1968 Frigidiare Custom Imperial (Restoration)

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I was able to get the clutch loosened and functioning properly with a method I'd never have recommended to anyone to use.  Sometimes you just got to go with what works.  I'm still doing some final testing over the next few days to make the machine prove it's worth to me before it gets a final cleanup and goes into place.  I think I'm closer though to completing the project.
 
oooooh....

how pretty!!!

and i love the off-center timer dial & how the lines seem to stretch to the right!!! that really gives the timer the "mod/retro" look.
LOVE IT!!!

thanks for sharing pictures.

;o)
 
oooooh....

how pretty!!!

and i love the off-center timer dial & how the lines seem to stretch to the right!!! that really gives the timer the "mod/retro" look.
LOVE IT!!!

thanks for sharing pictures.

;o)
 
Joe L

Just look at that thing: the color, the lights, the liquid panel, and the jet currents &  swirls.  If that's not washer Nirvana, I don' know what is.  

 

So  much work and effort, and the long quest & determination to find or fit the right  bearing finally was finally rewarded, and you now have Heaven.

 

Also taken with the cleaned up shot of the mechanism from the other day: a perfectly functioning Cyborg Brain.  Beautiful!

 

Such persistence is certainly inspiring.

 

If they don't have your machine in Heaven, I probably won't be attending ;'D 
 
Fabulous Frigidaire

That is a magnificent washing machine. What a tribute to the way appliances used to be manufactured in this country. Quality, design, and beauty. Modern appliances are a mere shadow of their predecessors. Aside from Speed Queen, there is no appliance manufactured today that will last as long as this one has.

Congratulations on a fantastic restoration. It should give you many years of washing pleasure.

Jealous in Jupiter,
Richard
 
I used to have the set and it was always one of my very favorites. If I used the second rinse option the dryer would finish drying before the washer finished. That set sure did get passed around...my parents had them for a few years before I bought a house and then I had them a few years. Even one of my parents good friends had them for 3 or 4 years. They were very good machines that held up well!
 
Great Machine! It's fantastic when your dedication and determination to get a machine back up and running lead you to the results that you achieved in restoring this machine back to life.

It looks phenomenal! Enjoy!
 
Great Machine! It's fantastic when your dedication and determination to get a machine back up and running lead you to the results that you achieved in restoring this machine back to life.

It looks phenomenal! Enjoy!
 
Thumbs up!

Another thumper back in service!  
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Thank you Mark, you knew I'd lick it sooner or later :)

 

I've learned the lesson that if I start to feel frustrated when working put it down and come back another day.  I guess that's what turning 40 does for you!
 
To everyone...

Who helped me with this project with information, support, etc.  I'd like to say thank you for helping in the restoring of another Frigidaire.  I've learned along the way as I always do.  I appreciate the kindness of so many of you :)
 
A special machine from a special time

It's a hallmark of former design, engineering, quality, style, beauty from a long gone, never to return time. All the comments above include mine. So, congrats Joe... and the archives get another plus.
 

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