agitatorboogie
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I've decided to come out of hiding and post this rare jewel. Year anyone?
1950's 1960's mid century antique retro
1950's 1960's mid century antique retro
VINTAGE GE COMBO WASHER DRYER
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Beautiful machine. I'd guess 1969 or 1970 maybe, based on the console graphics/design? Although, that would be too late for a factory turquoise finish, so not sure....
lawrence
lawrence
dnastrau
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Serial number
Can you post the serial number? That can be decoded to determine the year of manufacture. My rough guess would be 1966-72.
Andrew S.
Can you post the serial number? That can be decoded to determine the year of manufacture. My rough guess would be 1966-72.
Andrew S.
That's the end of them with the push to start button and the round, pebble glass window that prevents you from seeing much inside action--stupid decision.
agitatorboogie
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Unfortunately....
i'm not the seller, jus a re-poster. There wasn't a serial number provided, only those 3 pics.
i'm not the seller, jus a re-poster. There wasn't a serial number provided, only those 3 pics.
I would say it's from '65 or early '66, as it's Turquoise.
Wish me luck. I contacted the seller today and we agreeded on a price. A friend of mine in Albuquerque agreed to pick it up and hold it for me.
Last GE Freestanding Combo
This model is 1971-3, I will be interested to see how it became turquoise in color, but this color was differently not offered in this model.
Keep me posted Justin, I still have a lot of parts for this Combo.
John L.
This model is 1971-3, I will be interested to see how it became turquoise in color, but this color was differently not offered in this model.
Keep me posted Justin, I still have a lot of parts for this Combo.
John L.
John,
You don't think its earlier than 71?
I'm also wondering if that color isn't a light blue or even a gray and not turquoise.
You don't think its earlier than 71?
I'm also wondering if that color isn't a light blue or even a gray and not turquoise.
If it's an early 70's model, they must have either painted it or switched the cabinet parts.
bendixmark
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Combo
That is just beautiful.I had one of those 30 years ago but it was green and had the square window. Would love to see more pics when you get it home.Congratulations on a stellar find. Most of my machines I found here at AW.Hoard
That is just beautiful.I had one of those 30 years ago but it was green and had the square window. Would love to see more pics when you get it home.Congratulations on a stellar find. Most of my machines I found here at AW.Hoard
Last GE Freestanding Combo
The machine is after 69 to have a round window and after 1970 to have a push-to-start button.
The machine is after 69 to have a round window and after 1970 to have a push-to-start button.
I don't know the Combos as well as the washers
The "HEAVY DUTY"emblem on the control panel would date it definitively as a 1969 model if it were a washer or dryer but GE took liberties with the Combos and used parts from previous years all the time. Might be true of porcelain colors as well.
The "HEAVY DUTY"emblem on the control panel would date it definitively as a 1969 model if it were a washer or dryer but GE took liberties with the Combos and used parts from previous years all the time. Might be true of porcelain colors as well.
1970
It appears in my 1970 GE Home Laundry Products Pamphlet (notice reference to "color selection" at the bottom):
It appears in my 1970 GE Home Laundry Products Pamphlet (notice reference to "color selection" at the bottom):
So a friend of mine in Albuquerque went and picked this up for me yesterday. In the pictures it shows that the lower kick panel is missing, however it was with the machine, just not on. It also came with a tray/pan that the unit sits in. He said it does appear that it was originally white and was painted at some point. He said whoever did the painting did a good job. He will be holding onto it for me until I can get there sometime this spring.
YAY! They are beautiful to look at. Unless you have an independent water supply like a well, you are probably not going to want to dry in it unless you can run the water outside to your landscaping. Drying will take about 30 to 45 gallons for condensation unless you spin the load in something else before drying. It's condenser drying will produce very soft towels.
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