spiraldasher
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Starting the first of this year, I have been making my way around picking up some machines that had been advertised for sale. A few threads here had indicated their existence and many were left open ended, so I figured I ought tie up some strings.
First thing first, the first day of 2021 had me off to get a 1955 Frigidaire Unimatic which ended up being just as good as the pictures showed. This one having had the proper pulsator replaced with a jetcone sometime in the 60s I'd presume.
Some weeks after that endeavor, I made my way up to Wisconsin in hopes of a 1954 Speed Queen automatic. I managed to get it and though it is by far the roughest automatic I now own, it's all there and I plan on giving it good restorative attention.
Come the end of March, I had plans to head out to Missouri, so when an ad came up for a 1961 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Multimatic I figured it was sheer good luck. I contacted the seller, made arrangements to get it, and picked it up. The pulsator rings aren't perfect but they'll do just fine.
A few weeks ago I had been browsing Facebook Marketplace and happened upon an ad for a Frigidaire 1-18 with a lighted control panel. I picked it up, brought it home, plugged it in, and it ran! So I added water. The poor thing didn't like that so out it all came right from the center of the tub. Not too big an issue to fix.
Last but not least, I mentioned Hotpoint... That set on Ebay that lingered and went up and down for ages. I contacted the seller, worked out a deal, and then a couple days ago I found myself greeting a nice gentleman who had actually purchased the set to use in his home. They had sat unused because an electrical company in southern Indiana purchased them, along with appliances enough for two full kitchens and laundries, fearing the need to shelter in place due to threats of nuclear destruction during the Cold War. No need to shelter in place occurred through that time and thus they were never put into use. Seeing everything so minty fresh in such a beautiful set is an experience in itself and I'm so thrilled to have gotten them.
As of yet, none of these machines are in full working condition but are slowly managing to get there. The Hotpoint washer will be the easiest because all it needs is a bit of time spent reconnecting wires to the motor. That will be done after I figure out how to get the top off.
For now, have a look at some pictures!
First thing first, the first day of 2021 had me off to get a 1955 Frigidaire Unimatic which ended up being just as good as the pictures showed. This one having had the proper pulsator replaced with a jetcone sometime in the 60s I'd presume.
Some weeks after that endeavor, I made my way up to Wisconsin in hopes of a 1954 Speed Queen automatic. I managed to get it and though it is by far the roughest automatic I now own, it's all there and I plan on giving it good restorative attention.
Come the end of March, I had plans to head out to Missouri, so when an ad came up for a 1961 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Multimatic I figured it was sheer good luck. I contacted the seller, made arrangements to get it, and picked it up. The pulsator rings aren't perfect but they'll do just fine.
A few weeks ago I had been browsing Facebook Marketplace and happened upon an ad for a Frigidaire 1-18 with a lighted control panel. I picked it up, brought it home, plugged it in, and it ran! So I added water. The poor thing didn't like that so out it all came right from the center of the tub. Not too big an issue to fix.
Last but not least, I mentioned Hotpoint... That set on Ebay that lingered and went up and down for ages. I contacted the seller, worked out a deal, and then a couple days ago I found myself greeting a nice gentleman who had actually purchased the set to use in his home. They had sat unused because an electrical company in southern Indiana purchased them, along with appliances enough for two full kitchens and laundries, fearing the need to shelter in place due to threats of nuclear destruction during the Cold War. No need to shelter in place occurred through that time and thus they were never put into use. Seeing everything so minty fresh in such a beautiful set is an experience in itself and I'm so thrilled to have gotten them.
As of yet, none of these machines are in full working condition but are slowly managing to get there. The Hotpoint washer will be the easiest because all it needs is a bit of time spent reconnecting wires to the motor. That will be done after I figure out how to get the top off.
For now, have a look at some pictures!
