The Born-Again Frigidaire!

[swestoyz]

Did you really find a spring at ACE Hardware that could be used as a torque spring for a Unimatic??

Rick, during the tear down, there was a small discussion about how difficult it would have been to produce/machine the torque springs for these machines. I then joked that I'd just go down to the local Ace Hardware as they seem to have everything on hand when you need it

the comparison between the two is very different!

Jon - the old New Departure bearing was actually in pretty decent shape still, but the decision was made to install a new one for insurance. Still amazes me that the original bearing number is simply 3L06. You can probably imagine the gasp I let out when I saw how mint the tub support was when I first removed the mechanism. I was expecting rust city!

 

[roto204]

Yay

Yay for a very fun time and a beeeeeautiful machine. That truly is the mintiest '56 ever, and I love the copper accents. Ben, you did amazing work on lovingly cleaning that unit up.

I can't believe how nice the mechanism was in that--even the Delco serial plate on the motor was beautiful and shiny like a mirror.

Yes, it was fun to see the oil pumping away in that mechanism, and yes, I recognize that sound from elsewhere. *cues porn music*

Are you sure you don't want that Deep-Action agitator? It'll reduce your tangling issues. Better still, since Robert proved you can bolt most anything in there anyway, how about a nice Westinghouse impeller? Norge agitator? Hubcap from a '54 Ford? ;-)

 

[mickeyd]

Don't know which I love the more

The beautiful surprise of the dial light

The shock and awe of the innards of the cage --straight out of sci-fi

The playful starching you'll get from Laundress for washing the towels for FOUR ! minutes.

The absolute joy I would have experienced in the company of 4 of Aworg's finest, friendliest, kindest, most generous men--forget the brain power !!!! Thinking of that just gives me the shakes ;'D

 

[mickeyd]

Duh--I forgot the first thing, Born Again Ben;'D

The sophisticated humor of the Thread Title: Born Again Frigidiare.

 

[panthera]

What perfect simplicity!

There is an old saying that good design is beautiful art.
Whether 'tis the money shot or the rest, those pics are beautiful!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[fridgiman]

So glad to see that you got your set up and running.
I'm still working on the same set that I picked up about 6 weeks ago in Michigan. Both the washer and dryer need work--- but I'm getting there.
Again, congrats on restoring a great set.
Many happy wash days !!!!

Jim