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"Seeing these old appliances end up in good homes makes

feel better about the inordinate amount of time I spend online looking for sales ads! "

EXACLY!!! I can never get over the way you and overphil, the goat farmer, and a few more constantly search and post which takes tons of time. It is so selfless, with no material gain. Am always in awe of that. And I am envious because I lack the stellar gene or character trait that you possess moving you to do it. I can not thank you enough.

This GM Spin Tube has completely changed the life of my kitchen. I love it to death. In my entire long life, I have never done dishes every day, nor liked that chore; now it's become a daily delight. And this machine was just a few neighborhoods away from where I grew up, costing only 50 dollars--a real steal!-and after cleaning it up, was in excellent shape.

The reveal party. Now, that's funny. I'll have to figure out now to do that, kinda like a virtual wash-in, too.

So, thank you, thank you, thank you, Jeanine.

Shaking my head and still laughing, I'll never ever get over, Spacepig. Maybe you can reveal the derivation at the gender reveal wash-in! ;'D
 
You need the bottom panel!

Bottom panel is 24”wide and 8 3/4” high, very simple design with a notch for the wiring. the kick plate is “L” shaped, 24” wide, and 4” high and 3” deep. Again, not too complicated to have a reasonable copy made in a sheet metal shop. I will disassemble mine this weekend for some closeup photos. I added the insulation pad.

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Michael,

Like a good, old fashioned movie jump scare, I jumped when the water came on in your first video--lol!. That water power was incredible, and I almost expected you to fall on the floor like the lady in the 3 Stooges Plumbing episode when she turned on the TV to Niagra Falls and all the water came rushing out--lol.

I hear you on how an appliance can make certain tasks more fun. I was never a fan of cleaning a stove until I got my "Estelle', the stove in my AW photo. I never complain about having to do it, and I love seeing the finished project. Some days I wonder if I clean it too much.

Again, so glad you were able to get this machine and that it is bringing you so much joy. I think some things in life were meant to be, and I think this is one of those instances.

Jeannine
 
Thank You!

Christina, I forgot how young you are. Has Chris Farley's work survived to your generation?
Jeannine, It's gorgeous; should give you the beloved Spin Tube to match.
Steve, I'll be in touch.

I wanted to do a better vidoeo showing dirty dishes, but the vid just stopped. Here it is. The finished product will be in the next post. Enjoy these, warts and all. It felt great making them

 
It's all wrong!!!!

I'm missing a video. How typical. I lost the best one. And there's an out of synch voice-over in the current one. Oh, well. I'll get better at this--very rusty.
Excuse the annoyance!
 
Success, Thank the Force.

The audio has cleared up, and Siri found the missing and best video. The worry, the fuss and the tweaking; it was worth the agony. DON'T . GET. OLD. I'm so relieved, now. To get to the finish line, then lose your legs. Jesus!

I really hope you enjoy this one and find it satisfying. Except for the last hour of loss, it's been a great experience. Thanks for watching.

 
Thanks, Eddie

I still haven't had the pleasure of the One Armed Wonder, in person, but have always loved how the puckered slits look like Octopus eyes,
and the muscular arm, an octopus arm ; it's on my bucket list, for sure.
 
Michael, now THIS was viewing the forbidden cycle.  There were numerous new Frigidaire spin tubes (1961-1964) in the subdivision I grew up in, even one street/builder that equipped each house with a Frigidaire kitchen.  And every one I was in and the Frigidaire dishwasher was being run, when it drained, it always drained so fast it filled up the sink partially.  I always thought, add a spray arm at the bottom, along with the spin tub, and that would be abn amazing dishwasher.  
 
Hello, Uncle Bob......Long time!

Ooooo! The Forbidden Cycle--an Aworg original. I had completely forgotten about that; you're right: when built in, the very easy to operate lid-switch would be behind the counter and totally inaccessible. They did add an upper spray arm, and it seems that only you and Tom saw quite a few of these growing up, so I'm delighted to bring back some happy childhood memories.

Jeannine, so glad you appreciated the magic of your discovery. Also, you inspired me to find those lovely silver metal burner caps like "Estelle's"for my old Jen-Air countertop stove that could certainly use a beauty enhancement.
 
So glad you saved this and that you're enjoying it Michael!!  You make me want to get my '58 into service somewhere... LOL

 

Oh, and in one of your videos you were wondering about the gap between the water inlet to the dishwasher tank and the water line - this 'air gap' was a big deal in old plumbing codes to eliminate any danger of standing water in a tub from being siphoned back into the fresh water supply line.  I can only imagine this happening in a system where water pressure was low enough to prevent water from being pushed through the system.  I bypassed the one on my '58 Spin Tube when I restored it and it didn't seem to kill anyone... 

 

 
 
O Paul, You mean this little faucet was NOT meant to rinse the pinkies while the cycle was in progress, and sink faucet occupied?? LOL

I knew it was for something No surprize that you had the answer. And imagine, you didn't manage to back flush the Quebecois water authority. Damn;'D What fun that would have been, the dreaded water police at your door; Chris would have been furious!

If the inlet supply hose were to extended high enough to meet the top wash arm's hose, one could splice it in, thus allowing entering fill/flush water to fall from the arm. Were I to attempt such an advanced engineering feat, and botch it, that would be the end of me. Does yours have to top ash arm? Maybe you could try it first, then teach me.

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Mickeyd:

Thanks for sharing those videos!
Very cool to see the Frigidaire spin-tube dishwasher in action. But I have a question now, after seeing the loading.

Bowls in the bottom rack...
I'm guessing the bowls placed in the bottom rack would have a puddle left in them at the end of the washing cycle?
Or are bowls meant to go in the top rack?
I'm confused...
Lol
:oD
 
Christina

I'm working on it. Answer later tonight or tomorrow. Big thank you though, because late last night when considering your question, I found out why the upper rack tilts to an almost 90 degree angle. WOO-HOO, as you say! How wonderful!
 
Spacepig

Michael, your first post had me in stitches, and I immediately thought of the scene in Shrek when Donkey realizes the dragon is a girl dragon--

"I mean, I mean, white sparkling teeth. I know you probably hear this all the time from your food, but you must bleach yourself, 'cause that is one dazzling smile you got there. And do I detect a hint of minty freshness? And you know what else? You're-- You're a girl dragon! Oh, sure! I mean, of course you're a girl dragon. 'Cause, you're just reeking a feminine beauty."

And your gorgeous dishwasher would look great with my turquoise Custom Imperial French door double oven. Thanks for sharing.

Sarah
 

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