mr-maytag
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Anyone interested in this? What do you know about them?
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/atq/3231551969.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/atq/3231551969.html
Vintage Speed Queen Automatic in Mpls
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I'll send an email and inquire about it.
Seller just called me
Yay, we're going to pick it up at 7:30 tonight. Full pictures and more info to follow once we get it home.
Thank you for posting this Ted, another classic saved!!!
Yay, we're going to pick it up at 7:30 tonight. Full pictures and more info to follow once we get it home.
Thank you for posting this Ted, another classic saved!!!
WOW Robert, Just like the simulated pick up in the show! Life imitates art.
Just like the simulated pick up in the show!
Lol, totally Tom!
Lol, totally Tom!
It is a great save though. Glad you could do it.
revvinkevin
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Robert, what year is this from??? And do you think (assume) it's similer internally to your '57 Speed Queen?
Thanks!
Kevin
I believe its from '52 or '53 Kevin and it should be very similar, but this machine uses more water I believe with a LOOOONG powerful spray rinse, YAY!
revvinkevin
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Thanks for the info Robert and WOW, what a fantastic find! YAY and CONGRATS!!!!
I can't wait to see more photos (and perhaps a video?) once you go through it!!
Hmm... now the question is... with one in - one out... what will be going out???
Kevin
Most likely the '57 Speed Queen 
, but I put a lot of new parts in their which will have to be transferred to this new machine.
Good thing I have nice strong Fred as a helper, Dr. said no heavy lifting for me for three to six months due to an sports injury on my arm.
, but I put a lot of new parts in their which will have to be transferred to this new machine. Good thing I have nice strong Fred as a helper, Dr. said no heavy lifting for me for three to six months due to an sports injury on my arm.
Nice find!
Is it that a solid tub SQ?
Sorry to hear about your arm. Popped two tendons in my left arm 5 years ago and healed on it own.
Is it that a solid tub SQ?
Sorry to hear about your arm. Popped two tendons in my left arm 5 years ago and healed on it own.
Yup, it should be solid stainless steel!
wonderful!
Speed Queen timers
Robert----you rebuilt the timer on your other SQ and posted lots of great info, but where did you get the timer contact pads for repair/replace/resolder?
Thanks
Congrats on this "new" one, what a prize! Keep us posted--
Robert----you rebuilt the timer on your other SQ and posted lots of great info, but where did you get the timer contact pads for repair/replace/resolder?
Thanks
Congrats on this "new" one, what a prize! Keep us posted--
eddy1210
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I think this might be the oldest SQ automatic in existence! Looking forward to more pics.
Eddie - I believe you are correct! Unbelievable to think that this washer was possibly being used up until this year.
kenmoreguy89
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Congrats robert!!!!
I wonder did SQ use two motors for its first model as opposed to solenoids like other early Beam machines from the 1940s????? I suspect not but I guess we will find out tonight.
norgeway
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Isn't Gregs SQ!
Very much like this one...???
Very much like this one...???
mayfan69
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Congrats Robert
Defintely a find!!
I'll be watching with anticipation for pics...especially the mechanicals.
Cheers
Leon
Defintely a find!!
I'll be watching with anticipation for pics...especially the mechanicals.
Cheers
Leon
peterh770
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That is the first SQ -- weren't they late to the automatic game, so it isn't 1947, but close...... I had one, but sold it to Ted (bless his heart)... The tub was porcelain, and the agitator was also replaced with a newer black plastic number... The badge on the front was missing also... Ted also has the matching SS top dryer (from John Lefever)...
Speed Queen was late to the automatic game - like 51-52'ish. I have the service manual for this machine model A10-A11 and it shows single motor, porcelain tub. It will be interesting to see what this washer has... In just a few minutes
Frist SQ Automatic washer
WOW I always thought this would be a great find, but I finely gave up hoping to find one and sold the matching dryer [ that Bob in Cleveland gave me to ] Ted. Ted is reducing inventory and may want to sell his SQ washer or dryer.
WOW I always thought this would be a great find, but I finely gave up hoping to find one and sold the matching dryer [ that Bob in Cleveland gave me to ] Ted. Ted is reducing inventory and may want to sell his SQ washer or dryer.
So here it is home. Model A10 from 1951-1952, the first Speed Queen it is!
At first I thought the agitator had been replaced, but now after looking closer at doctrine, I believe the very first Speed Queen had a black bakelite agitator and porcelain tub. Who knew.
Congratulations!
Very cool washer! I have been looking for a vintage SQ as well, but was beginning to lose hope that anymore existed. This has restored my faith! Have fun & be sure to stay up way too late playing with it!
Sorry to hear about your arm. Hope your feeling better soon
Very cool washer! I have been looking for a vintage SQ as well, but was beginning to lose hope that anymore existed. This has restored my faith!
Have fun & be sure to stay up way too late playing with it! Sorry to hear about your arm. Hope your feeling better soon
I put it an aluminum agitator for the first wash, but now I switched it back. I do now believe that the bakelite agitator might have been the original. The machine is clearly low use and seems to work well. The timer motor needed changing the pump is leaking, but otherwise it seems to be just fine. The Fluid Drive could use some oil as well, but it washes!
Wow . . .
Beautiful photo of a beautiful queen!
Beautiful photo of a beautiful queen!
