I'm really looking forward to working with that
Reversible upper rack to see how it adjusts the height just by turning it horizontally. I'm guessing that turned one way, it has some kind of slots that the supports drop down into the frame (just a little) in order to make the room for the taller glassware, and when you reverse the position, the supports must rest on something higher in the frame, to raise it up and make more room under it for the lower rack. My Aunt's was the last of these I had my hands on, and it's been gone for over 30 years now, so this will be a real fun project to poke around and learn about. I don't remember us ever messing with the upper rack as far as changing position. Her's leaked from the time she moved into the house (in 1973), and although a repair person came out, and she used it a few times (that's how I remember seeing the indicator lit up) I think something else died and it was used predominately to rack up her hand washed Melmac dinnerware until it was replaced by a new one around 1981 or 82 if memory serves. It will be nice if this one ends up being fully operational, but I guess I think of it as a throwback to Auntie's, so I'm thinking it will serve as a cool built in drain rack, even if it's too far gone to mechanically restore. I am hoping this one is a gravity drain, so that what water drippage from the wet dishes will just work it's way down the drain, rather than sit in the bottom as I suspect it might in a pump drain style. I will sure post pics Turquoisedude and thanks for your sweet support and good wishes. Thanks for your well wishes too, xpanam! I am thinking I will try to make the round trip in one day by leaving super early, but I'm going to be prepared to stay over along the way home if I find it's too much. One thing for sure. I am going to have this swaddled like a newborn baby in foam egg crating, blankets, bubble wrap and cardboard to ensure it's as impervious to any damage as I can. Thanks norgeway for the additional info on the Roll-R-Racks and the ovens. I wish I had a way to get the oven & cooktop but from what I understand, the seller is going to make them available again, so if anyone is interested, I will be happy to give them a look-over while I am there picking up the dishwasher.