norgeway
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Kitchen, this is one of the nicest looking ones I have seen,
Reasonably priced...BEAUTIFUL GE
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That is huge - and in good condition. Fair price, too, for all you get. They can keep that dish drainer contraption though - WTH?
That double drainboard sink would be wonderful - even one drainboard is a nice addition to a single bowl sink.
That double drainboard sink would be wonderful - even one drainboard is a nice addition to a single bowl sink.
ovrphil
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" We are selling an original vintage 1950's complete
I don't think one of the family members wants anything changed, by the look on his/her face. lol.
I don't think one of the family members wants anything changed, by the look on his/her face. lol.
All of those years without a dishwasher? Maybe there's a portable out of view.
ovrphil
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Ken - is that the ranch in your flickr photos(which are really great pictures of some country, too)...? Good luck with the seller.
Phil:
Yes thats my shack. I need to post some new pics. There was a good amount of progress last summer from the pics seen on flickr. Didnt do much thru this past winter though. We're almost ready for drywall.
We do have a lot of natural beauty here. It hasnt changed much over the years. Still rural and quiet.
Ive seen recent discussion on here concerning metal kitchen cabinets as to how the different brands compare and which was the best. Who made the ones sold by GE and how did they compare in quality?
Yes thats my shack. I need to post some new pics. There was a good amount of progress last summer from the pics seen on flickr. Didnt do much thru this past winter though. We're almost ready for drywall.
We do have a lot of natural beauty here. It hasnt changed much over the years. Still rural and quiet.
Ive seen recent discussion on here concerning metal kitchen cabinets as to how the different brands compare and which was the best. Who made the ones sold by GE and how did they compare in quality?
ovrphil
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Who made GE kitchen cabinets?
GE made the cabinets, I believe from what I have read elsewhere. (Sandy(danemodsandy) has some metal cabinet insight on GE, too).
By the way, I've read that some GE metal cabinets have been prone to fading, but I don't see that here in the photo- you could always repaint if that was a real problem(?), down the road.
Drywall! Then you're getting alot closer and bet your happy about that. It's always a good feeling when you get to that stage.
Phil
GE made the cabinets, I believe from what I have read elsewhere. (Sandy(danemodsandy) has some metal cabinet insight on GE, too).
By the way, I've read that some GE metal cabinets have been prone to fading, but I don't see that here in the photo- you could always repaint if that was a real problem(?), down the road.
Drywall! Then you're getting alot closer and bet your happy about that. It's always a good feeling when you get to that stage.
Phil
norgeway
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GE Didnt make them...
Republic Steel made them for GE.
Republic Steel made them for GE.
norgeway
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Re steel cabinets..
The absolute TOL was St Charles, Geneva was good, then you had Morton, who sold them also as Kelvinator, these were wild looking because they had sliding glass doors, Lyon was another popular one, I have them over my washer and dryer, Youngstown was probably the biggest seller, and although no where near as good as St Charles, to me they look the best...St Chrles were sort of the Packard of metal cabinets!
The absolute TOL was St Charles, Geneva was good, then you had Morton, who sold them also as Kelvinator, these were wild looking because they had sliding glass doors, Lyon was another popular one, I have them over my washer and dryer, Youngstown was probably the biggest seller, and although no where near as good as St Charles, to me they look the best...St Chrles were sort of the Packard of metal cabinets!
The house is going to seem small inside after the drywall is on. Its been one open space with the bare stud walls for so long Ive gotten used to it that way.
The cabinets with the sliding glass doors are way cool. Love the look of them. Wouldnt mind finding a set like that.
So how do the GE (Republic Steel) cabinets rate?
The cabinets with the sliding glass doors are way cool. Love the look of them. Wouldnt mind finding a set like that.
So how do the GE (Republic Steel) cabinets rate?
Any one here in the Newtown/Philadelphia, PA area?
That would be willing to take a look at the cabinets on my behalf if it comes to me needing that? I heard back from the seller and he said he would be available this weekend if I wanted to take a look at the kitchen.
Unfortunately Im located 3 hrs from them which makes it difficult to just stop-by to take a look at them myself. I do have to measure how much wall space I have to fill in my kitchen to see if these cabinets would work for me.
As we here are "like minded" about vintage appliances and other items I feel someone here would know what to look for and be able to give a good appraisal of them. I would certainly compensate you for your time and effort.
Ken
That would be willing to take a look at the cabinets on my behalf if it comes to me needing that? I heard back from the seller and he said he would be available this weekend if I wanted to take a look at the kitchen.
Unfortunately Im located 3 hrs from them which makes it difficult to just stop-by to take a look at them myself. I do have to measure how much wall space I have to fill in my kitchen to see if these cabinets would work for me.
As we here are "like minded" about vintage appliances and other items I feel someone here would know what to look for and be able to give a good appraisal of them. I would certainly compensate you for your time and effort.
Ken
ovrphil
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Republic and GE
I was reading an article on retrorenovation...they mentioned that renovators are also seeking out a few other steel kitchen cabinets with the following labels:
GE, Republic, American, Crosley , Beauty Queen, and and Morton.
I guess this suggests that GE had a label, but Republic constructed and finished them and Republic had their own brand, as well. So that's interesting..in fact, there's alot to read about ...anyone care to scope it out at retrorenovation, here's the article on metal cabinets...we had some in my parent's upper flat(house was ca. 1925).
retrorenovation.com
I was reading an article on retrorenovation...they mentioned that renovators are also seeking out a few other steel kitchen cabinets with the following labels:
GE, Republic, American, Crosley , Beauty Queen, and and Morton.
I guess this suggests that GE had a label, but Republic constructed and finished them and Republic had their own brand, as well. So that's interesting..in fact, there's alot to read about ...anyone care to scope it out at retrorenovation, here's the article on metal cabinets...we had some in my parent's upper flat(house was ca. 1925).
The History of Vintage Steel Kitchen Cabinets - 100 brands! - Retro Renovation
Explore the history of Steel Kitchen cabinets -- complete with pictures, a list of known brands, tips on assembling your own vintage steel kitchen and FAQ.
retrorenovation.com
No Dishwasher?
IIRC these usually had one. It would be easy to add a vintage KA though
WK78
IIRC these usually had one. It would be easy to add a vintage KA though
WK78
twintubdexter
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That "WTH" dish drainer contraption is a Simplehuman dish drainer. Although it looks out of place on that counter they're great for people like me that do dishes by hand. They cost about $100. I've had one for years and I like it.
