WTB: GE fridge

[herewego]

all, I desperately need to find a 1960's GE fridge before I am forced to buy something new.

I'm not super picky, as I have a great repair guy and I'm prepared to have it painted.

My wish list:

1. bottom freezer
2. swivel shelves
3. turquoise color
4. foot peddle to open
5. the chrome/metal-colored design accent panels

none of that is a deal breaker, just need to find one of the boxy-designed models from the 1960's to match existing items

 

[herewego]

something like this would be the goal:

http://www.vintageadsandstuff.com/viewappliance132.jpeg

http://www.vintageadsandstuff.com/viewappliance132.jpeg

 

[rp2813]

These show up on CL occasionally.  Unfortunately, due to the hipster factor in greater Los Angeles, they are usually priced quite a bit higher there than in other areas.

 

I've been keeping an eye out for the smaller version that's 30.5" wide,  but the larger ones seem to have been more common.

 

[herewego]

yeah, I'll keep any eye out on CL.

I travel quite a bit, so looking out beyond LA doesn't bother me.

if anyone has one hiding in their collection that they don't mind parting with, please let me know!

 

[spacepig]

Not sure how far out of L.A. you mean, but here's one in IL that looks like what you're looking for, except being turquoise

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2006848056200661

 

[rp2813]

That's a nice one.  Probably a '59 or '60.  The one in the vintage ad above is a year or two newer.  The model pictured appears to have the semi-automatic ice maker option.

 

[herewego]

I messaged the seller, we'll see what happens.

it looks like the decorative panel on the bottom is scratched up pretty good. any experience cleaning those up or repairing them?

 

[rp2813]

I'm not so sure those are scratches.  If they are, some stainless steel cleaner/wipes could diminish them.  They look more like drip marks to me.

 

I really like those early Frost Guard Combinations. The trim and the script are nice accents that disappeared on the later ones.