Restored 1948 GE Fridge!
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Really a stunning fridge now . . .
I mean, these GE combos are already beautiful machines, but that paint job is really top notch.
So since this is your main fridge, how often are you finding you need to defrost it?
Ralph
I mean, these GE combos are already beautiful machines, but that paint job is really top notch.
So since this is your main fridge, how often are you finding you need to defrost it?
Ralph
norgeway
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Once you have used this a while,and see how much better your vegetables and meats keep with no fan to dry them out you will never go back to a modern fridge again...also your power bill will go down because you arent running a heater to melt frost then the compressor to make up for the heat generated to defrost,its not too much trouble to defrost,I defrost my 63 Hotpoint about twice a year, I sure wish it looked like this!!!
Once you have used this a while,and see how much better your vegetables and meats keep with no fan to dry them out you will never go back to a modern fridge again...also your power bill will go down because you arent running a heater to melt frost then the compressor to make up for the heat generated to defrost,its not too much trouble to defrost,I defrost my 63 Hotpoint about twice a year, I sure wish it looked like this!!!
Amazing Restoration and amazing restorer
Rick, I am in awe and admiration of the meticulous care you take of your belongings. Your home is always gleaming and a tribute to your craft and skill as a restorer. Moreover the tender care you show to your son and the many friends that come to your home is nothing short of Nobel Prize worthy. You are an amazing man, Rick and I am proud to say it boldly. Everytime you start a thread I know it will be spell binding. Merry Christmas, you deserve a big present.
Rick, I am in awe and admiration of the meticulous care you take of your belongings. Your home is always gleaming and a tribute to your craft and skill as a restorer. Moreover the tender care you show to your son and the many friends that come to your home is nothing short of Nobel Prize worthy. You are an amazing man, Rick and I am proud to say it boldly. Everytime you start a thread I know it will be spell binding. Merry Christmas, you deserve a big present.
Gorgeous!
That is really a super paint job! I'm curious about the new gaskets, since they tend to be shot on almost all the old fridges I come across. Were these some sort of repros or a good universal?
That is really a super paint job! I'm curious about the new gaskets, since they tend to be shot on almost all the old fridges I come across. Were these some sort of repros or a good universal?
aldspinboy
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That is simply amazing !!!!!
How did you do it Rick ?
I will show all of my old colleges.
They will freak out. There is a fridge that my former colleges are selling now a Ariston Retro fridge which is about 2000 dollers and does not look have as good and has not the best mechanics inside shameful.
Very nice Rick.
Darren k.
Darren k
How did you do it Rick ?
I will show all of my old colleges.
They will freak out. There is a fridge that my former colleges are selling now a Ariston Retro fridge which is about 2000 dollers and does not look have as good and has not the best mechanics inside shameful.
Very nice Rick.
Darren k.
Darren k
Rick - looks fantastic. The finish work looks to be top-notch. You've got yourself quite a paint guy there!
Very interesting to see the subtle differences between the '48 and the '51. I like that you have a light in the freezer. What gasket did you use? I'll be in need of a new one for the fridge compartment soon.
Ben
Very interesting to see the subtle differences between the '48 and the '51. I like that you have a light in the freezer. What gasket did you use? I'll be in need of a new one for the fridge compartment soon.
Ben
Another fantastic job, Rick!
That fridge looks right at home, like it's been there since new!
That fridge looks right at home, like it's been there since new!
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Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a beautiful restoration & look at that Radar Range .
Wow !!!! Unbelievable !!!!
What a beautiful restoration & look at that Radar Range .
Wow !!!! Unbelievable !!!!
Marvelous Color!!!
I love the fact that you were daring enough to use the updated color! Looks wonderful in your kitchen. I also like how you're already collecting frost - just like my 1958 GE Combination! I did the opposite of what you did; mine was originally pink and I went to white. Here is a pic of my restored GE in the "almost finished" kitchen...
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I love the fact that you were daring enough to use the updated color! Looks wonderful in your kitchen. I also like how you're already collecting frost - just like my 1958 GE Combination! I did the opposite of what you did; mine was originally pink and I went to white. Here is a pic of my restored GE in the "almost finished" kitchen...
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That's neat, too, pulltostart.
The GE I grew up with looked about like that. A very fine machine, and such clean international lines.
The GE I grew up with looked about like that. A very fine machine, and such clean international lines.
douglasdc6
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We love our refrigerators 
We love our refrigerators !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We love our refrigerators !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
little-edie
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stunning.
Amazing Rick! Your body shop does such an amazing job.
whirlaway
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Good Example
It really shows what you can do with a little imagination.I bet your friends think its a new retro model. Bobby
It really shows what you can do with a little imagination.I bet your friends think its a new retro model. Bobby
Thanks guys! It was alot of fun restoring this. Much less work than restoring a washer, thats for sure!!
I found the original replacement gaskets for this fridge. It made the reassembly a breeze! Plus having my boyfriend here to hold the doors up as I rehung them. No scratches!! YAY!!
Kelly, you are too kind. I simply find that if you show trust in people, no matter what background they may be from, they will show you unconditional love in return. I have been blessed in so many ways over the years from the people I have connected with in this inner city neighbourhood. I have always believed that it's not where a person comes from, it is where they are going that really matters. And I am sorry to say that I have lost a few along the way, even though I did all I could. They are still my kids however, and I will always love them all. And they know that.
On to the owners manual....
I found the original replacement gaskets for this fridge. It made the reassembly a breeze! Plus having my boyfriend here to hold the doors up as I rehung them. No scratches!! YAY!!
Kelly, you are too kind. I simply find that if you show trust in people, no matter what background they may be from, they will show you unconditional love in return. I have been blessed in so many ways over the years from the people I have connected with in this inner city neighbourhood. I have always believed that it's not where a person comes from, it is where they are going that really matters. And I am sorry to say that I have lost a few along the way, even though I did all I could. They are still my kids however, and I will always love them all. And they know that.
On to the owners manual....
