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Pink GE set in Syracuse NY
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WOW, now that is just beautiful a 1957 set in Pink! Never Used as well, amazing. I think this is the first NOS GE we've seen.
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Wow, these will go down in the record books of AW.org !
They are just beautiful and they did a great job with the pics.
Look at all the goodies in the tub.
Patrick
Wow, these will go down in the record books of AW.org !
They are just beautiful and they did a great job with the pics.
Look at all the goodies in the tub.
Patrick
Pull out Dishwasher too!
What, no bids on this yet.
I know several members have said they would like to find one.
Don't let the fron fool you, it says never used.
best of luck!
Patrick
What, no bids on this yet.
I know several members have said they would like to find one.
Don't let the fron fool you, it says never used.
best of luck!
Patrick
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hoover1060
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Those are beautiful!
but why on earth would someone buy that stuff and never use it???
but why on earth would someone buy that stuff and never use it???
Hometechdoc
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good question
I bet there is a good story here somewhere, but I guess we will never know
I bet there is a good story here somewhere, but I guess we will never know
magic clean
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was/is in Syracuse. I wonder if these items had any connection to GE in that way.
was/is in Syracuse. I wonder if these items had any connection to GE in that way.
My Dad was a mechanical Engineer
..and he worked there for a long time back in the 50s. We lived in Rochester and he commuted every day. He was actually one of the engineers that desinged small appliances back in those days. Gee, that must be where I got it.
Ironically, we had a Whirlpool washer and a Youngstown Kitchens Dishwasher. I think we had a GE stand mixer that I never wanted to play with. I always wanted to play with my Mom's Sunbeam mixer. I remember he brouhgt home a portable garbage disposal. It never caught on. My Mom said she used it once and thought it was awful.
..and he worked there for a long time back in the 50s. We lived in Rochester and he commuted every day. He was actually one of the engineers that desinged small appliances back in those days. Gee, that must be where I got it.
Ironically, we had a Whirlpool washer and a Youngstown Kitchens Dishwasher. I think we had a GE stand mixer that I never wanted to play with. I always wanted to play with my Mom's Sunbeam mixer. I remember he brouhgt home a portable garbage disposal. It never caught on. My Mom said she used it once and thought it was awful.
washertalk
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Ew, wow, I am willing to bet these babies go over $1000. What are the chances of finding such rare pieces half a century old. And with all the literature and hoses.
Yes, it would be an interesting story as to why they never bothered connecting.
It is noteworthy the way they basically pack and ship them now so similarly to back then. And the manufacture details stayed so similar for like 40 years. The gluing on of the wiring diagram onto the wooden back panel. The panel. The aluminum drain hose hook, Even the dryer back panel looks similar to standard capacity dryers only here the panel is vertical instead of horizontal.
The washer cabinet looks like it is mounted on a pedestal of sorts
I just like the pink. the darker shade of pink for the agitator cap and filter-flo gives it the appearance of being dressed properly with lipstick and blush. lol.
The washer cord must be tucked inside? The holes that are there seem too small for everything that needs to come out the back.
The dws must have been stand alone models without the top for a built-in.
I am guessing the person who got these really did not know how to use them. She probably was thrilled to have the newest technology but just couldn't let go of old habits. Perhaps a wringer washer. lol. kind of like buying a computer for your grand parents or parents. Maybe they would be clueless or intimidated. The fact that they kept the original stove and oven, the appliances that were used, when they could have switched out for a nice avacodo set in the 70s or a Sand or Almond colored set in the 80s. Gimmee some harvest gold. But they didn't. I bet these were dearly loved for their status.
Now this will be an auction to watch.
Yes, it would be an interesting story as to why they never bothered connecting.
It is noteworthy the way they basically pack and ship them now so similarly to back then. And the manufacture details stayed so similar for like 40 years. The gluing on of the wiring diagram onto the wooden back panel. The panel. The aluminum drain hose hook, Even the dryer back panel looks similar to standard capacity dryers only here the panel is vertical instead of horizontal.
The washer cabinet looks like it is mounted on a pedestal of sorts
I just like the pink. the darker shade of pink for the agitator cap and filter-flo gives it the appearance of being dressed properly with lipstick and blush. lol.
The washer cord must be tucked inside? The holes that are there seem too small for everything that needs to come out the back.
The dws must have been stand alone models without the top for a built-in.
I am guessing the person who got these really did not know how to use them. She probably was thrilled to have the newest technology but just couldn't let go of old habits. Perhaps a wringer washer. lol. kind of like buying a computer for your grand parents or parents. Maybe they would be clueless or intimidated. The fact that they kept the original stove and oven, the appliances that were used, when they could have switched out for a nice avacodo set in the 70s or a Sand or Almond colored set in the 80s. Gimmee some harvest gold. But they didn't. I bet these were dearly loved for their status.
Now this will be an auction to watch.
washertalk
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I change my bidding estimate. I bet these babies go over $3000.
golittlesport
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What a beautiful set! Maybe they won them in a contest or something. Many homes in the 50's did not have plumbing for an automatic washer. Hard to believe they sat on a back porch for 50 years! When I was a wee lad, our neighbors had this set...plus their old wringer washer for good measure. The lady would often have both machines washing away. Rugs, work clothes and jeans in the wringer --- and linens, towels and the rest in the automatic.
good god!
Swing low, sweet old chariot -- comin for to carry me home.....
Swing low, sweet old chariot -- comin for to carry me home.....
gewa1054wguy
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Contrast
Amazing how well these have survived almost 50 years inside a house or basement compared to the '57 Plymouth buried in Tulsa in an effort to preserve it for the future.
I know what it feels like to find your dream set. If this is yours, it will be worth the cost to obtain them. This is a very rare opportunity so find a way monetarily to do it. If you live within a few hours, make the effort to rent a truck or van to pick up your winnings.
The perfect end to a Filter Flo summer!
Mike
Amazing how well these have survived almost 50 years inside a house or basement compared to the '57 Plymouth buried in Tulsa in an effort to preserve it for the future.
I know what it feels like to find your dream set. If this is yours, it will be worth the cost to obtain them. This is a very rare opportunity so find a way monetarily to do it. If you live within a few hours, make the effort to rent a truck or van to pick up your winnings.
The perfect end to a Filter Flo summer!
Mike
PDUB
That is a wonderful dishwasher!!! Sure wish there was a reasonable way for me to save it. (Think, think, think...)
That is a wonderful dishwasher!!! Sure wish there was a reasonable way for me to save it. (Think, think, think...)
mayken4now
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OMG, GASP, FAINT, COUGH, and may I have another cigarette NOW.
Washertalk, Perhaps your 3000 is correct, I bet more. And I hope one of my favorite folks here get them.
Steve
Washertalk, Perhaps your 3000 is correct, I bet more. And I hope one of my favorite folks here get them.
Steve
Well if it is near 2000 with five days remaining, I'd bet it hits over 3000 if not 4000 by the end. Am quite sure snipers are out there locked and loaded.
L.
L.
Considering how many folks are already "openly" bidding (and driving the price up on each other---- DUH!) there is no telling how many "snipers" are out there!
I'll bet this gets real "sporty" before it is all over. And I can just imagine who will have the "sportiest" bid.
Nonetheless, these sure are kool machines. Suppose there are replacement tub boots out there still on a shelf? Pretty rare. Hopefully not too dry rotted, as I'd imagine it will be a good idea to remove and treat the tub boot on this machine before use----just to be careful.What do the GE guru's think?
How would you prepare this set for their maiden runs after so many years of sitting, so as to lessen the risk of damage to old and possibly dry rotted parts?
I'll bet this gets real "sporty" before it is all over. And I can just imagine who will have the "sportiest" bid.
Nonetheless, these sure are kool machines. Suppose there are replacement tub boots out there still on a shelf? Pretty rare. Hopefully not too dry rotted, as I'd imagine it will be a good idea to remove and treat the tub boot on this machine before use----just to be careful.What do the GE guru's think?
How would you prepare this set for their maiden runs after so many years of sitting, so as to lessen the risk of damage to old and possibly dry rotted parts?
