringer]

Question

I have a friend who is restoring an older Maytag model E Wringer Washer. He is in need of a newer bottom roll which I am going to buy for him as a gift. I have seen on ebay some for sale at reasonable prices but there are two diameter sizes? One is 2 13/16 and the other is 2 3/4 inches. I have a J and an E and mine are both 2 3/4 inches in diameter. Can anyone please tell me what the difference in the two diameters are? I do not want to buy one unless it is the right size of course. Are the 2 13/16 possibly for the old "gray ghost" and first round models? Any help on this will certainly be appreciated. Thank you all very much.

Jim

 

[bekahmancino]

'64 Pink and White Kenmore Visi-matic 2-speed

Just thought I'd share some photos of my recently acquired Kenmore.
The agitator was broken, but was easily mended, and the machine has since done four loads of washes and rinses (with wringing in between).

The timer does not function at present, and the speed selector is missing/bypassed (both added to my ever-lengthening to-do list).

It came with its lid (with built-in lint filter (which impressed my by actually catching particles!!)), though I've not pictured it below

If anyone has a manual that could be scanned in, I'd be ever so grateful.
I've saved the schematics from the Sears Parts store, but the quality leaves a LOT to be desired.

Rebekah.