Holy Cow!

[bajaespuma]

The latest temptation of Ken:

Want to steal chrome knobs, want to steal chrome knobs, could really use chrome knobs, want to steal chrome knobs, mustn't, mustn't mustn't steal, oh so want to steal chrome knobs....

 

[bajaespuma]

OK, so I came for the dishwasher which, I kinda already knew from the picture wasn't an Empress, but hope springs eternal. But before we get there, the wall-mount refrigerator is very nice:

 

[bajaespuma]

Looks pretty good, the inside liner doesn't appear to be cracked anywhere in the fridge section or the freezer. One of the doors needs a new gasket and a couple of the lexan parts are cracked, but most things that should be there are there. I'm considering this. Unfortunately, I didn't have space in the truck or I might have sprung for this:

 

[bajaespuma]

I was considering the oven, but, being the picky bastard I am, I wanted at least a window in the door or a rotisserie in the oven. This had neither, so I passed even though I could have gotten it for a song:

 

[bajaespuma]

OK, so back to the pull-out. I was hoping, realistically, for a 1959 "Princess" with the original silverware basket, a rinse-glo dispenser, a Power Shower (although I think that came later on in 1961) and the original magnetic detergent dispenser.

 

[bajaespuma]

Not at all sorry I went

OK, so what I got is a coveted pink pull-out GE dishwasher from 1960, an SU-60T (really, a BOL) with the original wire silverware basket that I've always wanted to have. This is probably a parts machine. Very happily loaded into the truck with the turquoise cooktop and drove back to Connecticut, where:

 

[bajaespuma]

I discovered a few unfortunate things like a replacement white detergent cup, some rust on the racks and, worst of all:

 

[bajaespuma]

I will either disconnect and remove the snapped Calrod heating ring, or maybe I'll bet lucky and find another. The tub is in OK condition, but there are a couple of spots that look like they've been patched with pink Bond-o. The Lexan control dial was broken some time ago and it looks like some helpful son or daughter crazy glued it back together. Was hoping for the old Lexan dial with the red "DRY" and blue "WASH" portions, but that is in my future, apparently. What I did get was the original installation instructions that were still taped (with 50+ year old masking tape) to the top of the installation cabinet.

 

[bajaespuma]

Since there is 50+ years of dust on those instructions, I'm going to have to clean them off very carefully and then I will scan and post them here. I'm very happy about this haul, I just hope I can get this machine up and running. Interesting thing about this model that surprised me: the drain hose is connected directly to the pump. There is no spring-load valve on the back of the tub as I'm used to with these machines. There is also no Power Shower, so that spring-valve isn't there either. The motor and pump look good, so keep yer fingers crossed.

 

[autowasherfreak]

I would love to have that kitchen just the way it was.

 

[bajaespuma]

If any of you want the other appliances I'd get a move on. Rachel was very nice and easy to deal with, but she was clearly anxious to get rid of everything because she's anxious to get her house completed and feels that she needs all the space in the garage for the work that's going on. And that 2nd dumpster is just 5 feet away.

 

[bendixmark]

GE Combo

Yes Rachel was very nice and they are a nice couple.I am glad someone could get pictures for I dont have that capability yet.Isnt that washer a gem?I hope somebody saves it once again if I can be of help.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

bendixmark,
I've sent you an email.