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'63 Frigidaire Imperial thread
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I did have a problem with a leaky pump but unfortunately I never took pictures of the repair process. I had already repaired a Unimatic pump that leaked at the carbon seal so with that experience I was able to fix this one as well with no new parts except some cork gasket material bought at the auto parts store and I cut it to fit. It worked perfectly.
Here are the machines in their permanent place. Since the dryer is gas they must stay right here next to the furnace where the gas connection is located.
Here are the machines in their permanent place. Since the dryer is gas they must stay right here next to the furnace where the gas connection is located.
philr
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Wow Patrick, this is a nice set! You did a nice job on it too!
Great!
They look so nice and I'm sure you're very proud of them. Do you have any pics of the mechanism?
They look so nice and I'm sure you're very proud of them. Do you have any pics of the mechanism?
Nice looking machines!
Is that a new diaphragm? Where did you get the new diaphragm and what did you do with the old one?
Don't want to be a killjoy, but that hard plastic agitator cap invariably lost one of the tabs over the years and then the cap does not latch closed. The less opening the better, IYKWIM.
Did you do anything to modify the tub outlet flange?
Thanks
Is that a new diaphragm? Where did you get the new diaphragm and what did you do with the old one?
Don't want to be a killjoy, but that hard plastic agitator cap invariably lost one of the tabs over the years and then the cap does not latch closed. The less opening the better, IYKWIM.
Did you do anything to modify the tub outlet flange?
Thanks
Bravo!! What a great vintage Frigidaire pair. Thanks for taking us through the process to the finished product.
northwesty
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Wow Patrick that is just a fantastic job. Those have got to be one of the most "space-age" designed sets ever. Congrats.
These are just gorgeous Patrick! Glad you took pictures of the progression. I remember how hard all the scrubbing was on your hands, good thing you use Palmolive. As Madge always said, it's MORE than just mild. Tell me one thing though, why didn't you bypass the lid switch? I tried and tried to convince you but you wouldn't. Every time I'm there we have to put that pesky screwdriver in the hole to watch it, then I have to cleverly edit it out of the video afterward.
Thank You so much for sharing
its always nice to be taken thru the progress. Great pics too. Enjoy
its always nice to be taken thru the progress. Great pics too. Enjoy
Wow, great work Patrick, I'm totally impressed. That washer will last another 20 years now at least.
Thanks for the great restoration thread!
Thanks for the great restoration thread!
oldskool
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Fantastic
Patrick, you continue to amaze me! Another great restoration. Such quality work and documented so well. You make it look easier than it is.
Thanks for posting and sharing.
John
Patrick, you continue to amaze me! Another great restoration. Such quality work and documented so well. You make it look easier than it is.
Thanks for posting and sharing.
John
Frigidaire!
Patrick this is real nice
Best Wishes,
Peter
Patrick this is real nice
Best Wishes,
Peter
suds14
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Great job Patrick, they look brand new and will out last anything made today.
David
David
This is such a nice set. I was in awe when we used it last year. Great restauration pictures! You can be proud of your work!
louis
louis
Your questions answered:
PhilR - from one Frigidaire enthusiast to another, thank you very much!
Joe - Thanks. I don't know why I didn't take pictures of the mechanism. I had that machine on its side enough times! I should get some one of these days when I inspect to make sure all is well underneath.
TomTurbo - I did get a new diaphragm. Funny story is that I found it on ebay and the seller had no idea what it was. I saved the old one just in case but it eventually would have fallen apart if used. As for the agitator cap, I know what you mean and just leave it on all the time. No, I didn't alter the outer tub drain. I will check it every so often if I think something is up now that I'm a pro at pulling the wash tub out. I did coat it extra well with POR.
Eugene - I'm glad you liked and thank you very much.
Brian - Thanks! These machines definitely had The Jetson's look to them.
Eddy - Now you know I go for originality in function when restoring a machine! Maybe I will consider putting a hidden bypass switch just for you.
Stan - You are welcome. I enjoy sharing the pictures once the work is done.
Jeff - Thank You. I appreciate your compliments.
Robert - As always, you're welcome! Your labor of love with this website has been my best inspiration. As for another 20 years, let's just hope the belts last!
John - Thank you. The pictures make things look easy and it seems easier now that it'a all done. But when I started on this I had never done anything like this before so it was all a huge learning experience. I get more confident with each machine I work on.
Peteski - Can you say "YAY for GM Frigidaire"! I knew you would enjoy.
David - I can only hope these will outlast any modern machine. I take great care when using them to help in that endeavor! Thank you.
Louis - I will leave these to you in my will. Now how to get them across the pond???
PhilR - from one Frigidaire enthusiast to another, thank you very much!
Joe - Thanks. I don't know why I didn't take pictures of the mechanism. I had that machine on its side enough times! I should get some one of these days when I inspect to make sure all is well underneath.
TomTurbo - I did get a new diaphragm. Funny story is that I found it on ebay and the seller had no idea what it was. I saved the old one just in case but it eventually would have fallen apart if used. As for the agitator cap, I know what you mean and just leave it on all the time. No, I didn't alter the outer tub drain. I will check it every so often if I think something is up now that I'm a pro at pulling the wash tub out. I did coat it extra well with POR.
Eugene - I'm glad you liked and thank you very much.
Brian - Thanks! These machines definitely had The Jetson's look to them.
Eddy - Now you know I go for originality in function when restoring a machine! Maybe I will consider putting a hidden bypass switch just for you.
Stan - You are welcome. I enjoy sharing the pictures once the work is done.
Jeff - Thank You. I appreciate your compliments.
Robert - As always, you're welcome! Your labor of love with this website has been my best inspiration. As for another 20 years, let's just hope the belts last!
John - Thank you. The pictures make things look easy and it seems easier now that it'a all done. But when I started on this I had never done anything like this before so it was all a huge learning experience. I get more confident with each machine I work on.
Peteski - Can you say "YAY for GM Frigidaire"! I knew you would enjoy.
David - I can only hope these will outlast any modern machine. I take great care when using them to help in that endeavor! Thank you.
Louis - I will leave these to you in my will. Now how to get them across the pond???
zipdang
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Those are gorgeous machines Patrick. You've done a fantastic job with them. When shall I come pick them up? 
David -
I love your sense of humor! Thanks for the compliments, too. You know, you really should start a collection. You can just park those pesky autos in the driveway and you'll have plenty of room!
Patrick
I love your sense of humor! Thanks for the compliments, too. You know, you really should start a collection. You can just park those pesky autos in the driveway and you'll have plenty of room!
Patrick
zipdang
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Collection
The convertible BD Lady K that Jon had now lives with me (if you remember it). Technically I think that means I have a collection, or at least a junior collection. Lol Still trying to figure out where/how I can squeeze in extra machines. There have been some good machines on CL lately and one of these days the temptation will be too great to resist!
The convertible BD Lady K that Jon had now lives with me (if you remember it). Technically I think that means I have a collection, or at least a junior collection. Lol Still trying to figure out where/how I can squeeze in extra machines. There have been some good machines on CL lately and one of these days the temptation will be too great to resist!
Louis - I will leave these to you in my will. Now how to get
If only that was the only problem! lol
Space and the right voltage/cycles are the other ones!
If only that was the only problem! lol
Space and the right voltage/cycles are the other ones!
