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Post# 125267   4/29/2006 at 00:12 (6,543 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Hey folks, This afternoon, my little brother and I set out to go back to the appliance store that I had discovered the '59 Kelvinator in back on New Year's Eve. Previous attempts to get down there, and getting down there to find no one there put this place on the back burner for me. Since quite a few things have changed in my life recently, I now had an open opportunity to get back down there and visit with the owner about the rest of his 'stuff'. The owner Brian is a very nice guy, but doesn't really care for the older stuff in the basement of his newly aquired applinace store/business. I had shot him an offer on the rest of the goodies he had on my first visit in January, but need more space to bring them home. He was gracious enough to extend the offers for future trips, and I couldn't wait to get back. Now, 4 months later, he still remembered the crazy kid who wanted these old appliances in his basement. He and his wife were gracious enough to let me take photos of his shop and all the cool things that they had. After loading the prizes, I discovered another goodie in the basement I had not noticed before. I will unveil it on a later post as further analysis is needed by all. So, I'll stop the chatting as it is late and I am beat. Enjoy the pics! Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO swestoyz's LINK |
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Post# 125270 , Reply# 1   4/29/2006 at 00:23 (6,543 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 125334 , Reply# 3   4/29/2006 at 08:34 (6,542 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Hi Ben, great pictures and finds! You must go back and get that Maytag "the Dependable Automatics" sign for your collection! And that Westinghouse dryer is just beautiful! I believe that's a "How Dry I am" Dryer. Congrats on the Maytag washer as well. Oh that "ator" dryer hiding looks like its in nice shape too.
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Post# 125354 , Reply# 4   4/29/2006 at 09:27 (6,542 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 125358 , Reply# 5   4/29/2006 at 09:52 (6,542 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 125363 , Reply# 6   4/29/2006 at 10:24 (6,542 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 125364 , Reply# 7   4/29/2006 at 10:54 (6,542 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 125367 , Reply# 8   4/29/2006 at 11:23 (6,542 days old) by cybrvanr ()   |   | |
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I'd LOVE to have those signs!!! I've got an old Zenith clock/sign, and an RCA one too. Those would be great to add to my collection! |
Post# 125409 , Reply# 9   4/29/2006 at 15:37 (6,542 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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Post# 125458 , Reply# 10   4/29/2006 at 19:18 (6,542 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Great finds Ben, what a fun looking place. Hope you get a lot of goodies to help restore your washers, and any new ones you may find in the future! Jimmy |
Post# 125497 , Reply# 11   4/29/2006 at 22:22 (6,542 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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I appreciate your great feedback. This store was my first real find, besides the local Cedar Valley appliance stores that Cory and I frequent. This has motivated me to now scour across Eastern Iowa in hopes for more great tales! The Signs - guys, the signs were awesome. I inquired about the Kelvinator sign, and the owner said he was waiting for me to ask about it. I was going to offer a good price, but wanted to see what he felt about it. He said as long as he keeps the business, he is keeping the signs, which I felt was perfectly fair, as they really do 'make' the place. I agree Robert - I'd love that Maytag sign - one of a kind! Austin - yes, the Highlander does have the narrow-post Gyrator. The tub will possibly need to be replaced as it was rubbed to death, but I am looking forward to seeing what action the narrow-post provides! Rich - yes, a dream of all to find a 906 set lurking in an old appliance store basement, in turquoise none-the-less! While a set was no where to be found, on a previous trip, I did pick up a top panel to a 902! Pete - Iowa is a great place to find stuff like this. For the most part, if it has been in a basement for most of the previous century, rust really isn't an issue, unless there were water leaks, or flood damage. Old appliance stores in rural towns are still open after 50+ years, even if they are not currently being operated by the original families. Now is the time to inquire as more and more little stores close every year, and once those doors close, we'll never get to look in those basements! LOL While I hope to soon hear, "How Dry I Am", tomorrow I'll post the quandary of the "ator" mystery find, featured on photo 10! Ben |
Post# 125557 , Reply# 12   4/30/2006 at 08:57 (6,541 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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Great find Ben. Those machines are classics. It is fun to go into these old places of business (When you can find one) and explore. Ben there is another posting on here about paying $500.00 for a A406 or something. Look near the bottom, there is someone in Iowa who wants to get rid of a matching coppertone A606 and DG606. Those are very nice machines. I think you deserve them LOL. Steve |
Post# 125598 , Reply# 13   4/30/2006 at 15:35 (6,541 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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