As some right remember back in August I found an extremely rare General Electric AW 6 washer, the 2nd revised model from the original.
Here is a before and after shot...
Here is a before and after shot...
Update on the 1948 General Electric
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After getting the transmission repaired, it was time to replace the pumps. There are two electric pumps in the machine, one for recirculation and one for drain. The drain pump was gone, and the recirculation was not in great shape so I set out to replace them both. Here are all of the parts I got to replace the pumps. Jed was visiting that weekend and he was a big help in doing this pump project.
Of course for the replacement pumps I used genuine GE parts! The new GE pumps are for their modern plastic top load washers, but they work just fine in a 63 year old GE automatic just as well, with some creativity for mounting them 
To mount them I took a stainless steel sheet and cut it in half, one for each pump. The I drilled a 1.5" hole through the center of each sheet.
Then I placed a new bathroom sink basin drain through each sheet. I cut four holes for the bolts in each sheet as well so they can be bolted to the outer tub. A fresh cork gasket seals the sheet to the bottom of the outer tub.
And here are the fresh new pumps installed. The rear pump is for recirculation and the front one is for drain.
Here he is in his new home, the machine works beautifully now! I couldn't be happier.
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Since along with the one of the pumps the only other thing missing from this machine was the agitator and cap, I had to replace it with something. I have a new old stock early 50's GE agitator that fits this machine perfectly. I couldn't decide between a black or turquoise cap, but I think I'm going to stick with the turquoise...
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All automatic it is!
The cycle timer is on top and the wash time timer is below...
Another before and after shot...
and finally here is a picture of the very first self-cleaning lint filter system...
anxiously waiting
for this post I have been!!!! Wow, it looks soooooo amazing all cleaned up!! I can't believe it. The blue speckled porcelain and the black agitator is absolutely stunning!!! Post# 467976 is my new background, greatest washer money shot ever. period.
I have to ask how you got the cabinet so white? Since it is not porcelain can it just be painted? Excellent job with this gem.
for this post I have been!!!! Wow, it looks soooooo amazing all cleaned up!! I can't believe it. The blue speckled porcelain and the black agitator is absolutely stunning!!! Post# 467976 is my new background, greatest washer money shot ever. period.
I have to ask how you got the cabinet so white? Since it is not porcelain can it just be painted? Excellent job with this gem.
Breathtaking
I'm with Jed, the agitator is stunning. The filter ring which would have been so easy to keep for perpetuity but GE would have missed the marketing hype of the Filter-Flo pan. The ribbed tub which I hadn't noticed before was brought back in the newer plastic tub GEs as well. I guess you'd call it the cycle of life. I can't wait to see it with a tub full of sudsy water. Does it sound like it's older brother? I'll bet the electric pumps are quieter now as well.
I'm with Jed, the agitator is stunning. The filter ring which would have been so easy to keep for perpetuity but GE would have missed the marketing hype of the Filter-Flo pan. The ribbed tub which I hadn't noticed before was brought back in the newer plastic tub GEs as well. I guess you'd call it the cycle of life. I can't wait to see it with a tub full of sudsy water. Does it sound like it's older brother? I'll bet the electric pumps are quieter now as well.
Beautiful Restoration
Robert, as the others have said the machine is just stunning. It looks as though you restored the logo / paint on the front of the machine. Did it just clean up that way or did you painstakingly repaint or refinish it?
Congrats as always.
Patrick
Robert, as the others have said the machine is just stunning. It looks as though you restored the logo / paint on the front of the machine. Did it just clean up that way or did you painstakingly repaint or refinish it?
Congrats as always.
Patrick
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WHAT A WORK OF ART....
Speechless....
1. What technique did you use on the control panel or facia...?
2. What type of paint did you use...Please ?
The tub look so good with that agitator, makes it a little modern nice contrast with all the colors it all comes very nicely together you most be a very proud owner i'm happy for you
congratulations Robert.
Darren k.
Speechless....
1. What technique did you use on the control panel or facia...?
2. What type of paint did you use...Please ?
The tub look so good with that agitator, makes it a little modern nice contrast with all the colors it all comes very nicely together you most be a very proud owner i'm happy for you
congratulations Robert.
Darren k.
