Thread Number: 60783
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Seeking Help With Parts for Vintage Dishwasher |
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Post# 834143 , Reply# 1   7/28/2015 at 06:08 (3,195 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Wow, sounds like you've got quite a find there! Please do post more photos of the rest of the appliances - can we get a shot of the front panel and the tub of the dishwasher?
Based on that serial number plate, you appear to have a 1960 model dishwasher at least (the '7' is actually a 'T' - the GE date code for 1960). I've got a '59 model GE dishwasher but the tub lid is missing - I hope you were able to save yours! The tub gasket is a potential problem on dishwashers of this vintage, alas. Replacement parts are next to impossible to find, but the gasket can be substituted with closed-cell foam insulation tape.
If you need any inspiration, have a look at what I did to my kitchen at the country house back in 2007 (link below).
Oh, and for paint touch-up, I was able to get a custom-mix made at my local Rona hardware store. They scanned a panel from the Kitchen Centre to get the mix right, but if you need it, I kept the formula just in case. Keep us posted!
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Post# 834167 , Reply# 2   7/28/2015 at 09:44 (3,195 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA)   |   | |
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Turquoise, I'd had never seen the video but had followed your post. What a friggin' NEATO project! The video was super. Looking forward to what you'll do with new house. |
Post# 834171 , Reply# 3   7/28/2015 at 09:54 (3,195 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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After viewing the video in that link, I have to say that I am impressed! What dedication to a project. Truly amazing results. |
Post# 834246 , Reply# 4   7/28/2015 at 19:13 (3,194 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 834417 , Reply# 6   7/29/2015 at 17:14 (3,193 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 835073 , Reply# 8   8/4/2015 at 12:34 (3,188 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Ouch! I see why you were asking about the front grille cover... One of these days, I'm hoping to scare up a frame and cabinet for one of these machines that I can cannibalize for the tub lid cover - when that finally happens, I'll let you know if I wind up with a spare grille!
The tub gasket will definitely need to be replaced from the look of things. Again, try closed-cell foam insulating tape - it will probably do the job. The only caveat is that the self-stick adhesive may not hold up for a long time under regular use; you can re-attach loosened gaskets with silicone sealant, though.
Thanks for the tub shots and sorry for the late reply... Moving is not my favourite hobby... LOL |