Whirlpool POD Year Made

[cycla-fabric]

Does anyone what year that Whirlpool produced the POD washers and dryers. Are they late 60's or early to mid 70's machines?

Thanks

Doug

 

[appnut]

I'd say 1965 or 1966 because the term "Wash'n'Wear is used throughout the brochure copy any time PPioned. This was the transition time usig both terms. Also because of the colors fawn and blue. 1967 would be the absolute latest.

 

[jmm63]

That Imperial Mark 12 is one beautiful washer!!!! Does anyone actually have one in thier collection? I would love to see some more pics of it. They must have been ridiculously expensive back in the day.

 

[brianl]

I would love to get my hands on a pair of these. They're beautiful!

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Yep, that's my dream TL machine. I think RevinKevin has a set of those.

 

[powerfin64]

Imperial Mark 12 is a dream set for me too. any color!

Rich

 

[DADoES]

 
LSA is 1968 model year.

 

[revvinkevin]

I think RevinKevin has a set of those.

Yes he does... oh wait, that's me!

My set has the optional "Country Squire station wagon look" wood-grain paneling (not to mention the two-way "station wagon tailgate" dryer door)!

 

[revvinkevin]

A close up.....

The thing is, mine are 1968 models and the control panels are different from the one pictured in the brochure.

 

[brianl]

Really awesome set...I'm jealous!!

 

[whirlcool]

Those machines are nice looking, but those woodgrained front panels look so home made! Like, why is the handle not at the top of the door? It makes the machines look redneck.
Sometimes you just wonder why some manufacturers do what they do in the name of style!

 

[revvinkevin]

Also..........

Jamie (Pulsator) has the 1970 version of this washer. The face of the control panel is different along with the shape of the console where it meets the cabinet.

 

[revvinkevin]

Like, why is the handle not at the top of the door?

Allen, are you referring to the full width handle on the dryer door? If so, it is at the top of the door, check out this link....

Kevin

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/VINTAGE/2009/24341.htm?26

 

[combo52]

Country squire WP washer&dryer set

Hi Kevin your WPs are 1969 models The little crests repeated on the control panels were a 1969 only item, its possible your machines were made in late 1968 if you go by the serial #s like automobiles new models came out in the fall of the year before.

 

[ingliscanada]

I'd say late 60's at earliest.

All dryers on this ad had the extra large lint screen, which meant they were all of the modern direct-drive blower. Many dryers throughout the 60's still had the belt-driven blower with the short lint screen.

 

[strongenough78]

LOL RevvinKevvin.....

I wouldn't say Country Squire so much as Wagon Queen Family Truckster from the first Vacation movie lol. Metallic Pea green could almost pass for Avocado.

http://losingman.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/truckster.jpg

 

[strongenough78]

And of course all the wood grain trim

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Kevin's just being lazy...

Someday he'll finish taking them out of the box... LOL!

RCD

 

[danmantn]

Wow, I think I had that same paneling in my bedroom in the 70s. Beautiful set!! Imperial is certainly an appropriate name. Any interior shots? By the way, what is "POD"?

 

[revvinkevin]

Someday he'll finish taking them out of the box...

Yes Drew I have been (admittedly) lazy in completing the task at hand... but I also can't figure out how to easily get the rest of the "box" off of the front of each machine! I think someone in the factory was a little over zealous with the glue gun or two sided tape, because I can't figure out how to how to get the rest of "the box" off W/O damaging the "box" or the machines. You know it's "almost" like it's meant to be there, but that just can't be right... that would really make the set look SO (dated) late 60's / early 1970's!

(tries to keep a straight face and clears throat...)

LOL

DanMadTN, Even though you joined us a month ago, WELCOME to AW.org!
P.O.D. is Picture Of the Day.

Below is a link to my original post when I first brought the set home with more photos. Enjoy!

Kevin


http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2009/22470x49.htm

 

[redcarpetdrew]

(tries to keep a straight face and clears throat...)

Hurts, dosn't it? ROFLMAO!

RCD