Classic range owners: "Show us what you got..."

[estatesale_gary]

1958 Frigidaire - charcoal grey

Look familiar? I got this from Greg a few years back. 40" Custom Imperial - double ovens. Distracts everyone from the ugly dishwasher!

 

[swestoyz]

1958 GE Stratoliner range. Will hopefully be moved up to the kitchen this summer!!!

Love this shot. Almost a bit intimidating.

 

[pulltostart]

1958 Stratoliner

Ben - Hot Damn that's sweet!!!!!

Lawrence

 

[danemodsandy]

Ben:

Yer darn tootin' that's sweet. 40-inch Stratoliners from that era are not all that rare; you might have to wait a bit for one to come up, but they do come up. But the 30-inch version - now that's a different kettle of wombats. Nice find. Nice find.

The one thing I've always wondered about on the 30-inch version was the provision for three small burners and one large one. Given that GE lavished every other feature of the 40-inch version (except the two ovens, of course) on the smaller model, it seems strange that they wouldn't provide two large and two small burners.

Anyway, as ever, your collection seems to be the one that has all the goodies I dream of!

 

[a440]

Fantastic Thread!

You guys have wonderful Ranges!
Brent

 

[gansky1]

My 57 GE

 

[redcarpetdrew]

WOW!

These are some really nice ranges! Gansky, that is one fantastic kitchen! And to think I wondered if anyone else had 'the sickness'...

Gary, that 'ugly' dishwasher is a real workhose BUT double check Maytag's website to make sure it isn't affected by the rinse aid recall...

RCD

 

[danemodsandy]

Stratoliner Question:

Does anyone here with a Stratoliner know if the timers are still rebuildable? And if so, by whom?

P.S.: Greg, that's the first photo of your kitchen I've seen that shows the range hood. I had been thinking there wasn't one, and I wondered how you kept that kitchen so immaculate without it. That hood looks great with the range!

 

[bethann]

56 GE

One of these days this kitchen will be done!

This is Emma. ( for all of those that don't know me. I'm a freak and I name everything!

 

[bethann]

57 Frigidaire

This is Mabel.

She had a little problem with her face, but it will be getting fixed soon. ( Picture pre problem, LOL )

 

[ricky5050]

1961 New world 44

this is my oven, i have owned it for 9 years , a while ago last year i posted a thread about it being out of commission as it needed a new oven thermostat, thankfully its finally fixed after several attempts at re building a new thermostat from new and old one, and a friendly gas engineer spending 5 1/2 hours re sealing the 9 gas leaks it had. So now i am cooking with gas ! as they say!!

Richard

 

[pulltostart]

56 GE

Bethann, Emma is wonderful! What are you doing with a turquoise appliance????

Lawrence

 

[bethann]

Not everything is Pank, Lawrence! LOL!

I know there is more stoves out there!

Come on post some pics!

 

[tlee618]

Bethann, those two are sure beautiful!!! Do you ever cook on them??? They look perfect!!

 

[gadgetgary]

Bethann

Is Mabel a 30" or 36"?

Is it a single oven with french doors, or double ovens with drop down doors?

 

[a440]

Fantastic Kitchens!
The ranges are just in Showroom condition!
Greg, your kitchen inspires me to do a copy of your kitchen! Although I don't have the range! You kitchen looks super and so inviting!
Bethann your ranges look showroom new! Do you cook?
Ricky I love the colors! Too cute. And gas no less! I love it.
Gary your Frigidaire is working that corner! Who cares about the dishwasher. Your stove it awesome!
Great thread! Now let's all cook and get fat.
Or whatever.....
Brent

 

[gansky1]

The Hood Story

Kitchens and vintage ranges should be loved and used - and photographed. I'm not sure how I managed this shot, but you can see the range hood again, it's a cheap Italian Ebay hood with a General Electric badge in heavy chrome from the sixties. I couldn't decide on what shape to get so thought I would spend a little bit of money and try it out. I love having a vent to the outside from the kitchen, something I've not had for a long time.

 

[bethann]

Morning Guy's,

I cook everyday. We go out to eat maybe once a year! ( Not kidding! )

I normally use the one in the main kitchen for baking because it's convection. Emma ia great for broiling and boiling. Mabel is used for special events. In that kitchen there is also a cooktop and a wall oven so you have plenty of room to cook everything.

Gary, Mabel is a 30 w/ French doors. When I first got her I opened the drawer and found the rod for the Roll to you rack. It's pretty cool, but you have to be careful if something soupy is in there, or you have a big mess.

Greg, I love the hood! It fits right in. It looks like it would do great at keeping the room clear!

 

[autowasherfreak]

The more I see of these beautiful kitchens, the more I want to do something with my ugly kitchen.

Bethann, I just love Mebel, the control panel is so cool!