Check out this 1936 Frigidaire; and 50's International Harvester!
Antiques hunting expedition success!
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Oh cool!
Congratulations! What great finds!
Congratulations! What great finds!
I gave my BIL the same IH. It's still sitting in his garage.
David, do you know if the hinges on that Frigidaire are made of pot metal? Friends of our family had a cabin with a similar model Frigidaire, and once when we were there the bottom part of the hinge pin section broke/fell off, exposing a small portion of the hinge pin. It might have been fixable with JB Weld, as the door would still swing open and closed fine. This was back in the early '80s, long before the internet sensation, so finding a replacement was next to impossible.
Well, today I had a few moments to tinker with these before my work assignment starts!
As for the hinges; I am not sure what they're made of. Will look at them next time I have a chance. The squeaking, buzzing compressor was more of a pressing concern for me LOL!
So, did it survive?
As for the hinges; I am not sure what they're made of. Will look at them next time I have a chance. The squeaking, buzzing compressor was more of a pressing concern for me LOL!
So, did it survive?
Thank you for these videos and information. I have always had an interest in refrigeration but never had the knowledge about them, or someone to explain them to me. You are a wealth of information and the way you present it is easy to understand. I have learned so much already by following your instructional videos. So glad to see both of these units running and fully functional again. Looking forward to more videos of your progress.
Jon
Jon
A friend gave me a similar Frigidaire years ago, that had broken hinges. Don't remember what find of metal they were.
Hi John retro-man; thanks for your kind words! There is nothing magic about refrigeration. It has been talked up into a black art by the established repair shops in certain areas. Learn the basics and then take it from there.
The Frigidaire still needs the terminal seals fixed, as it is leaking out the new oil I put in it. That shouldn't be too difficult and will make for some interesting videos.
The Frigidaire still needs the terminal seals fixed, as it is leaking out the new oil I put in it. That shouldn't be too difficult and will make for some interesting videos.
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Seen ur videos here and on the MT forum..
Always find them fascinating!
Thank you for sharing them!
Seen ur videos here and on the MT forum..
Always find them fascinating!
Thank you for sharing them!
Hi Stan. Thanks for the kind remarks! I'll keep up the posting!
jbellafesta
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Hi David. I was referred to you by Stan. I've posted today about some trouble I'm having with my 1941 GE (see thread #77053)and was wondering if you had any advice for me. Thanks, Jesse
PS. Your '36 model reminds me of my grandmother's '39 Frigidaire, which was still working in 2012 when she died. My uncle now has it stored in his garage. It was always extra cold and used for meat and cheese.
PS. Your '36 model reminds me of my grandmother's '39 Frigidaire, which was still working in 2012 when she died. My uncle now has it stored in his garage. It was always extra cold and used for meat and cheese.
