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Post# 125219   4/28/2006 at 21:18 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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remember the 1-18 that was on ebay a several weeks ago? the rusty one that leaked and no one wanted? well it now lives in st louis and seems to be happy again.. so here is what a 20 dollar bid got me




Post# 125220 , Reply# 1   4/28/2006 at 21:21 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
tub

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rusty crudy tub and body there was a good half an inch of sandy dirt in the bottom and she leaked like a bad bad machine

Post# 125221 , Reply# 2   4/28/2006 at 21:23 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
all apart

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was really amazed how easy it was to take apart..had the cone and tub out

Post# 125223 , Reply# 3   4/28/2006 at 21:27 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
much better

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its sort of like working on a car but she is now much better

Post# 125227 , Reply# 4   4/28/2006 at 21:31 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
after

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all clean and sealed no leaks no more rust.

Post# 125228 , Reply# 5   4/28/2006 at 21:33 (6,570 days old) by westytoploader ()        

WOOHOO!!!!! Way to go Chris, this machine is really lookin' sharp! Congrats on another great 1-18...what's model is this one?

--Austin


Post# 125231 , Reply# 6   4/28/2006 at 21:36 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
im happy with it

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it will do for a 20 dollar machine. guess i felt sorry for it well either that or im just a sucker for something to keep me busy.. it runs fine and for what ever reason the one has a super turn over when running.. the cone is cracked but think i have found a better one..its a wonder what some elbow grease, primer and paint, and epoxy will do.. it think it says mod WIG if thats right.. so what year is this child?

Post# 125232 , Reply# 7   4/28/2006 at 21:42 (6,570 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Judging by the control panel it looks like a late-70's machine, but with Frigidaire 1-18s I never know!! The control panel looks like it's in very nice shape (not eaten alive by Spray & Wash as mine was!) as well.

Very interesting that your WIG appears to be basically the same as the WC, with the exception of the markings on the control panel! My water level selector is a little different, and lacks the Jetcone diagram.


Post# 125244 , Reply# 8   4/28/2006 at 22:28 (6,570 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)        

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I have the EXACT same model sitting in my room just waiting to be fixed up... I can't wait to get it out, but for now, it makes for a hell of a nice hamper!

Post# 125245 , Reply# 9   4/28/2006 at 22:31 (6,570 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
im not sure

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im not good at years either..its funny if i dont have a project going on im just not happy. so this was a good one. tomorrow im going on the hunt again

Post# 125247 , Reply# 10   4/28/2006 at 22:47 (6,570 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Cool, congrats Chris!!

Post# 125249 , Reply# 11   4/28/2006 at 22:56 (6,570 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Wow Chris, you did a great job on the clean up of the machine! Congrats on a great find ~

Ben


Post# 125251 , Reply# 12   4/28/2006 at 23:04 (6,570 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Wow, Chris, great pictures and great restoration! What a difference between before and after, marvelous job! Enjoy, I know you've wanted a 1/18 for quite a while.

Post# 125257 , Reply# 13   4/28/2006 at 23:33 (6,570 days old) by mustangman ()        
Good Job

I'm envious. Chris, I e mailed you before and you told me that you were the one who won this treasure that I was considering on bidding on as a parts machine for my working WIG. You probably gave it a better home then if I had it just sitting and collecting dust until it was needed for surgery.

Rich


Post# 125281 , Reply# 14   4/29/2006 at 00:54 (6,570 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)        
What a great job

You did. A talented artist, I think.

Post# 125284 , Reply# 15   4/29/2006 at 01:10 (6,570 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
The unwanted one

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This is a real awsome restoration. I love the 1/18 it is my favorate washer.
Best Of Luck with it.
Peter


Post# 125289 , Reply# 16   4/29/2006 at 02:11 (6,570 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
What a make-over. Would you be so kind as to assist my plast

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You go boi!

Post# 125296 , Reply# 17   4/29/2006 at 03:31 (6,570 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)        
who'd a thunk it?

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That is more than just ok, that is fantastic. Very nice work. I have often wondered what would have happened if GM had kept these machines...would they have gotten cheaper and cheaper or kept their quality? The simplicity of your mechanism compared to early 'matics is striking.
Thanks for sharing!


Post# 125302 , Reply# 18   4/29/2006 at 04:11 (6,570 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Wonderful job! Congratulations!

Post# 125328 , Reply# 19   4/29/2006 at 08:23 (6,570 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Nice 1/18 Chris. I have a new one too. I think it is going to be a parts machine though.

Steve


Post# 125330 , Reply# 20   4/29/2006 at 08:29 (6,570 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Chris. Great restoration job. Machine looks like mine...same control panel. Only difference is mine is harvest gold cabinet. I also saw pictures of your '51 Westy slant front which is also same as the one I have.

Ross


Post# 125359 , Reply# 21   4/29/2006 at 09:53 (6,570 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Looks MINT again! Good job Chris!

Post# 125392 , Reply# 22   4/29/2006 at 13:54 (6,570 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Wow Chris. Thanks for the great pics. You have talent and it shows. I love seeing a GM Frigidaire being brought back to life. It's time for me to get to work on my projects now that it has warmed up. Thanks for the motivation!

Patrick


Post# 125461 , Reply# 23   4/29/2006 at 19:23 (6,569 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
thanks all

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must say this one was fun..would love to do another 1-18 some day... did go hunting today and brought home another ka superba..this one must be like the last year ka made them..way dirty and full of mouse poo as usuall...ick...but once i find a top rack its goin in the house..wanted a sort of retro dishwasher for everyday..thanks so much for all the kind words hugs from st louis...


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