Can we start a Mid 50s to mid 60s refrigerator picture thread?

[bootsnslicks14]

As the title states, can we start a picture thread? Can't get enough of looking at the different and interesting refrigerators of that era..
If this thread is not appropriate mods can delete it..

I'll start with my Philco..

 

[rp2813]

I think people may be sick of seeing my '57 GE Combination . . .

 

[countryford]

Here is a picture of my G.E. Americana.

 

[countryford]

Here is my 1963 Hotpoint. The shelves swing out.

 

[countryford]

Late 50's or early 60's Hotpoint. We had bought this to use in our house, but the compressor turned out to be bad.

 

[countryford]

I know this isn't in the time frame, but this is a 1949 Hotpoint. We still use it. It has since been painted pink.

 

[pulltostart]

Love that '63 Hotpoint!  Nice collection.

 

lawrence

 

[philr]

I won't post my pictures here but here's the link to mine and 3 that belong to friends (the 1965 GE that I got for my friend Gilles and the 1962 and 1965 Cycla-Matics that I gave to Paul). I try to keep the Frost-Proof models for myself! (one of mine is older than 1955, 3 are newer than 1965).

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/33723086@N02/albums/72157656063596218/page1

 

[ovrphil]

I never get tired of seeing anyone's appliances, so Ralph - you can always post another shot, another angle, a night view, anything..opened, closed, both. I wouldn't mind seeing it.

Then I've got a dead duck of a 1964 Frigidaire, which is just like PhilR's.

 

[goatfarmer]

Coolerator

from the 50's

 

[bootsnslicks14]

This thread's off to a great start!

@countryford: Interesting Hotpoint you got there. I thought only GEs of that era had the "Lazy Susan" style shelves.

 

[cadman]

We've got a few kicking around, but these are our two main ones... The '51 Coldspot makes a great drink fridge and the '65 GE non-frost free is our primary.

 

[rp2813]

'57 GE Combination

OK, I snapped a few new pix.  This is a drinks/party/overflow fridge in the laundry room.

 

The freezer was last defrosted on 9/21 and a new door gasket was installed at the same time.  With the old gasket, there would be major frost accumulation after just a few days and any boxed items would be limp from the moisture.  It's a civilized scene in there now. 

 

[Ultramatic]

1964 General Electric with Frost Guard

 

 

Still working like a charm!

 

 

[rp2813]

Louie --

My fridge wants to be your fridge when it grows up!

 

[Ultramatic]

You crack me up Ralph!

 

 

LOL!

 

[cadman]

Ralph, where'd you get the new seal? My GE is terrible about frosting up...

 

[turquoisedude]

Had to post one of the infamous GE wall refrigerator that's my 'daily driver' down in the Ogden house...

 

[rp2813]

Cory,

 

I contacted Larry at Modern soon after I got the fridge a few years ago and snagged Gem Line gaskets for both doors.   They were not cheap.   I had been dragging my feet about replacing the freezer gasket but recently things really began to get out of hand.

 

I still haven't bothered with the refrigerated section's gasket.  There are logistical issues with that one since it's a tight space where the fridge is located and getting at the bottom of the door is nearly impossible without tilting the whole thing back.

 

 

 

 

[customline]

This one is mine........

Here is our newly restored '56 Hotpoint Combination. This model has the regular door bins, not the big bottom bin that was offered on some models that year. Original finish except for the kick plate. A lot of compound buffing and hand polishing went into this one. Some touch up paint on the front of the door too. A new grounded power supply cord was added for safety. Also, a new door gasket courtesy of Antique Appliances. Have the thermo set between 4 and 5 and it's kicking butt. This unit completes our Hotpoint pink appliance trio !!!!!!

 

[customline]

The interior

Pull out sliding drawers in this one. I had to recreate the two turquoise side panels out of aluminum as the original plastic side panels were disintegrating.

 

[rickr]

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1948 General Electric. New paint about 7 years ago, new grounded cord, new lower door gasket.Been working great!Defrost it in the Spring and Fall. Twice per year is not bad. You will notice more vintage Hotpoint/GE fridges than any other brands. I really do think they built the best, back in the day.

 

[rp2813]

Kevin, that '56 Hotpoint is a real stunner!  There's probably no end to the compliments you must surely receive about it.

 

[toploader55]

Good Lawd.

 

That 1956 HotPoint is the exact Fridge that I grew up with.

 

Gorgeous  Restoration.  And the Interior Shot brought back a lot of memories.

 

Rick, your GE is also stunning.

 

I think ours was a 1955 in our Summer Cottage.  You're right.  I think GE and Hotpoint were the "Last Word" in Refrigerators back then.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Gorgeous Hotpoint!

 

The General Electric is beautiful. My aunt had the same one when I was little.

 

[customline]

Thank yew !!!!!!!!

Thanks for all the compliments !!!!! It sure was a labor of love with this one.

 

[kevin313]

I think I have five or six older refrigerators, but here's one that i picked up a little while ago and still at the front of the garage where I can take a photo. It runs nicely and next spring I'm going to see if I can't shine up the exterior.

 

[philr]

Is that a model with the electric door opener? 

 

 

 

[kevin313]

Yes - you press the large button on the door and it opens. I don't know what you do if the power goes out!!

 

[ovrphil]

Your Westinghouse , Kevin -

Very nice!