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Post# 180007   1/1/2007 at 16:31 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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I finally had the time to get this set back together. Both timers went to Reeco Timer and came back as good as new. The machines shined up beautifully. Gotta love those matched sets. Thanks again Jimmy!




Post# 180008 , Reply# 1   1/1/2007 at 16:32 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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Lights ON!

Post# 180009 , Reply# 2   1/1/2007 at 16:33 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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WCI-62

Post# 180010 , Reply# 3   1/1/2007 at 16:36 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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Complete with the "automatic" fabric softener dispenser!

Post# 180011 , Reply# 4   1/1/2007 at 16:38 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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DCI-62 - one of my few non-filtrator dryers.

Post# 180014 , Reply# 5   1/1/2007 at 16:44 (6,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        

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Oooooh. Those are GORGEOUS.

I wonder why manufacturers are so cheap about putting lights on machines today? When I was a kid, I remember going to Sears and other stores that carried majors, and the TOL lighted machines ALWAYS attracted traffic.

Can you even GET a FL pair with lighted consoles today?


Post# 180015 , Reply# 6   1/1/2007 at 16:46 (6,296 days old) by exploder3211 ()        

nope.. everything is plastic

Post# 180016 , Reply# 7   1/1/2007 at 16:49 (6,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
I mean a TL pair

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Seriously, anyone even make a TL pair with lighted consoles now? Backlit digital readouts don't count- I mean honest-to-Pete fluorescents.

Post# 180017 , Reply# 8   1/1/2007 at 16:57 (6,296 days old) by exploder3211 ()        

Nope... Haven't seen one since the last Electronic Kenmores of the mid 90's

Post# 180019 , Reply# 9   1/1/2007 at 17:15 (6,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        

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Seems crazy- TOL models always generated excitement on the sales floor. That didn't necessarily mean that everyone who looked at them bought them- a lot of people checked them out longingly, then sighed and bought something less glamorous and more affordable. The point is that the glamour of lighted consoles and pushbuttons brought people IN, and got them in a mood to listen to salespeople.

Of course, all this was back when stores HAD salespeople...


Post# 180024 , Reply# 10   1/1/2007 at 17:19 (6,296 days old) by exploder3211 ()        

I dunno.. The last time i delt with a salesman, all he wanted to do was to date me... That was when i gave up on buying a car... Might as well fix what i've got amd not put up with that... Now the only places with sales people are Sears and the Mom and Pop places

Post# 180043 , Reply# 11   1/1/2007 at 19:22 (6,296 days old) by easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)        

What beautiful machines. You must be proud as a new parent. I would love to see and use them up close and personal.

Thanks for the pictures. Nothing like a Frigidaire.

Jerry Gay


Post# 180060 , Reply# 12   1/1/2007 at 19:52 (6,296 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Wow Rich - those 62's are some good lookers! Last of the original 3 rings with the fabric dispenser 'snuggled' in place - too cool. Lighted GM matched sets are always so easy on the eyes, and these 62's are right up there at the top. Thanks for the photos ~

Ben


Post# 180062 , Reply# 13   1/1/2007 at 19:53 (6,296 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)        
Off to a great start in Spades

Those are beautiful!!!

Post# 180069 , Reply# 14   1/1/2007 at 20:25 (6,296 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Woo Hoo!

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Beautiful Set!


Congrats!


Post# 180078 , Reply# 15   1/1/2007 at 20:40 (6,296 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts)        
insainly jelous

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I sooooo love the look of those machines! Growing up, my aunt had a couple of models down from yours. Every time I would spend thee night she would drag out the laundry basket and say here you go. I hate to say but I think they look classier than the control tower models.



Scott


Post# 180081 , Reply# 16   1/1/2007 at 20:45 (6,296 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Those are one of the most attractive sets

It is amazing they don't make anything like that anymore. Beautiful, It is great they are being saved.

Post# 180082 , Reply# 17   1/1/2007 at 20:45 (6,296 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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While the '61 CI set are really cool with the clamshell control panels, I thing the 62 & 63 CI's are much more handsome.

Congrats on this wonderful set!


Post# 180085 , Reply# 18   1/1/2007 at 20:51 (6,296 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Frigidaire Set!

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That really is a Great start to the New Year
Best Of Luck
Peter


Post# 180094 , Reply# 19   1/1/2007 at 21:10 (6,296 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Bautiful Rich!!!

Post# 180103 , Reply# 20   1/1/2007 at 21:35 (6,296 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        
fabulous

Trainguy they ARE very nice, thanks...

Post# 180108 , Reply# 21   1/1/2007 at 21:58 (6,296 days old) by bobbyd32l ()        

Those are absolutely stunning! I would LOVE to find a set like that! Awesome machines!

Post# 180116 , Reply# 22   1/1/2007 at 22:38 (6,296 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Amazing! Enjoy them in good health and may the rest of the year be just as fabulous!

Post# 180121 , Reply# 23   1/1/2007 at 22:47 (6,296 days old) by retromom ()        

Great looking set Rich! I heard Reeco did excellent work with timers.

Enjoy the pair - even if you just look at them! ;-)


Post# 180165 , Reply# 24   1/2/2007 at 00:08 (6,296 days old) by brettsomers ()        

they look like Maytags, or is it the other way 'round? love the buttons!

Post# 180203 , Reply# 25   1/2/2007 at 04:04 (6,295 days old) by sudsman ()        
Wow

They are truly beautiful

Post# 180218 , Reply# 26   1/2/2007 at 07:29 (6,295 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
those are beautiful!

I love lights too!

Post# 180225 , Reply# 27   1/2/2007 at 09:03 (6,295 days old) by thirtyater ()        
Santa bring me ........

Wow, those are beautiful! Those have always been my favorite frig's. I think I will ask Santa to bring me a set of those next year!

Post# 180231 , Reply# 28   1/2/2007 at 10:15 (6,295 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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WOO HOO Rich. Santa brings good things to those who do well by others.

Steve


Post# 180236 , Reply# 29   1/2/2007 at 10:38 (6,295 days old) by cvillewasherbo ()        
dryer door

how do you get the dryer door to open--i don't see a handle.

Post# 180261 , Reply# 30   1/2/2007 at 13:16 (6,295 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        
1962 Beauties

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WOW Rich, those are just beautiful! I know you will enjoy them.

Post# 180290 , Reply# 31   1/2/2007 at 14:56 (6,295 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Trainguy

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The people at the Dorothy Street Warehouse said you come up and take the
Frigidaires. They said "He's got like 7 machines and people come to his basement, drink beers, and do their wash."

"That's a wash-in !" I told them, laughing and excited.They didn't know about our club. They were happy and interested and asked me to take pix and post, hoping to move some merchandise. Somebody there really loves stoves. There is a whole section of Vintage stoves.

I got a Visamatic and a BD "Convertible" Whirlpool from the mid 70's--Beauts! I stopped counting on my last visit at 500 washing machines.

Would love to hear from you. Emailed your service but rec'd no reply.


Post# 180349 , Reply# 32   1/2/2007 at 19:23 (6,295 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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That is a beautiful pair ya got there, Rich.
Congratulations. Love the lighted consoles!

Patrick


Post# 180352 , Reply# 33   1/2/2007 at 19:41 (6,295 days old) by southernmdgeguy ()        
Awesome Pair

Right on my dream list too.. if ya run out of room for those.. ah I can dream.
Congrats!!

I really missed this place, so much to catch up on now. Any east coat wash in's planned yet?




Post# 180370 , Reply# 34   1/2/2007 at 21:28 (6,295 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Very nice to see these together - congrats Rich!

Post# 180455 , Reply# 35   1/3/2007 at 11:38 (6,294 days old) by sheerlookhomes (U.K.)        

Those are gorgeous!..thanks for sharing pics..enjoy!

Post# 180500 , Reply# 36   1/3/2007 at 17:28 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Rich, I knew I was giving these to a good home when I thought of you, and also that you would restore them quickly. It was hard to part with them as I loved the design but I already had a MultiMatic set and knew that you didnt and wanted one badly. Im so glad to see them back together, safe and sound. The reason I need to find a home for them was to make room for more, including this wonderful new set that Im proud to be able to display in my workshop.

Post# 180502 , Reply# 37   1/3/2007 at 17:30 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

This is a 1964 GE V14 FilterFlo set, with MiniBasket and matching GAS dryer with Electronic Ignition! The control panel is a pretty anodized gold color which is rather unusual for this model, most being the anodized silver color.

Post# 180503 , Reply# 38   1/3/2007 at 17:30 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Dryer Controls........

Post# 180505 , Reply# 39   1/3/2007 at 17:32 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

This is the only model I have ever seen the word PREMIER on the console......I think its near the beginning of GE's production of gas dryers.......

Post# 180506 , Reply# 40   1/3/2007 at 17:34 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

pretty GE script that notes its "Electric Ignition". This model has the original flint/spark striker to ignite the gas.......works perfectly!

Post# 180508 , Reply# 41   1/3/2007 at 17:35 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

GE also reminds the user that the washer is equipped with "MiniWash"............

Post# 180509 , Reply# 42   1/3/2007 at 17:37 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

V14 Logo and water level contol, with MiniBasket setting. GE didnt really change the size of its tub for many years, only the way they noted it,,,,,V12 V14 and 16lb.......

Post# 180510 , Reply# 43   1/3/2007 at 17:39 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

The wash/spin speed and temp controls are independent of each other, love that I can wash on slow but spin on fast.......thats a great combo that is not always presettable on other ordinary washers.........according to GE sales literature!

Post# 180511 , Reply# 44   1/3/2007 at 17:40 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Love the lighted controls........

Post# 180512 , Reply# 45   1/3/2007 at 17:42 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Dryer, with foot pedal door and interior light.......

Post# 180513 , Reply# 46   1/3/2007 at 17:42 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

GE Mini Basket and filter........

Post# 180514 , Reply# 47   1/3/2007 at 17:44 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Lasty, the lid instructions, rather detailed on this model. Its interesting and informative to read all this, helps pass the time while Im waiting for the tub to fill for the next load!..........

Post# 180517 , Reply# 48   1/3/2007 at 18:03 (6,294 days old) by mcmodern ()        
Pushbuttons = TOL

Rich, your Frigidaires are beautiful. I remember a lot of 'em from that era, but never the pushbutton models. They just shout '60s! Enjoy, and have a great new year.
Kelly


Post# 180566 , Reply# 49   1/3/2007 at 21:38 (6,294 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Duh!

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Guys and Gals,

By now y'all must know that I'm a huge fan of vintage GE's and this set is just wonderful, but isn't it funny how long it took GE designers and engineers to figure out that you didn't want the panel lights on TOL models shining in the users' eyes but focused down, somehow on the controls????

Seems like it took them all the way to 1968 to finally figure that one out!


Post# 180571 , Reply# 50   1/3/2007 at 21:58 (6,294 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Hey Jimmy - that is a very nice GE set you have there - those anodized panels look to be in wonderful shape. Did either machine require any help - or were they found minty fresh like that?

Ben


Post# 180583 , Reply# 51   1/3/2007 at 22:37 (6,294 days old) by rickr (.)        

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That washer sure looks familiar Jimmy. I still have one the same year and model, that I got from you. Have had it about 4 years now. Time flys! Mine has the Suds Saver though. Very nice set you have there! Congrats!




Post# 180687 , Reply# 52   1/4/2007 at 11:02 (6,293 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Hi Ben, Yes the machines looked great when I found them, but alas only the dryer was operable. The washer had a cracked water valve and the typical malady of a bad outer tub so typical of GE's of this design. In fact after a bad experience of selling a GE set to someone that I thought was still good I never sell a GE anymore without completely disassembling the tub and checking it out. Its a shame that most if not all GE's suffer from outer tub problems eventually. Luckily Ive repaired so many of them I can do it easily and quickly. The other problem with the washer was a marginal tranny that had a very loose agitator arc. By that I mean I could physically take hold of the agitator and move it back and forth about 1/4th of its arc. I had first hoped the spine was worn, but turned out the agitator eccentric internally in the tranny was worn. This is rather unusual for a GE transmission, but I think this one had a lot of use. I just bought another tranny, and here it is New In the Box! Yeah!

Post# 180688 , Reply# 53   1/4/2007 at 11:06 (6,293 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Yes Rick, almost the twin of your washer, sans Suds-Saver. Like you I just love my GE's and espcially love the FilterFlo design, hence my club name here........The washer is a wonderful cleaner with the V14 Ramp agitator and its amazing how quiet the dryer is. This dryer still had the big round motor in it and just a few touches here and there that seemed to make it built just a little better and more solid that later models of almost the same design but with just a little bit cheaper parts..........

Post# 180744 , Reply# 54   1/4/2007 at 15:02 (6,293 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Rich and Jimmy, great pictures! That '62 Frigidaire set is TO DIE FOR, and the GE set is classy as well. I too like the gold accents on the control panel.

I thought GE transmissions were NLA, as they were nearly impossible to find (standard-capacity moreso than large was what I heard as well) when Jerry called me and said he would gladly give me one for my '77 Dispensall. Was this one leftover stock or new?


Post# 180754 , Reply# 55   1/4/2007 at 15:48 (6,293 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Nice Frigidation there Rich!

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Gloss gloss gloss as only a Frigidaire could do,I must concede Bendix was never as glossy as a CI by GM!

Jimmy, interesting mark on that GE as "Premier" my uncle was a pretty big architect in Canada and when he designed his dream home he had access to all TOTL stuff not normally available to stores. He put in GE's top laundry pair and they were marked "Talisman" in Canada, I bet you have the US version there for architects and custom builders only!!


Post# 180792 , Reply# 56   1/4/2007 at 18:36 (6,293 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.)        

"Danemodsandy":

Yep..... I agree with you there. I don't know why manufacturers don't even put lighted consoles on their machines anymore either. I guess it all comes down to economics. I know that when I was a kid, every time I went to Sears with my parents, when we went downstairs to the appliance department, the first thing I would always see is a Lady Kenmore with console light on. And it wasn't just Sears either. I also remember seeing a couple of Wards Signature machines with their lights on as well whenever I went to a Montgomery Wards as well. Lighted consoles attracted traffic to the sales floors back then.

Now, when I go to Sears, I'll be lucky if I even see some cycle indicator lights and a digital countdown timer lit up on a Kenmore Elite. And the last time I went to Sears, I didn't even see THAT if I could recall correctly. They didn't even have the courtesy to have an Oasis hooked up to electrical supply. The last time I saw a lighted console on any machine was 1997-98. And back then, only the TOL Electronic Kenmores (Limited Editions) had them. The next year, they certainly did away with a lighted console on the Catalyst.

"TrainGuy":

Those Frigidaires look AWFULLY nice. I like the way you have those beauties cleaned up and dolled up. They could pass for being showroom new now.

AND

Check out the "Automatic Fabric Softener" Dispenser on top of that Jet Cone Agitator and the silver striping on the cabinets of those machines.

Once again, beautiful machines, TireGuy.

--Charles--



Post# 181016 , Reply# 57   1/5/2007 at 23:25 (6,292 days old) by timonator ()        
Jimmy!!

What another Great Ge pair..havent spoke to you in a while hope all is well..BTW..time to empty the litte box LOL

Post# 181440 , Reply# 58   1/7/2007 at 20:44 (6,290 days old) by speedqueengkc ()        
GE and Fridgidair sets

Those are very nice sets. I hope you are enjoying them.

Post# 181455 , Reply# 59   1/7/2007 at 21:11 (6,290 days old) by exploder3211 ()        

I love the GE sets.. They display such beuty in my eyes

Post# 181457 , Reply# 60   1/7/2007 at 21:17 (6,290 days old) by exploder3211 ()        

I also love the mini wash and the controls and the wash action.. I would love to see video

Post# 181491 , Reply# 61   1/7/2007 at 22:49 (6,290 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Rich, that is one beautiful set that you have there!! I just love the way the shine with their console lights all lite up. You must have been a very good boy this year. Jimmy, your new GE set looks right at home as well. I have to agree guys, you just have to love those matched sets.

Post# 181661 , Reply# 62   1/8/2007 at 18:13 (6,289 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Thanks Terry! It makes is very special when something is found and saved and turns out looking and working so well.....and someone as nice as you makes note of it, its much appreciated........Jimmy

Post# 181673 , Reply# 63   1/8/2007 at 19:22 (6,289 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Oh Hey, where are my manners? I also meant that thanks for all the others that posted a compliment too........Terry and all of you are special!........Jimmy

Post# 181856 , Reply# 64   1/9/2007 at 13:18 (6,288 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

My parents had a 63' Frigidare Custom Imperial set in their laundry room which was also a mud room with the homes rear entrance in it. They used to leave the lighted control panels on as nightlights. They really lit up the entire room! Very classy looking.

I noticed next to the GE dryer was a cat box. Doesn't the dryer suck in the cat box smell when drying clothing and make the clothes smell like cat do do?


Post# 181929 , Reply# 65   1/9/2007 at 17:11 (6,288 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        
Thanks Everybody!

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I've had a few more 'minor' emergenceis and am so sorry for not having thanked everybody on here and for all the emails I've received about this set and my other treasures. Just when I think I can concentrate on keeping up with my appliance friends, something happens to change my direction. But I have always appreciated everybody's thoughts and kind words.

Hopefully I'm back! And I'll keep the appliances coming!

Anybody up for a local treasure hunt?



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