54 GE Over Counter Fridge

[pdub]

For Sale: 1954 GE over counter / wall refrigerator.

I know someone on here has one of these and I think it's the only one I've ever heard of. Just thought I'd pass this info on. It's in the Portland, OR area. And it's pink!

http://portland.craigslist.org/hsh/94699284.html

 

[southernmdgeguy]

Hmm, I have a '54 GE range.... but it is white... oh well. I have never seen one of those, wonder what wall depth it requires? I guess the freezer section is the other door. Interesting, thanks for posting that.
Scott

 

[Kevinpreston3]

Didn't we have...

recently a POD of this? Love it, and talk about rare. Before joining here I never heard of such a thing.

 

[dalangdon]

I snagged it!

It will be great for the new family room, which also has knotty pine, like in the picture. ;-)

 

[toggleswitch]

You GO Dan!

You know we will need to see pictures of your new merged household,

...as bought, and when you have done your magic to it!

 

[pdub]

Congratulations Dan !

I'm glad I could help bring this to your attention.
Let us know how it goes.

 

[appnut]

Dan, you have no ida how thrilled I am you are saving this piece of Americana Look forwaerd to the pix of this and the erst of the new house. Bob

 

[Kevinpreston3]

Dan....

Are you going to drive down there to get it? That would probably make most sense. Please, PLEASE photograph your mounting/installing activities for us, I think I am in the majority who want to know how those things are bracketed on.

That thing is SO cool.

It's as over the top as that one washer with the sink built into the top (yes I still do want one of those!)

 

[cadman]

Dan, nice catch! I've got the turqouise version downstairs, unfortunately it's freon-free at the moment.

Also, there is a long steel bracket that goes with this thing and attaches to the wall studs and it's only about 1/2" wide! Make sure you get it otherwise you're sunk. Would love to see installation pics!
-Cory

 

[dalangdon]

It's in my control now ;-)

Only trouble is, the only car I had was my volvo wagon, so it's on its back. I was planning on spending the night here, and heading back to Seattle. Do you think it will damage it? I've moved refrigerators like this before and never had a problem, but this one is unique.

 

[kenmore1978]

position

After you get it home, let it sit upright for a couple of days before you plug it in.

 

[dalangdon]

It's Home!

I was so excited I got up early and sped all the way up to Seattle. It's sitting upright in the carport now, getting itself readjusted, and waiting to meet "the other half", who will hopefully think it's as fun as I do

 

[dalangdon]

Here's the Freezer

 

[dalangdon]

and the main fridge part....

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Way Cool Dude!!!

I can't wait to come for some nice cold snacks!!!

 

[tomturbomatic]

There is a lot of space above the door openings in the refrigerator because the evaporator is raised up so that the water that drips from the coils is able to flow into the evaporation pan at the compressor by gravity. Defrosting the freezer is just a pain, but if you put towels in the bottom of the freezer and then a nice thick layer of them on the counter, you can soak up most of the mess AND then there is a load of laundry to enjoy after the work of defrosting. To compensate for the little freezer, they sold separate 24" wide under counter roll out freezers. Defrosting one of those must have been a real mess.

 

[mikepaquette]

The fridge & Mobile Maid

This is going to be a fantastic kitchen. Sure hope to see the before & after pic's. Please tell me you are keeping the Mobile Maid in the kitchen. And that fridge is georgious , Would love on of those also. Good for you two, My partner is beginning to appreciate the vintage appliances & there is sooo much more to learn. Michael

 

[michaelman2]

Dan, I have been out of pocket for several days and missed this posting....uh..this is way too cool, thanks for the pics...I have learned so much from this group...a few weeks ago Laundress posted a fold out stove on Ebay..this I wanted so bad I could taste it!.....hope the refrig gives you great service...!