This is probably a long shot ....
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philr
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I have one but it's not for sale! But if you're patient, you'll find one. Just use the "search nearby" feature with terms like "Harvest" "Yellow" or whatever you think the seller may use to describe harvest gold! And some sellers will just say old or older fridge, garage fridge or something like that.
The only Harvest Gold fridge that grabbed my attention in the current ads is this 1973 Frigidaire without an ice maker that's a bit expensive for what it is but the seller says he's open to offers... I prefer when pictures show them still being used and with better paint!
The only Harvest Gold fridge that grabbed my attention in the current ads is this 1973 Frigidaire without an ice maker that's a bit expensive for what it is but the seller says he's open to offers... I prefer when pictures show them still being used and with better paint!
ovrphil
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"Refridgator" - now that was a find
You also have to be open to mispelling in your search terms, but I've never used "refridgator"!
I have used "refrig", "fridge", and "refrigerator", and "freezer".
So, PhilR - however you found that one, it was hidden from the usual search terms.
You also have to be open to mispelling in your search terms, but I've never used "refridgator"!
I have used "refrig", "fridge", and "refrigerator", and "freezer".
So, PhilR - however you found that one, it was hidden from the usual search terms.
Phil's ad is styled to look nice in harvest with wood grain and some chrome. Sarjam you might price check/ see if an autobody shop in your area will repaint one for you. Tons of almond/bisque are out there. Are you matching an existing stove? -A
Thanks for the advice 
Currently my wife and I are looking for something to match our new/old Frigidaire stove. We did think of having something painted but are more into the all original stuff etc. We have been slowly replacing everything new with old...kind od re-upgrading lol.
Here are some of our new/ old finds
Currently my wife and I are looking for something to match our new/old Frigidaire stove. We did think of having something painted but are more into the all original stuff etc. We have been slowly replacing everything new with old...kind od re-upgrading lol.Here are some of our new/ old finds
delaneymeegan
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I've gotta say....
you're doing quality work there.
"...We have been slowly replacing everything new with old...."
I actively pursue the 1982 look as feverishly as the simpleton gotta-have-my-radio-active-granite-counters-and-stainless-appliance douche-bags try and abolish it.
A minor issue: I wouldn't leave a VCR or other electronic device on top of a console TV. The electro-magnetic field will damage them, and the tapes. btw: I have that VCR. bought it on Ebay for $14 including shipping. cleaned the head and it works great.
Are you going to go all in with shag carpet, an accent wall of paneling, and plaid upholstered furniture?
you're doing quality work there.
"...We have been slowly replacing everything new with old...."
I actively pursue the 1982 look as feverishly as the simpleton gotta-have-my-radio-active-granite-counters-and-stainless-appliance douche-bags try and abolish it.
A minor issue: I wouldn't leave a VCR or other electronic device on top of a console TV. The electro-magnetic field will damage them, and the tapes. btw: I have that VCR. bought it on Ebay for $14 including shipping. cleaned the head and it works great.
Are you going to go all in with shag carpet, an accent wall of paneling, and plaid upholstered furniture?
delaneymeegan
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That was great bit of research.
Here's more.
It was fun back then.
Here's more.
It was fun back then.
philr
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When I'm looking for something specific, I use the less possible search terms. I didn't even notice the misspelled "Refrigerator" the only term I used was "Harvest" and not too many results came up. There's no need to place other restrictions in the search terms when you have something as "Harvest" that's already quite restrictive on the number of results you'll get.
BTW, if this fridge is something you would consider and it's not too far from your driving range (5-6 hours is a bit more than 3 and I assume you have a vehicle or a trailer to get it). It could be OK if you make lower offer. It's a nice size refrigerator (20 cu-ft) which is above average for 1970s top-freezer refrigerators. If you're not too fussy about it not being perfect, the paint might clean up nicely with some car wax to remove some of the stains and doing some small touch-ups here and there. Now, when buying appliances that are disconnected, there's always a risk that something is wrong. You might want to ask the seller to connect it and set it to the lowest setting for both the fridge and the freezer sections so you could verify the temperatures. You want the freezer to be well below 0°F most of the time between the defrost periods (and empty freezer will take some time to get back to 0° or below after the defrost cycle). Seeing that it cools doesn't mean it doesn't have other issues such as a bad defrost system, a noisy defrost timer or a noisy blower but these parts are easier to replace...
You're probably aware of all that but I think it's better to be prepared for the worst than expecting getting something perfect when you look for these things. When I got my harvest gold side by side refrigerator two years ago, it was advertised as $25 and located about an hour and 1/2 away so I figured I didn't have much to loose (I had to ask a friend to help me with his truck as I had the engine/transmission out of mine at that time).
It was missing some parts for the ice maker (I bought a NOS one later which did cost twice the price of the fridge!), the defrost timer was noisy, some interior lights were bad and the light switch in the fridge section was broken but otherwise it was fine and the freezer got much below 0°F quite quickly. The defrost timer was inexpensive (something like $12 on eBay) and I managed to fix the light switch with a screw and a piece of plastic.
I wasn't in a hurry to get a harvest gold fridge so I just had to wait until I got one that wasn't too far or expensive... Some are even being offered for free. But I paid much more for some fridges that I wanted badly, even when not working properly.
When I get something that's far from where I live, I try to make the trip itself enjoyable, so if there's a deception with what I got, I still have not completely lost my time driving there! Sometimes, the trip itself is better than what you're getting even if you're getting something that's in great condition!
BTW, if this fridge is something you would consider and it's not too far from your driving range (5-6 hours is a bit more than 3 and I assume you have a vehicle or a trailer to get it). It could be OK if you make lower offer. It's a nice size refrigerator (20 cu-ft) which is above average for 1970s top-freezer refrigerators. If you're not too fussy about it not being perfect, the paint might clean up nicely with some car wax to remove some of the stains and doing some small touch-ups here and there. Now, when buying appliances that are disconnected, there's always a risk that something is wrong. You might want to ask the seller to connect it and set it to the lowest setting for both the fridge and the freezer sections so you could verify the temperatures. You want the freezer to be well below 0°F most of the time between the defrost periods (and empty freezer will take some time to get back to 0° or below after the defrost cycle). Seeing that it cools doesn't mean it doesn't have other issues such as a bad defrost system, a noisy defrost timer or a noisy blower but these parts are easier to replace...
You're probably aware of all that but I think it's better to be prepared for the worst than expecting getting something perfect when you look for these things. When I got my harvest gold side by side refrigerator two years ago, it was advertised as $25 and located about an hour and 1/2 away so I figured I didn't have much to loose (I had to ask a friend to help me with his truck as I had the engine/transmission out of mine at that time).
It was missing some parts for the ice maker (I bought a NOS one later which did cost twice the price of the fridge!), the defrost timer was noisy, some interior lights were bad and the light switch in the fridge section was broken but otherwise it was fine and the freezer got much below 0°F quite quickly. The defrost timer was inexpensive (something like $12 on eBay) and I managed to fix the light switch with a screw and a piece of plastic.
I wasn't in a hurry to get a harvest gold fridge so I just had to wait until I got one that wasn't too far or expensive... Some are even being offered for free. But I paid much more for some fridges that I wanted badly, even when not working properly.
When I get something that's far from where I live, I try to make the trip itself enjoyable, so if there's a deception with what I got, I still have not completely lost my time driving there! Sometimes, the trip itself is better than what you're getting even if you're getting something that's in great condition!
You folks need a vintage Maytag washer and dryer... I'm within a 3-hour drive, too!! (ducks and runs....)
Reply #6
Those two Scandinavian-inspired rugs in pics 11 and 17 are fine. No reason to shame those!
lawrence
Those two Scandinavian-inspired rugs in pics 11 and 17 are fine. No reason to shame those!
lawrence
Reply #7
That red-and-tan floor in pic no 8 is to-die-for! I would love to be able to recreate that floor today. I really like the scale of the 9 x 9 inch, pre-1970 resilient products much better than the 12 x 12 products available since 1970.
lawrence
That red-and-tan floor in pic no 8 is to-die-for! I would love to be able to recreate that floor today. I really like the scale of the 9 x 9 inch, pre-1970 resilient products much better than the 12 x 12 products available since 1970.
lawrence
Reply 6, Pic 14, Looks like a vintage Airstream ad. I really enjoy camper/RV shows. Thank You! Delaney, I also remember "sand on the beach" carpet. Try cleaning that with a cheap plastic vacuum. The Hoover's and Eureka's of the day all had "shag" settings. alr
I have a harvest gold Tappan 'fridge on the truck. Right color, wrong manufacturer.
delaneymeegan
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Wow, I was just in South Bend a week ago. Off hwy 20 and Western Av., then over to Mishawaka.
I'm about 2 minutes from Hwy 20, and from Western Av.
ovrphil
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Vintage GE Side by Side Refrigerator - $100 (Choctaw)
maybe not what you were looking for...but it was reportedly TOL back in the day..
maybe not what you were looking for...but it was reportedly TOL back in the day..
