Introducing the 1960 Frigidaire Rollermatic...

[frigilux]

Great job as always, Rick! I never cease to be amazed at how often Frigidaire did major style redesigns on their consoles. It's a gorgeous washer.

 

[frigilux]

Rick (or anyone), what does the toggleswitch way over on the right side of the console control? I can't make out what it says in the photo.

 

[dblrinz]

Amazing tranformation as usual, Rick. Beautiful!

 

[turquoisedude]

Congratulations!

Rick, that is an amazing transformation and wow-does that machine do a number on sheets!! Now, sit back and relax and enjoy it! You worked hard enough on it, you deserve it. Way to go!!!

 

[joelippard]

Now that's incredible

I can't imagine all you've went through Rick to get it to working condition. It's absolutely beautiful -- and look at those sheets rolling!!!

 

[jasonl]

Yay

Yay for Frankendaire! Or is it Frigistein?

 

[bygted]

WOW

Very Nice job on a very cool machine- Can't wait to see more vids!
Thanks!

 

[gyrafoam]

Rick

As usual your restoration is beautiful. You really have an eye for detail, so I am not surprised you were able to convert that transmission. I KNOW it was a shlep to try switching out that tub hub!

Now we have to find you a pank "Lint Chaser" ring!

 

[gadgetgary]

Rick

What a beautiful restoration.

Looks stunning!

 

[swestoyz]

I forgot to say - congrats on the wash! I've said it before and I'll say it again - one of the best panels GM ever put out, IMO.

Ben

 

[rickr]

Thanks everyone! It was not an easy restoration... But worth it. I do need a detergent cap for this machine, as this one is off of my 57 Unimatic. Anyone have an extra for sale? Let me know.

The spin speed is about 700 rpm on this machine, as it is not a Rapid-Dry transmition. But thats ok, I still LOVE it.

Robert, if you can recall, where did you find this machine in 1996? Was it working? What happened that it was "gutted"? Can you share the story with us? The cabinet and console sure are beautiful! I am glad the "shell" was saved all these years. Not too many of these around!

 

[mickeyd]

If I may

Eugene, that switch returns the suds. Rick told us last week in his first thread about this beauty. But I don't know exactly what it says.

Rick:Wondering about the handle you press to select the cycle. Can you push either the top or the bottom--they both do the same thing, so you can use which ever button you're in the mood for?

Such Luxury!

 

[circlew]

Rick, it's simply exquisite.

 

[whirlaway]

NICE!!!!!!!!

Really beautiful,colorful,but not over the top.Really attractive control panel. Bobby

 

[runematic]

Great looking machines, Rick! wow.

 

[gansky1]

Fantastic, Rick! I knew you'd get it done and it would be beautiful when you did. Congrats on a job well done.

 

[rickr]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the comments.

Here are couple videos of the Rollermatic transmission running, if anyone wants to see how it works.

Washing....

 

[rickr]

Rollermatic Spin

 

[spiceman1957]

I just love

the lighted panel on this machine.
John

 

[mayfan69]

Gorgeaus

Absolutely gorgeaus Rick

Love the controls!

Cheers
Leon