well i went for it

[pdub]

WOW

You work fast! (unlike me - LOL)

The cord does sound like the old 220 version if it's a big plug. Does the top prong have an L shape? The newer ones have 4 prongs now.

 

[christfr]

the cord is the same as the 3 prong gray one so I guess its 220

 

[christfr]

look at this funky drain hose its just falling to bits

 

[pdub]

flexible hose

My psychic visions see a trip to the auto parts store in your future!

(or HD or Lowes or Ace)[this post was last edited: 9/25/2013-18:04]

 

[turquoisedude]

Keep going, Chris, they're looking great already!!

You might be able to sub a modern front-loader drain hose for that funky flexible one on the Westy...

 

[christfr]

yea I ordered 3 diff type that should be here in a week they looked pretty good so I bet I can use one and send the rest back

 

[slowspin66]

Relatives

The machine had an English electric relative manufactured in the uk as the automatic machine and also as a semi automatic machine. I remember my mum having a semi automatic washer with the same workings. The body of the machine was similar but none of those bright colours . The tumble dryer was also very similar. I will have a look in through my info for a model number when I get a chance but most certainly related to the American cousin

 

[christfr]

yea I think a lot of the vintage euro machines are so cool.. well off to either lowes or the depot for more paint I think im gonna have to tone it down just a bit I mean baby pink is pretty pink and not in the best way

 

[travis]

Chris,

 

You just need to get in touch with your feminine side and embrace the PINK!

 

[christfr]

ha ha been there done that..

 

[christfr]

well they will never match in color but I tried a baby pink icky! then found this color from Valspar it only comes in matt but then you can apply several coats of this clear so im gonna try that they need to dry for a week or so then well try the clear gloss spray stuff

 

[pdub]

Good Job

The paint looks good. Funny how Westinghouse referred to the color as "frosting pink".

 

[christfr]

don't think I have ever mixed or eaten frosting that color hum but as long as its butter cream im good

 

[travis]

Chris,

 

When you get finished with those, I still have another Westy pair awaiting your magic touch.

 

[alr2903]

Nice S P A C E M A T E S

Christfr,  this will be a fun thread.  I have always had a fascination with the "Spacemates".  Best of luck with them.

Arthur

 

[retromania]

Love the Color

They're gonna look great!

 

[christfr]

well travis oh no you don't.. im done so done.. I think this is my last great hurrah.. if I can figure out a drain hose thing ill be good to get the washer back together so I can test it out I mean the worst thing is that there is another problem waiting who knows. and the finish may just end up being matt its all I can do short of going to a body shop and that aint gonna happen.. now the trick is talking my partner into helping me get the heavy beast back into the cabnet when its ready ha ha.. well the worst ill get is an eye roll

 

[retromania]

: )

Lolll

 

[christfr]

omg its alive

 

[christfr]

it lives everything works just have to tinker with the fill adj but she runs a full cycle oh her own