On CL in the Bay Area. Here's the GE topload dishwasher, supposedly not used in over 50 years:
Vintage SS Kitchen
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toploader55
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Never have seen a GE like That One before
Just can't ever remember that. dishwasher that is.
Just can't ever remember that. dishwasher that is.
Well, they're saying it's a GE, but who knows? My knowledge is limited, but I would guess that a GE of late 50's vintage in stainless would be a rare item. And yeah, Eddie, I've never seen a GE that looked like this one either.
frontaloadotmy
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Ralph , do you mean you have
never seen that particular model/style of GE dw, or never seen one with the stainless steel panel? If you look at the old ads, they usually list the basic GE colors of that era, White, Pink,
Woodtone, Canary Yellow, Turquoise; also SS and Satin Copper.
I have never seen the SS or S Copper in the flesh, (or metal
as is the case) at least until this Cl link. Orinda/Moraga
here I come; look out boys!!!
I do have the oven , got it from Urban Whore years ago for ten bucks. I hope I get that GE in time for Thanksgiving!!!
never seen that particular model/style of GE dw, or never seen one with the stainless steel panel? If you look at the old ads, they usually list the basic GE colors of that era, White, Pink,
Woodtone, Canary Yellow, Turquoise; also SS and Satin Copper.
I have never seen the SS or S Copper in the flesh, (or metal
as is the case) at least until this Cl link. Orinda/Moraga
here I come; look out boys!!!
I do have the oven , got it from Urban Whore years ago for ten bucks. I hope I get that GE in time for Thanksgiving!!!
norgeway
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If I were closer!!
I would have that cooktop!
I would have that cooktop!
Darrell
I also e-mailed Nate about the dishwasher since it's not far from him. Perhaps he can snag it for you -- in his spare time!
Let us know if you get it. Nate and I have talked about coming up to see your stash sometime. If you get the GE, that machine alone would be worth seeing.
Ralph[this post was last edited: 10/28/2010-17:59]
I also e-mailed Nate about the dishwasher since it's not far from him. Perhaps he can snag it for you -- in his spare time!
Let us know if you get it. Nate and I have talked about coming up to see your stash sometime. If you get the GE, that machine alone would be worth seeing.
Ralph[this post was last edited: 10/28/2010-17:59]
Back in the Thirties when GE first started marketing the "electric sink" with dishwasher and disposer built in, they were made of Monel metal -- I think that is two-thirds nickel and one-third copper. Wonder when they stopped using Monel and went to stainless steel?
frontaloadotmy
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Probly went to white pe on steel
before they started the more custom colors and other
treatments in the mid to late fifties.
before they started the more custom colors and other
treatments in the mid to late fifties.
So Darrel,
Did you get the dishwasher?
Did you get the dishwasher?
That 30" wide Westinghouse wall oven is among the finest you will ever use with very even heating for excellent baking and a powerful broiler, too.
The dishwasher is more of a looker than a washer with the Bakelite impeller. If it is the last of that style with the timer driven off the motor, it might be the one with the color lenses that light up different colors for various stages of the cycle. I can't tell from the picture.
Neat finds, all of them.
The dishwasher is more of a looker than a washer with the Bakelite impeller. If it is the last of that style with the timer driven off the motor, it might be the one with the color lenses that light up different colors for various stages of the cycle. I can't tell from the picture.
Neat finds, all of them.
Monel
Supersuds, to the best of my knowledge only the TOL GE Electric Sinks had the Monel or stainless steel tops. Monel Metal was an expensive product even at that time, and most of the Electric Sink models had porcelain tops. For example, the 30's model Dishwashercrazy (Mike) has is a white sink with black rim. Monel sinks and countertops were all the rage in the mid-late 30's for those of sufficient means. My dad's uncle's house built in '36 had Monel double sinks and top, and they still looked nearly new when the house was sold in'91. After WWII stainless pretty much took the place for such applications.
Supersuds, to the best of my knowledge only the TOL GE Electric Sinks had the Monel or stainless steel tops. Monel Metal was an expensive product even at that time, and most of the Electric Sink models had porcelain tops. For example, the 30's model Dishwashercrazy (Mike) has is a white sink with black rim. Monel sinks and countertops were all the rage in the mid-late 30's for those of sufficient means. My dad's uncle's house built in '36 had Monel double sinks and top, and they still looked nearly new when the house was sold in'91. After WWII stainless pretty much took the place for such applications.
frontaloadotmy
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Only my Dishwasher Dresser Knows for Sure!!,
Ralph. ~:>)
Ralph. ~:>)
OK Darrel, watch out then. You just might get crashed one of these weekends!
1972lkdishwash
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The ge Dishwasher...toploader..?
Is this a pull out tub unit..? In brushed stainless...have never seen one like this, the finish.....MMMMMM.....well, in many parts of our country, some appliances were marketed differently....when and for those times.....Would like to see pics of the inside area and closer exterior panel shots....
Is this a pull out tub unit..? In brushed stainless...have never seen one like this, the finish.....MMMMMM.....well, in many parts of our country, some appliances were marketed differently....when and for those times.....Would like to see pics of the inside area and closer exterior panel shots....
frontaloadotmy
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Tid bits of Moderate to Enthused interest of one or
more......
The surface unit has L and H medallions in the burner centers. I was surprised; I thought for sure it was a Thermador. It is a bit rough as far as the original drip pans go. One of the burners looks like it was used for metal shop arc welding practice. The stainless is in vg condition and the unit will refurbish easily for a daily driver. (the controls seem to be ok)
The Westinghouse Oven, one can definitely be sure of, as they say. It will need a thorough cleaning and a new gasket to be near perfect. I am guessing that the clock just needs a good cleaning. Thankfully, no careless "Easy Off" use that tends to ruin the panel below the door.
The General Electric Automatic Dishwasher is quite fabulous.
I had never uninstalled a freestanding one of these. It was tough for this old "cowhand" . Suffice to say it was originally
well installed. It required cutting the water supply pipe.
It is not one with the changing color pilot light. Though limited, my experience has only been to find those on the sink
base units with the custom stainless sink integrated cooking surface; such as (Paul's??) turquoisedudes Turquoise Kitchen
"tramatizing" Installation, or frontals Canary Yellow "tramatizing" Non-installation (minus refrigeration!)
Though I must say the turquoise-esque pe on steel interior
of this machine is very nice. I thought for sure it was going to be the plastisol(?) of the bowtie era dws except in blue.
I will say the interior appears to reflect very light use,
considering the original somewhat caustic dishwasher powder compounds of its era. The racks are near perfect, the detergent
cup looking damn near brand spanking new; a nice dark red.The
flatware basket is quite pristine as well. There are a few bits of "surface" rust on some areas of the interior; I think they will clr away easily. The perforated drain port might need
some attention; I can't recall if I've seen those as brass,
or chromed.This one does have some rustiness, but it doesn't
look compromised.Most of the rubber is pretty rock hard. I hope
some brake fluid will soften suitably.
The house, though not necessarily spectacular, was a nice unmolested "Rancher" .
I was disappointed that the L & H surface unit didn't feature
a tasteful deluxe Nutone Hood, just a plain exhaust fan. The
formica counter tops were custom fabricated , nice light green,
ultrafine basket weave.The large dining room area featured
a nice indoor chimneyed charcol fired grill.
The bathrooms all stylishly tiled and color coordinated.
Though the original refer was absent, the owners Son mentioned that the original contractor had been all about "stainless"
in his kitchens; I'm sure it was quite fancy in 1959. Imagine
the washer and dryer! I felt a bit cruel to be excising the
Kitchens vitals. At least they will live on! Pictures to follow
in the appropriate forums. Maybe about the time you bite in to
the Tgd pumpkin pie......(of this year!!)xo-frontal
more......
The surface unit has L and H medallions in the burner centers. I was surprised; I thought for sure it was a Thermador. It is a bit rough as far as the original drip pans go. One of the burners looks like it was used for metal shop arc welding practice. The stainless is in vg condition and the unit will refurbish easily for a daily driver. (the controls seem to be ok)
The Westinghouse Oven, one can definitely be sure of, as they say. It will need a thorough cleaning and a new gasket to be near perfect. I am guessing that the clock just needs a good cleaning. Thankfully, no careless "Easy Off" use that tends to ruin the panel below the door.
The General Electric Automatic Dishwasher is quite fabulous.
I had never uninstalled a freestanding one of these. It was tough for this old "cowhand" . Suffice to say it was originally
well installed. It required cutting the water supply pipe.
It is not one with the changing color pilot light. Though limited, my experience has only been to find those on the sink
base units with the custom stainless sink integrated cooking surface; such as (Paul's??) turquoisedudes Turquoise Kitchen
"tramatizing" Installation, or frontals Canary Yellow "tramatizing" Non-installation (minus refrigeration!)
Though I must say the turquoise-esque pe on steel interior
of this machine is very nice. I thought for sure it was going to be the plastisol(?) of the bowtie era dws except in blue.
I will say the interior appears to reflect very light use,
considering the original somewhat caustic dishwasher powder compounds of its era. The racks are near perfect, the detergent
cup looking damn near brand spanking new; a nice dark red.The
flatware basket is quite pristine as well. There are a few bits of "surface" rust on some areas of the interior; I think they will clr away easily. The perforated drain port might need
some attention; I can't recall if I've seen those as brass,
or chromed.This one does have some rustiness, but it doesn't
look compromised.Most of the rubber is pretty rock hard. I hope
some brake fluid will soften suitably.
The house, though not necessarily spectacular, was a nice unmolested "Rancher" .
I was disappointed that the L & H surface unit didn't feature
a tasteful deluxe Nutone Hood, just a plain exhaust fan. The
formica counter tops were custom fabricated , nice light green,
ultrafine basket weave.The large dining room area featured
a nice indoor chimneyed charcol fired grill.
The bathrooms all stylishly tiled and color coordinated.
Though the original refer was absent, the owners Son mentioned that the original contractor had been all about "stainless"
in his kitchens; I'm sure it was quite fancy in 1959. Imagine
the washer and dryer! I felt a bit cruel to be excising the
Kitchens vitals. At least they will live on! Pictures to follow
in the appropriate forums. Maybe about the time you bite in to
the Tgd pumpkin pie......(of this year!!)xo-frontal
