This was probably the first Bendix that did not have to be bolted down and definitely the worlds first automatic washer with a reservoir soap, and detergent dispenser system.
We picked up at 1949 bendix Gyro, Matic yesterday
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That is really cool John, I love the big Bendix logo in a vintage red font!
repairguy
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Nice save! That will fit in well with the rest of your collection.
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Wow John this is really a great find
Best Of Luck
Wow John this is really a great find
Best Of Luck
justjunque
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What a beautiful machine!
I love the logo and lettering too.
Will this be getting a full restoration?
I love the logo and lettering too.
Will this be getting a full restoration?
That looks lovely! More photos please.
More photos didn’t have time to load them all yesterday,
This machine is heading north. Jon Charles is taking it to do a full restoration.
The soap and detergent dispenser system is really an amazing piece of machinery in itself, John Eichinger in Saint Paul Minnesota restored a bolt down version of this machine last year at 1948 machine and it had the same dispenser system on it.
Four of us pulled this out of a house where it has been sitting since new the owner passed away 20 years ago, and the daughter was still cleaning out the house. This is the same house that we found the unused KDSS17 KitchenAid dishwasher a while ago.
John.
This machine is heading north. Jon Charles is taking it to do a full restoration.
The soap and detergent dispenser system is really an amazing piece of machinery in itself, John Eichinger in Saint Paul Minnesota restored a bolt down version of this machine last year at 1948 machine and it had the same dispenser system on it.
Four of us pulled this out of a house where it has been sitting since new the owner passed away 20 years ago, and the daughter was still cleaning out the house. This is the same house that we found the unused KDSS17 KitchenAid dishwasher a while ago.
John.
Lovely find!
Will look for updates on how the restoration goes.
Will look for updates on how the restoration goes.
John, this is a really neat washer! I looked around after seeing this thread originally but couldn't find out about the bolted-down versus non-bolted-down models. I'm curious what Bendix did differently in order to allow this model to be free-standing whereas the previous ones had to be bolted down? I'm assuming this is for vibration reasons with the spin cycle, but didn't see anything about that in the documentation I could find here.
Sincerely,
David
Sincerely,
David
Bendix Restoration
Wow, What a find and great family story as well, am sure it will be up and running ASAP !!
Wow, What a find and great family story as well, am sure it will be up and running ASAP !!
Non-bolt down Bendix
The suspended Gyro Matic was a completely redesigned machine. It has four massive springs, holding the suspended mechanism and two hydraulic automotive type shock absorbers. This new suspended model also had a larger tub than the original bolt down machines and it’s spun faster as well.
It also had an entire separate frame that the outer panels were attached to, Bendix was not the first to put suspension in a washing machine, Westinghouse had introduced their slant front washer in the early 40s and it had a full suspension system and did not require bolting down.
Blackstone had also introduced to top load washer with a suspension system so it didn’t have to be bolted down either.
John
The suspended Gyro Matic was a completely redesigned machine. It has four massive springs, holding the suspended mechanism and two hydraulic automotive type shock absorbers. This new suspended model also had a larger tub than the original bolt down machines and it’s spun faster as well.
It also had an entire separate frame that the outer panels were attached to, Bendix was not the first to put suspension in a washing machine, Westinghouse had introduced their slant front washer in the early 40s and it had a full suspension system and did not require bolting down.
Blackstone had also introduced to top load washer with a suspension system so it didn’t have to be bolted down either.
John
reactor
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Nice machine, John. Good find. Even has the drive belt intact! Hope you post pictures for us during the restoration process!
-Barry
Nice machine, John. Good find. Even has the drive belt intact! Hope you post pictures for us during the restoration process!
-Barry
Thanks John, that is good info and sort of what I though might be the case.
Congrats on your great find John and thanks for sharing all the pictures!
John, thanks for posting the photos of the G315! It certainly looks HEAVY.
One quick note on the Gyromatics vs the bolt down tumble action machines. BOTH the Gyromatic and bolt down washers used the same tub back, besides the Gyromatic heater models. The only minor difference between the later bolt down wash tubs and the Gyromatic is the size of the opening on the front end. Otherwise, they are the same diameter and length, and both are rated at a 9 pound capacity. And yes, the later bolt down machines spin at 412 RPM (vs. the original 333 RPM up through '48), and the Gyromatics spin at 525 RPM.
I've often wondered if Bendix had already tied up the patents for a shock assisted suspension by the time Westinghouse introduced their pre-War washer in 1940. Either that, or Westinghouse already had such an expensive machine that their leaf style suspension was a cost savings over using a hydraulic shock.
Ben
One quick note on the Gyromatics vs the bolt down tumble action machines. BOTH the Gyromatic and bolt down washers used the same tub back, besides the Gyromatic heater models. The only minor difference between the later bolt down wash tubs and the Gyromatic is the size of the opening on the front end. Otherwise, they are the same diameter and length, and both are rated at a 9 pound capacity. And yes, the later bolt down machines spin at 412 RPM (vs. the original 333 RPM up through '48), and the Gyromatics spin at 525 RPM.
I've often wondered if Bendix had already tied up the patents for a shock assisted suspension by the time Westinghouse introduced their pre-War washer in 1940. Either that, or Westinghouse already had such an expensive machine that their leaf style suspension was a cost savings over using a hydraulic shock.
Ben
frigidaireguy
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John:
What a great find - Also looking forward to seeing it in action
I sent you a message
Bob
John:
What a great find - Also looking forward to seeing it in action
I sent you a message
Bob
