Yes it even has the legendary "Rotary Fabric Dial"

[Unimatic1140]

OMG, what a find in a thrift store over in St. Paul today!!! Remember when I wanted to see a 1961 GE (first generation of the perforated tub GE's) a few months back? And I found that BOL GE, well check this out, its a WA950V, 2nd from the TOL. Its in absolutely MINT condition...

 

[Unimatic1140]

It's raining 1961s

Its just absolutely beautiful on the inside. Check out the location of the filter-flo flume!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Look at the shine on the Activator, this machine couldn't have been used that much...

 

[Unimatic1140]

The Lid...

 

[Unimatic1140]

The Rotary Fabric Dial tells you how to set the toggle switches...

 

[Unimatic1140]

There are 6 Settings...

 

[Unimatic1140]

Control Dial

 

[Unimatic1140]

Even underneath is super clean and the leveling legs have absolutely no rust on them what so ever. Very unusual!

Discuss...

 

[bajaespuma]

Plotzing in Connecticut

That's it. I'm moving to Minnesota!

God Bless your Eagle Eye!Do you know how long I've waited to SEE one of these???? Thank you SO much for the posting...it's as beautiful as I always thought it would be. Could you post some close ups of the dial and the controls?? I'm just thrilled.

And of course, should you for some inexplicable reason decide that you don't have enough room downstairs to house this prize in the fashion that it deserves...

Up to now, this is all I could make out:

 

[bajaespuma]

OMG! You did it whilst I was posting!

Thanks again! Is that timer knob a replacement?

 

[autowasherfreak]

GREAT FIND

That's it I think I'm going to move to MN too! That is a very nice looking machine! Can't wait to see a video.

James

 

[bajaespuma]

I just love baby-blue filter pans

You've made my day.

I'm now going out to mow the lawn with renewed vigor. At some point in the near future, this machine will be illustrated.

 

[tuthill]

OMG

<FONT SIZE=30> WHAT AN AMAZING FIND</font size-30>

Robert that GE washer is just BEAUTIFUL. That shine on the activator is unused Roto-Swirl-esqe

 

[tlee618]

Amazing find Robert!! I can't believe how clean and "new" it looks underneath!! A keeper for sure!! Congratulations!!

 

[tuthill]

Wait a second, this machine looks like it already has beat out the SpaceMate for residence... LOL

 

[mayfan69]

Wow!!! What a find

Hey Robert,

Wow...what a find!
This model was also sold in Australia too!
Cheers
Leon

 

[toploader55]

There goes that Magic Flute Again

What a great find. Fantastic Robert once again, Eddie.
But wait to you see what I got up my sleve. Pending on Tuesday.

 

[a440]

Showroom Shine!

Robert,
That is an amazing find! I can't get over how clean and new it looks!
Do you often go into thrift stores? Or was this a "I think I will see what they have"?
Amazing find to say the least.
Was the filter flo pan inside?
Thanks for the pictures.
Brent

 

[drmitch]

Great machine, Robert! Off subject, but I`m wondering what the switch is for on your appliance trucks? The look very heavy duty.

 

[pulsator]

YAY!!!!

GORGEOUS GE ROBERT!!!!!!!! I bet that will be a LOT of fun when I come visit again! You know how much I ADORE spiral agitators!!!!!

 

[frigilux]

Yet another hardly-used washer! And such a rare one, at that. The tub and activator are pristine.

Congrats, Robert, and thanks for the visuals. I'm sure we'll get some sudsy load pics too---or perhaps a bit of video, maybe even?

 

[magic clean]

Robert

it looks like this washer has the orignal pot-metal water pump! Now that is really something. Does it appear to have ever had any service?

Congratulations...........L.P.

 

[rickr]

A low miles, one owner cream puff... <:

Great find Robert! Looks to be in MINT condition too!
Congrats!

 

[appnut]

Wow!! Amazing. I'm still tingling. Before I opened the thread, I kinda thought with the miention of the rotary laundry guide, it was a Laundromat washer. I actually prefer these types of models. Like I'd rather have the WI59 rather than a WCI59, I just prefer being able to make all the selections myself rather than push a key, button, or rotate a selector. I wonder if this was even used 5 times. Absolutely incredible!!!

 

[andrewinorlando]

Robert -

That machine is beautiful. I notice that the infamous cinderblock that newer Filter Flos use to balance the suspension is not used on this machine. Is there a balance weight under there anywhere? There is a round, black object I see in the picture that I don't recognize. Could that be the suspension counterweight? Just curious how they did it back then.

 

[appnut]

Neighbors down the street had the WA650. It was replaced with the same Kenmore 800 as we had.

 

[joelippard]

Congratulations Robert!

That is an awesome looking GE. I'll bet that will be fun to wash in. You certainly know how to score some fine machines, hope you'll enjoy it for years to come.

 

[~sudsshane]

OMG! ( drooling)~

I love your '61 FF! Why is it that all the great finds seem to be in the Twin cities! I think I am living in the wrong town. =(

Enjoy Robert! =)

 

[swestoyz]

I suspect that this GE either lived in an extremely dry basement, or was in a main floor laundry for some time. Otherwise, that base would be rust city! Leslie I noticed that the pump was original as well - holly crap!

Quite the beauty Robert, glad you decided to bring this post 1960 washer home ;-)

Keep that filter flow'in,

Ben

 

[peteski50]

GE

Robert,
This is a really great find.
Best Of Luck with it.
Peter