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Post# 182338 1/10/2007 at 19:54 (6,314 days old) by washernut ()
Checkrate/Likes Hello Guys and Gals Like so many others lately I am a long time reader and have finally decided to join the ranks. Like most of us here I thought that I was the only one around interested in Vintage appliances. Boy was I wrong! It's great to have a place to go on the net and find such a wonderful group of truly interesting people. Now with that said the reason for my post is I have a late 70s early 80s White Westinghouse front loader it is the space mates model with the weigh to save door. I purchased the machine brand new. I've had many years of enjoyment from it. However, I really don't have the space for it and am looking into finding a vintage pair. If someone is interested in giving it a good home I would be more than happy to let them have it. Perhaps someone starting out could get as much enjoyment from it as I have over the years. Anyone interested feel free to email me for directions or other info. Thanks for being here y'all Bill P.S. Does anyone know where one would start looking in SE Michigan for Vintage appliances???

Post# 182385 , Reply# 1 1/10/2007 at 21:16 (6,314 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)
Checkrate/Likes WELCOME!

Post# 182388 , Reply# 2 1/10/2007 at 21:26 (6,314 days old) by appnut (TX)
Checkrate/Likes WELCOME BILL!!!

Post# 182398 , Reply# 3 1/10/2007 at 21:36 (6,314 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)
Checkrate/Likes *A Big Hug and welcome....* from the AW 'family'

Post# 182400 , Reply# 4 1/10/2007 at 21:38 (6,314 days old) by westytoploader ()
Checkrate/Likes Howdy Bill!

Post# 182431 , Reply# 5 1/10/2007 at 22:29 (6,314 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York)
Checkrate/Likes Welcome! Someone told me when I was new here that it is a long way to shore once the vintage appliance ship sets sail and they were right! Phil

Post# 182477 , Reply# 6 1/11/2007 at 07:18 (6,314 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Ya and enjoy.

Post# 182479 , Reply# 7 1/11/2007 at 07:23 (6,314 days old) by sudsman ()
Checkrate/Likes *Howdy Bill* A big 'ol Texas WELCOME!

Post# 182494 , Reply# 8 1/11/2007 at 08:06 (6,314 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)
Checkrate/Likes Welcome Bill. One place to start looking is thrift stores and second hand appliance dealers. You might also call small appliance repair companies. When you talk to these dealers and repair places, you are going to have to be specific about what you are seeking. Be prepared to give them brands and years, especially if you are interested in any Frigidaire appliances where the year generally shows up in the model number. Offer them pictures if they will listen to your request and make little vertical strips at the bottom of the pictures with your name and phone number that can be easily torn off in case someone finds something. Offer a bounty of whatever you think you would be willing to pay them for finding machines and going to the trouble to call you. Talk with these people about various mechanical, performance or design elements you like about the machines. Years ago when I was in Sarasota, FL, I stopped in a place by the name of Whiteside's Appliances. I had looked through the Yellow Pages and found some listings to check out. They had a big Frigidaire sign from the 60s in the window. The young man I talked to at the counter was the son of the founder. As I was telling him about our collection and how much we appreciated the design and features of Frigidaire and other brands of ranges from the 50s and 60s, he opened the gate in the counter and said that he wanted to show me something. In the rear of the store he had a Hotpoint 40 inch range from the early-mid 50s and a couple of Frigidaire ranges. None of the models were top of the line, but they were in good shape. He told me that he had pulled them in when he delivered new ranges, but these were too nice to throw out. It was like he was sharing his secret with me, someone else who apreciated the lines and features of these old ranges. He had shelves of parts and told me he would be glad to check for parts if I sent him part numbers. He said that he had mostly range parts and knew the various clocks and Cookmaster controls of 50s and 60s Frigidaire ranges. In a Salvation Army (?) thrift store there, I found an almost unused Frigidaire 30" Super (bottom of the line) range from 1961 or 62. I guess it had been in a guest quarters apartment or vacation home that was being remodeled. Sometimes old appliances can be found in the back of auction barns or second hand furniture places. A long time ago, many furniture stores had a line of appliances. They were not heavily promoted, but sometimes something old would wind up in the basement or warehouse. The same can be said for old, vanishing independent hardware stores in smaller areas. King Hardware was such a chain in Atlanta. In the early 60s, they sold Frigidaire and usually had a washer on the floor. Earlier, they sold Philco-Bendix and then Speed Queen. I remember that they had the model with the little box between the control panel and the lid that served as a dispenser. Hardware stores are often a great place to search for housewares, especially things like pressure cooker parts and filters, etc for vacuum coffee makers. Since housewares were not the main focus of the store, old stuff often got pushed to the back of the shelves and the Presto Pressure Cooker repair chest is often still full of treasures. Old pieces of Pyrex, electric skillets and sometimes vacuum cleaner parts can be found also. All you need to do is keep appliances on your mind all the time. When you go out driving, watch curbs and alleys, look for old stores, flea markets, anything that looks kind of dusty and maybe not so well lighted. These are the places where things come to a rest, waiting to be found. I don't know if you will understand this, but if you have dreams of finding things that you really, really want, you will be lead to them. It has to do with the positive energy on which the universe operates. When you keep an image in your mind, forces will work to bring dreams to fruition. Also, go to libraries around you, the bigger and older the better and read old bound volumes of Consumer Reports & Consumer's Research Bulletin to become familiar with vintage appliances. If you are interested in learning even more, check out the bound periodicals if they have not been converted to microform. Saturday Evening Post was a treasure of Westinghouse ads not seen in other periodicals. Better Homes and Gardens Magazine from the early fifties through the early 60s had an Index to Advertisers in the back of each issue. You will probably want Appliances, Major. In many issues back then when so many appliances were new on the market, you will find articles on features of new washers, dryers, ranges, ironers, dishwashers and sometimes related articles about how to get the most use out of these new appliances. American Home and, to a lesser extent, Ladies' Home Journal had appliance ads and articles. A word of warning, Saturday Evening Post and Ladies Home Journal had some fabulous fiction back then and it was not just gushy, romantic stuff, either, so you can get pleasantly sidetracked reading stories. Home & Garden, Life and Look have the fewest appliance ads. If you have the time, you can spend countless hours learning a lot from old periodicals. Check the classified ads for estate sales, especially in older, wealthier neighborhoods where an old appliance might be in a corner of a basement. Happy hunting, Tom

Post# 182506 , Reply# 9 1/11/2007 at 09:27 (6,314 days old) by rocketeer500 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Big Southern Cali Welcome* Welcome Bill. I thought I too, was the only person with an accute facination with vintage appliances. I'm a recent (new) member and the postings and threads thus far have encouraged me to venture into the larger vintage appliance world. Tomturbomatic's post above is right on with respect to looking into older (1950's and 1960's) magazines and having vintage appliance on the mind at all times. I have found some of my most prized possessions in the darkest and farthest corners of thrift stores and secondhand appliance stores. Welcome and Happy Hunting. Bryan

Post# 182549 , Reply# 10 1/11/2007 at 16:51 (6,313 days old) by maytagluver ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hi from NE Ind* Great to have a "neighbor" washer pal!!!! Sure like to chat w/ u about the Westy ! ! MAYTAGLUVER on Yahoo IM if you'd care to get me there. A great bunch of appliance luvers..we are...welcome friend!!! Al :D

Post# 182550 , Reply# 11 1/11/2007 at 16:56 (6,313 days old) by washernut ()
Checkrate/Likes Wow! Thanks for all of the warm welcomes. This is like moving into a beautiful new neighborhood. Special thanks to you Tom for taking the time to explain it all to me...and I do get it! Also, thanks to the site my old White Westinghouse has found a new home...Life is Good! Thanks again Bill

Post# 182553 , Reply# 12 1/11/2007 at 17:00 (6,313 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes Another welcome from Indiana,South Bend here.I run across vintage units from time to time(ask Al!).What are you looking for? kennyGF

Post# 182576 , Reply# 13 1/11/2007 at 18:43 (6,313 days old) by washernut ()
Checkrate/Likes I'm not overly fussy Kenny....my first choice would be any model of Frigidaire as long as it's the Jet Action. I also like the older belt drive Kenmores and the RCA/Whirlpool washers. Talk about early memories I can remember my aunt sitting me on top of her dryer as a toddler while she loaded her WO65? (Exactly like the one Austin has.) I couldn't have been over 3 years old....lol Funny the things that make a lasting impression on us.

Post# 182589 , Reply# 14 1/11/2007 at 19:46 (6,313 days old) by kennywhy (Tucson, Arizona)
Checkrate/Likes *Where in Michigan?* Hi Bill. Where are you in the state? Ken (kennywhy) here. Not very involved in the site, but I've been around for awhile and always checking in. I'm not far from downtown Detroit (Boston-Edison district) . . . great old historic neighborhood surrounded by the not so great. Captain Moody (Dwight) is in the vicinity as well. I can give you a few leads. Through the years it seems I've found my most interesting finds at estate sales. If by chance you have any interest in wringers, (or anyone else out there), I've got a avacado Maytag I'd love to part with. It has a solid aluminum tub and built-in pump. It was hardly ever used by its previous owner and looks new. Enjoy your new old appliance connection. Ken kennywhy@att.net

Post# 182590 , Reply# 15 1/11/2007 at 20:00 (6,313 days old) by westyslantfront ()
Checkrate/Likes Welcome Bill...we are a fun group. Ross

Post# 182591 , Reply# 16 1/11/2007 at 20:09 (6,313 days old) by washernut ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Ken, I'm located between Ann Arbor and Jackson...

Post# 182592 , Reply# 17 1/11/2007 at 20:13 (6,313 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)
Checkrate/Likes Before ya know it, we'll have enough of a Michigan contingent to have a wash-in!!! lol

Post# 182791 , Reply# 18 1/12/2007 at 19:43 (6,312 days old) by washernut ()
Checkrate/Likes Wouldn't that be a blast? But, I need to get busy and start collecting...i'm sure no one wants to see my Neptune TL make a rope!!! Which is about all it's good for.... Bill

Post# 182795 , Reply# 19 1/12/2007 at 19:55 (6,312 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)
Checkrate/Likes I'd love to see a Neptune TL, I think thy are so cool!!! I wish I could get my hands on one just for entertaining wash action! lol

Post# 182807 , Reply# 20 1/12/2007 at 20:27 (6,312 days old) by washernut ()
Checkrate/Likes Well, unfortunately the lid locks while the machine is washing....unless, we could convince one of our generously crafty friends here to solve that little issue.....I myself would love to see it spin because it sounds like it must have a tremendously fast final spin....

Post# 182915 , Reply# 21 1/13/2007 at 05:05 (6,312 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes Don't see many Frigidaires these days,but still get BD Whirlpools and Kenmores all the time. In my storage shed,I have a 63 Kenmore 70 series set,in coppertone,a green WP 3 speed washer from about 1970 or so,and a few newer BD's,including a Lady Kenmore 90 series.The LK,and and a couple of the newer ones I'd let go. kennyGF

Post# 182991 , Reply# 22 1/13/2007 at 13:59 (6,311 days old) by spats ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi and welcome :)

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