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    Oldest working automotive AC?

    Hi! Thats a 54 Imperial I have a 54 Imperial 4dr,they only made around 4,000 in 54.The big Crown Imp came with factory air that year standard,and they were R-22 in 53&54.Thanks!
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    Work begins on the1957 Speed Queen TOL

    10 wt oil according to my 1948 Desoto shop manuel you could use 10wgt motor oil in the converter,also in 1953 only the Chryslers used the same oil in the converter as you used in the motor,it took 10 quarts of oil for an oil change,you changed the crankcase and drained the converter at the same...
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    On the hunt for a Mixmaster --- favorite sources?

    I have acouple of White ones! Matt if you just want an old mixmaster,Ihave a couple of white ones just sitting in the garage,with good cords and they run,one a 10 speed and the other a 12,fifties models.I dont need them! Would be glad to box them up and ship them to you! Good beaters too! I...
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    Rust-O-Leum NeverWet

    Curious Also!!!! I use alot of spray paint on old fans and vacuums,Ive always been curious that particular paint.Ive painted so many fans and washers and my Frigidaire,with canned paint and been really pleased. Just getting items primed and ready is the hardest.I used to use alor of Sparvar...
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    Vintage Finds Online: Electronics Part One

    Pic Tubes replaced! I remember in the 60s early color sets had pic tubes replaced with the rare earth phospher pic tubes without the safety glass on them.My 1956 ctc5 color set still has the 21axp22a metal pic tube dated aug 13 1956 still in it and still very bright.My set though needs...
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    Am I the only one that's still is defrosting?

    Still Defrosting My 1930 Frigidair of course is neat you cut it off when the insde reaches a certain temp it cuts itself back-on.I have actually seen the switch on the front of the icebox slide back over to on! Another old saying long gone! Hit the gas then start it that will set the choke!
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    All works: Vintage Magnavox TV/Record/Stereo Player - $250 (Hollywood )

    Very First!!!! Thats gotta be one of their first color combos,must have or had a safety glass in front of the pic tube at one time,it looks really light.Clear also no cataract.Also with that style of turntable,they are great!
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    Huge Estate Sale in Tonawanda, NY

    Goodness Gracious!!!!!!!! I never!!!! I had to change my underdrawers twice!!!!!! I thought I had some things,but I never,are you sure the name of the street isnt Heavens Way!
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    When do you add detergent to the washer? Before or after the clothes?

    Water Temp I load the machine,pour in,or rather sprinkle thepowder around the clothes,and I always use hot water,I think it dissolves faster.If you dont overload it thats the key! The clothes and powder mix quickly.I do always stand there and watch,I just luv to look at that old machine...
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    Old ads touting energy efficiency

    Early Color TV My 1956 RCA ctc5,I think uses 375 Watts running,thats not so bad compared to some of the newer flat screens,and of course in 1956 your home didnt have all of these current eaters on standby like we have today.All of my appliances are pre 1960 including my 1930 Fridgidair,my bill...
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    Vintage 1965 GE Stove / Oven / Range -- looks/works great! - $50 (Zionsville)

    Bali Hai But you can rent aboat! There are the French woman,a boars tooth bracelet! Sorry couldnt resist it I played Stewpot in our community theater twice in South Pacific,I was also in charge of the washing machine.Even have the tags on the old 54 Chrysler I drove,it was dark blue with Bali...
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    Vintage Finds Online: Part Seventeen

    Scary! But works! If you mark all of the convergence yokes on the tube it should be easy and wear good safety goggles and gloves,its just the same as changing the same pic tube with the glass in front of it.Some really old sets really get alot o dirt between the glasses,you ever see them! Im...
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    Vintage Finds Online: Part Seventeen

    Picture Tube Cataracts!!! You can fix those picture tubes,you have to take it out and take the safety glass off of it,and clean both and then put them back together.The pre 61modelsstill had the safety glass in the front of the TV.
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    Old phones

    Its Called a protecter What you are looking at was replaced by the grey plastic box on your house.The middle bakelite knob unscrews and inside are carbons,that when higher voltage goes across them they go to ground.Thus protecting your phone,I still have my original one in my basement that was...
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    Old phones

    Mine work!!!! I have DSL my 402 and 302s work fine,but the 202s if you have your bell box with the network in it should work.Ive had my same 302 since 76 and has been remarkable,it always works hurricanes and all.I also have a 354 Wall phone from the SS United States thats been in my kitchen...
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    Vintage Norge and KEnmore Frog Eyes for sale

    Luv Another Frogeye I use a froeye daily and would like another washer,I have 2 dryers,I have the 1955 set in use,and have a 1956 dryer,that needs a mate.Im in Va.Let me know if the washer is for sale,Thanks! Bobby
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    Starbucks' Java Chip Ice Cream

    I love Java Chip When I go to the Starbucks,thats my favorie drink,I always ask them no mocha,just java chips delicious!!!!!!!!
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    Finished Capehart

    Just Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! Your set looks terrific!!!! Capehart made some of the top of the line products.My 1935 Radio-Phonograph still plays so nicely! Great restoration job,we need more people like you!!!!!!
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    P.O.D. 3/14/14 EASY Washer

    Nice Looking Machine!!!!!! It looks like it is Borg-Warner made,look at how nice the drive and mechanics are designed.Appears very heavy duty and well engineered. All you need to top off your wash-day is a velveeta sandwich!
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    Ephemera: 1955 Kenmore Question

    Water Temp I use only hot for washing,the temp control works good on all three temps on the wash cycle,but the rinse only uses cold is it not supposed to do this? Sometime time I know you are a busy man I would Luv to pay you to redo this machine,I really like it and I do have a 51 Whirlpool I...
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