Westy L5 - some (but not much) progress

[turquoisedude]

I finally got the timer shipped back to me yesterday... UPS had tried to deliver it three times and then threatened to send it back - AAAARGH!! The Canadian offices were closed for the long weekend (Victoria Day here) so I spent a good hour or so trying to speak to a human. Finally, I was able to reschedule the delivery for today and have it delivered to my neighbor's house. They delivered it yesterday... Luckily, he was home. So, the lesson that I have learned here is "Have your vintage parts shipped to your work address"!!
Next, I must start the boot and solenoid hunt. Hubby's throat is getting sore from yelling at me about the 'Westy Slant-Face in a million pieces in the bloody garage'. He hasn't noticed how I a moving things around in the basement to accomadate it (and the 63 Frigidaire) yet...

 

[westie2]

Listen to this song and he will be ok.

 

[robliverpool]

hi, i ave just had my internet put back on as i have moved home,AGAIN lol so if you could try and give me some dimensions as i said i will go rummiging for a possible door gasket...

 

[turquoisedude]

Door boot dimensions

Robbie, the original model was 11 inches in diameter - I don't know the width I think it is about 3 to 4 inches.
If you do find something compatible, find out if you can get 3 or 4 of them. There are a couple of other collectors who need them!
Thanks very much and hope you settle in quickly!
(just a aside - moving a collection of appliances is no fun - my parnter has made me sign a sworn statement saying that we are NEVER moving again!! lol)

 

[gansky1]

You can use the later style door boot from WCI but it's a bit larger than the original # Q-4688 Westinghouse boot.

If there is a viable replacement for the 4688 original-style boot, I would love one too!

 

[turquoisedude]

Got ya covered

That's why I asked Robbie for 3 or 4!! lol Hubby's mother lives in the UK and visits at least once a year, so she can be our 'mule'.
Still trying to find a cache of NOS boots, though...

 

[appliancelou]

hey paul

tell hubby to get over it !! to love you means to love everything about you including your passion for machines he has to understand it takes time to create a master piece! been with my partner 23 years he hates old things but understands this my thing an i love it ! an thats ok with him, you keep up the good work!! thanks to you, you have a one of kind kitchen!wish you all the best getting your westinghouse washer working again have fun an enjoy lou

 

[robliverpool]

Will do....

Will get bank holiday weekend outta the way and shoot up when his sho is open on tuesday i am sure we can find something... oooo i cant wait to see it up and running, will email you once i have been...