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1978 1/18 Set In San Antonio
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westytoploader
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Not in bad shape for being down here!!! 
Ironically enough, I spoke with a few appliance dealers in San Antonio back in November and one actually remembered the "Jet-Action Machines"...said there were a few on a truckload of appliances but left them there.
Ironically enough, I spoke with a few appliance dealers in San Antonio back in November and one actually remembered the "Jet-Action Machines"...said there were a few on a truckload of appliances but left them there.
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Both machines sound very promising, were well taken care of, and have had recent work on them by a jet engine mechanic (basically someone who knows what they're doing!), which is great. Here's what the owner said:
"Hi.. no there’s no rust on the inside… both work.. the washer leaks if it has too much clothes I think it starts at the spin cycle.. I was trying to fix them believe it or not.. the machine has a set of new bellows (inner and outer).. no more than 6 months old.. I just decided it was time for me to get some new ones. These machines are as old as I am and are hand me downs from my mom and dad… they has soft water running thru them for about 20 years incase that helps. Again.. no rust on the inside of either… the washer has a fairly new lint trap less than 5 years old purchased by my father. I know the timers have been replaced. I don’t know if it’s been on both or just one. All the work has been done by my dad who’s a jet engine mechanic.. so quality of the work should be acceptable."
Does anyone think the pump is causing the leak? Also, what kind of belt does the 1-18 use...probably wouldn't be a bad idea to replace that as well...
--Austin
Both machines sound very promising, were well taken care of, and have had recent work on them by a jet engine mechanic (basically someone who knows what they're doing!), which is great. Here's what the owner said:
"Hi.. no there’s no rust on the inside… both work.. the washer leaks if it has too much clothes I think it starts at the spin cycle.. I was trying to fix them believe it or not.. the machine has a set of new bellows (inner and outer).. no more than 6 months old.. I just decided it was time for me to get some new ones. These machines are as old as I am and are hand me downs from my mom and dad… they has soft water running thru them for about 20 years incase that helps. Again.. no rust on the inside of either… the washer has a fairly new lint trap less than 5 years old purchased by my father. I know the timers have been replaced. I don’t know if it’s been on both or just one. All the work has been done by my dad who’s a jet engine mechanic.. so quality of the work should be acceptable."
Does anyone think the pump is causing the leak? Also, what kind of belt does the 1-18 use...probably wouldn't be a bad idea to replace that as well...
--Austin
Wow, those are gorgeous! The control panels may need TLC, but on the inside, they're pristine where it counts. I wish someone had run soft water through MY 1-18 for the last thirty years!
I still haven't braved a lot of mechanical operations with my 1-18, Austin, so this is a "for what its worth and then disregard it," but one of the things that made my 1-18 leak a tiny bit at spin was the fact that the top cover over the tub (a plastic, circular bit that's held to to the top of the outer tub with metal spring-clips) had gotten ever-so-slightly bonked in transport, and thus water could make it up over the top if you had a big load and things were flung that way.
Reseating it and re-clipping the clips fixed it. That may be too dumb to mention, but since the source of all my 1-18's leaks WERE from causes too dumb to mention, I thought I'd throw it in there, for what it's worth.
:-D Good luck with that. That's a beautiful washer, and if my experience is any indication, it'll become your favorite (and it holds TONS!).
--Nate
I still haven't braved a lot of mechanical operations with my 1-18, Austin, so this is a "for what its worth and then disregard it," but one of the things that made my 1-18 leak a tiny bit at spin was the fact that the top cover over the tub (a plastic, circular bit that's held to to the top of the outer tub with metal spring-clips) had gotten ever-so-slightly bonked in transport, and thus water could make it up over the top if you had a big load and things were flung that way.
Reseating it and re-clipping the clips fixed it. That may be too dumb to mention, but since the source of all my 1-18's leaks WERE from causes too dumb to mention, I thought I'd throw it in there, for what it's worth.
:-D Good luck with that. That's a beautiful washer, and if my experience is any indication, it'll become your favorite (and it holds TONS!).
--Nate
I'd love to have a 1-18, but I haven't even yet had time to get anything done with the WO-65. Ugh.
Austin, you need to get these so they're in the Texas family!
Austin, you need to get these so they're in the Texas family!
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Hey Glenn,
I've got the box of Frigidaire parts in my closet waiting...just let us know when you're ready to tackle the Unimatic again--that much closer to the maiden load!! Just wondering, have you acquired any other parts or gotten those damn pump cover screws off yet?
As for the 1-18 set, you bet I'm getting them!! The tub guard does look a little off, yet the tub appears normal, so I think reseating it might do the trick (and I have the repair manual). Only close observation will tell where the leak is coming from. The dryer most likely will need to be thoroughly cleaned, and possibly a new belt. And then I also have the '68 Kenmore to mess with...but at the rate I'm going I'll be ready for a wash-in in no time!
--Austin
I've got the box of Frigidaire parts in my closet waiting...just let us know when you're ready to tackle the Unimatic again--that much closer to the maiden load!! Just wondering, have you acquired any other parts or gotten those damn pump cover screws off yet?
As for the 1-18 set, you bet I'm getting them!! The tub guard does look a little off, yet the tub appears normal, so I think reseating it might do the trick (and I have the repair manual). Only close observation will tell where the leak is coming from. The dryer most likely will need to be thoroughly cleaned, and possibly a new belt. And then I also have the '68 Kenmore to mess with...but at the rate I'm going I'll be ready for a wash-in in no time!
--Austin
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They're mine!! WOOHOO!!!
Agreed on a deal and will be picking them up soon, hopefully this Sunday. Glad I have the necessary repair literature!
San Antonio is only a 3-hour drive from here so I don't have to go too terribly far...not as far as with the Westinghouse "Dual-Tumble"...
Agreed on a deal and will be picking them up soon, hopefully this Sunday. Glad I have the necessary repair literature!
San Antonio is only a 3-hour drive from here so I don't have to go too terribly far...not as far as with the Westinghouse "Dual-Tumble"...
Yay, yay, yay! I will HAVE to come take a look!
YAY Austin. This has been Frigidaier country for Texas for a change!!!
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Oh Austin!
WOOHOO for you!
I could just punish myself for selling the one I had in 1983. She was so beautiful. Flour. lights and all. I did call the person I sold it to long ago, but she had left it in a house that she had moved from.
Have a great time! Let us know how they work.
Steve
WOOHOO for you!
I could just punish myself for selling the one I had in 1983. She was so beautiful. Flour. lights and all. I did call the person I sold it to long ago, but she had left it in a house that she had moved from.
Have a great time! Let us know how they work.
Steve
Way to Go Austin!
Congratulations. I'm still searching for any frigidaire but it looks like Indiana is more Whirlpool/Kenmore country than anything. Although I'm still a newbie and haven't really dug deeper yet.
Keep us posted.
Congratulations. I'm still searching for any frigidaire but it looks like Indiana is more Whirlpool/Kenmore country than anything. Although I'm still a newbie and haven't really dug deeper yet.
Keep us posted.
Congratulations Austin!!!!
Hey! Great finds! This is the same washer that I found about 4 months ago only in coppertone. It is model WC. I am still working on mine, however, it has a small pump leak and needs a paint job on the front access panel. So far I have run a couple of loads through it and mechanically it is working fine.
You were very lucky to find the matching dryer. The dryer was not with my washer.
Can't wait to read your future posts after you get them home.
Dennis
Hey! Great finds! This is the same washer that I found about 4 months ago only in coppertone. It is model WC. I am still working on mine, however, it has a small pump leak and needs a paint job on the front access panel. So far I have run a couple of loads through it and mechanically it is working fine.
You were very lucky to find the matching dryer. The dryer was not with my washer.
Can't wait to read your future posts after you get them home.
Dennis
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That much closer to Jet-Action...
Scheduled a pickup date: 1:30 PM Sunday...absolutely cannot wait!!!
My first GM "TRUE" Frigidaire washer and dryer...YAY!
Scheduled a pickup date: 1:30 PM Sunday...absolutely cannot wait!!!
My first GM "TRUE" Frigidaire washer and dryer...YAY!
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congrats Austin, welcome to the "made only by General Motors" family!
Congrats Austin. Hmm let's see, a GM range, and GM Laundry. What's next form GM appliances?
