WESTINGHOUSE MODEL # J AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE

[belfairbob]

I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT YEAR THIS MACHINE WAS MADE MODEL # J WESTINGHOUSE AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE

 

[rp2813]

There are members here who own similar if not identical machines. They'll likely be able to provide you with the information you need. Give them time to visit the site and respond.

 

[whirlaway]

Around about!!!!!!!

This is very close to first ones on the SS United States ocean liner.It was put in service in 1952. They were of the laundromat style but with no coin mechanics so the passengers could do small amounts of laundry.I would think between 1949and51.The later ones on the ship had a different door and color. I have one those I took off the ship when it was in Norfolk,They were bolt down of course.Thanks Bobby

 

[jetcone]

My service manual

shows they were made as late as 1955,the coin ops made to the 60's were based on this model.

 

 

[jetcone]

interior shot

from 1955 manual

 

 

[jetcone]

that poor baby looks like

its been sitting outside in the cold for too long. Are you gonna restore it?

 

[mixfinder]

Naval Model

It makes sense it came from the ship yards since you're draining distance from the base and the PSNSY.

 

[appliguy]

Here is the 1951 version in the Westinghouse Kitchen and Lau

I like the way they have for installing it under the counter....PAT COFFEY

 

[jetcone]

Ooo

I never thought of doing that with mine. I like that installation!

 

[jetcone]

kelly we don't know if this guy is

Washington DC or State of, his profile is not filled out at all.

 

Jon

 

 

 

 

 

[brianl]

Judging by his username,

he appears to be from Belfair, WA (Washington state)

 

[bendixmark]

boltdown westinghouse

Hey Jon,didnt know you had one one of those.That is my dream westinghouse I hope to find one. I am sure we would like to see some pics of your machine.

 

[joe_in_philly]

Whirlaway - the SS United States iis docked just a couple of miles from my house. It must have been something in its day.

 

[westyslantfront]

Here is my Westinghouse coin-op. 25 cents a wash.

Ross

 

[whirlaway]

SS United States

It really was nice,it had been closed up since 1969 when it was opened back up in 1985.A fellow named Hadley bought it and tried auctioning all of the things on it.That was a bust.My friend and I went almost every weekend and explored the ship from the prop shafts to the top of the front smokestack.Westinghouse had the contract to provide all of the electrics on the ship,we bought fans and all kinds of things.Even had 2 1950s Raytheon Radar ranges on it.They were 220 and huge. Industrial types.It didnt have the glamour like the Queen Mary or warmth.Very modern.Sometimes I still find china or furniture from it at the thrift shops,even cabin phones.They dont know what they have usually.There were probably 25 or so of those washers scattered about,even one in the smokestack so the officers could do small amounts of laundry for themselves.Thanks Bobby