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Thread Number: 21405
1965 GMFR solid tub washer |
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| Post# 337294 3/24/2009 at 18:19 (5,501 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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| Post# 337295 , Reply# 1 3/24/2009 at 18:20 (5,501 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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Post# 337296 , Reply# 2 3/24/2009 at 18:24 (5,501 days old) by gyrafoam  (Wytheville, VA) |
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Yeah, a '65. Those were very popular workhorses in the deep south, back in the day. At one time I had four of them. | ||
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Post# 337302 , Reply# 3 3/24/2009 at 19:08 (5,501 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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Fainting... | ||
| Post# 337305 , Reply# 4 3/24/2009 at 19:25 (5,501 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 337306 , Reply# 5 3/24/2009 at 19:29 (5,501 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 337320 , Reply# 6 3/24/2009 at 20:08 (5,501 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt) |
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tv show family | ||
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Post# 337329 , Reply# 7 3/24/2009 at 20:40 (5,501 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 337356 , Reply# 8 3/24/2009 at 21:12 (5,501 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 337368 , Reply# 9 3/24/2009 at 21:26 (5,501 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 337370 , Reply# 10 3/24/2009 at 21:31 (5,501 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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| Post# 337373 , Reply# 11 3/24/2009 at 21:42 (5,501 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
Rapidry 1000
The 1965 "Jet Action" solid tub washers had many models to choose.If I remember correctly,I believe they had at least 12 different ones beginning with the basic"Super" and going to the "High Fashion" Custom Imperial that came with a built in cabinet.I also believe that the beginner Rapidry models were the "Gold Crown" which was a derivative of the Imperial and/or the Custom Deluxe but included not only the Rapidry 1000 spin but also had the infinate water level selector,fabric softener attachment and window lid.The dryers were not as well constructed as the washers and this issue continued on through to the Flowing Heat 1-18's.Congrats!
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Post# 337400 , Reply# 12 3/25/2009 at 00:15 (5,501 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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FAMILY washer
Sada did indeed have a 1965 Custom Imperial washer and a Kenmore combo (71-72) for a dryer. I have seasons 1&2 on DVD - Terry and I spent some time drooling over the kitchen and laundry rooms after I first got it. I had a 68 rollermatic - my first solid tub Frigidaire, 710 spin like this one. They are fun - and they are like a GE running in the house, anywhere in the house you may be - you know there's a GE (or in this case a Deep-Action agitator) running somewhere close by. | ||
| Post# 337404 , Reply# 13 3/25/2009 at 00:58 (5,501 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Awesome machine! | ||
| Post# 337422 , Reply# 14 3/25/2009 at 07:22 (5,501 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Matt what a wonderful find. I always thought that machine was so neat!! Greg is right, Sada always seemed to have the best stuff and I loved that kitchen!! It just made you want to come in and have a cup of coffee and a good visit!! | ||
| Post# 337432 , Reply# 15 3/25/2009 at 08:25 (5,501 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 337436 , Reply# 16 3/25/2009 at 08:43 (5,501 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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Post# 337457 , Reply# 17 3/25/2009 at 10:49 (5,501 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 337460 , Reply# 18 3/25/2009 at 11:07 (5,501 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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I think the negative comments you have heard regarding WCI refers to "White Consolidated Industries" that took over Frigidaire from GM back at the end of 1979. WCI when used as a model number stood for Washer Custom Imperial. Of course there are some here that don't like rollermatics either (shame on them!) but I think you have found a great machine. I too grew up with this exact model except that the machine was in coppertone, just like the one SaltySam has. The sound of this machines timer going through it's cycle and it's long overflow rinse was imprinted in my memory at a young age and has stayed with me to this day. The spin on this machine is impressive too for not being a RapidryŽ model. Enjoy your find. Patrick | ||
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Post# 337461 , Reply# 19 3/25/2009 at 11:11 (5,501 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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woops | ||
| Post# 337525 , Reply# 20 3/25/2009 at 16:56 (5,501 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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Post# 337539 , Reply# 21 3/25/2009 at 17:58 (5,500 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Nice washer
that was my overselling model when I was doing restore and sell, must have had 15-20 go through my shop back in the early 80's. I can tell that was a grandma machine, you still have all the paint on the lettering on the cap! Their only weakness was the 2 spin bearings, if they failed the motor as direct drive burnt out real fast in spin up. Keep those bearings fresh and she'll run forever. Love the sound of those in Rinse! | ||
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Post# 337544 , Reply# 22 3/25/2009 at 18:12 (5,500 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 337572 , Reply# 23 3/25/2009 at 21:15 (5,500 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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Great washer! I really envy you guys, on finding such great machines. | ||
| Post# 337576 , Reply# 24 3/25/2009 at 21:26 (5,500 days old) by saltysam () | ||
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Great find! AWESOME machine you landed there Matt! I am still using mine on a daily basis and its chugging along like it was new......ENJOY! Mark | ||
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