Congrats!!!
Great story Phil, thanks for sharing it!
Great story Phil, thanks for sharing it!
My dream set!
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laundromat
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If that's the Custom Imperial with the sprinkler door in the control panel/nameplate, I have the dryer in turquoise.
retromania
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I LOVE IT!!!
1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperials
WOW Phil I am glad that set came together for you, the dryer looks much happier sitting next to its matching washer than it did at our warehouse sitting next to the 66 Turquoise CI pair, the dryer was always wishing it was colored also LOL.
Did you mention that that this is the rare Filtrater version of this dryer ?, when you consider that there were vented electric and gas versions of this dryer along with the Filtrater and that you could get these washers and dryers in five different colors AND then consider the washer was available in suds and non-suds versions it meant that the Frigidaire distributor had to stock 25 machines to have the ONE that a customer wanted to buy. Today if you take Speed Queens entire home laundry lineup these are only 20 different washers and dryers variations available.
WOW Phil I am glad that set came together for you, the dryer looks much happier sitting next to its matching washer than it did at our warehouse sitting next to the 66 Turquoise CI pair, the dryer was always wishing it was colored also LOL.
Did you mention that that this is the rare Filtrater version of this dryer ?, when you consider that there were vented electric and gas versions of this dryer along with the Filtrater and that you could get these washers and dryers in five different colors AND then consider the washer was available in suds and non-suds versions it meant that the Frigidaire distributor had to stock 25 machines to have the ONE that a customer wanted to buy. Today if you take Speed Queens entire home laundry lineup these are only 20 different washers and dryers variations available.
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this is what AW is all about, everybody chips in to help a member get their dream set! YAY! ----Now all you luggards start scouring OHIO for my matching APEX set!!
this is what AW is all about, everybody chips in to help a member get their dream set! YAY! ----Now all you luggards start scouring OHIO for my matching APEX set!!
philr
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Chuck,
Yes it's the one with the sprinkler.
John,
That's probably why in Canada we had much fewer models starting in 1965. That year, you couldn't get Custom Imperials anymore. You couldn't get the WIA model either and the suds saver was only available in the Custom Deluxe washer (not the same as in the US as we only had one Custom Deluxe model with the lighted timer dial, no WCDA models). Frigidaire didn't offer gas dryers here either. Strangely, the TOL dryer in Canada was the DIFC-65 which was an Imperial model. It wasn't available in the regular vented version while in the US, you couldn't get the Filtrator in the Imperial series that year!
Here's the 1965 US lineup (I think Ken originally posted this page). Notice that the (P) and (R) are for the models available with Porcelain cabinets and suds-Return.
Yes it's the one with the sprinkler.
John,
That's probably why in Canada we had much fewer models starting in 1965. That year, you couldn't get Custom Imperials anymore. You couldn't get the WIA model either and the suds saver was only available in the Custom Deluxe washer (not the same as in the US as we only had one Custom Deluxe model with the lighted timer dial, no WCDA models). Frigidaire didn't offer gas dryers here either. Strangely, the TOL dryer in Canada was the DIFC-65 which was an Imperial model. It wasn't available in the regular vented version while in the US, you couldn't get the Filtrator in the Imperial series that year!
Here's the 1965 US lineup (I think Ken originally posted this page). Notice that the (P) and (R) are for the models available with Porcelain cabinets and suds-Return.
redcarpetdrew
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Jon...
We can surely help find that Apex set for you. I'll start by saying that I know where the washer is. Either in Minneapolis or Signal Hill but you MIGHT just have a fight on your hands as the current owners seem... Attached... LOL!
Phil, that is just a stunning set. Minty condition and just perfect to look at in the night. Do we get videos? They say that when a AW member finds a dream set, an angel gets her terquoise kitchen. That or everyone else gets kinda jealous... I know I am!
RCD
We can surely help find that Apex set for you. I'll start by saying that I know where the washer is. Either in Minneapolis or Signal Hill but you MIGHT just have a fight on your hands as the current owners seem... Attached... LOL!
Phil, that is just a stunning set. Minty condition and just perfect to look at in the night. Do we get videos? They say that when a AW member finds a dream set, an angel gets her terquoise kitchen. That or everyone else gets kinda jealous... I know I am!
RCD
Nice looking set you've got there Phil! 
Ben
Ben
philr
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Now, what we had in Canada in 1965.
Notice that we couldn't get a Rapidry washer matched to a vented dryer in 1965! That changed soon after that as vented "Imperial" dryers were reintroduced after a two-years absence in the 1967 "L" line and the Filtrators were discontinued in the 1968 "N" line.
The black band with "Electric" written on it suggests that there might be other views showing gas versions too but there there were none!
Notice that we couldn't get a Rapidry washer matched to a vented dryer in 1965! That changed soon after that as vented "Imperial" dryers were reintroduced after a two-years absence in the 1967 "L" line and the Filtrators were discontinued in the 1968 "N" line.
The black band with "Electric" written on it suggests that there might be other views showing gas versions too but there there were none!
philr
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Andrew, I have to make a video of it.
Ben thanks so much for offering the washer to me! Have you noticed a subtle change on the control panel?
Here's a before shot:
Ben thanks so much for offering the washer to me! Have you noticed a subtle change on the control panel?
Here's a before shot:
Have you noticed a subtle change on the control panel?
You cleaned it! It looks amazing!
You cleaned it! It looks amazing!
Oh, that's it, I've got to come visit and see them both in action soon!
laundromat
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The actual "Dream Machines" imho are the "High Fashion"models that had the infinite agitate and spin speeds,built in cabinetry,liquid detergent.and fabric softener dispensers,window washer lid,different tumble speeds for the dryer and fully illuminated underside of the cabinets.I had the dryer a while.John L saw it.Never did find the washer.Their clutch was the "bad seed".
philr
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At some point, the back of the control panel had been repainted and the paint wouldn't allow much light to get through. At some places, there was even metallic paint that was blocking all the light. I sanded that off until the plastic was transparent (I took care not to hurt the chrome finish!). I repaired a small crack at the top that's now completely invisible. And I tried to mix some turquoise paint, white paint and clear coat together to make it more translucent. It seemed to work quite well!
WOW Phil, those are really awesome!
CONGRATS on finding your dream set!
Kevin
Great set, Phil, congrats!
bendixmark
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Lid
That is my favorite frigidaire washer,had one once in the 70s.What is wrong with the lid?
That is my favorite frigidaire washer,had one once in the 70s.What is wrong with the lid?
ovrphil
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Dreams come true
That is a gorgeous and cool looking set...super beautiful, Phil. Congrats.
Lots of beautiful fishes in the sea - how do you find a favorite? Will look for your video.
That is a gorgeous and cool looking set...super beautiful, Phil. Congrats.
Lots of beautiful fishes in the sea - how do you find a favorite? Will look for your video.
philr
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Mark,
The original one didn't have a window in it...
The original one didn't have a window in it...
philr
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Please see videos 2 posts down.
