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Post# 58951   3/3/2005 at 18:55 (6,965 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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OK, so last week I was in my local Frigidaire dealer's used appliance room and saw a mid-70's Maytag pair. Appeared to be lower MOL---regular and gentle speed choices, hot-warm-cold temp choices, three water level choices. The tub was dark green, and the agitator black. After thinking it over for a few days, I decided to go in and purchase them today. I've never had a Maytag and thought it would be fun to replace my FrigiLux FL with a vintage pair until I can afford to order the new FrigiLux 3.5 cu.ft. FL machine. Went in and saw a SOLD sign on the washer. Was told it was sold only 10 minutes earlier!! Outside, in the junk pile, I saw a Frigidaire 1-18. It appeared to be in good shape--no tub rust, agitator in perfect shape. I went home, thought it over, and called my dealer. Yes, it was still in working condition, except for the timer. I asked if he'd mind if I hauled it away. He said, "Fine with me, but you won't find parts for it." A mere 2 hours later, I was shocked to find the regional appliance recycler had picked it up and hauled it away. This just wasn't my day, kids! |
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Post# 58957 , Reply# 1   3/3/2005 at 19:45 (6,965 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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UH-OH The ones that got away!!It always happens with the ones YOU want unless you go back and get-'em right away.Happens during deer hunting too. |
Post# 58959 , Reply# 2   3/3/2005 at 19:50 (6,965 days old) by gregm ()   |   | |
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oh, what a drag ........ I am sorry to hear that ....... |
Post# 58960 , Reply# 3   3/3/2005 at 20:14 (6,965 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 58962 , Reply# 4   3/3/2005 at 20:27 (6,965 days old) by kenmore1978 ()   |   | |
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So couldn't the guy give you the name of the regional recycler? It might not have been destroyed yet in that short of a time |
Post# 58967 , Reply# 5   3/3/2005 at 21:14 (6,965 days old) by westytoploader ()   |   | |
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So sad when that happens...hope you have better luck. --Austin |
Post# 58989 , Reply# 7   3/4/2005 at 00:35 (6,965 days old) by fixerman ()   |   | |
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Here are some of them |
Post# 58992 , Reply# 8   3/4/2005 at 01:31 (6,965 days old) by zipdang (Portland, OR)   |   | |
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Post# 58993 , Reply# 9   3/4/2005 at 01:31 (6,965 days old) by thirtyater ()   |   | |
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Ooooh! I'll take that and that and that and that and that and that! |
Post# 59004 , Reply# 10   3/4/2005 at 07:54 (6,965 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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fixerman----I'm in the southwest corner of the state. Thanks for the offer, but I have no vehicle to haul with. Don't think a washer will fit in the back seat of my compact! The reason I check my Frigidaire dealer's used stuff/junk pile is because I live so close that I can literally walk the machine home on a 2-wheel dolly! A few years back, I wheeled home an UNUSED '59 Lady K and a 1-18 that worked perfectly. I had some storage room at the time, and space for an extra washer in my laundry room. When I moved, I had to get rid of both machines, much to my chagrin, as I had no room for extra machines. (This was several years before I discovered this wonderful site.) Unlike you fix-it types, I am clueless when it comes to repairs, so that limits what I can take home. Machines that need work are out of the question for me. Suffice to say that when I pick up tools, people run for their lives. Having said that, it would be cool to check out your shop! Where are you located? I get to Minneapolis on a regular basis. |
Post# 59021 , Reply# 12   3/4/2005 at 11:32 (6,964 days old) by fixerman ()   |   | |
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Trok 99 I emailed you at the address in your profile but it was returned. Do you have a good email address where I can send the pics? |
Post# 59022 , Reply# 13   3/4/2005 at 11:32 (6,964 days old) by fixerman ()   |   | |
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Trok 99 I emailed you at the address in your profile but it was returned. Do you have a good email address where I can send the pics? |
Post# 59023 , Reply# 14   3/4/2005 at 11:33 (6,964 days old) by fixerman ()   |   | |
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Trok 99 I emailed you at the address in your profile but it was returned. Do you have a good email address where I can send the pics? |
Post# 59029 , Reply# 15   3/4/2005 at 14:58 (6,964 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 59057 , Reply# 16   3/4/2005 at 21:00 (6,964 days old) by kenmore1978 ()   |   | |
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So, rent a pickup when you go to Minneapolis |
Post# 59100 , Reply# 17   3/5/2005 at 13:30 (6,963 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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My aunt has one of these machines and when it brakes, it comes to me so I can fix it and keep it! How hard is it to paint the cabinets? I want to paint it either coppertone or avacado, but I want it to have that "classic" feel, darker around the edges, lighter in the center. How do I acheive this? Would that be a technique for a professional painter? Would it be easier to get the cabinet off of another one? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
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Post# 59109 , Reply# 20   3/5/2005 at 16:14 (6,963 days old) by david (CA)   |   | |
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One more thing. Car paint won't adhere to porcelein, that is a different process altogether. |
Post# 59110 , Reply# 21   3/5/2005 at 16:29 (6,963 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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