latest finds, May '05

[gregm]

Hi all, well its been awhile since I posted and I did move into my new house. I LOVE IT !!, but I have been very busy with the house and moreso my job. I am in sales and need to watch the numbers even closer now because my mortgage depends on it. I haven't really looked for apps for quite awhile now but in the last couple months I did come across four. Another early 70's Norge by Fedders in fair condition. (I already have one in much better shape); Another '62 Maytag washer, the last one I tried to sell on ebay and nadda so I tore it down for parts. This one I will probably keep. Another '67 Frigidaire in fair condition that I will probably tear down for parts and MOST IMPORTANTLY > , drumroll please > a '57 Whirlpool Imperial Washer in excellent condition. After doing a trade of my '56 for RickR's '61 AND seeing the PHENOMENAL restoration he did on it I am all to happy to find this '57. I did create a link for pics but my dig cam didn't work to well my dark garage tonight. Hope to see many of you at the convention. Very best regards, --gregm

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?photoshow=13@Early%2070's%20Norge%20by%[email protected]&dir=/COLLECTIONS/GREGM/

 

[agiflow]

Nothing short of incredible!!!

WOW!!! What a haul!!! Look at all these treasures you keep on finding! That Norge Greg looks exactly like the one my family had when i was a kid, except ours had the 20 lb. capacity.

That frigidaire looks just like the one one of my aunts had years back-too cool!!

Of course that WP imperial is THE BOMB!!! ( can you tell i'm excited LOL )

That Maytag is absolutely a beaut!! (come on now Maytag, look at the REAL QUALITY you used to put out.)

Greg,all i can say is you are blessed period!!

Let's hear it for the northeast contingent YAY! YAY! YAY!

Thanks for these pics. Here's wishing you many happy washings.
You go boy!

Pat

Pat

 

[golittlesport]

congrats

Awesome, Greg! What a great haul! Gotta love that bullet-shaped Surgilator in the 57!

 

[tolivac]

Super Kool!!Really like the WP Imperial and the Maytag.That WP looks like it just came from a store to a customer in 1957-looks like it wasn't used.

 

[peteski50]

latest finds

Greg,
Best of Luck in your new home. I love the pictures. I especially love the Whirlpool.
Peter

 

[Kevinpreston3]

Question about the Whirlpool

Is this the one that buzzes and pops open right before the cycle ends? I have been looking for one of those!

 

[veg-o-matic]

Yow!

Cool stuff!

What the heck's that knob for on the top of the Maytag console?

And does that button on the front of the WP light up?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Greg, congrats on moving in, I can't wait to come to MA and see you new house. The '57 Whirpool is just beautiful! That's going to be a fun machine to see.

 

[gregm]

replies

thanks Pat, I do have the Norge "20" which is in much better cosmetic shape, this one is an "18" (both the same size tub regardless) but the "18" in the pics has a lot more rust and is in much more "worn" shape. Thanks for the warm wishes.

Thanks Rich, Rex, and Peter .......

KevinPreston3, YES, this is the one that buzzes at the end of the cycle and the lid pops up electronically/automatically.

Veg-o-matic, the knob on top of the Maytag is for rinse water temperature either all cold or "auto" which I think gives warm rinses for the hot or warm washes; and yes the button on front of the Whirlpool does light up.

Robert, can't wait for you to see the house and hopefully with all washers in place.

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Very Cool Greg!

Greg,
What great finds!
You always seem to find the most beautiful Maytags, and Whirlpool's. Wonderful.
Thanks for the pictures.
I am so glad that you are loving your new house. It is so nice!
I am sorry that you are finally having to do some work for a change.
Thanks again.
Brent

 

[appnut]

Greg, the Bomb as usual. YOu never cease to amaze me. And congrats on moving into the house? What vintaqge appliances did you move into the kitchen?

 

[tlee618]

Hi Greg, Just wanted to add my congratulations to you. I am sure that it was very exciting to move into your new home. Please post some pictures when you have a chance for all of us to enjoy. The new machines that you have found are great. Can't wait to see the Whirlpool when you get that beauty done. Terry

 

[drmitch]

Go Greg! Yeah!

 

[westytoploader]

Cool machines, especially that Whirlpool!!! Glad you're all moved in too!

 

[scott55405]

I've been thinking about you recently and wondering how the house thing went and everything. Very nice new finds! Enjoy your new home and it is nice to see you here again!

 

[rickr]

Greg's new finds...

Hey Greg, great finds there!!You find the best machines when you are not even looking! They always have the best vintage washers in the Blue States!! The liberals never throw anything away!! LOL!! GO BLUE!!
I love the vintage machines you found while not looking.. I am soooo happy that you have the 1957 Whirlpool Imperial!
BTW I really think you should redo that one in PINK. Can you just imagine that? With the white,gold,and chrome control panel? Oh my gosh!! PDBL!!

Congratulations,
Rick

 

[Kevinpreston3]

Ok, so now I know what it looks like!

Rick had one that was close, but I think this is the one my mom had that I can barely remember. Let me guess...lights in the tub right? Well, now I know what to look for on the West Coast!!!

KP

 

[filterflo]

Hi Greg, Congrats on your new home. Now you have your own place to display all your appliances. Its great to own your first house. Hope you keep up with the great finds! Good luck

 

[foraloysius]

Hey Greg,

Congratulations on moving into your new house! You were quite lucky again with your finds. The Whirlpool is a cutie.

Louis