When you can have two!
Why have just one Rust Queen....
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This extra feature (hole) made extracting lint so much easier!
(what blows me away is the outer tub support is even starting to rust away. Holly Cow!)
(what blows me away is the outer tub support is even starting to rust away. Holly Cow!)
So, what vintage of Speed Queen is this?
A solid tub, solenoid operated one! The A76 is the little cousin to the A78 (1967).
This machine came from Des Moines. The original photo that I saw of the washer made it look:
1. Mint (defined as no rust)
2. Older - maybe 1964 ish?
After arriving at the house the owner and his wife mentioned that when they pulled it from the wall they noticed some rust. When I saw the hole my heart sank. I've been searching for a solenoid Speed Queen for a while now and thought that I had locked it in.
It will make a great parts machine, and was a stunning machine when new. I couldn't leave it behind. Who knows when a fluid drive clutch will be needed?
1. Mint (defined as no rust)
2. Older - maybe 1964 ish?
After arriving at the house the owner and his wife mentioned that when they pulled it from the wall they noticed some rust. When I saw the hole my heart sank. I've been searching for a solenoid Speed Queen for a while now and thought that I had locked it in.
It will make a great parts machine, and was a stunning machine when new. I couldn't leave it behind. Who knows when a fluid drive clutch will be needed?
This machine was a strange bird, but I like it! Porcelain tub with an aluminum agitator. Factory, I tell ya!
The owner said he had been using it for about 10 years, and just recently it would sometimes not 'spin all the water out.'
I said, really - you used this machine?
The owner said he had been using it for about 10 years, and just recently it would sometimes not 'spin all the water out.'
I said, really - you used this machine?
Also strange - the lid. No safety tab like that of the A78.
Control panel. The owner and his wife were extremely nice, but I feel bad that they never changed the bulb in the panel. Cleans the clothes 10 percent better than with a non-lit panel!
Rusty
Rear shot.
Rear shot.
Interesting tub shot
I remember reading a Consumer Reports washer review years ago (when they were still worth reading) that had a line about how perforated tubs "had solved the sand disposal problem." Still, it's surprising how much sediment is in there.
I remember reading a Consumer Reports washer review years ago (when they were still worth reading) that had a line about how perforated tubs "had solved the sand disposal problem." Still, it's surprising how much sediment is in there.
Post wipe-down control panel shot. This Speed Queen was extremely versatile in it's options. When running a 15w bulb lights up the dial from behind. Very very cool.
And....
the brochure for the machine just happened to be in the library. I screamed to be scanned as soon as I got home.
While a parts machine - solid tub SQ's are showing up everyday, so I thought I'd share. Also, I don't think I've seen this model/panel show up since I've been frequenting the site.
the brochure for the machine just happened to be in the library. I screamed to be scanned as soon as I got home.
While a parts machine - solid tub SQ's are showing up everyday, so I thought I'd share. Also, I don't think I've seen this model/panel show up since I've been frequenting the site.
I didn't scream, it screamed - I just executed...
stats. Lists the porcelain tub with aluminum agitator.
Yes, it does say that it was available in PINK!
stats. Lists the porcelain tub with aluminum agitator.
Yes, it does say that it was available in PINK!
Matching electric dryer.
Enjoy!
Ben
Ben
Yes that was one beautiful washer!!! Ugh!!!
mrcleanjeans
New member
Thanks for sharing Ben. Say, wasn't there 1967 SQ literature
on here awhile back? Could we see it again? Thanks alot!
on here awhile back? Could we see it again? Thanks alot!
Say, wasn't there 1967 SQ literature on here awhile back
Indeed there was!
Indeed there was!
mrcleanjeans
New member
Speed Queen is really keen!
Thanks Ben, I adore those old SQs. Groovy man!
Thanks Ben, I adore those old SQs. Groovy man!
