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Greetings friends, I usually don't have anything worthwhile to post. Especially not in the 'pink' section of AW.Org. My post are usually limited to the 'yellow' area. But this time is different. Today, I have just taken possession of my very first 1950's automatic dryer! It's a Kenmore...

Hey All, I'm in need of a hose for a Hoover Constellation 454. This is a side mounting hose. What I actually need is the end piece that connects to the machine itself. The hose end. However, I will take an entire hose. Good or bad. Any Color. It can be taped up and in bad shape as long as...

Hey everyone, I MIGHT be purchasing a large household appliance. The catch being that it's 1500 miles away. I would have to use a freight shipper to get it here. However, I've never sent anything by freight. This item is probably too big to crate, so it would be sent uncrated. I'm also...

Hey all, I posted this in Vacuumland and thought I'd try here too. I'm looking for a Hoover Celebrity canister vacuum to mess around with. The condition or color doesn't matter much. As long as it works to some degree. The model doesn't matter, as long as it has a power nozzle. Maybe a...

It's a COLOR television too! No more black and white. It's solid state. No more tubes to change. Fewer service calls to the house. RCA solid state COLOR set. 25 inch screen. Danish-modern cabinet. I estimate it to be early 70's. It was an estate sale find. For $10 I couldn't leave it...

I know someone posted it here a while back, but if anyone has a downloadable or PDF version of the KitchenAid KDC-21A (Custom 21) manual, I'd love you forever! Thanks! Tim

It's utterly indecent the way I lust after this refrigerator! For years I have searched for one close and for a good price. Twice I've had one right in my hands just to have it POOF! slip away. Alas, I am (in more way than one) unable to have this. So I'll pass it along. This is a...

I found this near me on Craigslist. What can the experts tell me about it? ~Tim http://wichita.craigslist.org/app/2022400258.html

Hey! Well...A couple weeks ago I was browsing my regular antique store. I came across some Mid-Century draperies. They were gorgeous. I thought they were a bit too much money, so I passed them by. Anyway, I kept thinking about them until I realized that I could no longer live one more day...

On the Wichita Cragislist. ~Tim http://wichita.craigslist.org/hsh/1959972578.html

Hey kids, I was haunting my favorite antique store yesterday. I go there mainly for the two booths that sell Mid Century stuff. MCM seems really popular because it seems the booths are always changing. Some of the prices can get ridiculous, but people pay it, I guess. Anyway, I was on the...

I know everyone remembers it! I very briefly remember it. As it was phasing out of popularity by the time I knew a difference. Anyway, since I want all things vintage (or vintage-style), I want some colored toilet tissue. The thought had never crossed my mind until today. I just now...

I just keep rolling with the Flair threads....but it's important. I need parts....or resources for parts. Every parts distributor has discontinued anything for the Flair. I've searched the net and ebay for parts but come up empty-handed. Two things I know I will need are: Oven Thermostat...

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Because it is.... One of my co-workers lives in a mid-mod ranch home. When she bought it years ago, she decided to keep the original bathrooms. Anyway, she needs some new toilet seats. Ok. Now you can get reproduction seats in matching retro colors. But.... The toilets she has happen to...

What's your opinion on the Frigidaire Flair range? There's one for sale close to me, and I'm thinking of getting it, but it's condition is unknown. What are the common problems that go wrong with these ranges, besides being 'outdated', that someone would get rid of it. They say it's for...

With nothing much better to do today, I went out to the antique shops. One thing caught my eye. A set of salt and pepper shakers in the form of a 1950's Westinghouse laundry pair. They were a real good price, so I picked them up. I didn't buy much today. Just the shakers and a Supremes: A...

I am now the owner of a pair of swivel lounge chairs by Burke. I had absolutely no intention to buy them. I decided to clean out the guest bedroom. I wanted it to be an actual bedroom instead of my junk storage. I either donated or threw out the majority of stuff. Anyway, I wanted something...

I've been doing it wrong the whole time! Why am I wasting my time making tailored suits and delicate embroideries? When I can make a purse that looks like a plastic drawstring trashbag and sell it for twice the price...

A couple days ago I bought a 1955 Zenith 'Flashmatic' television. Cosmetically, it's in superb condition! The cabinet is relatively scratch-free. I also found out that it's kind of a unique TV. It was Zenith's first attempt at a wireless remote. It had a ray-gun looking remote and there are 4...