Frigidaire Refrigerator 66 - 67
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Definitely came in turquoise and also in white.
Okay, below is what I am trying to find. Trying to find the make and model # of this refrigerator. Looking for any other images as well. If anyone has any to share that would be much appreciated.
Mischa
Mischa
Wow, great ad!
I've never seen that woodgrain, but otherwise it looks like Susie, my turquoise Frigidaire. I really love that sculptured door design. Mine doesn't have the icemaker. I once replaced the blower motor in the freezer compartment and discovered that she was made in '66 or '67, I can't remember which now.
I've never seen that woodgrain, but otherwise it looks like Susie, my turquoise Frigidaire. I really love that sculptured door design. Mine doesn't have the icemaker. I once replaced the blower motor in the freezer compartment and discovered that she was made in '66 or '67, I can't remember which now.
whirlcool
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Those outfits the models are wearing look like a take off on the Pucci outfits the gals at Braniff wore during that time period. It was the "End of the plain plane" campaign.
Is there anyway to get that brochure scanned so it is more readable? It looks like it contains some very interesting info.
Is there anyway to get that brochure scanned so it is more readable? It looks like it contains some very interesting info.
whirlcool, unfortunatly that is a scan that I found on the net as well. I do have the info that is on the ad in plain text, which I found on another site a while back, that I can post if you'd like.
hydralique, do you know, or could you find out the model # perhaps, and or even upload a few images of your Susie
hydralique, do you know, or could you find out the model # perhaps, and or even upload a few images of your Susie
whirlcool
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Jolhof:
Yes, that would be great. What is this power capsule thing that replaced a compressor? Was it effective and reliable? I am sure others here would like to see the text as well.
Thanks for your offer, thats very nice of you!
Yes, that would be great. What is this power capsule thing that replaced a compressor? Was it effective and reliable? I am sure others here would like to see the text as well.
Thanks for your offer, thats very nice of you!
Here are some of the same ad campaign ads on ebay right now
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Ad text:
---The POWER CAPSULE...revolutionary space age successor to the old-fashioned compressor...new power for more space, new features ... now in the new Frigidaire Frost-Proof refrigerators.
Refrigerators have been getting bigger. Better, too. More space. Exciting new features. They're all big improvements, but they all put big new demands on the power system--demands the new Frigidaire Power Capsule can meet without even breathing hard.
Compact! Powerful! Packs more power per cubic inch--as much as 78% more than past Frigidaire units.
No pistons, no gaskets, no connecting rods--only 3 moving parts, sealed in steel, oiled for life, cushioned to reduce vibration. Whisper silent.
Made with incredibly wear-resistant materials--the divider block, one of 3 moving parts, is made of a satellite-type material which has a resistance to wear 4 times greater than highest grade steel.
5-Year Warranty includes amazing new Power Capsule--evidence of its new space age reliability. And you don't pay your Frigidaire dealer a penny more for this long, strong protection.
See the 1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Nineteen Refrigerator--Space Age inside and out.
New Electric Door Opener--Now even with both hands full, you can open the refrigerator door. The Electric Door Opener responds to the lightest touch automatically.
Beautiful new Wing-Swept Exterior--a whole new structural design. A soaring beauty no other refrigerator has. Stripped of non-essentials. Not even a handle to break the grace of its Wing-Swept doors. So functional the whole edge of each door acts as a handle, if you wish. Built-in beauty without built-in expense.
Exclusive new Space-Crafted Interior
Space Booster--new interior design for expansive living. See the huge new Space Booster at bottom right. Takes a fat watermelon, or a 25-lb. turkey with no shelves to adjust, no crowding.
Solid Visi-Shelves--note how they provide a smooth, transparent surface to replace old-style wire racks. Incredibly strong and break-resistant.
Vapor Zone--for foods hard to keep fresh--eggs, certain fruits and vegetables. Wraps them in moist air to keep them at peak flavor. Strong, clear, Visi-Door acts as handy shelf when open. Lets you see provisions at a glance when shut.
Compact Automatic Ice Maker--fills, freezes, releases and stores cubes automatically. Handy door server holds 270 cubes right where they're easiest to reach. Marvelously convenient! You'll never mess with ice trays again. Can be easily connected to water supply.
Drop in at your Frigidaire dealer and see the 1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Nineteen. Ask about the advanced Frost- Proof System. You'll never see the merest mist of frost anywhere! See the rich, warm wood grain finish on the doors. All the beauty of natural wood, but since it's vinyl on steel it is practically impervious to burns, scratches, any marring.
5-Year Frigidaire Warranty backed by General Motors Corporation. All the resources of Frigidaire and General Motors are behind the new Space Age Refrigerators. The 5-year Warranty is evidence of their dependability, precision, and quality. A one-year warranty on the entire refrigerator for repair of any defect, plus a four year warranty for repair of any defect in the refrigerating system. And you get all this long, strong protection at no extra charge whatsoever.
FRIGIDAIRE ----
<font color=blue>http://cgi.ebay.com/Two-1966-Frigid...QcategoryZ13596QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem</font color>
Copy & Paste the address
Ad text:
---The POWER CAPSULE...revolutionary space age successor to the old-fashioned compressor...new power for more space, new features ... now in the new Frigidaire Frost-Proof refrigerators.
Refrigerators have been getting bigger. Better, too. More space. Exciting new features. They're all big improvements, but they all put big new demands on the power system--demands the new Frigidaire Power Capsule can meet without even breathing hard.
Compact! Powerful! Packs more power per cubic inch--as much as 78% more than past Frigidaire units.
No pistons, no gaskets, no connecting rods--only 3 moving parts, sealed in steel, oiled for life, cushioned to reduce vibration. Whisper silent.
Made with incredibly wear-resistant materials--the divider block, one of 3 moving parts, is made of a satellite-type material which has a resistance to wear 4 times greater than highest grade steel.
5-Year Warranty includes amazing new Power Capsule--evidence of its new space age reliability. And you don't pay your Frigidaire dealer a penny more for this long, strong protection.
See the 1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Nineteen Refrigerator--Space Age inside and out.
New Electric Door Opener--Now even with both hands full, you can open the refrigerator door. The Electric Door Opener responds to the lightest touch automatically.
Beautiful new Wing-Swept Exterior--a whole new structural design. A soaring beauty no other refrigerator has. Stripped of non-essentials. Not even a handle to break the grace of its Wing-Swept doors. So functional the whole edge of each door acts as a handle, if you wish. Built-in beauty without built-in expense.
Exclusive new Space-Crafted Interior
Space Booster--new interior design for expansive living. See the huge new Space Booster at bottom right. Takes a fat watermelon, or a 25-lb. turkey with no shelves to adjust, no crowding.
Solid Visi-Shelves--note how they provide a smooth, transparent surface to replace old-style wire racks. Incredibly strong and break-resistant.
Vapor Zone--for foods hard to keep fresh--eggs, certain fruits and vegetables. Wraps them in moist air to keep them at peak flavor. Strong, clear, Visi-Door acts as handy shelf when open. Lets you see provisions at a glance when shut.
Compact Automatic Ice Maker--fills, freezes, releases and stores cubes automatically. Handy door server holds 270 cubes right where they're easiest to reach. Marvelously convenient! You'll never mess with ice trays again. Can be easily connected to water supply.
Drop in at your Frigidaire dealer and see the 1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Nineteen. Ask about the advanced Frost- Proof System. You'll never see the merest mist of frost anywhere! See the rich, warm wood grain finish on the doors. All the beauty of natural wood, but since it's vinyl on steel it is practically impervious to burns, scratches, any marring.
5-Year Frigidaire Warranty backed by General Motors Corporation. All the resources of Frigidaire and General Motors are behind the new Space Age Refrigerators. The 5-year Warranty is evidence of their dependability, precision, and quality. A one-year warranty on the entire refrigerator for repair of any defect, plus a four year warranty for repair of any defect in the refrigerating system. And you get all this long, strong protection at no extra charge whatsoever.
FRIGIDAIRE ----
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Unfortunately, all the model numbers are located somewhere on the lower back side of the refrigerator so I can't see them without pulling it into the middle of the kitchen. From reading the stuff above, the woodgrain one in the pic is a larger, fancier model (now of course I'm jealous!).
On the front of mine the Frigidaire badge plate says "Frost Proof Sixteen Imperial", so it must be 16 cubic feet in capacity. It also has two mechanical foot pedals, one for the freezer and one for the refrigerator. Both doors can also be opened in the normal manner by pulling the side handle area of the "Wing-Swept" door. I really like that part of the design. It is easier to use, easier to clean, and much more handsome than a separate handle.
I suspect this “Power Capsule” is really just a vane type compressor. Mine appears to have a pretty conventional cooling system, with a compressor underneath, a large traditional type condenser coil on the back of the cabinet, and an evaporator coil under the aluminum bottom of the freezer. The blower motor sucks air from this evaporator and blows it up a channel in the back of the compartment into the refrigerator section above. The only issues I’ve had with it in 15 years are the defrost heater and that blower motor. The heater always worked, but someone had moved it around so it wasn’t defrosting correctly; it took a bit of trial and error to locate it in the right spot. The blower just got noisy and after oiling it a few times I replaced it.
On the front of mine the Frigidaire badge plate says "Frost Proof Sixteen Imperial", so it must be 16 cubic feet in capacity. It also has two mechanical foot pedals, one for the freezer and one for the refrigerator. Both doors can also be opened in the normal manner by pulling the side handle area of the "Wing-Swept" door. I really like that part of the design. It is easier to use, easier to clean, and much more handsome than a separate handle.
I suspect this “Power Capsule” is really just a vane type compressor. Mine appears to have a pretty conventional cooling system, with a compressor underneath, a large traditional type condenser coil on the back of the cabinet, and an evaporator coil under the aluminum bottom of the freezer. The blower motor sucks air from this evaporator and blows it up a channel in the back of the compartment into the refrigerator section above. The only issues I’ve had with it in 15 years are the defrost heater and that blower motor. The heater always worked, but someone had moved it around so it wasn’t defrosting correctly; it took a bit of trial and error to locate it in the right spot. The blower just got noisy and after oiling it a few times I replaced it.
1966 Frigidaire, model FPCI 19 BK CP How do I know? We had that same 'fridge for a lot of years. Up 'til about 1995 or so.
My dad got it in 1966. It was a Frigidaire factory scrap out. The freezer section got stuck in defrost, and melted a lot of the plastic. They replaced the 'fridge for the customer, and he got the old 'fridge from Frigidaire, and replaced all the needed parts. BTW, to decipher the model #, Frost Proof Custom Imperial 19 cu.ft.,Bottom freezer K=1966 CP for coppertone.The sides were coppertone, with the woodgrain front.
kennyGF
My dad got it in 1966. It was a Frigidaire factory scrap out. The freezer section got stuck in defrost, and melted a lot of the plastic. They replaced the 'fridge for the customer, and he got the old 'fridge from Frigidaire, and replaced all the needed parts. BTW, to decipher the model #, Frost Proof Custom Imperial 19 cu.ft.,Bottom freezer K=1966 CP for coppertone.The sides were coppertone, with the woodgrain front.
kennyGF
I'm not sure they made a beige one. There might be a pic at Mom's house.
