Hey guys, thought I'd post some pics of the Flair Ben and I cleaned up tonight. We spotted it this weekend at a local store ready for the recycler pickup...so I took my lunch hour and went over to rescue it.
Doin' it with Flair!
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There was lots of grease on this bad boy, and still more cleaning to be done...but everything (but the shelves?!) is there and in good shape.
And finally, after pulling the panel, soaking the knobs and getting it all together! Love those colors!
I love those stoves, have never seen one in real life. They look so sharp.. I'd imagine they're a bit of a bugger to clean though with all those grease catching corners.
Congratulations!
So is it a Custom Deluxe or Custom Imperial? I have an Imperial, but I wish it were a deluxe - those specialty burners are a pain.
Flairs. There's just something about them.
So is it a Custom Deluxe or Custom Imperial? I have an Imperial, but I wish it were a deluxe - those specialty burners are a pain.
Flairs. There's just something about them.
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Here's another version
I was looking at one of these on eBay last night. The link is below. My friend's sister-in-law has a GE very similar to this and she wants me to take it out of her basement. It's white and has the same configuration as the one I linked even though they're different makers. It's in perfect working order and it about the coolest thing I've ever seen. It comes with a matching table/counter to place it on, has all original paperwork and even some pans and things that came with it. Problem is, I just don't know what to offer her for it.
I was looking at one of these on eBay last night. The link is below. My friend's sister-in-law has a GE very similar to this and she wants me to take it out of her basement. It's white and has the same configuration as the one I linked even though they're different makers. It's in perfect working order and it about the coolest thing I've ever seen. It comes with a matching table/counter to place it on, has all original paperwork and even some pans and things that came with it. Problem is, I just don't know what to offer her for it.
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Flair
Hi Cory,
Real cool stove. I like the 30" model especially.
Best of Luck!
Peter
Hi Cory,
Real cool stove. I like the 30" model especially.
Best of Luck!
Peter
Custom Imperial
Hey Guys,
This was an unexpected find! I've never seen this layout on a Flair, with the burner controls on the right - so I presume it is towards the last of the run for the Flairs? I think the model was something like an RCIJ-635. She still needs some cleaning, and we haven't tested the burners. I would suspect the heat minder is probably out, but hopefully the rest of the range is in working order. It was recently taken out of a home, and I think it was taken out working. There was a copertone mid sixties Kenmore dryer close by, and have a feeling the came from the same home. I said to Cory, "Imagine the house this came out of!"
There is a white one on the bay I want right now... hum. How hard are these things to work on?
Ben
Hey Guys,
This was an unexpected find! I've never seen this layout on a Flair, with the burner controls on the right - so I presume it is towards the last of the run for the Flairs? I think the model was something like an RCIJ-635. She still needs some cleaning, and we haven't tested the burners. I would suspect the heat minder is probably out, but hopefully the rest of the range is in working order. It was recently taken out of a home, and I think it was taken out working. There was a copertone mid sixties Kenmore dryer close by, and have a feeling the came from the same home. I said to Cory, "Imagine the house this came out of!"
There is a white one on the bay I want right now... hum. How hard are these things to work on?
Ben
veg-o-matic
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Cory and Ben--man, you two find the coolest stuff! How many houses between you are you going to have to have to keep all this cool stuff?
Cory, did you make Ben do the cleaning?
I despair of ever having a vintage range. Can usually find electric ones, but my place uses gas.
Oh, and guys, if you ever find yourselves with extra ranges like Venus says, do not, I repeat, DO NOT send them to Texas! Nobody'll ever see 'em again. (How's that CI coming, Venus honey?)
veg
Cory, did you make Ben do the cleaning?
I despair of ever having a vintage range. Can usually find electric ones, but my place uses gas.
Oh, and guys, if you ever find yourselves with extra ranges like Venus says, do not, I repeat, DO NOT send them to Texas! Nobody'll ever see 'em again. (How's that CI coming, Venus honey?)
veg
Veg,
When we drag things home, I'm ALWAYS there to help clean, even if it is through really NASTY greese! We cleaned up the glass, knobs and glass lens last night to show it off. The rest will come with time.
Now, if Cory only had a bigger basement (if it isn't already big enough), or would build a bigger garage, or if I even bought a place besides my apt....
Ben
When we drag things home, I'm ALWAYS there to help clean, even if it is through really NASTY greese! We cleaned up the glass, knobs and glass lens last night to show it off. The rest will come with time.
Now, if Cory only had a bigger basement (if it isn't already big enough), or would build a bigger garage, or if I even bought a place besides my apt....
Ben
Another great find you guys! Congrats.
Hey you Veg! You wanna piece of me?
Veg:
I'm gonna smack ya! LOL I am painting (between posts, of course) the ceiling in the den. Soon, the kitchen will follow!
The goal is to have the CI ready for the big bird in November! It will be seen again!
One more word and I'll stuff you instead! ;-)
Venus - not to be messed with because I've got PMS and a paintbrush!
PS I've attached a pic, just in case you forgot what she looked like. ;-)
Veg:
I'm gonna smack ya! LOL I am painting (between posts, of course) the ceiling in the den. Soon, the kitchen will follow!
The goal is to have the CI ready for the big bird in November! It will be seen again!
One more word and I'll stuff you instead! ;-)
Venus - not to be messed with because I've got PMS and a paintbrush!
PS I've attached a pic, just in case you forgot what she looked like. ;-)
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WOW!
The flair is cool, and I love the coppertone color!
Venus: I am laughing at your post so much my co-workers are wondering what I am doing!
That is one beautiful stove as well!
The flair is cool, and I love the coppertone color!
Venus: I am laughing at your post so much my co-workers are wondering what I am doing!
That is one beautiful stove as well!
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Awesome find!
You guys have done a great job already making it look new again!! I know what kind of job that is too. I have got to see one of those in person some day.
It is great all the nice finds people have had lately, and to know these items are going to be saved, fixed and used!
You guys have done a great job already making it look new again!! I know what kind of job that is too. I have got to see one of those in person some day.
It is great all the nice finds people have had lately, and to know these items are going to be saved, fixed and used!
Very nice!
"J" line of ranges would be 1965. Frigidaire started the changeover to letter designation for model year with cooking first, laundry changed over with the "K" line, 1966. Several revisions of these happened by this model - most apparent is the control arrangement, clock and the pattern on the oven door glass. I would be surprised if the Heat Minder burner doesn't work, depending on the type it is. Does this have a "Speed Heat" burner on the left front? Most likely, that is where a problem will be with Frigidaire burners, the switches were trouble-prone.
A few weeks ago, there were two 30" Flairs in the same house, one in the basement. One was white, the other coppertone, both with the base cabinets attached. They were asking $200 each for them, I got them down to $35 the last day of the sale and then decided to let it go, I have no room for more!!
"J" line of ranges would be 1965. Frigidaire started the changeover to letter designation for model year with cooking first, laundry changed over with the "K" line, 1966. Several revisions of these happened by this model - most apparent is the control arrangement, clock and the pattern on the oven door glass. I would be surprised if the Heat Minder burner doesn't work, depending on the type it is. Does this have a "Speed Heat" burner on the left front? Most likely, that is where a problem will be with Frigidaire burners, the switches were trouble-prone.
A few weeks ago, there were two 30" Flairs in the same house, one in the basement. One was white, the other coppertone, both with the base cabinets attached. They were asking $200 each for them, I got them down to $35 the last day of the sale and then decided to let it go, I have no room for more!!
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Venus,
What type of range is that? Any close ups of the control panel? What is that tv like area on the right hand side? I like it!!
What type of range is that? Any close ups of the control panel? What is that tv like area on the right hand side? I like it!!
Thanks guys!
For your kind words!
Greg - Thanks for the report! I was curious what year it was, and figured it was a later model, judging by the style and control panel change. What was the last year for the Flair? This unit does have the Speed Heat burner, so if its out, I'll consider her done. I would imagine parts are pretty slim, if you can find 'em.
Now here is what I'm wondering. I've noticed that some models have blower vents, and some do not. There was a tag on the inside of the blower housing that made me think that it was an accessory to the range. If one were to find a unit without the blower, is it possible to add one if needed? I wasn't sure if they were sold as complete units, or if it was an add on during the installation?
Ben
For your kind words!
Greg - Thanks for the report! I was curious what year it was, and figured it was a later model, judging by the style and control panel change. What was the last year for the Flair? This unit does have the Speed Heat burner, so if its out, I'll consider her done. I would imagine parts are pretty slim, if you can find 'em.
Now here is what I'm wondering. I've noticed that some models have blower vents, and some do not. There was a tag on the inside of the blower housing that made me think that it was an accessory to the range. If one were to find a unit without the blower, is it possible to add one if needed? I wasn't sure if they were sold as complete units, or if it was an add on during the installation?
Ben
