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50's Pink Frigidaire Set
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Post# 650011   12/30/2012 at 20:00 (4,106 days old) by sudslock1 (St Louis)        

I was telling a friend of mine at work about how I have some "old" washers and dryers and he chimed in that he had his grandmothers set in his garage from when they moved her out of her house.  He said he didn't want them and that I should come take a look some time.  Well tonight I stopped by his house and this is what I saw.  I know little to nothing about Frigidaire machines so I am guessing these are early to mid 50's and middle or upper end but I am not sure.  Both are in STUNNING shape and other then needing a good scrub down and polish should look like new.  Any info anyone could give me would be great.  I am gonna swing by and pick them up this week sometime.





Post# 650013 , Reply# 1   12/30/2012 at 20:05 (4,106 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
1956....

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....If I'm not mistaken.

Others here can tell you more.

Nice finds!


Post# 650014 , Reply# 2   12/30/2012 at 20:09 (4,106 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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Congrats. That's one hell of a score!

Post# 650015 , Reply# 3   12/30/2012 at 20:15 (4,106 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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Those are definitely 56s. Rare as hen's teeth in pink! Are the tops white or a lighter shade of pink? Or is that just how they photographed?

Post# 650018 , Reply# 4   12/30/2012 at 20:25 (4,106 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
I'm Not Normally.....

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....That big a Frigidaire fan, except for the first year of the Sheer Look ('57), but the '56 line was a really great updating of the Loewy-era styling. The aluminum trim panels and stuff like the "dolphin" handles on reefers made a huge difference in a line that had gotten maybe a little stale.

Post# 650019 , Reply# 5   12/30/2012 at 20:30 (4,106 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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The tops are white and these are the Imperial (TOL) Unimatics and not the Pulsamatics.  Some people havce all the luck!!!  The dryer is the condenser Filtrator. 


Post# 650022 , Reply# 6   12/30/2012 at 20:38 (4,106 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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Does anyone know why the tops were white? I know for certain that by 1958 the tops matched the rest of the cabinet.

Post# 650025 , Reply# 7   12/30/2012 at 20:44 (4,106 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
nice washer

That is a really nice washer,That is one of the first washers I took home when I was twelve.Its the coolest machine the dial lights up.For a frigidaire set that is the holy grail.

Post# 650026 , Reply# 8   12/30/2012 at 20:44 (4,106 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina)        

Veeery nice!


Post# 650030 , Reply# 9   12/30/2012 at 20:56 (4,106 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Just stunned!

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Wow Dave,

Those are just awesome I'm jealous! What a fantastic find!!

Kevin


Post# 650039 , Reply# 10   12/30/2012 at 21:07 (4,106 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Two tone cars were popular in 1956, maybe GM just though they'd be popular on washers too?

Post# 650045 , Reply# 11   12/30/2012 at 21:18 (4,106 days old) by Sudslock1 (St Louis)        
Money shot

Here is the shot you all love.

Post# 650052 , Reply# 12   12/30/2012 at 22:08 (4,106 days old) by westingman123 ()        
OMG!

And just where in St. Louis are you located? Do you keep your doors locked?

Post# 650056 , Reply# 13   12/30/2012 at 22:25 (4,106 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
"Any info anyone could give me would be great."

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What can I say? Classic Unimatic with rare and unique stying. The little white navel in the load size dial is the lid switch. When the lights are out, the orange "washer lamp" is so alluring.

As noted by fellow members, it's a TOL 56 with the 1140 rpm spin, all rinses are warm unless you adjust the taps, the light goes on when you start the cycle, and clicks off with the signature "KA- JONG" of the spin shut-down, four minute timed fill, auto shut-off with unbalanced loads, two minute overflow dilution rinse at the end of the wash, and two and a half minute overflow rinse, five minute dry, and wash times as noted on the dial.

Neat idea to start telling everyone and anyone that we love old washers. How many more guys at work, etc. know someone who has a machine stashed away somewhere.

The light gray porcelain tub with a gray agitator doesn't sound all that pretty, but when restored, they're simply beautiful.

I bought mine from Big Wonderful Ted of Maryland for the way too fair price of $400.

If you want to know anything else, please ask. I love to talk about this gem of a washer. Pix in a moment.


Post# 650059 , Reply# 14   12/30/2012 at 22:34 (4,106 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
If it's your first time,

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the Overflow is something to see. The water level rises to the slits along the inner rim of the tub, and the water chaos increases dramatically. The upper ring, aka, Lint Chaser makes such a fuss that's so fun to watch. And who woulda think gray on gray could be so pretty?

Post# 650061 , Reply# 15   12/30/2012 at 22:39 (4,106 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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Here's a pic I took of Ben's (Swestoyz) 1956 CI in white.

Post# 650063 , Reply# 16   12/30/2012 at 22:44 (4,106 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Today's safety experts would blow

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fuses and gaskets about the lid switch. You have to open the lid all the way, and let it rest against the little white nipple to shut this wonderbeast down. You actually have to let the lid go to let it fall completely back, freeing your hands, making it easier to dive right in.

Good Luck with your very rare Pink One, Dave--can't wait to hear when you discover how amazing a Unimatic is.


Post# 650065 , Reply# 17   12/30/2012 at 22:49 (4,106 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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Here is a video of Ben's '56 overflow rinsing and then going into spin...until the circuit breaker trips. I think we also had a Maytag and a Kenmore agitating on the same 15 amp circuit. Bad idea....

CLICK HERE TO GO TO Kenmore71's LINK


Post# 650093 , Reply# 18   12/31/2012 at 00:03 (4,106 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Pink and White

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Called Mix-N-Match Colors by Frigidaire. You could get the same mix ups from GE as well.

Beautiful find!


Post# 650124 , Reply# 19   12/31/2012 at 04:37 (4,106 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina)        
Wow!

That's impressive.  


Post# 650127 , Reply# 20   12/31/2012 at 05:00 (4,106 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Wow! That's a really nice find!

Congratulations!


Post# 650137 , Reply# 21   12/31/2012 at 05:36 (4,106 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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awesome your gonna love em

Post# 650138 , Reply# 22   12/31/2012 at 05:38 (4,106 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Nice set! My aunt had the same ones it seems like forever.


Post# 650139 , Reply# 23   12/31/2012 at 05:41 (4,106 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

You could choose colors for the cabinets, but the tops were always shown as white in the ads for the 56 machines.

Post# 650498 , Reply# 24   1/1/2013 at 21:00 (4,104 days old) by Sudslock1 (St Louis)        
Rebuild of washer

Can anyone tell me about what I should look out for when I get these machines home? My experience with Frigidaire is quite limited.

Post# 650533 , Reply# 25   1/2/2013 at 01:00 (4,104 days old) by mixfinder ()        
First things first

Plug in to make sure there isn't a dead short. Before operating the machine fill it with enough super hot water to cover the pulsater to moisten the bellows underneath. After setting for a while look to see if any water leaked out which would indicate a brittle and broken bellows. If there is still water try a spin and see if it pumps and if any leaks come from beneath. Its not uncommon to have the drain hose become brittle. If all is well hook up the hoses to the water supply and see if the fill valves activate. If so let the machine fill with hot water and run through a test cycle to make sure the timer advances and no leaks appear. If you made it this far success can almost be tasted. Its never a good idea to leave it running unattended until you have developed a trust level and found the correct diameter hose for replacement to keep on hand. Good Luck
Kelly


Post# 650628 , Reply# 26   1/2/2013 at 15:50 (4,103 days old) by badgerdx ()        

Stunning. Congratulation, you lucky dog!

Post# 650647 , Reply# 27   1/2/2013 at 17:06 (4,103 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina)        
Good luck!

Sounds like you know what you're doing. Very exciting! Those machines are beautiful and fun looking.

Post# 650664 , Reply# 28   1/2/2013 at 18:21 (4,103 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Bethann would be going bonkers

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Wow - amazing find.  Gongrats!!  Testing the washer follows the same steps as testing most other brands of washers that has been sitting for quite sometime.  Some great advice has been provided here and don't be shy just because it's a Frigidaire. 

 

Here's the thread from when I had my '56 delivered.  Ask plenty of questions - several of us here have been around these a time or two.  :)

 

Ben



CLICK HERE TO GO TO swestoyz's LINK



This post was last edited 01/02/2013 at 19:17
Post# 650667 , Reply# 29   1/2/2013 at 18:55 (4,103 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Too too cool!

Congrats!on those...stunning!

Post# 650670 , Reply# 30   1/2/2013 at 19:13 (4,103 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Drooling!

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I LOVE those 56's and I hope I can find one someday.  Congratulations on a beautiful machine.


Post# 650671 , Reply# 31   1/2/2013 at 19:29 (4,103 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
The first rule

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Is always to get hot water into the pump and let it set for a while before turning on motor. The protocol is to pour HOT water into the drain hose, a couple quarts or more. Let the water do its solvent work, maybe 10 miniutes or so. Then turn the dial to rinse. The pulsator will start and the water will pump out. You're in business. Good Luck with what Ben has christened this model as, "The Red Headed Orphan."

Post# 651367 , Reply# 32   1/5/2013 at 23:26 (4,100 days old) by badgerdx ()        
Swestoyz! Gasp, why it's, why it's

It's a Unimatic only a fool would love!!!! I've watched that vid SO MANY TIMES on Youtube, that all I have to do is type in "A" and it's the first vid that comes up.


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