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Post# 532234   7/22/2011 at 19:15 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532236 , Reply# 1   7/22/2011 at 19:16 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532239 , Reply# 2   7/22/2011 at 19:20 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532242 , Reply# 3   7/22/2011 at 19:23 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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1955 Frigidaire Cycla-Matic
This is a complete fridge. I had it repainted and replaced the door gasket. Click on the link to see the entire restoration process. CLICK HERE TO GO TO 58limited's LINK |
Post# 532244 , Reply# 4   7/22/2011 at 19:28 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532245 , Reply# 5   7/22/2011 at 19:29 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532246 , Reply# 6   7/22/2011 at 19:34 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532248 , Reply# 7   7/22/2011 at 19:36 (4,633 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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When we had the wash in at Gregs in 05 we saw a Servel like this at an estate sale for 50.00 and it looked like NEW!, wish I could have gotten it home. |
Post# 532251 , Reply# 8   7/22/2011 at 19:42 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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There was a 1940s Servel on ebay, new-in-crate! It had $2000 Buy-it-now with best offer option. It sold for $1699. CLICK HERE TO GO TO 58limited's LINK on eBay |
Post# 532253 , Reply# 9   7/22/2011 at 19:44 (4,633 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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Foodarama is to die for! |
Post# 532254 , Reply# 10   7/22/2011 at 19:47 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532259 , Reply# 12   7/22/2011 at 20:05 (4,633 days old) by henry200 ()   |   | |
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'48 or '49 I think |
Post# 532260 , Reply# 13   7/22/2011 at 20:06 (4,633 days old) by henry200 ()   |   | |
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The glass tray under the freezer box is still there too. |
Post# 532267 , Reply# 14   7/22/2011 at 20:45 (4,633 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 532268 , Reply# 15   7/22/2011 at 20:51 (4,633 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 532269 , Reply# 16   7/22/2011 at 20:52 (4,633 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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Hi guys, you have some really great fridges. Here's one of my favorites, a Philco Advanced Design conservador with the inner door. I think it's early 40s. I think I need to send each pic separately to show the inner door. |
Post# 532270 , Reply# 17   7/22/2011 at 20:53 (4,633 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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The inner door... |
Post# 532271 , Reply# 18   7/22/2011 at 20:54 (4,633 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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... and the 'regular' refrigerator compartment! |
Post# 532272 , Reply# 19   7/22/2011 at 20:56 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532273 , Reply# 20   7/22/2011 at 20:56 (4,633 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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And to make sure you knew if it was time to raid the fridge for your midnight snack... a handy clock in the fridge door! |
Post# 532274 , Reply# 21   7/22/2011 at 20:57 (4,633 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 532275 , Reply# 22   7/22/2011 at 20:58 (4,633 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 532277 , Reply# 23   7/22/2011 at 20:59 (4,633 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532279 , Reply# 24   7/22/2011 at 21:15 (4,633 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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Here's a better pic of the Norge fridge clock |
Post# 532302 , Reply# 25   7/23/2011 at 00:03 (4,633 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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My pics have been posted before, but as long as this thread has been started, here's my '57 GE Combination. Note the full-width foot pedal for opening the fresh food section door.
One question. How come none of the GE Combinations pictured have any frost build-up in the freezer? Mine gets a layer going on the top (ceiling) of the freezer section right away and it wants to creep out toward the front, over the molding. |
Post# 532303 , Reply# 26   7/23/2011 at 00:05 (4,633 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 532304 , Reply# 27   7/23/2011 at 00:08 (4,633 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 532316 , Reply# 28   7/23/2011 at 04:40 (4,633 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 532320 , Reply# 29   7/23/2011 at 05:36 (4,632 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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Did you know that the clock was called the Night Watch, and it controlled the automatic defroster! |
Post# 532321 , Reply# 30   7/23/2011 at 05:38 (4,632 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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My great Aunt had the exact same Philco, they did indeed buy it at the start of WW2, she died in 1986 and it was still running with never a service, and my cousin still has it...still running, and you cant hear it after 70 years! |
Post# 532335 , Reply# 31   7/23/2011 at 08:19 (4,632 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 532336 , Reply# 32   7/23/2011 at 08:21 (4,632 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 532337 , Reply# 33   7/23/2011 at 08:21 (4,632 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 532338 , Reply# 34   7/23/2011 at 08:22 (4,632 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 532349 , Reply# 35   7/23/2011 at 09:27 (4,632 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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Are beautiful, I LOVE PINK!! |
Post# 532370 , Reply# 36   7/23/2011 at 12:13 (4,632 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)   |   | |
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Post# 532371 , Reply# 37   7/23/2011 at 12:14 (4,632 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)   |   | |
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Post# 532405 , Reply# 38   7/23/2011 at 14:50 (4,632 days old) by BugsyJones ()   |   | |
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I could die happy if I had a Foodarama! I would have no need for any other refrigerator. ~Tim J. |
Post# 532410 , Reply# 39   7/23/2011 at 14:54 (4,632 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 532413 , Reply# 40   7/23/2011 at 15:02 (4,632 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 532640 , Reply# 41   7/24/2011 at 19:40 (4,631 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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A turquoise frigidaire just like the last one in my old house, it was even left hand door, great design inside too!...63 was a good year! |
Post# 532786 , Reply# 42   7/25/2011 at 17:05 (4,630 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 532795 , Reply# 43   7/25/2011 at 17:24 (4,630 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 532836 , Reply# 44   7/25/2011 at 21:20 (4,630 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 532837 , Reply# 45   7/25/2011 at 21:21 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532838 , Reply# 46   7/25/2011 at 21:22 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532839 , Reply# 47   7/25/2011 at 21:22 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532840 , Reply# 48   7/25/2011 at 21:23 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532842 , Reply# 49   7/25/2011 at 21:26 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532843 , Reply# 50   7/25/2011 at 21:28 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532845 , Reply# 51   7/25/2011 at 21:31 (4,630 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 532859 , Reply# 53   7/25/2011 at 22:53 (4,630 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Ben, that Amana in your kitchen looks remarkably similar to a Norge our neighbors had. Is it frost-free? Does the freezer fan cut out when you open the freezer door?
I also agree with Rick that GE fridges from the 50's were apparently built for the ages, but I think we can go back even further. So many monitor tops have been running for close to 80 years. Based on survival rate, either GE sold as many refrigerators as all of its competitors combined during the 30's through the 60's or they had the best mechanical systems of any manufacturer. I suspect the latter assertion is the more likely of the two. |
Post# 532865 , Reply# 54   7/25/2011 at 23:22 (4,630 days old) by Travis ()   |   | |
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Looks like someone is collecting more fridges than I am. :-) |
Post# 532870 , Reply# 55   7/26/2011 at 00:44 (4,630 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Here's my former GE fridge. This one still used sulfur dioxide and it had door shelves. It needed a new paint but it was in perfect working condition. I tried to give it away as I was lacking space but no one wanted it. I got paid 60$ to scrap it with a recycling program.
See the link for pictures of old but perfectly running Hotpoint and GE fridges that were embalmed while still alive (the SO2 was being removed from them) before being recycled. These refrigerators still used huge compressors surrounded by cooling fins that were similar to those in monitor tops (but relocated under them). I'm wondering what type of compressors these were? Also can someone tell me when GE finally switched to R-12 refrigerant and did it coincide with the switch to the smaller horizontally-mounted cylindrical-shaped compressors?
Most of these fridges outlasted their original owners, I guess that's why they're being exterminated. Our throw-away society doesn't want future generations to see that low tech appliances from the 1940's that could outlast their original owner's grandchildren without even needing servicing. CLICK HERE TO GO TO PhilR's LINK This post was last edited 07/26/2011 at 01:07 |
Post# 532881 , Reply# 56   7/26/2011 at 05:30 (4,629 days old) by athanasius80 (California)   |   | |
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I do not have an exact year, but GE was using SO2 until at least the 1942 model range, possibly later. I would think the conversion to R12 Freon came in the late 1940s.
And yes, they use the same big compressors as the CK series Monitor Tops. They have a single horizontal piston in a Scotch yoke. As you can tell, GE knew what they were doing. I suspect more machines died from defrosting mishaps than from compressor failures. |
Post# 532896 , Reply# 57   7/26/2011 at 06:42 (4,629 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Overall I would say that GE has built some of the best refrigerators 1920s- now much better overall than GM Frigidare. However GE did experience many bumps along the road in terms of early product failures. Starting in the mid 1950s GE had a bad compressor design that lasted till around 1964 where the compressors would loose capacity and have to be replaced. There automatic ice-maker was a disaster from 1968-1985 when they just copied WPs IM. And again in 1985 when they came out with an all new rotary compressor. These RC models were made from 1985-1991 and had the highest failure rate ever in refrigerator history, on larger models they failed in 2-7 years, however some of the smaller models actually lasted almost 10 years. After they recovered from this mess they again became quite good until around 2000 when they added a large computer board the the back of thier refs and a short lived defrost heater in thier SXSs to say nothing of the Artcia disaster and the LG inspired bottom freezers. We have been busy ever since. But in-spite of all these problems GE always built a good quality box that was fixable and performed very well when working properly.
Frigidare on the other hand built some great refrigerators until the Frost Proof models started in the late 1950s-the late 1960s. Theses refs were often beautiful and worked well for 10-20 years but did not age well in many cases and are among the most difficult to get running correctly today. Frigidares IMs were also a disaster but very interesting designs.
Overall the best modern classics are the WP products from the early 1960s- today. In this period they produced few badly designed refrigerators and thier IMs and dispenser systems have always worked well with few major problems.
Going back to the old manual defrost refrigerators there were many good machines that have lasted to this day. Brands like Norge, Philco, Hotpoint [ although they shared all GEs problems from 1955 on], Kelvinator, Westinghouse, Gibson, old Coldspots built by Seeger Refrigerator Co., and many many others. |
Post# 533064 , Reply# 59   7/26/2011 at 20:41 (4,629 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Yep, the '66 Amana is a frost-free beast - "Free-O-Frost". When you open the refrigerator door the draft fan stops running in the freezer.
Earlier this summer I was noticing the bottom freezer plate was growing an excessive frost layer. Eventually the draft wasn't keeping the refrigeration compartment cold as the draft vents were blocked on the plate! Sure enough, the defrost timer motor had gone kaput. I suspect it had been limping along for several months, and finally gave way at the height of the midwest humidity. The replacement defrost timer from Grainger works perfectly (6X869). Now everything in the freezer is always frost free. @ Travis - yes, I have developed a refrigerator problem. Time to start planning for a bigger place! Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO swestoyz's LINK This post was last edited 07/26/2011 at 20:59 |
Post# 533101 , Reply# 60   7/27/2011 at 00:35 (4,629 days old) by westingman123 ()   |   | |
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"I've developed a refrigerator problem." Ben, lemme tell ya, I've SEEN Travis' stash--you're in good shape! LOL That Combo is to DIE for. |
Post# 533111 , Reply# 61   7/27/2011 at 01:38 (4,629 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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"Frigidare on the other hand built some great refrigerators until the Frost Proof models started in the late 1950s-the late 1960s. Theses refs were often beautiful and worked well for 10-20 years but did not age well in many cases and are among the most difficult to get running correctly today. Frigidares IMs were also a disaster but very interesting designs."
John,
My 1963 Frigidaire Imperial is still running strong and it still seems to have it's original components (including the defrost timer). My 1964 was serviced as the defrosting system had gone wrong and melted some air ducts in the freezer. The defrost timer and the defrost element had to be replaced and the compressor leaked some oil at the electrical connections (which were tightened) but it's still running and getting it's freezer to 0°F but it's running longer than the 1963 after the defrost (which can get it's freezer much below 0°F in a short time). I wish I could find a replacement compressor for my 1964 but these seem to be hard to find. I use both of these fridges as my main refrigerators presently. Does anybody know where I could get a 7/32 hp Meter-Miser compressor? |
Post# 533268 , Reply# 62   7/27/2011 at 16:49 (4,628 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 533309 , Reply# 64   7/28/2011 at 00:07 (4,628 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 533418 , Reply# 65   7/28/2011 at 13:21 (4,627 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 533514 , Reply# 66   7/28/2011 at 17:17 (4,627 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Hans,
My '63 doesn't make noise, it's quieter than the '64. I'm quite impressed that it still works since for the first 46 years of use, it was enclosed in the cabinets shown in the picture and when I removed it from there, the temp at the rear of the fridge (where the condenser is located on these) must have been above 100°. If your friend ever gets rid of the 1963, I'd be interested in buying some parts from it!
Stan,
Your Monitor top looks much older than my former GE fridge. Do you know when it was manufactured?
Or maybe SO2 was used longer here in Canada? |
Post# 533549 , Reply# 67   7/28/2011 at 21:29 (4,627 days old) by scotto ()   |   | |
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I'm down to my last restored Foodarama - a 1956. |
Post# 533557 , Reply# 68   7/28/2011 at 22:50 (4,627 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Holly Kelvinator and Frigidaire goodness! Phil - I love your '63. Wish the '61 in the basement ran as well as your '63.
And those mint Kelvinators? Guessing they've been resprayed? About Stan's GE - now, I'm no expert, but from what I've read Monitor Tops all came standard as S02 systems. Maybe it was converted to R12 at some point? Love the squared off version - was this considered a flat top? @ Ralph - no problem. Thankfully I have plenty of pre 'defrosting' photos. The post damage to the freezer compartment is sad at best. Still runs like a top though, however, heats up the kitchen at least 3 degrees in the summer. Ben |
Post# 533568 , Reply# 69   7/29/2011 at 03:20 (4,627 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 533589 , Reply# 70   7/29/2011 at 07:41 (4,626 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 533591 , Reply# 72   7/29/2011 at 07:45 (4,626 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 533592 , Reply# 73   7/29/2011 at 07:48 (4,626 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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pic on its side, sorry. Behind the bottom cover is an emptying tray for defrosting. Remember those days?
Also, all these shelves slide out. I think, for its day, it was a TOL Hotpoint. Sometime in the 50's, like me. Also, after 2 days with baking soda, all odors are gone permanently, everything is fresh and ice cubes take about 1.5 hours |
Post# 533654 , Reply# 74   7/29/2011 at 18:56 (4,626 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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C/L Kendalville IN. A bit pricy, though! CLICK HERE TO GO TO goatfarmer's LINK on Southbend Craigslist |
Post# 533778 , Reply# 75   7/30/2011 at 16:24 (4,625 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Hey guys -
This one just showed up at a local consignment shop. They want some big money for it, and if it sits through the winter, I'll throw them a low ball price in the spring. Someone has rattle canned everything, along with some brush paint on the top at some point. Would take quite a bit of work to get it looking good again. This looks early to me - anyone have an idea on the year of this monitor top? Ben |
Post# 533792 , Reply# 76   7/30/2011 at 17:29 (4,625 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Travis will know that monitor top's vintage for sure. I'm guessing it's no newer than 1930. Early models had a tall thin control box with a thumb wheel which I think was used at least into 1928 but again, Travis will know for sure. Behind the badge is an oil heating element. Before you buy the fridge (assuming you strike a deal) and when you plug it in, check to see if that element gets hot. It's removable and looks like a stick of chalk. There was a GE part #WW8X64 that worked as a replacement and still available into the 1980's, but I don't know if that number is still good or if the part is still made.
Regarding the paint issue, my early double-door model had been sprayed an ugly copper. Not coppertone, but a can of trying-to-be copper. One day I decided I had nothing to lose and hit a patch on one of the doors with paint remover. The copper wiped right off and underneath was the porcelain enamel finish. It looked yellowed. I never took it any further. I presume only the doors had the porcelain finish and that that the rest of the cabinet and top were originally painted surfaces. |
Post# 533823 , Reply# 77   7/30/2011 at 19:35 (4,625 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 533840 , Reply# 78   7/30/2011 at 20:35 (4,625 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Have a mystery with my old G.E I guess, Most think is has S02 or use to! This vintage fridge has always been somewhat of a mystery to me as well, It did have factory R12 in it as indicated on the manufacture's plate on the top left corner, and there is no evidence that there has been any alteration. ( I've had it 15 or so years) I see these flat monitor's from time to time, but very rarely. Tried to get info from G.E once, but didn't get far!
Was told once by someone (can't remember who) that this may have been G.E's try at the "new freon") Was hoping to solve the "mystery" here! Stan |
Post# 533946 , Reply# 79   7/31/2011 at 09:19 (4,624 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)   |   | |
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--Is that AMANA Fridge????
Is the meat keeper supposed to be on that top shelf? How many light bulbs does it have? I'm surprised to see them behind a panel in the back of the refrigerated section, too; I believe that the later models had the small tubular-shaped bulbs up front (One, and two on the larger models)... And nice how GE was as successful in dominating the market w/ their refrigerators, as it was w/ their ranges & dishwashers, especially in the way of longevity, too! -- Dave |
Post# 534011 , Reply# 80   7/31/2011 at 12:37 (4,624 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 534168 , Reply# 84   7/31/2011 at 22:23 (4,624 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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A college buddy of mine just called. He is buying a property and found this Philco in the barn. He's all excited about maybe fixing it up, but I told him that it is pretty rough and may not even work. I e-mailed him to see if the missing parts are in the barn too, no reply yet. He doesn't know much about old appliances. In the past year he, along with his wife, has developed an interest in vintage appliances, notably after finding an O'Keefe & Merritt stove at a resale shop (he didn't buy it - no place to put it. Now he regrets that decision, he could have stored it for awhile). His interest was also awakened by seeing my kitchen. Anyone know what year this is? I'm guessing early 1950's, but could be late 1940s:
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Post# 534169 , Reply# 85   7/31/2011 at 22:24 (4,624 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 534170 , Reply# 86   7/31/2011 at 22:26 (4,624 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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This Amana freezer is in the barn too. I've never seen one before. If you go back up and look at the first Philco pic, you can see part of the freezer in that pic - it is a bit taller than the fridge, probably weighs a ton! Based on the door and wall thickness, I was guessing it is from the 1930s, but found ads on ebay up to 1953 that look like this model:
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Post# 534171 , Reply# 87   7/31/2011 at 22:27 (4,624 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 534185 , Reply# 88   8/1/2011 at 00:09 (4,624 days old) by 54monroe ()   |   | |
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Rare 16 cu.ft. side by side. |
Post# 534186 , Reply# 89   8/1/2011 at 00:14 (4,624 days old) by 54monroe ()   |   | |
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Rare 16 cu.ft. side by side. |
Post# 534191 , Reply# 90   8/1/2011 at 00:57 (4,624 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 534853 , Reply# 91   8/3/2011 at 21:12 (4,621 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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I love my Philcos... my latest find... yet to be cleaned, but it has all the door shelves which are so cool! |
Post# 534854 , Reply# 92   8/3/2011 at 21:14 (4,621 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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And the outside with its cool design and great handles! |
Post# 534902 , Reply# 93   8/4/2011 at 05:40 (4,620 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)   |   | |
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I love the statement above the refrig section "Air conditioned food storage" never seen that before. lol |
Post# 535327 , Reply# 94   8/6/2011 at 10:16 (4,618 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 535556 , Reply# 96   8/7/2011 at 16:30 (4,617 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago)   |   | |
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Post# 535605 , Reply# 97   8/7/2011 at 20:57 (4,617 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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I have a Frigidaire all refrigerator and I am loving it. |
Post# 535606 , Reply# 98   8/7/2011 at 20:59 (4,617 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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The General Electric bottom freezer behemouth is gone and this sleek beauty is in it's place |
Post# 535608 , Reply# 100   8/7/2011 at 21:04 (4,617 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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The small ice compartment sits in the corner, I am looking for an ice maker to install. This fridge is silent, does a great job of cooling and holds a ton. |
Post# 535614 , Reply# 101   8/7/2011 at 21:25 (4,617 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 535631 , Reply# 103   8/7/2011 at 23:50 (4,617 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 535651 , Reply# 104   8/8/2011 at 03:33 (4,617 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)   |   | |
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Post# 726426 , Reply# 105   1/9/2014 at 13:10 (3,731 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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Post# 729731 , Reply# 106   1/22/2014 at 19:35 (3,718 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 729738 , Reply# 107   1/22/2014 at 19:49 (3,718 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 729747 , Reply# 108   1/22/2014 at 20:18 (3,718 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Post# 729918 , Reply# 109   1/23/2014 at 15:52 (3,717 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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Post# 729919 , Reply# 110   1/23/2014 at 15:54 (3,717 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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Post# 729925 , Reply# 111   1/23/2014 at 16:13 (3,717 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)   |   | |
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Post# 729980 , Reply# 112   1/23/2014 at 21:18 (3,717 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 729981 , Reply# 113   1/23/2014 at 21:20 (3,717 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 729983 , Reply# 114   1/23/2014 at 21:25 (3,717 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Pretty much the same as the S-800 but the door emblem and door handle is different, no exterior stainless trim, no chrome on the drawers or glass over the veggie shelves. This one is in nicer shape than my S-800 but it doesn't work. It is charged, the exterior of the plumbing is cleaner than my other one. I burped it, but it isn't cooling. Need to check the firebox for a blockage. Both of these Servels are very heavy and hard to deal with by myself. |
Post# 729984 , Reply# 115   1/23/2014 at 21:27 (3,717 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 729985 , Reply# 116   1/23/2014 at 21:28 (3,717 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 729986 , Reply# 117   1/23/2014 at 21:29 (3,717 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 733835 , Reply# 118   2/8/2014 at 20:01 (3,701 days old) by BlackHat ()   |   | |
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Still looking for the matching upright freezer.... |
Post# 733838 , Reply# 119   2/8/2014 at 20:04 (3,701 days old) by BlackHat ()   |   | |
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Any help finding the freezer would be appreciated. |
Post# 733868 , Reply# 120   2/8/2014 at 22:13 (3,701 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Blackhat - if you have a picture of what you're looking for...not saying I'll find it, but if I come across it in my CL's searches....would let you know. Here's one that's upright - is it similar to this one:
cosprings.craigslist.org/app/4293... Your 1956 makes this one, asking $500, look like a scrap yard find savannah.craigslist.org/app/43118... Phil CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Cosprings Craigslist This post was last edited 02/08/2014 at 22:39 |
Post# 733943 , Reply# 121   2/9/2014 at 09:20 (3,700 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 733950 , Reply# 122   2/9/2014 at 10:06 (3,700 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
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Post# 733951 , Reply# 123   2/9/2014 at 10:07 (3,700 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
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Post# 733965 , Reply# 124   2/9/2014 at 11:02 (3,700 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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PhilR - there were so many interesting shapes, designs and options, it seems, in past appliances.
Like the 60's - each year, we'd wonder what the new(released in September usually)cars would look like. That kind of change doesn't fit the financial models today. But wait, there's more.... When 3D printing gets really good and reasonable...we'll just keep all the old vintage stuff going and maybe make a few of our own designs....10-15 years from now? Father time, mother reality..maybe longer. lol. |
Post# 734047 , Reply# 125   2/9/2014 at 16:54 (3,700 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas)   |   | |
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That Frigidaire deep freeze is a 1955 model. Wish I was closer, I have the matching fridge:
CLICK HERE TO GO TO 58limited's LINK |
Post# 734096 , Reply# 126   2/9/2014 at 19:47 (3,700 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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58limited - ohwow, wouldn't it be nice to have those paired together? I'm glad to post these, but can't help
feel some of the "pain" when they're too far away to fetch. Your restored '55 is nice! I've read about your house, too, David. You've done a lot to improve that house - nice place, nice location, too! |
Post# 735596 , Reply# 129   2/16/2014 at 05:43 (3,693 days old) by BlackHat ()   |   | |
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This is what I am looking for..(the fellas site that I pulled it from has yet to reply back to me) CLICK HERE TO GO TO BlackHat's LINK |
Post# 797240 , Reply# 133   12/3/2014 at 21:07 (3,403 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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That range and fridge together are terrific! I have always had a soft spot for GE 40-inchers of that vintage.
And you have the Kenmore laundry pair. Lucky guy! I really like your kitchen. I well remember when a kitchen like that was considered damn nice; you didn't dream of wanting anything grander. I especially like the cabinets, which are wipe-clean in that white finish. Why people want to deal with carved cabinet fronts that trap grease and dust is beyond me. You really do have a nice early-'50s thing going on there. Great to see. |
Post# 797247 , Reply# 134   12/3/2014 at 22:16 (3,403 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Brian - your new GE looks perfect with the stove and your kitchen is a time-warp. I can't believe you had that monitor for 30 years? When did you get it, when you were 12? :-) I'd need a course in survival training to have such a smallish fridge. You did well, if that was your only fridge for all these years. I'm glad you found the GE and…good to know your back is still with you. I say, also, because I worked for moving companies during summers between college. Just imagine moving in the 30's, 40's and 50's; the stoves, refrigerators, and washer and dryers were missile weights, unlike the appliances today that are easy lifted trebuchet ammo.(and where most of them should be used, after they die their short lives, in some cases).
Congrats. Phil |
Post# 797250 , Reply# 135   12/3/2014 at 22:30 (3,403 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 797307 , Reply# 136   12/4/2014 at 06:48 (3,402 days old) by moparguy (Virginia)   |   | |
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Beautiful! The kitchen, both fridges, and your range! And you will find ways to fill all that extra space inside the fridge! |
Post# 842466 , Reply# 138   9/23/2015 at 17:34 (3,109 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 885264 , Reply# 140   6/15/2016 at 07:21 (2,843 days old) by Craig (Highlands Ranch)   |   | |
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I found this beauty..1952 g.e. on Craigslist for 200 bucks and got it painted for 400. I think it turned out pretty well. |
Post# 885621 , Reply# 141   6/16/2016 at 23:42 (2,842 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Post# 885636 , Reply# 142   6/17/2016 at 01:56 (2,842 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)   |   | |
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Post# 998753 , Reply# 144   6/28/2018 at 22:28 (2,100 days old) by ArkGuy84 (Roswell, GA)   |   | |
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Amazing Fridge ! just how big is that beast ? |
Post# 998777 , Reply# 145   6/29/2018 at 09:02 (2,099 days old) by customline (pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I also have the matching cooktop and wall oven.
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Post# 1196112 , Reply# 147   12/27/2023 at 16:04 by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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Based on the trim, I'd say it's most likely a 1953 model. Very nice. |