Poppy red 1-18 project

[pdub]

MickeyD !

You are never a bother and ask all the questions you want.

Thanks for the compliments!

The pictures in reply 7 are of my '63 Imperial multimatic set.

I should do a separate thread on those as I did quite a tear down on that washer but it runs like a top now.

Here's a pic.

 

[mickeyd]

Oh my Lord in Heaven !

Jesus, Mary and Saint Joseph ! (I'm praying, not swearing) Just gettin' holy for Holy Week

 

Where have you been hiding this stuff?

 

Do the thread.

 

So what's the last dial for--so unusul off on the end like that.

 

[pdub]

Kelly !

The padded Speed Queen has been moved to a new spot. Good memory!

I just decided it should be all Frigidaire together on that wall and the orphans must be moved to their own area. LOL

Here's the 'before' picture.

 

[combo52]

Frigidaire 1-18

Great job Patrick, the machine looks almost new. Question is your machine Poppy or the later non-shaded Tera-cot-ta color, what year was the machine made?

 

[pdub]

Pray the Rosary......

MickeyD!

Here is an up close on the knobs. Glad you like.

Patrick

 

[pdub]

Combo52

John,

Thanks for the compliment. The schematic pasted to the front of the tub is dated '77. The machine is non-shaded and could be what you refer to. I have only seen the word poppy listed in the service info I have but maybe it was called Terra-Cotta in later sales literature?

Patrick

 

[mickeyd]

SPECTACULAR

Thank you, Patrick. What a close-up, and yes, I've got the beads going now.

 

[mickeyd]

Hate to be greedy, especially during Lent

 

 

but I can't be the only one drooling in anticipation to see the rest of the panel is such close relief.

 

This machine is a dream. So few of us had these models as kids. So when you're in the mood......

 

[pdub]

ask and you shall receive

Mike,

No problemo!

I promise to do a complete thread on these machines.

Here is another shot of the other 2 knobs to whet your appetite.

 

[mickeyd]

Move over Rosary beads, I'm gonna say "The Dials&#34

I can't believe how perfect and beautiful these Frigidiares are. We could bring them back to America. Open a college and a plant when everybody's retired and free to pursue the dream. Many, many thanks, Patrick. "Ask and you shall receive".... LOL

 

Did this originally have a 3 ring and you swapped it for a jetcone?

 

EDIT: PS: The detail here is incredible~ metal 3 D lettering, you really got something for your money back in the 60's.

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[pdub]

No Jetcone...

Can't let that question go unanswered.

As Robert can attest (I think I remember that right) he used this agitator in his Super Unimatic because he thought it gave the best washing action in the 12 lb tub.

Here's the pic.

 

[mixfinder]

Lent and Jet Cone?

Don't blaspheme Mickey, thats a perfectly sculpted three ring predecessor to the Jet Cone in the 63/64 models.  Turquoisedude has one in his Deluxe version.  I prefer pre Jet Cone especially during Holy Days.  Say 50 Hail Dials and follow with 10 Our Automatic.

 

[joelippard]

Oh Yes

It would be great to see a thread on those MultiMatics.

 

[mickeyd]

LOL, to my fellow religious fanatic

My mistake. In number two, it looks like the top and the shading of the 3 stage jetaction agi. "Mea maxima culpa." Actually, I prefer the three ring.

 

And Patrick, I did NOT trick you into giving up the money shot by mistaking the agitator. I really mistook it.

 

[aldspinboy]

Patrick ...

what a fantastic job they look stunning .

I could set there in a chair and just gaze at the 63 Imperial pair they are by far

the best looking Frigidaire machines to me.

Mike said it the circle spray shot could win a award...I agree very nice man.

 

Your tub ring looks brand new did you get one or just a very good cleaning ?

I see your detergents low sudsing which do you like the best ...

Asian Tide is not bad...  and Ariel I like.

Hope you get years from them.

 

Darren k

 

[swestoyz]

Wow - great job on the 1-18 project! I don't blame you for swapping out the earlier panel, I would have done the same. Enjoy your chip free Jet Cone!

UGH - I *heart* your '63 set. I SOOOOOO wish I had that agitator in mine.

Ben

 

[northwesty]

Yes Patrick that is really a great job there. That Poppy Red color is really such a stand out those really will be museum pieces 50+ years from now, or right now depending on how you look at it. These are certainly getting rarer - I haven't seen any up here for quite a while. I can't but help hoping that the matching dryer shows up. Thanks for posting.

 

[peteski50]

Poppy 1/18!

The Poppy 1/18 is my favorate
Best Of Luck with it
Peter

 

[Unimatic1140]

As Robert can attest (I think I remember that right) he used this agitator in his Super Unimatic because he thought it gave the best washing action in the 12 lb tub.

Totally Patrick it is the best agitator for the 12lb tub. Great job on the Poppy 1-18!!!

 

[mayfan69]

Gorgeaus!

That's gorgeaus Patrick!

I'd be interested to see the teardown of your Imperial Multimatic set as one of my Multimatics here in Australia might a tear down itself.

I have the repair manuals, but to see pics of someone who has already done it, would be very helpful.

Cheers
Leon