WD-59 Obtained

[peterh770]

Yesterday, driving by a used appliance store nearby, I decided to stop in and peek through the fence. On one side, the stuff they would recondition and resell in their store -- nearly all DD WP/KM. On the other side, stuff slated for the Krusher. Between 2 refrigerators, I notice a knob on a machine that indicated something Classic was in there. With much squinting and craning of the neck, I concluded that it was a '58 Deluxe Frigidaire. I quickly called Steve Riley and we started discussing. He wisely pointed out to me that this well could also be a '59 or '60, as these BOL machines all kinda had a similar console. I noticed that it still had the "Deluxe" emblem on the upper front left corner. Hmmmmm.

They opened at 8am this morning, and I was there at 830am. The Maytag, WCI Kelvi dryer, Magic Chef plastic tub washer, along with several other refrigerators in front of it were already loaded on the Krusher Express. Went inside, paid for the machine, the boys in the lot helped load it into my RAV4, and off we went. It is indeed a WD-59.

The machine is surprisingly in good condition underneath. No signs of rust, oil or leakage of any sort. The 3-Ring Agitator is in tact, but there are rust issues with the inner tub. Both the timer and the water temp knobs turn easily. It is on the carport, along with some other goodies for which I need to find a place.

Hopefully, pictures will be posted this evening, right here, on your friendly Imperial Forum thread!

 

[pdub]

How Exciting!

Congratulations Peter on the great find!
Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

Patrick

 

[Unimatic1140]

How exciting, a Deluxe version of the first Multimatic, Peter that is a great find, I can't wait to see pictures!

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Peter -

What a cool find! You gotta love that it still has the 3 ring agitator. I found a 59 WCD a few weeks ago, although I'm not sure how soon it will be coming home. Looking forward to the pictures - Enjoy!

Ben

 

[gyrafoam]

It is indeed encouraging to know that one can still stumble across these old treasures. The BOL's were all over the place back in the day, and it just seems right to see them again. They may not have had all the bells and whistles, and the spin was not exactly "Rapidry" but many a housewife back in the day was glad to have one for those daily loads of diapers.
I hope this one is easily restored.
Congratulations Peter!

 

[westytoploader]

Congratulations Peter!!!

Now you have 6 weeks to get it up and running...;-)

(hee hee hee)

 

[frigilux]

What an excellent (and rare) find. We're looking forward to pictures. Congrats!

 

[tlee618]

Hey Peter, Congratulations, it is always fun when you find something like this. Terry

 

[appnut]

Congratulations. Looking forward to pics. Only 59 I've ver seen are the WI and WCI 59.

 

[mayken4now]

Peter:

Congrats big time! Would love to see pictures of it. Have you tried it out or have given it a test run yet?

steve

 

[gansky1]

Such a fun start to the work-week! Pictures please...

 

[peterh770]

It was too dark when I got home last night and the flash on the camera distorted the way it looks. Will try to get home tonight before the sun goes down to get decent pics.

 

[golittlesport]

Hi Peter
We are holding our breath waiting.....

 

[toggleswitch]

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

Can't wait can't wait!

 

[jetcone]

waiting patiently..

tap.......tap...........tap...............

 

[helicaldrive]

Hi Peter

Steve B. told me he can't wait to take time off work to go to Atlanta and help you work on that Frigidaire.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Well, I'm just dying to see pictures of your new WD-59! Do I need to fly down to Atlanta and take pictures myself??, tap...tap...tap.

 

[peterh770]

Y'all need to take a breath!

Pics snapped today in the morning light. Will be posted this evening when I get home. Home computer is having some dial issues, so please stand by.

 

[peterh770]

The badge on the front...

 

[peterh770]

The 1959 Deluxe with the single speed Multimatic mechanism...