POD 7/3/20: 1956 Frigidaire Washer

[frigilux]

Calling Frigidaire Experts: Is this POD actually a 1956? If not, let me know and I'll try to change the subject line before time is called on editing.

I'd say this is where the design gurus at GM took a big step forward in the styling of washer consoles. Nearly every model year from this point forward brought sometimes stunning changes in consoles. Things settled down a bit from 1968-70. Consoles on the 1-18s were also fairly consistent.

The golden age of design and style for appliances.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Yes the washer showing is the 1956 Imperial Unimatic model. Love those Frigidaire illustrations, they are a work of fine art!

 

[sfh074]

yep ....

Here is a great example of a '56 that Bob has. I made the agitator rubber for it. These washers are a lot of fun to watch in action.

New Pulsator for the '56

We are going to try again to post pics - This is the great '56 I got from Ben and a new pulsator from Bud. Bob

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[frigilux]

Bud, the monochromatic pulsator rings and cap you made for Bob's '56 look absolutely gorgeous with the gray tub. Hope this photo tempts more of the AW family to check out your link in Reply #2.