Rickr's stuff

[kenwashesmonday]

The light-up Whirlpool sure is neat. I didn't know they had a light-up escutcheon!
I just rebuilt the table model (tombstone) version of that Silvertone console radio. It's from 1936. The tone control is actually a mechanical variable-bandwith controll. It's a very good performer.
That magnavox console is a bit newer than '65.

Ken D.

 

[bethann]

Downstairs all the lighting is orignal to the house 1887. Thats a Chickering Player Piano 1912.

 

[kenwashesmonday]

Previously memtioned radio

Sears Silvertone model 1955 (1936)

 

[bethann]

Check out that light Don!

 

[rickr]

Hi all,
To Golittlesport: The Surgilator is original,the chrome Surgilator cap is from a late 1950's model I found in a junk shop.I do have the original black bakelite cap however.I couldn't resist "tricking" this washer out!
Thanks
To Peteski50:I added the waterfall lint filter to this machine during the rebuild.The tub was rusted though on this machine,and I had to part out another classic to save this 1956. I added the filter system also. The 1956 Whirlpool parts manual does show this filter system available as an option.The holes in the 1956 machine cabinet were all pre drilled. How could I resist?
Thanks

To Bethann: I wondered why you were standing on a ladder in my second floor hallway!! Trying for the jukebox in the basement,then the hallway chandalier!!! Your one slick chick!!! LOL
Thanks,
Rick

 

[drmitch]

Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! oh my Gosh! Oh My Gosh!

OOOoooooo! Rick! Awsome collection and home! Do you work or just collect all time? I Love everything! Thanks,Rick for sharing your great things, and thanks Bethann for posting them!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Great Pictures!

Thanks Bethann for taking the time post pictures of Rick's home. Rick you have a beautiful house and very nice collection! Love the juke boxes and radios too.

 

[bethann]

OK,Here we have a beautiful 61 Olds and a 55 Caddy!
I am so glad Rick has to answer all these question cuz I'm beat! There's much more that wasn't even posted!

 

[peteski50]

Real Great Stuff!

Thank you Bethann
Rick you a real nice collection
Best of Luck
Peter

 

[rickr]

radios/stereos

Hi Ken, Thanks for "dateing" the Silvertone radio. So it is a 1936 model? It too belonged to my grandparents,only on moms side.Dads mom owned the vacuum.
The Magnovox stereo was also purchased new by my mothers folks. I have the recept. It cost a whopping $495.00 when they purchased it on 10/18/65. They were allowed a $60.00 discount for a trade in,according to the paperwork. I don't know what the trade in was,and no one is around anymore that could tell me.At any rate it is a 1965,or perhaps an early 1966 model. Did you know that Magnavox was right here in Fort Wayne? I had several relatives that worked there in the 1950's and 1960's.
Thank you,
Rick

 

[rickr]

Victorian era lover Don

Hi Don,
So Bethann has told me how much you love Victorian era stuff! Well,you are not that far from me.If you are ever up to the northern Indiana area please let me know.You are welcome to stop by and check this old house out!
I will post a few photos of the interior for you,and anyone out there that might enjoy the photos.
Thanks,
Rick

 

[rickr]

Thanks Robert

Thanks for the compliment Robert. I know you of all people realize what it takes to put together a whole house full of vintage items.How many hours it takes to make it all perfect.And how many years it takes to get it all to your liking.You also know the enjoyment it all brings.I started collecting vintage stuff with the Mills Empress jukebox.I was ten at the time. Over the years I have met the kewlest people through this hobby! I have met many more kewl people since I joined this web site!
Thank again,
Rick

 

[appnut]

Rick, I am awestruct with all the beautiful items displayed in the photos. You have every right to be proud. And the lighting downstairs is original. Oh my!!!

Bethann, thank you so very much for taking and posting the pics. I can't wait to see the rest in an album!!!

 

[scott55405]

My great uncle had a 62 Oldsmobile in powder blue. It was called "Dynamic 88". I remember wanting it when I was a teenager! I remember the speedometer was like a lightbar that I think changed from green to red the faster you went. It was a wonderful car.

 

[goatfarmer]

Great collection,Rick! Excellent!

kennyGF

 

[alr2903]

Thank You

Everything looks so nice. Thanks again for sharing your pictures with us. Just beautiful. alr2903

 

[jasonl]

Stereo and JUKEBOXES!

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

Bethann.. OMG

I don't know what's hotter, the Seeburg or Bethann...

OMG

 

[gansky1]

Excellent collection of vintage fun! I love the turquoise Kenmores - those are the same panels that Don S. brought for me from Minneapolis!

Thanks for sharing everything with 'the world' and you too Bethann for taking the pics and posting them!

 

[tlee618]

Rick that is a beautiful collection that you have. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. You can tell just by looking that you have taken great pride in your home and collection. Terry

 

[cadman]

Wow, nice Kenmores, and good taste in cars! Very cool-
Cory