Another vintage refrigerator....
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Thanks to Kenny (Goatfarmer) for spotting this on Craigslist! Bought it for $100.00 In Auburn Indiana.
Cleaned it up, installed a grounded 3 wire cord, and moved it into the basement the next day. The door gaskets are even in wonderful shape!
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Thanks to Kenny (Goatfarmer) for spotting this on Craigslist! Bought it for $100.00 In Auburn Indiana.
Cleaned it up, installed a grounded 3 wire cord, and moved it into the basement the next day. The door gaskets are even in wonderful shape!
I'm just guessing here, but I think by '55 or '56 they no longer had a latching mechanism on the doors but that may only apply to GE. It does look to be more mid than early 50's vintage, and it's really beautiful.
Very nice fridge
from when Hotpoint was a high quality brand. I'm thinking it's probably a 1953-55 model. Didn't Ozzie & Harriet have one like this?
from when Hotpoint was a high quality brand. I'm thinking it's probably a 1953-55 model. Didn't Ozzie & Harriet have one like this?
OH Rick, the Hotpoint is, well, uh, HOT! Looks like it has an enamel finish but is almost too white to have lasted this long in this shape. It wouldn't be a porcelain finish, would it? With it being the larger unit I suspect it is the 10 cubic foot model. With the latches and door shelves, I'd guess it is a 52 through 54.
Soft gaskets too? Wow...
Now that GE of yours. Uggggg, it truly is unbelievable. The '51 is very jealous (however, no signifigant other to pose with in the photo!)
I still need to get the new door seal installed. I'm suspecting that once installed I'll see a dramatic decrease of frost in the refrigeration compartment.[this post was last edited: 5/3/2010-21:58]
Soft gaskets too? Wow...
Now that GE of yours. Uggggg, it truly is unbelievable. The '51 is very jealous (however, no signifigant other to pose with in the photo!)
I still need to get the new door seal installed. I'm suspecting that once installed I'll see a dramatic decrease of frost in the refrigeration compartment.[this post was last edited: 5/3/2010-21:58]
You might find Harriet in your basement when yo ualk donw there sometime.
cycla-fabric
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Beautiful Hotpoint
We had one just like that model growing up, I believe it is a 1953 or 1954 model refrigerator. It was a great machine that was replaced in 1973 as the door handle to open the refrigerator started to go bad and the door wouldn't open. I see that the butter door is missing and the swingout leftover bin is missing also. I think third wire shelf is missing too along with the cover for the vegtable bins. But it doesn't matter. What's nice about this frig is that it has a lighted freezer with an ice tray shelf, it's quiet and holds alot of food. The Super Store frig looks great! Enjoy it as it should hold up well.
Doug
We had one just like that model growing up, I believe it is a 1953 or 1954 model refrigerator. It was a great machine that was replaced in 1973 as the door handle to open the refrigerator started to go bad and the door wouldn't open. I see that the butter door is missing and the swingout leftover bin is missing also. I think third wire shelf is missing too along with the cover for the vegtable bins. But it doesn't matter. What's nice about this frig is that it has a lighted freezer with an ice tray shelf, it's quiet and holds alot of food. The Super Store frig looks great! Enjoy it as it should hold up well.
Doug
Very nice, Rick. Your mint-green GE is just spectacular. In this month's BH&G magazine, they have a lady who collects things in that color and decorated with them in her kitchen beautifully.
I love the 2-door GE's, so very 50's!
Ben, that GE looks fantastic in your kitchen - and counters, hardware and the sink is done! Yay!
I love the 2-door GE's, so very 50's!
Ben, that GE looks fantastic in your kitchen - and counters, hardware and the sink is done! Yay!
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Very Cool, Rick!!
Love your GE and Hotpoint refrigerators.. That Hotpoint looks brand new! I cannot believe you scored it for $100.00! What a deal! Hope you are doing great...
Shane
Love your GE and Hotpoint refrigerators.. That Hotpoint looks brand new! I cannot believe you scored it for $100.00! What a deal! Hope you are doing great...
Shane
Thanks guys!
The Hotpoint has the original paint. I used some touchup paint on a couple chips, then auto polishing compound, and finished with a coat of wax.
Ben, your kitchen is looking BEAUTIFUL these days! I LOVE the natural wood floor too! Your 51 looks right at home there.
Gotta love these old GE/Hotpoint combos!
The Hotpoint has the original paint. I used some touchup paint on a couple chips, then auto polishing compound, and finished with a coat of wax.
Ben, your kitchen is looking BEAUTIFUL these days! I LOVE the natural wood floor too! Your 51 looks right at home there.
Gotta love these old GE/Hotpoint combos!
polkanut
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Looks like it's a tight fit between the wall and furnace duct. Beautiful fridge!
A tight fit?
Yes, it is a tight fit because of the huge furnace we have. My partner crushed the edge of the pipe slightly, so it would not touch the side of the fridge. You have to leave a few inches of space on the hinge side of these old fridges, otherwise the door will not open all the way. So we had to "crowd" the fridge on the "pipe" side.
Yes, it is a tight fit because of the huge furnace we have. My partner crushed the edge of the pipe slightly, so it would not touch the side of the fridge. You have to leave a few inches of space on the hinge side of these old fridges, otherwise the door will not open all the way. So we had to "crowd" the fridge on the "pipe" side.
Looks great, Rick, it's a good thing it's a straight shot down the stairs!
norgeway
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Fabulous!!
And most people dont realize, those two will use less power than one of todays so called energy star models...if anyone doubts this,look at the rating plate!
And most people dont realize, those two will use less power than one of todays so called energy star models...if anyone doubts this,look at the rating plate!
norgeway
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Am I right???
That furnace looks like an old Lennox, You better keep that too!!!!Absolutely bulletproof!
That furnace looks like an old Lennox, You better keep that too!!!!Absolutely bulletproof!
