WIB 1-18

[48bencix]

So

WS-2 has a 1 so 1971
WC-6 has a 6 so 1976
WIB has an 8 so 1978

That all seems about right

Great information. Yes, this one runs very smoothly, as smooth as a vertically pumping machine can, I suppose. The spin is nice, and the brake works too. (The brake on the WS-2 still doesn't work)

Did they still make a lid window that late in the production? The WS-2 is a Gold Crown unit, with window lid. And didn't they still make some of the 1-18's as a rapidry with a 1000 rpm spin? This does spin fairly dry, but definitly is not a rapidry.

Martin

 

[washertalk]

Excellent find.
In some of my favorite colors too.
Congrads.

 

[gansky1]

From 1979 Tech-Talk

There were no "B" designated models before this year.

 

[pdub]

Good to know that I heard right about the first digit of the serial number. Thanks for confirming Goatfarmer.

Greg- I have the WS from 1976 which looks very similar to your pic from Tech-Talk. Looks like mostly some graphics changes. Thanks for posting the pic and info.

Here's a pic of mine when I first acquired it. The missing lint filter and rail have been replaced and it does have the window lid.

Patrick

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Hey! Martin, I've sent you an E-Mail

I've sent you an E-Mail, to inquire about one of the Gold Frigidaire "1-18" Washers.

Peace and Regards, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[Washinsheen]

I just love your new avocado green machine! My mom had a harvest gold one that looked so very similar to this one, but she got it in 1973. It was such a great washer, and I hated it like everything when it quit working. It was replaced with a 1980 model, w/o the up & down agitator. Absolutely no comparison!!

So, congratulations!

 

[bajaespuma]

Spin

Why couldn't the engineers at GM make the big 1-18's spin as fast as the rollermatics? I mean I know it would have been more expensive one way or another but what's the biggest problem, a motor powerful enough or bracing/suspending the tub?