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Vintage 1959 GE Fridge, Electric Cooktop and Wall Oven Going Cheap In CA
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bluejay
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Isn't there someone looking for a woodtone brown fridge? This might be it!
This one is within striking distance from me. It seems like a really good one, the hinges are on the right (aka correct) side, and it's very, very tempting.
Given the low ball opening bid and short duration
Of auction my guess is sellers just want the things gone. Otherwise they will go to the curb for scrap methinks.
If they are in your neck of the woods why not go for them? Though I'd clarify from the seller if the auction includes everything shown in pictures or just the fridge.
Worse comes to worse you probably could move on what you don't need/want.
Of auction my guess is sellers just want the things gone. Otherwise they will go to the curb for scrap methinks.
If they are in your neck of the woods why not go for them? Though I'd clarify from the seller if the auction includes everything shown in pictures or just the fridge.
Worse comes to worse you probably could move on what you don't need/want.
ovrphil
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Speaking of who I thought of
when I saw this, earlier...Ralph, isn't it nice? The first time I looked at this I thought of you - yes/no/maybe?
I think that this color presents very well in this fridge design...no matter who decides to buy it.
Phil
when I saw this, earlier...Ralph, isn't it nice? The first time I looked at this I thought of you - yes/no/maybe?
I think that this color presents very well in this fridge design...no matter who decides to buy it.
Phil
Yeah, sometimes a low starting bid is an indication that the seller is confident bidding will go through the roof, but for an item like this I'm not so sure.
The "just want it gone" scenario would be beneficial, but why ebay? Maybe the sellers truly have no idea how much to ask for it.
I can't find this fridge on SF Bay Area craigslist, which should eliminate scrappers from the mix for the time being.
I've messaged and requested dimensions. We'll see where this goes.
The "just want it gone" scenario would be beneficial, but why ebay? Maybe the sellers truly have no idea how much to ask for it.
I can't find this fridge on SF Bay Area craigslist, which should eliminate scrappers from the mix for the time being.
I've messaged and requested dimensions. We'll see where this goes.
ovrphil
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One day to go through the roof? I haven't seen it either, in CL. after using a couple CL search engine tools(they don't always show what one expects to find, anyways). Good luck, Ralph.
Model BG-15TD Refrigerator
If anyone here owns this model, can you provide the dimensions? I'm mainly concerned about width.
If anyone here owns this model, can you provide the dimensions? I'm mainly concerned about width.
whirlcool
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That refrigerator looks more contemporary than it really is. It's very nice looking indeed. Haven't seen that color before, either.
funktionalart
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Allen--You're so right...
The one on a Texas CL listing a little while ago was even more contemporary in its brushed chrome. I hope Ralph gets this woodtone one--San Leandro is a very quick trip from SF so what an absolutely stellar shot at owning this!
The one on a Texas CL listing a little while ago was even more contemporary in its brushed chrome. I hope Ralph gets this woodtone one--San Leandro is a very quick trip from SF so what an absolutely stellar shot at owning this!
funktionalart
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Ralph--Dimensions forthcoming
I just ran across them last night and didn't write them down. I *think* the width is either 31" or 32"...pretty much same as Frigidaire Custom Imperial of the same vintage.
I just ran across them last night and didn't write them down. I *think* the width is either 31" or 32"...pretty much same as Frigidaire Custom Imperial of the same vintage.
danemodsandy
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Photo:
So that we have a visual.
So that we have a visual.
ovrphil
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the whole set
is worth archiving - woodtone?
is worth archiving - woodtone?
Allen, thanks for the approximate width. Here's what the seller has advised:
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #000;">30 1/2 wide, 24 1/2 deep without handle, 26 1/8 with, 71 high</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #000;">Same footprint as my '57 Combo, but taller. This means I'd be able to store long neck beer bottles on an articulated shelf. I don't have enough height in the '57 to store tall items on the rotating shelves, but luckily I like Modelo, and those bottles just fit.</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #000;">1959 was GE's first year for Frost Guard. I can't recall if these models used hot gas defrost or not. Being an early model, I think this one might use the hot gas system, which IIRC per John L. is more reliable than an electric heating element.</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #000;">30 1/2 wide, 24 1/2 deep without handle, 26 1/8 with, 71 high</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #000;">Same footprint as my '57 Combo, but taller. This means I'd be able to store long neck beer bottles on an articulated shelf. I don't have enough height in the '57 to store tall items on the rotating shelves, but luckily I like Modelo, and those bottles just fit.</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #000;">1959 was GE's first year for Frost Guard. I can't recall if these models used hot gas defrost or not. Being an early model, I think this one might use the hot gas system, which IIRC per John L. is more reliable than an electric heating element.</span>
danemodsandy
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Ralph:
Yep, the GE 13-foot and 15-foot models from this time frame were the same footprint; the difference was a larger freezer drawer on the bigger model, plus the "glamour" trim on the freezer drawer of the bigger one. GE obviously carefully designed both of these TOL bottom-mount Combinations to have as much parts commonality as possible.
P.S.: If you get this, have fun moving it! I suggest an appliance dolly, at least one helper, a back brace and hernia insurance.
Yep, the GE 13-foot and 15-foot models from this time frame were the same footprint; the difference was a larger freezer drawer on the bigger model, plus the "glamour" trim on the freezer drawer of the bigger one. GE obviously carefully designed both of these TOL bottom-mount Combinations to have as much parts commonality as possible.
P.S.: If you get this, have fun moving it! I suggest an appliance dolly, at least one helper, a back brace and hernia insurance.
jamesclarke
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Oh man I need this. Why is it so far away??
danemodsandy
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James:
It's just Appliance Karma. The distance at which an appliance is located rises in proportion to the desire of the collector.
We all live with it. Sometimes it can be overcome, many times you're just left with a story about The One That Got Away.
It's just Appliance Karma. The distance at which an appliance is located rises in proportion to the desire of the collector.
We all live with it. Sometimes it can be overcome, many times you're just left with a story about The One That Got Away.
Oh man I need this. Why is it so far away??
@JamesClark
While it would be wonderful if all our vintage wish list appliances were right next door, that rarely is the case. This is coming from a person who has had all but one of their appliances shipped/delivered from distances ranging from one state over to across the country (California to New York).
Sometimes you just have to do what is required and arrange shipping. At least the set in question was on eBay which takes care of payment. All that is required then is to arrange collection, crating/packing and then shipment.
It may be worth your while to begin investigating some of the various shipping services used by members (Youcrate, Craters and Freighters, U-ship, etc...) to get an idea of costs involved.
Another option is to rely upon the kindness of strangers (in this case members), when something pops up locally in their area. Failing that depending upon how badly you want something the last option is to hit the road and fetch it yourself. As you can read in the archives many members have driven across one, two or more states to collect things for their collections.
@JamesClark
While it would be wonderful if all our vintage wish list appliances were right next door, that rarely is the case. This is coming from a person who has had all but one of their appliances shipped/delivered from distances ranging from one state over to across the country (California to New York).
Sometimes you just have to do what is required and arrange shipping. At least the set in question was on eBay which takes care of payment. All that is required then is to arrange collection, crating/packing and then shipment.
It may be worth your while to begin investigating some of the various shipping services used by members (Youcrate, Craters and Freighters, U-ship, etc...) to get an idea of costs involved.
Another option is to rely upon the kindness of strangers (in this case members), when something pops up locally in their area. Failing that depending upon how badly you want something the last option is to hit the road and fetch it yourself. As you can read in the archives many members have driven across one, two or more states to collect things for their collections.
Hey Mikey!
OK, that's out of the way.
I've been waiting quite a while for one of these bottom mount Frost Guard GE's to show up near me. I like the styling on the early Frost Guard models, but would be happy with a later one, as long as it still had the articulated shelves, and was any color except coppertone.
The right fridge will come your way eventually.
Ralph
OK, that's out of the way.
I've been waiting quite a while for one of these bottom mount Frost Guard GE's to show up near me. I like the styling on the early Frost Guard models, but would be happy with a later one, as long as it still had the articulated shelves, and was any color except coppertone.
The right fridge will come your way eventually.
Ralph
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