Update on the 1948 General Electric

[pulsator]

GORGEOUS!!!!

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! I can't wait to come and run a few loads through it sometime!!! Robert, you never cease to amaze me with your skills! Maybe I'll learn enough patience someday to restore machines like that!

 

[mixfinder]

Original

The was found with a missing pump and no agitator.

 

[jamman_98]

Question about how it works

I remember your video on the 1947 GE and how the water runs down the agitator and trips the gizmo (forgive my technical term) that starts the agitation. I noticed that you had to put a hole in the side of the agitator for the water to spill into the outer tub (I'm guessing here) Is that correct? I'd love to see this machine in action too. Hope you can make a video to show the two machines. How you find such machines never ceases to amaze me.

Thanks
joe
jamman_98[this post was last edited: 10/8/2010-13:55]

 

[mickeyd]

It's gorgeous, Robert

I actually think the dark poreclain against the white is more striking than the other AW 6.

Reply # 8, the close-up of the tub with the speckled charcoal, the white, the green, the black, it's just breath-taking, glistens like a painted masterpiece.

The PUMP: When you restored the first AW 6 and made the movies, I really thought I was hearing things during the "Empty" cycle. You had the original pump, but it sounded exactly like the one in my Aunt Alice's plastic 90's GE, that futuristic whirring/whining sound. It was surprising to see GE using that pump again, one designed 40 years ago. Do you remember?

 

[mixfinder]

There's a Hole

There was an opening in the agitator of pre filter flo washers to let water accumulate in the outer tub to trip the pressure switch.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wow

Looking grand, like showroom new, glad to see new parts are working well, creativity is the key!!! the tub looks so dinky compared to the later ones!!!

happy washing,

 

[gansky1]

That turned out beautiful! That tub and top ring look perfect.

 

[washernoob]

Oh my oh my oh my!

Wow! Robert, what a fantastic job. You really turned this baby around. Incredible! It looks like its brand new now. It shines like a new car.

The cabinet came out really impressive. Didn't think that kind of finish could be made from the before pictures! But I knew you. You can turn things around with ease!

Thanks for sharing your great restoration.

 

[Unimatic1140]

I am curious about what happened to the original agitator. It looks like it was in the "before" picture (?) Did you have to break it to get it out?
The original agitator was missing, for the original pictures I took I put that agitator from my 1947 GE and put it in the new machine temporarily.

I remember your video on the 1947 GE and how the water runs down the agitator and trips the gizmo (forgive my technical term) that starts the agitation. I noticed that you had to put a hole in the side of the agitator for the water to spill into the outer tub (I'm guessing here) Is that correct?
Actually Joe this replacement agitator was made to be either a standard over the top of the tub agitator or a "center drain" agitator. The agitator has break out cutouts that are sealed, but you can easily break them out to use as a center drain agitator. The center drain agitators were used from 1947 into the 50's for the early AW5 machines. So I used my Dremel tool to pop out those inserts, it was really easy to do.

Do you remember?
I sure do Mike

 

[spiralator60]

Job Well Done!

Congratulations and thanks for showing us the results of this project, Robert!

Question: How many hours would you say it took for this restoration/repair, from start to finish?

 

[frigilux]

Once again, I'm amazed at how you can turn a rusty 60-year old machine into a showroom floor-worthy beauty! It looks brand new. Awesome restoration!

 

[alr2903]

Robert, great work, as always. I like that it is "ALL Automatic". Shined up like a new penny. arthur

 

[easyspindry]

Another great restoration

Robert, your work is amazing!!! It is a great looking machine. I am impressed with GE during that period much moreso than these days.

Thanks for sharing.

Jerry Gay

 

[vivalalavatrice]

Robert, if you weren't there

I couldn't have done so many jobs you've seen!!
GREAT!

You're my "MAGISTER"!

Diomede

 

[best-cleaning]

Hi Robert! Congratulations on the machine!

I never thought that you would use spray epoxy. I used spray in some restoration and it really does a great job.

Congrats again.

Rodrigo.

 

[circlew]

An exquisite restoration

as always. You really do have special powers when it comes to washers.

 

[northwesty]

Absolutely amazing before and after shots, It looks like new! Makes one feel great to see it is preserved. I took the time to look at the evolution in the machines for the 47, and 51. So interesting the changes they made inside and the outer appearance as well.