brizzzy
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Hi there! I am seeking a 1956 Kelvinator Foodarama scratch guard for the right door (as it's a 1956, it would be the rectangular, iridescent gold one that says "Foodarama". If anyone has a Foodarama they're parting out, or considering parting out, I'd love to buy if you have one (or even the set if you have both, and possibly additional parts, so I can have extras just in case).
I just purchased a one-owner working Foodarama in amazing condition, and it not only runs and has been in continual use since 1956, but still has EVERYTHING...the juice pitchers, the butter dish, cheese tray with original cellulose sponge, Handitray, ice trays, original owner's manual and brochure, purchase receipt and all repair receipts over the years - just amazing and the owner kept it in really great condition. However, the shipper partially dropped it in transit and broke the right scratch guard that goes behind the door handle (handed me a shard that said "RAMA" when they arrived and were like "whoops"), as well as denting the left door pretty bad.
I'm devastated because this is my dream fridge and I've searched almost 20 years for one. It was just supposed to need a paint touchup and now instead I've got to try and find a matching scratch guard and someone in my area able to remove the dents. I let the fridge stand for 24 hours before plugging it in. It did fire right up and cools great, so at least no mechanical damage it would seem, but it's still such a bummer...what should have been a really exciting "fulfillment of a dream" type moment was tainted and now I'm just filled with anxiety over whether I'll ever be able to find the elusive scratch guard. :'( Thanks in advance to anyone who might have any leads! I've reached out to a few vintage appliance restorers who have actual websites, but there aren't all that many and so much of the industry seems to be largely word-of-mouth.
Best,
~Bri
I just purchased a one-owner working Foodarama in amazing condition, and it not only runs and has been in continual use since 1956, but still has EVERYTHING...the juice pitchers, the butter dish, cheese tray with original cellulose sponge, Handitray, ice trays, original owner's manual and brochure, purchase receipt and all repair receipts over the years - just amazing and the owner kept it in really great condition. However, the shipper partially dropped it in transit and broke the right scratch guard that goes behind the door handle (handed me a shard that said "RAMA" when they arrived and were like "whoops"), as well as denting the left door pretty bad.
I'm devastated because this is my dream fridge and I've searched almost 20 years for one. It was just supposed to need a paint touchup and now instead I've got to try and find a matching scratch guard and someone in my area able to remove the dents. I let the fridge stand for 24 hours before plugging it in. It did fire right up and cools great, so at least no mechanical damage it would seem, but it's still such a bummer...what should have been a really exciting "fulfillment of a dream" type moment was tainted and now I'm just filled with anxiety over whether I'll ever be able to find the elusive scratch guard. :'( Thanks in advance to anyone who might have any leads! I've reached out to a few vintage appliance restorers who have actual websites, but there aren't all that many and so much of the industry seems to be largely word-of-mouth.
Best,
~Bri
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