Anyone have a older functioning car wash than us?

[Scott.Downey]

Yep she's a beauty! guessing late 60s vintage? getting ready to paint this eyesore... anyone have a picture of a Quonset style wash from back in the day that had a cool paint job? my vote was 57 chevy turquoise.

 

[MEP001]

I just saw that wash in the Car Wash Chronicles YouTube channel, the guy was driving around looking for washes to pick up.

Edit: It was a different car wash in California, identical build style, same lack of boom.

 

[washnshine]

I actually liked the old Robo buildings.

 

[Eric H]

.. anyone have a picture of a Quonset style wash from back in the day View attachment 6119View attachment 6120

There is a Quonset hut wash in Massachusetts, it might be Tewksbury. They put a flat modern looking facade on the front to make it look modern. The rear is still original. The owners built a tunnel on the rear of the property. I’ve only been there once in the middle of the night. I was told it was a very busy location.

 

[Bill Capron]

The first job that I had was helping out at a RoboWash. I was about 12 years old.
My current 4 bay self serve was built about 1964. I’ll see if I can confirm a build date.
It’s cinder block construction.

 

[James.Ireland]

And I thought my I thought my 1993 Ryko Powerwash IV was old!

 

[Ryancross11]

1970s

 

[2Biz]

See my avatar. Vintage 1960's.

 

[washnshine]

See my avatar. Vintage 1960's.

Back in the days of “wash, rinse and wax” as the only options on the dial - And maybe not even the wax in some places!

 

[2Biz]

True! And Pre Soak & Tire Cleaner was the same chemical!

 

[Scott.Downey]

Painting today!

 

[washnshine]

Painting today!

Nice color for a wash.

 

[Rfreeman]

Yep she's a beauty! guessing late 60s vintage? getting ready to paint this eyesore... anyone have a picture of a Quonset style wash from back in the day that had a cool paint job? my vote was 57 chevy turquoise. View attachment 6119View attachment 6120

On the OP, is that 2 different ss washes next to each other???

 

[Scott.Downey]

On the OP, is that 2 different ss washes next to each other???

No same ownership, built at different times.

 

[kirkfrancis]

Painting today!

What kind of paint are you using?

 

[Scott.Downey]

Regluar old latex

 

[WashRack]

Yep she's a beauty! guessing late 60s vintage? getting ready to paint this eyesore... anyone have a picture of a Quonset style wash from back in the day that had a cool paint job? my vote was 57 chevy turquoise. View attachment 6119View attachment 6120

My wash is 11 bays now 52 years old in Dallas. If you are going to paint yours and you want the paint to stay on you need to contact me first. I have 57 years of experience and it won't cost you a dime. but you'll be glad you did. Tom quikkit04@gmail.com

 

[Scott.Downey]

Too late. Sprayed it a couple weeks ago. I realize it's probably not long term.

 

[Chuckmiester]

Hey everyone! Saw this thread and had to jump in! I own/ operate what started as a Robo Wash in 1960! Haven’t had a Robo since 1984. Now have three wands and a Hydro Spray Classic auto. Pop bought the place in ‘73. Completely remodeled in ‘84. Worked there every day until he turned 90! The place has been called “The Quonset Car Wash” since it opened. I am 1/4 mile south of what was the main gate to The Quonset Naval Air Station in North Kingstown RI. The place where the Quonset Hut was invented during WW2!

 

[Scott.Downey]

Lets see a picture!