theetravisb from tiktok works on restoring a vintage washing machine, a 1953 westinghouse automatic washer. get my official merch here theetravisb.com/
And the t shirts have very good quality they are well made they hold up well after several washes and drys hopefully I get the stove shirt to complete the collection for my birthday thanks for the content
@@theetravisb no problem anytime! when I buy something good I like to let others know it’s GOOD not 💩 lol 😂 so I hope in the near future we get a washer and dryer shirt 😉
It is gratifying to see a cool, old bulletproof Westinghouse appliance saved from the landfill. On a side note, my mom worked for Westinghouse in the 1940s and 1950s and said it was one of the best places she ever worked. Employees were treated fairly and yearly all-company events such as Christmas parties and Fourth of July barbeques were fully catered and were always a good time according to my mom. Growing up we had an early 1950s Westinghouse radio that my mom won as a prize at one of these events which she cherished. She also had one of the best sewing machines I have ever seen which was also a Westinghouse (also early 1950s), and was so well made that I believe it is still in use today.
Thanks to this I’ll be more inclined to tackle a project like it in the future. Really helps to see the insides and build a mental picture of what’s going on
Great restoration project Travis, the tub looks similar to our slant front Hoover Keymatic we have here in the UK, look forward to watching your videos and seeing the completed Westinghouse !!
my dad had one of these as a kid. Just the washer, not the dryer. His mother hung the clothes outside. These were so ahead of their time, with the slanted tub and load scale door. If only the washer had a cool end of cycle signal like the dryer.
Holy Smokes!! I remember those washers's very well! I used to overhaul lots of them. Very dependable machines. A clutch spring is used for the wash a spin cycle, giving it that slip & grab feature with the motor running in one direction from start to finish. Very simple units Philco Bendix also used same principle.
@@theetravisb My mom has Kenmore appliances from the late 70s. They have rust, sound funny, but still work. My 18 month old washer quit on me. Wife was out to get a new one. I said no, let me look at it first..... Stupid 7.00 plastic lid switch was broken.
Westinghouse was one of Americas greatest companies. Its demise in the 90s was a tragedy. The hostile take over 90s. Westinghouse sponsored a t.v. show for years and the episodes are on u tube commercials and all. Betty Furness was the spokeswoman and demonstrates the appliances . Its a blast , as she demonstrates the features and benefits of Westinghouse products. I had 64 G.E fridge that was mint. The freezer rolled out under the fridge compartment. Loved it . A shot of Freon and ran great. They don't make them like they used to.
@@theetravisb what a shame Siemens a German company bought them out logos and all. Westinghouses motto was for industry ,home ,or farm . Do you still have the 64 Caddy ? I posted about the one I had and you were starting to work on it. Oh the person who has the shows with the Westinghouse commercials is Save The Kinescopes . Have a great day.
It helps to use a rubber mallet on the outer tub clamp, and tighten it by degrees then tap it all around...the space between the clamp n tub should be equidistant all around. Also, just a film of clear silicone works, that rtv will be a pain to work with if u are gonna replace the bearings. The boot works, I did that with mine, but I predict it will develop a rip between the 3 to nine o'clock position. Interesting fill nozzle inside the inner tub, mine had eliminated that I guess. Be very careful when u remove the motor n pump assembly. That rubber hose from pump to tub is often brittle with age and will easily crack.
Does the washer create its own hot water? Because I noticed that both cold and hot water hoses were connected to one same hose. Or does it require a hot water faucet?
That is not a restoration it is a repair. And a failed one. Hope you got that leak taken care of. When changing a tub seal the cylinder and tub need to come out. And the use of silicone is a huge mistake
And the t shirts have very good quality they are well made they hold up well after several washes and drys hopefully I get the stove shirt to complete the collection for my birthday thanks for the content
Thank you so much!
@@theetravisb no problem anytime! when I buy something good I like to let others know it’s GOOD not 💩 lol 😂 so I hope in the near future we get a washer and dryer shirt 😉
Love these old machines - they deserve to be preserved and kept in service. It's the ultimate way to be green! 👍
It is gratifying to see a cool, old bulletproof Westinghouse appliance saved from the landfill. On a side note, my mom worked for Westinghouse in the 1940s and 1950s and said it was one of the best places she ever worked. Employees were treated fairly and yearly all-company events such as Christmas parties and Fourth of July barbeques were fully catered and were always a good time according to my mom. Growing up we had an early 1950s Westinghouse radio that my mom won as a prize at one of these events which she cherished. She also had one of the best sewing machines I have ever seen which was also a Westinghouse (also early 1950s), and was so well made that I believe it is still in use today.
Excellent video, looking forward to the rest!
Thanks to this I’ll be more inclined to tackle a project like it in the future. Really helps to see the insides and build a mental picture of what’s going on
Great restoration project Travis, the tub looks similar to our slant front Hoover Keymatic we have here in the UK, look forward to watching your videos and seeing the completed Westinghouse !!
my dad had one of these as a kid. Just the washer, not the dryer. His mother hung the clothes outside. These were so ahead of their time, with the slanted tub and load scale door. If only the washer had a cool end of cycle signal like the dryer.
That’s awesome. And yeah the chime is my favorite part :)
The 1950's was my favorite time period. The cars the household stuff the styles music. Love all of it
I totally agree. Love it
Can’t wait to see it how the washer turns out when your done restoring it.
Holy Smokes!! I remember those washers's very well! I used to overhaul lots of them. Very dependable machines. A clutch spring is used for the wash a spin cycle, giving it that slip & grab feature with the motor running in one direction from start to finish. Very simple units Philco Bendix also used same principle.
I honestly believe that washer would outlast what's considered top of the line in appliance stores today.
Just the fact it’s still here speaks volumes
@@theetravisb My mom has Kenmore appliances from the late 70s. They have rust, sound funny, but still work.
My 18 month old washer quit on me. Wife was out to get a new one. I said no, let me look at it first..... Stupid 7.00 plastic lid switch was broken.
If you willing to splurge 3 grand on a barebones washer...
Superb restore well done .we had a similar machine in the UK called a hoover keymatic .looking forward to the final result
its amazing how the 50’s were revolutionary with technologies
So many technologies were in their infancy. Including washing machines
Westinghouse was one of Americas greatest companies. Its demise in the 90s was a tragedy. The hostile take over 90s. Westinghouse sponsored a t.v. show for years and the episodes are on u tube commercials and all. Betty Furness was the spokeswoman and demonstrates the appliances . Its a blast , as she demonstrates the features and benefits of Westinghouse products. I had 64 G.E fridge that was mint. The freezer rolled out under the fridge compartment. Loved it . A shot of Freon and ran great. They don't make them like they used to.
It was ! Westinghouse won the war of the currents and was a great innovator
@@theetravisb what a shame Siemens a German company bought them out logos and all. Westinghouses motto was for industry ,home ,or farm . Do you still have the 64 Caddy ? I posted about the one I had and you were starting to work on it. Oh the person who has the shows with the Westinghouse commercials is Save The Kinescopes . Have a great day.
I just came here from TikTok
Yes!
me too!! i started following him after I saw his refrigerator lol
You are so awesome
I love this! Can't wait to see more
Good! More coming
Fantastic little video and really interested how it turned out . Keep up the good work
Will be fantastic when it’s done .
Ohh yes just you wait
It helps to use a rubber mallet on the outer tub clamp, and tighten it by degrees then tap it all around...the space between the clamp n tub should be equidistant all around. Also, just a film of clear silicone works, that rtv will be a pain to work with if u are gonna replace the bearings. The boot works, I did that with mine, but I predict it will develop a rip between the 3 to nine o'clock position. Interesting fill nozzle inside the inner tub, mine had eliminated that I guess. Be very careful when u remove the motor n pump assembly. That rubber hose from pump to tub is often brittle with age and will easily crack.
I'm sure you can get a gasket made somewhere for the tub
Try a bicycle inner tube for the inner seal between the drums
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That’s awesome! Thank you
70 years old and still works
I didn't even know that front load washing machines were a thing in the 1950's
Like the video. Keep it up
Does the washer create its own hot water? Because I noticed that both cold and hot water hoses were connected to one same hose. Or does it require a hot water faucet?
No it doesn’t make its own hot water it’s hooked up to hot water when you install it
I’m an electrician and I’d leave them wires 😆
Same. They aren’t broken so
@@theetravisb Exactly. Love to keep it was original as possible.
It's awesome but damn that's a lot of rust
It’s got some rust but not to terrible bad
One of these is for sale near me for forty dollars. With the Xylophone
Pulley swap the washer? Lop
Came from tic tok , the segment where it turns on and leaks is missing
My CZcams vids are a little ahead
I never saw the video of the test sorry must’ve not got post
What do you mean “both motors”? Does it have 2 motors?
I thought it did but the piece I thought was a second motor is just a gearbox
@@theetravisb oh yeah it’s a transmission. How’s the washer going on? Does it wash as well as it looks?
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That is not a restoration it is a repair. And a failed one. Hope you got that leak taken care of. When changing a tub seal the cylinder and tub need to come out. And the use of silicone is a huge mistake
Keep in mind, that's just Part one, he does more with the machine in future videos.