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| Post# 684691 6/20/2013 at 08:50 (3,962 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
 Thanks to a few members here, I now have my dream washer/dryer set doing laundry at home!
I think the washer has been owned by a few club members. I got it from Ben (Swestoyz). I got the Filtrator dryer from John (Combo52).
I have some some work on the washer and it works now. But I still need to find a few things for it.
If somebody happens to have the bright trim that goes on the edges of the cabinet, I'd really like finding that. I also would like to have to get a lid for it (one without window would be ok). So far, I have replaced the upper spin bearing but I'd like to find the lower spin bearing too (it's not noisy at the moment but...). Everything works on it, including the dispensers. For the dryer, I'd be happy if I could get a sprinkler nozzle as it's missing from it.
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| Post# 684692 , Reply# 1 6/20/2013 at 08:55 (3,962 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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Post# 684697 , Reply# 2 6/20/2013 at 09:07 (3,962 days old) by chestermikeuk  (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Congratulations | ||
| Post# 684699 , Reply# 3 6/20/2013 at 09:13 (3,962 days old) by franksdad (Greenville, South Carolina) | ||
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Post# 684703 , Reply# 4 6/20/2013 at 09:43 (3,962 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 684705 , Reply# 5 6/20/2013 at 09:54 (3,962 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Aferim! | ||
| Post# 684718 , Reply# 6 6/20/2013 at 11:31 (3,962 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Control Panel | ||
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Post# 684719 , Reply# 7 6/20/2013 at 11:48 (3,962 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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COngratulations Phil | ||
| Post# 684723 , Reply# 8 6/20/2013 at 12:19 (3,962 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Philp, first post, second pic: BREATH-TAKING! | ||
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Post# 684737 , Reply# 9 6/20/2013 at 14:50 (3,962 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 684742 , Reply# 10 6/20/2013 at 15:21 (3,962 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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Post# 684755 , Reply# 11 6/20/2013 at 16:25 (3,962 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Post# 684758 , Reply# 12 6/20/2013 at 16:49 (3,962 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 684779 , Reply# 13 6/20/2013 at 19:59 (3,962 days old) by AutoWasherFreak () | ||
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That's one beautiful set! | ||
| Post# 684783 , Reply# 14 6/20/2013 at 20:32 (3,962 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Just Stunning. | ||
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Post# 684788 , Reply# 15 6/20/2013 at 21:01 (3,962 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Nice Machines! | ||
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Post# 684790 , Reply# 16 6/20/2013 at 21:09 (3,962 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Frigidaire! | ||
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Post# 684795 , Reply# 17 6/20/2013 at 22:44 (3,962 days old) by hydralique (Los Angeles) |
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Mmmmm . . . nice! Made back when Frigidaire simply refused to produce an ugly appliance. My grandmother had a MOL version of the washer in yellow for years. | ||
| Post# 684799 , Reply# 18 6/20/2013 at 22:56 (3,962 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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I didn't expect to get the dryer when I went to visit John last month. Then Paul got the washer for me when he visited Ben in his road trip. I was really lucky to have Paul and Chris who accepted to bring it back for me at the back of their car as shipping it here would have been cost-prohibitive! I was lucky because Paul and Chris did it even if it meant they had to hear that thing rattling at the back of their wagon for half of their trip, also taking the space that otherwise could have been used to bring another appliance for Paul!
A big thanks again! And thanks to John and Ben too! Together, you really helped me to realize a dream that I didn't expect to come true! | ||
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Post# 684804 , Reply# 19 6/21/2013 at 00:26 (3,962 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis) |
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Congrats!!! | ||
| Post# 684808 , Reply# 20 6/21/2013 at 01:17 (3,962 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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| Post# 684812 , Reply# 21 6/21/2013 at 04:10 (3,961 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina) | ||
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I LOVE IT!!! | ||
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Post# 684815 , Reply# 22 6/21/2013 at 06:20 (3,961 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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1966 Frigidaire Custom Imperials WOW Phil I am glad that set came together for you, the dryer looks much happier sitting next to its matching washer than it did at our warehouse sitting next to the 66 Turquoise CI pair, the dryer was always wishing it was colored also LOL.
Did you mention that that this is the rare Filtrater version of this dryer ?, when you consider that there were vented electric and gas versions of this dryer along with the Filtrater and that you could get these washers and dryers in five different colors AND then consider the washer was available in suds and non-suds versions it meant that the Frigidaire distributor had to stock 25 machines to have the ONE that a customer wanted to buy. Today if you take Speed Queens entire home laundry lineup these are only 20 different washers and dryers variations available. | ||
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Post# 684822 , Reply# 23 6/21/2013 at 07:08 (3,961 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 684831 , Reply# 24 6/21/2013 at 09:35 (3,961 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Chuck,
Yes it's the one with the sprinkler.
John,
That's probably why in Canada we had much fewer models starting in 1965. That year, you couldn't get Custom Imperials anymore. You couldn't get the WIA model either and the suds saver was only available in the Custom Deluxe washer (not the same as in the US as we only had one Custom Deluxe model with the lighted timer dial, no WCDA models). Frigidaire didn't offer gas dryers here either. Strangely, the TOL dryer in Canada was the DIFC-65 which was an Imperial model. It wasn't available in the regular vented version while in the US, you couldn't get the Filtrator in the Imperial series that year!
Here's the 1965 US lineup (I think Ken originally posted this page). Notice that the (P) and (R) are for the models available with Porcelain cabinets and suds-Return. 
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| Post# 684835 , Reply# 25 6/21/2013 at 09:39 (3,961 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Jon...
We can surely help find that Apex set for you. I'll start by saying that I know where the washer is. Either in Minneapolis or Signal Hill but you MIGHT just have a fight on your hands as the current owners seem... Attached... LOL!
Phil, that is just a stunning set. Minty condition and just perfect to look at in the night. Do we get videos? They say that when a AW member finds a dream set, an angel gets her terquoise kitchen. That or everyone else gets kinda jealous... I know I am! RCD | ||
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Post# 684843 , Reply# 26 6/21/2013 at 09:49 (3,961 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 684844 , Reply# 27 6/21/2013 at 09:49 (3,961 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Now, what we had in Canada in 1965.
Notice that we couldn't get a Rapidry washer matched to a vented dryer in 1965! That changed soon after that as vented "Imperial" dryers were reintroduced after a two-years absence in the 1967 "L" line and the Filtrators were discontinued in the 1968 "N" line.
The black band with "Electric" written on it suggests that there might be other views showing gas versions too but there there were none! 
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| Post# 684862 , Reply# 28 6/21/2013 at 10:28 (3,961 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Post# 684870 , Reply# 29 6/21/2013 at 11:05 (3,961 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Have you noticed a subtle change on the control panel? | ||
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Post# 684877 , Reply# 30 6/21/2013 at 11:16 (3,961 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 684879 , Reply# 31 6/21/2013 at 12:03 (3,961 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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The actual "Dream Machines" imho are the "High Fashion"models that had the infinite agitate and spin speeds,built in cabinetry,liquid detergent.and fabric softener dispensers,window washer lid,different tumble speeds for the dryer and fully illuminated underside of the cabinets.I had the dryer a while.John L saw it.Never did find the washer.Their clutch was the "bad seed".
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| Post# 684886 , Reply# 32 6/21/2013 at 12:47 (3,961 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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At some point, the back of the control panel had been repainted and the paint wouldn't allow much light to get through. At some places, there was even metallic paint that was blocking all the light. I sanded that off until the plastic was transparent (I took care not to hurt the chrome finish!). I repaired a small crack at the top that's now completely invisible. And I tried to mix some turquoise paint, white paint and clear coat together to make it more translucent. It seemed to work quite well! | ||
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Post# 684893 , Reply# 33 6/21/2013 at 13:49 (3,961 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 684895 , Reply# 34 6/21/2013 at 13:58 (3,961 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 684919 , Reply# 35 6/21/2013 at 16:39 (3,961 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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Lid That is my favorite frigidaire washer,had one once in the 70s.What is wrong with the lid? | ||
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Post# 685002 , Reply# 36 6/21/2013 at 23:02 (3,961 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Dreams come true | ||
| Post# 685011 , Reply# 37 6/22/2013 at 01:30 (3,961 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 685013 , Reply# 38 6/22/2013 at 02:17 (3,961 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Post# 685020 , Reply# 39 6/22/2013 at 06:07 (3,960 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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| Post# 685049 , Reply# 40 6/22/2013 at 10:48 (3,960 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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OK Thanks Louis!
I tried different embed codes and they didn't work. I didn't think about just using the links! I had to upload the last one again on YouTube as it was still being processed a few hours later. If it works this time, it should take a few minutes before it can be viewed. So I'll try with the others! You'll notice that I still have to fix the tub brake on it! | ||
| Post# 685071 , Reply# 41 6/22/2013 at 12:54 (3,960 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 685079 , Reply# 42 6/22/2013 at 13:20 (3,960 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Malcolm,
If you're speaking about the 1965 US Frigidaire model lineup The models in blue are the ones without the remote timer or separate timer/dial. The ones in red are the ones with the incandescent light bulb illuminating the separate timer dial. The ones in green have fluorescent lighting. And the ones in the last row (Custom Imperial models) are the ones with the translucent plastic (rather than aluminum) consoles and dispensers. 
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| Post# 685301 , Reply# 43 6/23/2013 at 23:26 (3,959 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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There was an error in my previous post! So here's the edit! (I forgot to put the DCDG dryer in red!)
Malcolm, If you're speaking about the 1965 US Frigidaire model lineup The models in blue are the ones without the remote timer or separate timer/dial. The ones in red are the ones with the incandescent light bulb illuminating the separate timer dial. The ones in green have fluorescent lighting. And the ones in the last row (Custom Imperial models) are the ones with the translucent plastic (rather than aluminum) consoles and dispensers. 
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| Post# 685443 , Reply# 44 6/24/2013 at 19:45 (3,958 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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lid Hey Phil,So is the only problem with the lid that it is the wrong one for the model and you would rather a solid lid? | ||
| Post# 685494 , Reply# 45 6/25/2013 at 01:15 (3,958 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 685818 , Reply# 46 6/26/2013 at 15:22 (3,956 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
thoroughly enjoyed your post, | ||
| Post# 685936 , Reply# 47 6/27/2013 at 00:30 (3,956 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 686074 , Reply# 48 6/27/2013 at 19:18 (3,955 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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window lid So Phil what would you do with the window lid if you got a mint solid lid? | ||
| Post# 686733 , Reply# 49 7/1/2013 at 20:39 (3,951 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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lid The reason I ask is I have a mint solid lid on my rollermatic but would love a window lid and was wondering if you would be interested in a trade. | ||
| Post# 686756 , Reply# 50 7/1/2013 at 23:56 (3,951 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Hi Mark,
Well, I'd like to keep the window lid there but I wish I could just buy a spare... There's some rust eating it at two places that would need to be fixed. If I get another lid, I'll weld the missing parts that but that will probably damage the porcelain coating around the repair and will also need to be repainted after (and that's not as good as porcelain). In the condition it is, I don't think the lid is worth being shipped... The whole top of the washer would need to be replaced as the porcelain of the top under the lid is worn (I'm wondering what happened to it) If the original lid was worn like that, that probably explains why it was replaced with a window lid. I have another white top from a Canadian Rollermatic washer somewhere but it lacks the chrome strips and it also lacks the lid... I think it already has the timer hole but I'm not sure (it's either the washer or the dryer top that has it). It will also need to be drilled out to install the chrome strips as no Canadian Rollermatic machines had them... | ||
| Post# 687198 , Reply# 51 7/3/2013 at 23:47 (3,949 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 689467 , Reply# 52 7/15/2013 at 00:33 (3,938 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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I did a few minor things to the washer in the last few days. I did replace the "SMALL LOAD" solenoid that didn't work and I repainted the dispenser door on the washer so it would match the one on the dryer, and then I did repaint the one on the dryer too.
The things I still need to do on the washer is to replace the agitate arm on the washer, find chrome cabinet strips and maybe replace the top with a better one I have (but that one lacks the chrome trim so I'll have to drill holes in it and try not to damage the porcelain finish...).
The dryer will need a nozzle for the sprinkler as it's currently missing...
Here's the solenoid that I replaced. I got one with the same part number but it's slightly different. That's not a surprise as even the 1965 Tech Talk manual specifies two brands of solenoids. CLICK HERE TO GO TO PhilR's LINK | ||
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Post# 689491 , Reply# 53 7/15/2013 at 06:56 (3,937 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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65 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Set Looking Good Phil, I am so glad that that dryer found a good home with you, it is always nice when you give something up that you like to see it appreciated and restored by its new owner. I will keep a lookout for the trim parts and sprinkler you need I feel that there is a good chance I have both somewhere, keep reminding me, LOL. John | ||
| Post# 689501 , Reply# 54 7/15/2013 at 08:10 (3,937 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Parts! | ||
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Post# 689512 , Reply# 55 7/15/2013 at 09:40 (3,937 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Wow, Phil, the set looks great!! I swear that the turquoise version was what a friend of mine's family had in their house in Beacon Hill. That was the same neighbourhood where your built-in oven and cooktop came from - all those houses were Frigidaire-equipped when they were built... Those were the days!!
I may make Hubby come visit so that he can see the washer up close now that it's service again... I can't believe how willing he was to haul the washer for the second half of the trip. Oh wait, he was guaranteed that I couldn't get another washer, well at least until I got back ... LOL | ||
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Post# 689957 , Reply# 56 7/17/2013 at 00:10 (3,936 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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