Amazing condition; and amazing work you did there!
The Clamshell - washing again!
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Beautiful restoration job Ben as usual, and thanks for sharing the process! So glad you got this machine.
Frigidaire!
Ben this is a really great restoration - Best Of Luck!
Ben this is a really great restoration - Best Of Luck!
This guy Ben...
So you know, Ben has expertise in repairing and restoring most brands of vintage appliances, even the obscure ones. He also shares his knowledge with people in person and online with appliance folks who pose questions. In addition to that, he generously shares parts and literature with friends, acquaintances and people he doesn't know or ever has met. Impressive collection, impressive restoration with the Frigidaire but Ben is impressive not only with his contributions around material "stuff" but as a fine human who makes the world a better place. As you can see, I am a fan!
So you know, Ben has expertise in repairing and restoring most brands of vintage appliances, even the obscure ones. He also shares his knowledge with people in person and online with appliance folks who pose questions. In addition to that, he generously shares parts and literature with friends, acquaintances and people he doesn't know or ever has met. Impressive collection, impressive restoration with the Frigidaire but Ben is impressive not only with his contributions around material "stuff" but as a fine human who makes the world a better place. As you can see, I am a fan!
statomatic
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Well done job !
I like the electronic washer analyzer.
I like the electronic washer analyzer.
Goodness Ben, you did a great job on that machine! It was a joy to watch that video, gave it a big like!
WCIR61 Frigidaire washer restoration
Incredible restoration Ben I’m glad this didn’t give you as much trouble as the solid tub GE washer you did a while ago.
As I’ve gotten older I definitely seek out machines that are in pretty good shape to begin with because as you shared there are still a lot of challenges with something this old.
I restarted WCI 62 custom imperial washer and dryer that I’ve got hooked up in my basement I’m glad I did the washer 30 years ago when you could still get all the parts. I just recently put it back into service and it runs beautifully the only thing I had to do was put a new inlet valve diaphragms as I hit let the machine sit about 20 years since I had used it. Mine is the early 62 that does the high-speed spin like yours does as well.
John L
Incredible restoration Ben I’m glad this didn’t give you as much trouble as the solid tub GE washer you did a while ago.
As I’ve gotten older I definitely seek out machines that are in pretty good shape to begin with because as you shared there are still a lot of challenges with something this old.
I restarted WCI 62 custom imperial washer and dryer that I’ve got hooked up in my basement I’m glad I did the washer 30 years ago when you could still get all the parts. I just recently put it back into service and it runs beautifully the only thing I had to do was put a new inlet valve diaphragms as I hit let the machine sit about 20 years since I had used it. Mine is the early 62 that does the high-speed spin like yours does as well.
John L
hippiedoll
Well-known member
CONGRATULATIONS...
Very cool!
Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer!
Very cool!
Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer!
Ben,
Nice job, nice machine, nice collection! I'm partial to the '58 GE Filter-flo....
lawrence
Nice job, nice machine, nice collection! I'm partial to the '58 GE Filter-flo....
lawrence
angus
Well-known member
What a beautiful restoration and a fascinating machine!! As someone with zero mechanical aptitude, I am always amazed how you do this. Enjoy that machine!!
Congratulations, Ben!
You know oil cuts oil and if the scent on these Dickie’s is petroleum based then why not fight fire with fire so to speak?
I would try washing them in the hottest water possible, but rather than using a detergent try using a real soap based product. Since its next to impossible to find real powdered soap or soap flakes anymore you could get a bar of Fels Naphtha and grate it on a cheese grater and dissolve the grated soap in some very hot water and add this to the washing machine. Wash them for the longest possible time. Then use some white vinegar in the final rinse to remove any soap scum. This could very possible work and would be an inexpensive remedy.
Eddie
I would try washing them in the hottest water possible, but rather than using a detergent try using a real soap based product. Since its next to impossible to find real powdered soap or soap flakes anymore you could get a bar of Fels Naphtha and grate it on a cheese grater and dissolve the grated soap in some very hot water and add this to the washing machine. Wash them for the longest possible time. Then use some white vinegar in the final rinse to remove any soap scum. This could very possible work and would be an inexpensive remedy.
Eddie
Congrats!
Job very well done! Enjoy your new machine in best of health.
Great video on YT as well. Ignore single comment from Mr. Know It All trying to rain on your parade.
Job very well done! Enjoy your new machine in best of health.
Great video on YT as well. Ignore single comment from Mr. Know It All trying to rain on your parade.
Fantastic thread on this restoration. Really enjoyed it. Congratulations, Ben!
Very nice work, as always, Ben. You are right about the engineering of that panel, it's a marvel.
What a find. Looks wonderful and will be fun to use.
dishmobile
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My late father sold both Frigidaire and Maytag (when they were still the genuine articles") appliances and know that he would both appreciate this machine and the fact that you "breathed new life" into it. He would say something to the effect of, "We'll fix it."
The attached, well-crazed, window decal is from his store.
Inspired. Well done, my friend!
The attached, well-crazed, window decal is from his store.
Inspired. Well done, my friend!
Hi Ben, All I can say is stunning, what a beautiful restoration job!!!
