WOW.... Rick!!! You guys did a fantastic job on those... that color is just AWESOME and AMAZING on them!!!! Great videos too!!! THANKS for sharing this with all of us!!!
Kevin
Kevin
What ever happened to the 1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperials??
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toploader55
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Beautiful,Just Beautiful
Outstanding Job Rick. Congratulations and Enjoy. Eddie
Outstanding Job Rick. Congratulations and Enjoy. Eddie
Wow...
What a transformation, well done Rick, wonderful colour, just shows what can be done with determination and hard graft....enjoy, Mike
p.s. how many coats does it take to achieve that finish??
What a transformation, well done Rick, wonderful colour, just shows what can be done with determination and hard graft....enjoy, Mike
p.s. how many coats does it take to achieve that finish??
christfr
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WOW IS RIGHT .... AWESOME JOB
Total makeover success
What an amazing restoration, Rick! Excellent choice of colour BTW... lol
Seriously, you did an awesome job there - congratulations and may you enjoy the 'live water action' for many many years!!!
What an amazing restoration, Rick! Excellent choice of colour BTW... lol
Seriously, you did an awesome job there - congratulations and may you enjoy the 'live water action' for many many years!!!
OMG Rick STUNNING!
I do like these machines, I have had quite a few pass through my shop over the years. But what did you paint them with and how many coats?? That finish is superb!
Jon
I do like these machines, I have had quite a few pass through my shop over the years. But what did you paint them with and how many coats?? That finish is superb!
Jon
easyspindry
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You're FANTASTIC
In more ways than one.
Jerry Gay
In more ways than one.
Jerry Gay
Thanks for all the nice comments everyone. I appriciate them all! Again, this restoration could not have been, if it were not for the other club members and friends helping me out. That is what makes this site so special!
The paint is automotive paint, and pretty tough stuff. Whatever coats/process goes on a car, goes on my washers. My good friend is the painter at a car dealership body shop. He does great work, and paints all my appliances for me. I just have to strip them down to nothing, and have them "blasted" if he wants them blasted first.
The tub brake does not work on this machine, but I do not care about that. It sort of adds to the charm.... <:
Thank you for the information on the camera Glenn. I did not know about the setting. Will check that out.
The paint is automotive paint, and pretty tough stuff. Whatever coats/process goes on a car, goes on my washers. My good friend is the painter at a car dealership body shop. He does great work, and paints all my appliances for me. I just have to strip them down to nothing, and have them "blasted" if he wants them blasted first.
The tub brake does not work on this machine, but I do not care about that. It sort of adds to the charm.... <:
Thank you for the information on the camera Glenn. I did not know about the setting. Will check that out.
Yay for another restauration. Rick, you do such wonderful jobs on your washers. I love the color combination, great choice!
What are the lower spin speeds on this machine?
Louis
What are the lower spin speeds on this machine?
Louis
Your paint guy is a god! Just beautiful Rick!
Another great job, Rick! Those Maytags that are on the way will be jealous.....
kennyGF
kennyGF
Rick
Your machines turned out beautiful. I commend you for not scrapping them.
When you said they were not in good shape I had no idea there was that much rust underneath.
So glad you were able to get club members and friends to help you.
Patrick
Your machines turned out beautiful. I commend you for not scrapping them.
When you said they were not in good shape I had no idea there was that much rust underneath.
So glad you were able to get club members and friends to help you.
Patrick
Rick, I'm curious
I notice that in the spin that the tub picks up very quickly as the motor changes the speeds, more like a Unimatic picking up, instead of the typical Rollermatic. How does it differ from the standard Rollermatic? other than the obvious high speed roller and two speed motor
I notice that in the spin that the tub picks up very quickly as the motor changes the speeds, more like a Unimatic picking up, instead of the typical Rollermatic. How does it differ from the standard Rollermatic? other than the obvious high speed roller and two speed motor
As usual
Another fantastic restoration Rick. Thanks for the update. Loved the videos. By the way, if those frigidaires start squeezing out that Kenmore or the whirlpools, I'll be glad to give them a home LOL...
Another fantastic restoration Rick. Thanks for the update. Loved the videos. By the way, if those frigidaires start squeezing out that Kenmore or the whirlpools, I'll be glad to give them a home LOL...
Unbelievably gorgeous pair! Love the Youtube vids too.
Thank you for the comments guys! Like all classic appliances, these were alot of work, but worth the extra effort. You can't just go somewhere and buy these old washers already done, and thats what makes these old appliances so fun and unique to have.
Anyone know the 3 spin speeds for a Rollermatic Rapid-Dry?
I know the high speed is like 1010 rpm, but what are the first and second speeds? Anyone know?
And is a regular (non-Rapid-Dry) Rollermatic top speed the same as the Med. speed on a Rapid-Dry Rollermatic?
Anyone know the 3 spin speeds for a Rollermatic Rapid-Dry?
I know the high speed is like 1010 rpm, but what are the first and second speeds? Anyone know?
And is a regular (non-Rapid-Dry) Rollermatic top speed the same as the Med. speed on a Rapid-Dry Rollermatic?
Fantastic Job!
I have only seen one other Rapid-Dry run and Steve Bisso owned it!
I also think that Steve Riley had one but I never saw it run.
You GUYS did a great job in the restore!
Thanks for the videos!
I love the progression spin at the end!
Brent
I have only seen one other Rapid-Dry run and Steve Bisso owned it!
I also think that Steve Riley had one but I never saw it run.
You GUYS did a great job in the restore!
Thanks for the videos!
I love the progression spin at the end!
Brent
golittlesport
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Thanks for the videos, Rick. You did another awesome job!
Rick, I may be getting fuzzy in my memory, but I thought I rememberred these having 4 spin speeds. Look on the cycle chart under the lid and look at the spin speed column. I just vaguely remember there being 4 spin speeds. One speed for delicates, another one for the sturdy w'n'w (which had a hot wash and normal wash agitation); another w'n'w type button that had a warm wash with a gentle agitation. I just seem to remember thinking as an 11 y/o kid how fascinating it was that those 3 cycles had specified different spin speeds--something like slow, med., med. hiogh ( or normal) and the Rapid 1010 dry for cottons. I believe the spin speeds were somethig like 350, a speed range in the 500 rpms, low 700 rpms, and 1010 rpms. The Rapid Dry Brent is referring to above, the durable press speed option was gentle wash and high speed spin of about 500 rpm range, but maybe 700 too. It was referred to as normal I believe.
