You all should go to Youtube and type in "Washing Machine from Hell"-it will show an old style GE washer badly off-balance, shaking as the tub bangs against the sides so hard, then comes up to full speed!
The sad outcome of this is that it often pulled the huge boot loose that spanned the gap between the tranny and the outer tub. The next time the machine filled, the water just poured out onto the floor.
... in the "related videos" collection I found this link of somebody who's preserving them, rather than abusing them. It's some collection! (and the song's kinda fun too)