tulsaguy42
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Hello everyone
I have been reading your posts for a while and have found the camaraderie between you to be very nice. I am no expert on vintage appliances (I'm into collecting old phonographs and vinyl records) but reading your posts has given me an appreciation for these awesome items. Two years ago I purchased a 1939 home that was owned and occupied by the same couple since 1950! They kept detailed records of everything, including original receipts and manuals for the appliances. The dishwasher is a Kitchen Aid from 1981 and the stove is a GE from 1979 (granted, not as 'vintage' as some of your items). I almost replaced the dishwasher but after using it a few times I realized how good this thing is and now I would not change it. I loved the vintage feel of the home and I'm happy I have kept the appliances. I have also found a 1957 Mixmaster at a local thrift store for 5.99! It works perfectly but since I'm not a cook, it doesn't get much use. Here are some of the facts:
Dishwasher: Kitchen Aid Superba by Hobart/ Model KDS-20. Purchased in Novemeber 1981 for $579.00 + tax and installation. Total: $662.95 (wow!)
Range GE JCP68W (this baby looks brand new, yet it was installed in July of 1979).It cost $811.00
They also left the manuals and receipts for their previous diswasher which was a Kitchen Aid model KD-12P. That one was purchased in July of 1960 for $259.00 (plus tax and instalation). Total$ 284.00
Unfortunately, the washer and dryer are boring and new (late 1990's). Nothing like the cool 1950's pieces I've seen here.
Anyway, I just wanted to share a couple of pictures with you and thank you for reading for my post.
Cheers
Luis
I have been reading your posts for a while and have found the camaraderie between you to be very nice. I am no expert on vintage appliances (I'm into collecting old phonographs and vinyl records) but reading your posts has given me an appreciation for these awesome items. Two years ago I purchased a 1939 home that was owned and occupied by the same couple since 1950! They kept detailed records of everything, including original receipts and manuals for the appliances. The dishwasher is a Kitchen Aid from 1981 and the stove is a GE from 1979 (granted, not as 'vintage' as some of your items). I almost replaced the dishwasher but after using it a few times I realized how good this thing is and now I would not change it. I loved the vintage feel of the home and I'm happy I have kept the appliances. I have also found a 1957 Mixmaster at a local thrift store for 5.99! It works perfectly but since I'm not a cook, it doesn't get much use. Here are some of the facts:
Dishwasher: Kitchen Aid Superba by Hobart/ Model KDS-20. Purchased in Novemeber 1981 for $579.00 + tax and installation. Total: $662.95 (wow!)
Range GE JCP68W (this baby looks brand new, yet it was installed in July of 1979).It cost $811.00
They also left the manuals and receipts for their previous diswasher which was a Kitchen Aid model KD-12P. That one was purchased in July of 1960 for $259.00 (plus tax and instalation). Total$ 284.00
Unfortunately, the washer and dryer are boring and new (late 1990's). Nothing like the cool 1950's pieces I've seen here.
Anyway, I just wanted to share a couple of pictures with you and thank you for reading for my post.
Cheers
Luis
