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I am sorry to hear about that westy I have a 1937 model and it should be about the same type. It was the first year to use R12. Did the compressor start arcing at the terminals? That is what has happened to a few westys that Travis has had. It seems to be a common failure mode. Another...

Questions about grounding... The safest way to go about grounding an appliance is to ground it and plug it into a GFCI outlet. That way if the case ever were to become live the circuit would be cut off immediately, even for a small leak. I personally don't think there is much of a risk in...

Looks very nice I wonder why it doesn't work. My guess would be something simple but I suppose it might have a leak.

Question about grounding... Just like speed queen said, you can ground it but there is really no need to. All grounding does is prevent the whole thing from becoming live. As long as it is wired properly that will never happen. Very rarely do these compressors become grounded to the case. It...

Tomturbomatic Thank you for sharing that. Now we know when it was made!

I love Betty! I love to watch those old commercials. Too bad westy got bought out. Eventually I'm going to make a video that covers their fridges and talks about their eventual buy out and demise. So sad.

I have never seen that color... Regardless, very nice!

It looks like 50s but could be 40s Too bad it is priced too high. I would love to have that in my future kitchen!

Its amazing how music brings back memories Goatfarmer, I enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing it with me. Very peaceful and enjoyable music. Rp2813, I'm sorry to hear that you had to let that dog go. Sometimes you have to do what is best for the pet though. I know that I've been a bad...

Ah, the seekers. I've heard of them before. I need to check out their music.

Goatfarmer...You are full of great ideas! I think I may just do that! BTW, off subject but your screen picture. What band is that? I like it.

Goatfarmer Now that you have my handy guide you can go and rewire it lol! Honestly though these machines are straight forward enough that any semi - competent person can rewire them. You will need a soldering iron for the compressor terminals though. The hotter the better, at least a 40 watt...

Wow! Very Nice I have been looking for one of these for a while. I found one that was over priced. This one is priced just right! Somebody with a monitor top needs to get this little gem.

Fridge Kid Yes, just as I thought. Your model came from 1941. The styling and the presence of a butter conditioner outlet confirms this. The butter conditioner was released around that time. This would have been about Top of the Line for 41 and for this size. Very lovely styling on these...

Welcome to the forum! The other members are right. SO2 was phased out after WW2 by GE. Their latest model that I know of that used SO2 was made in 42. It's not that scary. They have been sealed up for almost 90 years in some cases. As long as you take care of them they won't gas you out. If you...

Ah, Norge time! This is very similar to the customatic that I use as my main fridge. Very usable and plenty of capacity to boot! A very solid design.

Dave, Sorry about that! You are the kind soul who Travis has been talking with. If this deal works out and you end up moving and storing this behemoth for me I will be eternally thankful! Travis, thank you for setting this up for me. I wouldn't have went for it but this is also why I don't...

Knowing Travis... Is like knowing the baker when you are overweight. He has already messaged a guy named Wes on my behalf. I may just end up getting this bucket list fridge of mine. That is of course, unless somebody on here wants it more! If I do get it I want it to be in an alcove just...

Oh god! I am going to need a bigger house It is so pretty though. At least that little westy will be easy to move lol.

I can't believe you are adopting it That is one nice GE for Travis to adopt something so new. Must be the pinkness of it.