Thread Number: 27340
Introducing the 1960 Frigidaire Rollermatic... |
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Post# 419939   3/2/2010 at 21:43 (5,140 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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The cats out of the bag, so to speak, so I will post a couple videos and a few photos of this machine.
I got this machine from Greg Nunn a few years ago, as an empty shell. I tried to make up a Multimatic transmition for it out of parts, but was not successful. Steve Riley sent me a Rollermatic transmition, so I used that type of transmition instead. It was not exactly a breeze to make this conversion... Thats for sure! But this Custom Imperial is so beautiful, that I had to save it. So a BIG thank you to Steve and Greg for helping me get this one up and running! CLICK HERE TO GO TO rickr's LINK |
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Post# 419941 , Reply# 1   3/2/2010 at 21:45 (5,140 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 419945 , Reply# 2   3/2/2010 at 21:51 (5,140 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 419947 , Reply# 3   3/2/2010 at 21:55 (5,140 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 419949 , Reply# 4   3/2/2010 at 22:00 (5,140 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 419950 , Reply# 5   3/2/2010 at 22:07 (5,140 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 419951 , Reply# 6   3/2/2010 at 22:21 (5,140 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 419952 , Reply# 7   3/2/2010 at 22:27 (5,140 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 419955 , Reply# 8   3/2/2010 at 22:55 (5,140 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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have been watching the Swirl Vs. Flex debates on another channel, and
the Frigidaire turnover sure puts that race to bed. Mahhdddone! Splendiferous. The sheets just FLY. And your Multimatic is one of the prettiest birds on the sky. I wish I had your talent. I am in awe. Fingers crossed for successful Suds Water Saver recovery! Sweet Dreams, Rich. Never expected this tonight. Thanks, Man! Mike |
Post# 419957 , Reply# 9   3/2/2010 at 23:01 (5,140 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 419960 , Reply# 10   3/2/2010 at 23:07 (5,140 days old) by A440 ()   |   | |
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What an amazing job! It looks showroom new! You guys hard work really paid off! What a beauty! Thanks for the pictures and videos. Brent |
Post# 419961 , Reply# 11   3/2/2010 at 23:12 (5,140 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)   |   | |
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These are now added to my Frigidaire folder for loads and loads of pure washing fun.--Laundry Shark |
Post# 419962 , Reply# 12   3/2/2010 at 23:21 (5,140 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 419963 , Reply# 13   3/2/2010 at 23:23 (5,140 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 419966 , Reply# 15   3/2/2010 at 23:39 (5,140 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 419967 , Reply# 16   3/2/2010 at 23:46 (5,140 days old) by strongenough78 (California)   |   | |
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Post# 419974 , Reply# 17   3/3/2010 at 01:01 (5,140 days old) by westingman123 ()   |   | |
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I am in awe. It seems everything you touch becomes new again! |
Post# 419997 , Reply# 18   3/3/2010 at 06:02 (5,140 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)   |   | |
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That has got to be one of the most beautiful machines ever made. And you did a fantastic job getting it back in working condition!!! Congratulations. Jerry Gay |
Post# 419998 , Reply# 19   3/3/2010 at 06:10 (5,140 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 420000 , Reply# 20   3/3/2010 at 06:12 (5,140 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 420001 , Reply# 21   3/3/2010 at 06:13 (5,140 days old) by Dblrinz ()   |   | |
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Amazing tranformation as usual, Rick. Beautiful! |
Post# 420002 , Reply# 22   3/3/2010 at 06:38 (5,140 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 420005 , Reply# 23   3/3/2010 at 06:57 (5,140 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)   |   | |
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Post# 420006 , Reply# 24   3/3/2010 at 07:14 (5,139 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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Yay for Frankendaire! Or is it Frigistein? |
Post# 420008 , Reply# 25   3/3/2010 at 07:22 (5,139 days old) by bygted ()   |   | |
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Very Nice job on a very cool machine- Can't wait to see more vids! Thanks! |
Post# 420010 , Reply# 26   3/3/2010 at 08:23 (5,139 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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As usual your restoration is beautiful. You really have an eye for detail, so I am not surprised you were able to convert that transmission. I KNOW it was a shlep to try switching out that tub hub! Now we have to find you a pank "Lint Chaser" ring! |
Post# 420021 , Reply# 27   3/3/2010 at 09:11 (5,139 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 420023 , Reply# 28   3/3/2010 at 09:12 (5,139 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 420025 , Reply# 29   3/3/2010 at 09:23 (5,139 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Thanks everyone! It was not an easy restoration... But worth it. I do need a detergent cap for this machine, as this one is off of my 57 Unimatic. Anyone have an extra for sale? Let me know.
The spin speed is about 700 rpm on this machine, as it is not a Rapid-Dry transmition. But thats ok, I still LOVE it. Robert, if you can recall, where did you find this machine in 1996? Was it working? What happened that it was "gutted"? Can you share the story with us? The cabinet and console sure are beautiful! I am glad the "shell" was saved all these years. Not too many of these around! |
Post# 420037 , Reply# 30   3/3/2010 at 10:23 (5,139 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Eugene, that switch returns the suds. Rick told us last week in his first thread about this beauty. But I don't know exactly what it says.
Rick:Wondering about the handle you press to select the cycle. Can you push either the top or the bottom--they both do the same thing, so you can use which ever button you're in the mood for? Such Luxury! |
Post# 420041 , Reply# 31   3/3/2010 at 10:51 (5,139 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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Rick, it's simply exquisite. |
Post# 420063 , Reply# 32   3/3/2010 at 12:16 (5,139 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)   |   | |
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Really beautiful,colorful,but not over the top.Really attractive control panel. Bobby |
Post# 420080 , Reply# 33   3/3/2010 at 13:25 (5,139 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 420112 , Reply# 34   3/3/2010 at 14:55 (5,139 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 420258 , Reply# 35   3/3/2010 at 22:21 (5,139 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate the comments.
Here are couple videos of the Rollermatic transmission running, if anyone wants to see how it works. Washing.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO rickr's LINK |
Post# 420259 , Reply# 36   3/3/2010 at 22:23 (5,139 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 420266 , Reply# 37   3/3/2010 at 22:52 (5,139 days old) by Spiceman1957 ()   |   | |
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the lighted panel on this machine. John |
Post# 420270 , Reply# 38   3/3/2010 at 23:21 (5,139 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 420311 , Reply# 39   3/4/2010 at 07:18 (5,138 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 420316 , Reply# 40   3/4/2010 at 07:45 (5,138 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Love it... |
Post# 420344 , Reply# 41   3/4/2010 at 10:34 (5,138 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 420487 , Reply# 43   3/4/2010 at 17:58 (5,138 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Thanks for the "at a boyz" guys!
Jon, I am glad you have an extra Multimatic transmission around, because other people here will most likely need one at some point. I really HATE the Multimatic, and am glad that I made the converted this to Rollermatic. I do appreciate your generous offer however. (and the nice comment) Thanks again! |
Post# 420495 , Reply# 44   3/4/2010 at 18:25 (5,138 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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Post# 420513 , Reply# 45   3/4/2010 at 19:32 (5,138 days old) by rocky2 (Northwest Indiana)   |   | |
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Rick - Your talents just never cease to amaze me. I think I say the "shell" the last time I was at your place. Another FANTASTIC job. That control panel is really cool. Thanks for the pics & vids... |
Post# 420654 , Reply# 46   3/5/2010 at 09:07 (5,137 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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