Lyndhurst NJ Estate Sale Frigidare Washer

[mistereric]

Was checking estate sales and came across this:

102 Delafield Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Look at photo 311!

Wish I could grab it.

https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Lyndhurst/07071/2163807

 

[turquoisedude]

WOW! The mother lode of mid-century goodies here. That Frigidaire is most interesting, but I really want what's shown in picture 76. I'm going to be sulking all weekend now... LOL

 

[tomturbomatic]

A retiree on my second paper route had that model of washer. I had already seen that was in that machine two times when I was younger. Once when we went to a house to look at the aquarium they had. I spotted the washer and lagged behind just enough to go into the utility room to lift the lid which was propped up to allow air circulation with a little fold down bracket under the lid handle. The second one was on the sales floor of the Economy Auto Store in 1958, taken as a trade in. Both had the perforated basket which earned them such poor ratings by CU. 

 

[Unimatic1140]

That's a 1949 Frigidaire Unimatic! Very cool find, I hope someone in that area decides to save it.

 

[frigidaireguy]

That is the washer we had when I was growing up.  I would give anything to have it.  If anyone is in that area let me know.  

 

Bob

 

[frigidaireguy]

FRIGIDAIRE WASHER

I just talked to the Estate Sale Co. and the washer was sold this morning.  I just hope one of our members got it.

 

Bob

 

[launderess]

Don't have a dog in this hunt

But it is rather bothersome when estate sales cut early deals IMHO.

I mean what about those who don't bother to call ahead (and or can even reach party in question) that do their level best not only to get to the sale on first day, but be their when doors open to get what they've seen online. Only to be old "oh we sold that several days ago over the telephone" or some such.

It is their sale to run as they deem fit; but if people are going to entertain or otherwise accept side deals/telephone sales they should spell it out clearly in listings.

 

[goatfarmer]

We don't know if there was a deal. It may have sold for the first day price.

 

[turquoisedude]

Today was the first listed day of the sale, so there it's very possible that the washer sold to someone who was indeed in line for the opening at 9 this morning.

Now, who bought me that GE Rotisserie?? LOL

 

[newvista58]

HEY EVERYONE - I WAS 3RD PERSON IN.....

I got to the sale early this morning, and waited in line. My friends and I were the first 3 let in. I went to the basement and straight for the washer.There were a lot of cool things. I bought it this morning and am picking it up on Sunday. There was no Weasel deal with this.

Louis

 

[wiskybill]

Congrats Louis!

It's going to a good home.

Bill

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations! May you have it for as long as the original owner. Was there a nice old range in the house?

 

[appnut]

Louis, congratulations.  I am tremendously relieved it's going to a loving, appreciative home!!!

 

[peteski50]

Frigidaire find!

Louis many congrats on such a great find.
Peter

 

[golittlesport]

Congratulations on your washer!

The matching dryer (located in Indiana) is for sale on Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/382704290706

 

[newvista58]

THANK YOU GUYS.....

I really appreciate the congrats. I'm glad I got it. I look forward to when I can try it out.The house rebuild has not even started yet. There was an old stove in the basement but was covered w/stuff

 

[Ultramatic]

OMG!

 

 

Congratulations Louis!!!

 

[mistereric]

Good news!

Im so happy you snagged the machine, Louis!

 

[firedome]

Yay!

Clearly that was meant to go to the right home!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Yay! This is very exciting Louis, I'm thrilled you got the machine! I'm moving this thread to Imperial as it was a cool find for sure...

 

[washerlover]

Louis! Thanks for saving this machine!

So many lovely things in this estate sale...!

 

[turquoisedude]

Yay Louis!!  I am so glad to hear that you saved this washer!  I can't to see more pictures of it as you explore and revive it.  There are lots of folks with Frigidaire knowledge here, too, so don't be shy with any questions you have!

 

[gansky1]

Good job, Louis - that's a great find! I have the same model, one of the rarer tubs in the early Frigidaire washers but still had the Harmonizer balance ring. Can't wait to see more pics.

 

[newvista58]

THANKS AGAIN TO YOU ALL...

I really appreciate the congrats. So nice to hear from all of you. Just got home a little while ago from picking the washer up here in rainy NJ.Here are some pics. This will. have to sit in a holding area at the Apt I'm in, until my house is redone / probably Nov/Dec. Can't work on anything here. But, I definitely will be looking for answers and info when it's time to go through it.

 

[newvista58]

IT APPEARS....

To be in good shape, however this is my first surgilator.
The fill hose seems to be broken/too short. Was there an Idler that was supposed to run on the drum, near the control panel? The rubber parts in the drum are still pliable and soft.
I'm looking forward to getting it up an running. Hope everone is having a Great Weekend.

 

[ovrphil]

Congratulations Louis!

Today is ...RCA's 70th birthday of the 45 record. To add to the drama of being a 49'er( my birth year), I find this thread. Way to go, Louis! I find few older washers of interest, but this one is different. I look forward to seeing more of this washer as you restore it. Good thing you were early in line.

Gan, yours is restored on the outside - did you have a thread here somewhere on that or was it already in that condition when you acquired it?

 

[hippiedoll]

CONGRATULATIONS...

Newvista58!
That is a pretty amazing find!
I can't wait to see your thread & progress when you start working on this early Frigidaire!

Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer...
WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!
D

 

[gansky1]

That looks great - no visible oil leaks is always a good sign. Looks like you have a replacement pulsator, but it's likely fine as the black ones seemed to last.

The fill hose looks correct, it's intended to be aimed at the tub ring and the water runs into the tub through the baffles. As the tub spins, especially in the first part of spin, it can sway a little bit and if it's too close, it will destroy the hose. The round bumper on the rod near the timer box is a bump-out switch to shut the machine off in severely unbalanced loads.

 

[gansky1]

Hi Phil - mine was posted, but in an existing thread about the stories behind the machines we've found through the years.

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?64768

 

[ovrphil]

Reply #28

What an interesting thread and your story, too. When I first looked at your washer, I mistook it as a dishwasher, at first. It's remarkably clean; imagine it sat for a long time, but was used from(?1949? to 1969). You have such skills; I'm not that electrical savvy. If a washer could only talk. Thanks Gan!