Can you guess what it might be?
My New Find !
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That's a Frigidaire 1-18,I can tell by the hole in the bottom for the shipping block.
kennyGF
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Re: 100% Agree:
Hi! Patrick, that is definately a "1-18" "GM" Frigidaire Washer, as with what KennyGF mentioned it is obvious, because of the Hole from the Shipping Block and because I happen to know the looks of the Bottom of those Washers anyway.
So, when are we going to get to see the rest of the Washer and where did you locate it?
Peace and Happy "GM/1-18" Frigidaire Washer Washing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Hi! Patrick, that is definately a "1-18" "GM" Frigidaire Washer, as with what KennyGF mentioned it is obvious, because of the Hole from the Shipping Block and because I happen to know the looks of the Bottom of those Washers anyway.
So, when are we going to get to see the rest of the Washer and where did you locate it?
Peace and Happy "GM/1-18" Frigidaire Washer Washing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
jamman_98
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AW darn
Why can't i find good stuff LOL
Why can't i find good stuff LOL
Oh the suspense...
Here we have it!
Frigidaire 1-18 Model WS
1976 model year
Found it on Craigslist
Here we have it!
Frigidaire 1-18 Model WS
1976 model year
Found it on Craigslist
Control Panel left side
Control Panel right side
Genuine GM !
logo
logo
a little dirty, but won't be for long
Underneath
Dirty but runs very quiet with no leaks....YAY !
Dirty but runs very quiet with no leaks....YAY !
Unbelievable
I will completely take this all apart and make it look like new again. I can't believe people let things get this way.
I will completely take this all apart and make it look like new again. I can't believe people let things get this way.
Here we go!
It's gonna be a fun ride!
It's gonna be a fun ride!
I've never had one this far apart. What a rush to take the knowledge I've gained from this forum and put it to work.
Can you tell I'm excited?
Can you tell I'm excited?
More pic's to come
I don't know about the rest of you but I just love seeing pic's of peoples projects and collections and so it is a blast to be able to share with you all here.
The agitator does have a couple of cracks, probably from the missing lint filter falling into the tub, but they are smooth and don't appear to affect the operation.
I have a new lint filter and rail on the way and maybe someday I will come across a 'good' jet cone agitator. Here is a pic of the dirty agitator which has already cleaned up very nicely with some Bleche-White.
I don't know about the rest of you but I just love seeing pic's of peoples projects and collections and so it is a blast to be able to share with you all here.
The agitator does have a couple of cracks, probably from the missing lint filter falling into the tub, but they are smooth and don't appear to affect the operation.
I have a new lint filter and rail on the way and maybe someday I will come across a 'good' jet cone agitator. Here is a pic of the dirty agitator which has already cleaned up very nicely with some Bleche-White.
Patrick, what a find. I don't EVER recall seeing a 1/18 control panel that style--the way the timer knob and graphics are laid out. But, almost a horror premonition to WCI versions down the road.
This is a true treasure!
Bob
This is a true treasure!
Bob
geextrarinse
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WOW!!!
I haven't had a chance to play with alot of old machines - but this one looks to be in overall great shape! I think you lucked out! And I don't really care for Frigidaires!
I haven't had a chance to play with alot of old machines - but this one looks to be in overall great shape! I think you lucked out! And I don't really care for Frigidaires!
Goatfarmer and Sacto- you both win the prize for being right!
Retromom- Hope you like the pics. I'm sure you're familiar!
Jamman- Your day will come! Just keep looking.
Rickr- I have run the machine and it is so much quieter than I remember my old one being. It really is in much better shape than the dirt on it would make you think. It is already cleaning up very nicely. The good thing is that the previous owner was still using it daily and I think that is why everything still operates well. He was relocating to another state and that's why he was selling it along with some other non-important stuff. It was definitely my lucky day.
Retromom- Hope you like the pics. I'm sure you're familiar!
Jamman- Your day will come! Just keep looking.
Rickr- I have run the machine and it is so much quieter than I remember my old one being. It really is in much better shape than the dirt on it would make you think. It is already cleaning up very nicely. The good thing is that the previous owner was still using it daily and I think that is why everything still operates well. He was relocating to another state and that's why he was selling it along with some other non-important stuff. It was definitely my lucky day.
Appnut- Yes, I thought the same thing when I saw the control panel. I had never seen one like it either. It is unique for a GM produced 1-18.
GE ExtraRinse- Well give yourself time and us Frigidaire fanatics will convert you. You ain't seen turnover 'til you've seen a 1-18!
Yes I do feel really lucky. I hope it continues.
GE ExtraRinse- Well give yourself time and us Frigidaire fanatics will convert you. You ain't seen turnover 'til you've seen a 1-18!
Yes I do feel really lucky. I hope it continues.
Hey Patrick, wonderful find, congrats!!!! Interesting control panel, I don't think I've ever seen this model of 1/18 before. Thanks for taking the extra time and energy to post the great pictures too, its certainly is appreciated by all.
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YAY, another great 1-18!!! The mechanism looks like it's in great shape and very clean as well. The control panel is the best 1-18 panel design, IMHO...I wish all of them had that chrome instead of fake (and "biodegradable"...LOL) woodgrain!
And it is interesting like Bob said that this machine bears so much resemblance to an early WCI Frigidaire, especially the lettering! I would have originally thought it was a 1980 model. I have the window lid that came off of a similar machine, in Harvest. If things ever get in order I'll put it on my 1-18; the only thing I'll have to do is defeat the lidswitch. This lid doesn't have a center strike.
And it is interesting like Bob said that this machine bears so much resemblance to an early WCI Frigidaire, especially the lettering! I would have originally thought it was a 1980 model. I have the window lid that came off of a similar machine, in Harvest. If things ever get in order I'll put it on my 1-18; the only thing I'll have to do is defeat the lidswitch. This lid doesn't have a center strike.
Patrick preach man preach it!!! Frigidaire!! Frigidaire!! Frigidaire rollover / turnover!!! woo hoo!! Bob
New Find
Real Great find. I always go for a 1/18 the control panel is unique. I do remember that model but do not remember it comming with the window. Best of Luck with this beauty.
Jetaction
Peter
Real Great find. I always go for a 1/18 the control panel is unique. I do remember that model but do not remember it comming with the window. Best of Luck with this beauty.
Jetaction
Peter
Only once
do I ever remember seeing one of those washers. Would have been back in the late 60's or early 70's the lady across the street had one and why I noticed it in her basement was because it was running making a different sound and it was red. I'd never seen a washer that wasn't white before. It didn't have a window or I'd remember that, but she did let me look inside it. I was intrigued because I'd seen it on tv ads.
do I ever remember seeing one of those washers. Would have been back in the late 60's or early 70's the lady across the street had one and why I noticed it in her basement was because it was running making a different sound and it was red. I'd never seen a washer that wasn't white before. It didn't have a window or I'd remember that, but she did let me look inside it. I was intrigued because I'd seen it on tv ads.
toggleswitch
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Cool. Congrats!!!
Noe I am beginning to see the intrigue of the engineering of these things! (*DUCKING FOR COVER*)
The suspension seems to be very "Maytag-esque"
What is that white/beige thingy called the "pit" that the whole tub assembly sits in/on ?
Noe I am beginning to see the intrigue of the engineering of these things! (*DUCKING FOR COVER*)
The suspension seems to be very "Maytag-esque"
What is that white/beige thingy called the "pit" that the whole tub assembly sits in/on ?
peterh770
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Wow! Beautiful! This is a 78-79 model, or at least the control panel is. It wasn't until the last year of the 1-18's that GM started to majorly play with their control panel graphics. The other 2 designs for controls they had in this model line are the rapid advance timer model and the model with timer graphics on either side of the timer knob. GregM has that machine. Wonderful find! Very handsome! Congrats!
peterh770
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BTW, this is a remarkably flexible washer. With the fabric selector and the cold water key, you can wash just about every fabric in your house in this machine using the Regular cycle. Wait until you see how much water the Perm Press and the Knits cycle wastes! I have the same model from the previous model year and just love it!
filterflo
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Wonderful pics of the 1-18. I, too have never seen those graphics. And its a programmed washer! What a great find. Wonderful wash action and with a window lid.......one of the best washers from the 70's that you could get....
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