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| Post# 710240 10/19/2013 at 16:12 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710241 , Reply# 1 10/19/2013 at 16:14 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710242 , Reply# 2 10/19/2013 at 16:15 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710243 , Reply# 3 10/19/2013 at 16:16 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710244 , Reply# 4 10/19/2013 at 16:17 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710245 , Reply# 5 10/19/2013 at 16:18 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710246 , Reply# 6 10/19/2013 at 16:18 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710247 , Reply# 7 10/19/2013 at 16:19 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710248 , Reply# 8 10/19/2013 at 16:20 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710249 , Reply# 9 10/19/2013 at 16:21 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710250 , Reply# 10 10/19/2013 at 16:22 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710251 , Reply# 11 10/19/2013 at 16:23 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710252 , Reply# 12 10/19/2013 at 16:25 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710253 , Reply# 13 10/19/2013 at 16:25 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710254 , Reply# 14 10/19/2013 at 16:26 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710255 , Reply# 15 10/19/2013 at 16:27 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710256 , Reply# 16 10/19/2013 at 16:35 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 710265 , Reply# 17 10/19/2013 at 17:19 (3,511 days old) by Lightedcontrols () | ||
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Really beautiful! | ||
Post# 710266 , Reply# 18 10/19/2013 at 17:19 (3,511 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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very cool.....like the accents added to the dishwasher to make it blend in...
also like the little touches of red and other accessories around the kitchen/laundry...... especially cool having the laundry next to, and blended into the kitchen.....even the water heater is a nice touch for a vintage home..... | ||
| Post# 710273 , Reply# 19 10/19/2013 at 17:53 (3,511 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Post# 710276 , Reply# 20 10/19/2013 at 18:05 (3,511 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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| Post# 710285 , Reply# 21 10/19/2013 at 19:07 (3,511 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
I Really Like It!
This is not too far off the direction I'm heading; I'm in a 1950 tract house. My collecting interests are a little different; I have a lot of '60s and '70s stuff like Corning Ware, Corelle and Betty Crocker silverware. But this is very appealing to me.
I have exactly the same modified Tudor archway that you have to the right of your fridge; mine is between my living room and kitchen. I hugely envy you those marbleized red countertops, with their metal edging. It looks like you went to a fair amount of trouble to save them, putting in a sink that did not make it necessary to alter them unnecessarily. One of the things I dislike most about my own kitchen is that the original countertops have been replaced with post-formed ones. My hat is off to you - you've really done a great job both collecting things and putting them to appropriate uses. | ||
| Post# 710289 , Reply# 22 10/19/2013 at 19:15 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Post# 710302 , Reply# 23 10/19/2013 at 20:01 (3,511 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Well, I am stunned. Just stunned.  | ||
| Post# 710310 , Reply# 24 10/19/2013 at 20:31 (3,511 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Joe:
I'm impressed - Launderess don't stun easy! :)
I'm also impressed that you understand simplicity; most people today don't. Today's thinking is, "Why would you settle for less when you could have more?" You obviously understand the idea that people got along perfectly well back then with much less than most people think of today as the minimum. Again, great work! | ||
| Post# 710320 , Reply# 26 10/19/2013 at 20:59 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Bug Eye | ||
| Post# 710322 , Reply# 27 10/19/2013 at 21:09 (3,511 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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The dishwasher was black to begin with. I took it apart and painted it white. Got a vintage Frigidaire emblem and a Frigidaire stove handle along with chrome accents and crest at the bottom.
Things like this just come to my mind when I think and then I put it together. Thanks so much!! I am so glad everyone likes my work so far. | ||
| Post# 710330 , Reply# 28 10/19/2013 at 22:39 (3,511 days old) by retropia () | ||
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How do you keep that red countertop so shiny? It shines like glass; very pretty. | ||
| Post# 710398 , Reply# 29 10/20/2013 at 06:21 (3,511 days old) by quincyman (Oldsmar, FL) | ||
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Truly Amazing Takes one back to a simpler and more innocent time. Truly Amazing the detail. | ||
| Post# 710406 , Reply# 30 10/20/2013 at 06:50 (3,511 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Just Beautiful | ||
| Post# 710569 , Reply# 31 10/21/2013 at 09:41 (3,509 days old) by dishwasherfan (Phoenix, AZ) | ||
Way cool. | ||
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Post# 710575 , Reply# 32 10/21/2013 at 10:49 (3,509 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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I love, love, love your place.
I especially love the kitchen. But I have to know. Where did you hide the LG Super Steam Mega washer thingie? I know it has to be somewhere or do you really do all your laundry in the Wringer Washer? LOL.
Sorry I know many of you were thinking it. I just had to know. If that were my kitchen I have to admit I would have my self cleaning convection oven hidden away somewhere becuase I'm not going to ruin a good manicure on a dirty oven (Ralph ducks and runs)! I, too, really love what you did with the dishwasher. As I was looking at the pictures and before I saw it I was thinking to myself I wonder if it's worth it having a kitchen like this and then giving up a dishwasher. Then I scrolled down and saw what you did. Brilliant!! | ||
| Post# 710588 , Reply# 33 10/21/2013 at 12:35 (3,509 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Yes, what you see is what you get. I do all my clothes with the wringer and dry them in my bug eye dryer. Use the stove and oven and make coffe with the percolator no coffee maker. Yes still have the newer dishwasher until I can find a vintage one to install, also have the microwave that looks vintage.
My whole house is full of vintage items that we use on a daily basis. 1941 Crosley Consol Radio, 1948 Emerson TV, 4 1930 and 1940 bakeilte rotary phones, ect. My car is the one in the picture that goes with my name. It is my daily driver. A green 1949 Packard 23rd series 4 door sendan. Trying to live a more simple life. Thanks for all the positive feedback! I am glad your are enjoying the pictures. Joe | ||
| Post# 710593 , Reply# 34 10/21/2013 at 12:55 (3,509 days old) by NYCWriter () | ||
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Wow! Love it!!! | ||
| Post# 710594 , Reply# 35 10/21/2013 at 13:09 (3,509 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA) | ||
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Post# 710632 , Reply# 36 10/21/2013 at 16:35 (3,509 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 710636 , Reply# 37 10/21/2013 at 17:07 (3,509 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Post# 710637 , Reply# 38 10/21/2013 at 17:27 (3,509 days old) by ultramatic (New York City) |
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Now that's something you don't see... | ||
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Post# 710646 , Reply# 39 10/21/2013 at 18:25 (3,509 days old) by bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon) |
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| Post# 710647 , Reply# 40 10/21/2013 at 18:39 (3,509 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Question!
I have to ask:
Your cabinets look like newer units, though they're in an older style. The reason I say they look newer is because of the crispness of their detail. Yet your countertops look like well-preserved vintage red marbelized Formica, which so far as I have been able to discover, is not currently available. Black marbelized laminate is available, as is green, but not red. And laminate in the glossy finish is HTF in any color. Would you be willing to let us in on the secret? How did you do this? | ||
| Post# 710648 , Reply# 41 10/21/2013 at 18:48 (3,509 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore) | ||
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That Packard is your daily driver!!! O.M.G. How long have you had that car and how many miles do you have on it? It looks like it's in pristine condition. {Oh no, the vapors again! I need air.} LMAO | ||
| Post# 710659 , Reply# 42 10/21/2013 at 19:09 (3,509 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Secret
Of course I will tell you my secret. The cabinets are original 1948 that came with the house but a new coat of paint has made them look new.
The countertops are new not vintage, but look like red marbleized Formica. I used Giani Red Roma Granite Countertop Paint it. It is very easy to use and they look great. I did the countertops over a year ago and they still look great. Here is a link. Check it out! gianigranite.com/DetailRedcounter... Have fun! Joe CLICK HERE TO GO TO dosxxpapa's LINK | ||
| Post# 710661 , Reply# 43 10/21/2013 at 19:23 (3,509 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Parkard
This car has 73,000 miles on it. It is original un-restored. I take very good care of her, her name is Eloise. Everything has been rebuilt 8000 mile ago, so she is ready for another 100,000 miles. She is still in pristine condition and everything works on her, all gauges, clock, radio, heater, etc... I want to us all my vintage items just like they were used when then were produced.
It is a joy to still get fine service everyday from all my vintage items. I am living in the late 40's or early 50's and I enjoy each day that I can use all my many vintage products. Thanks for asking Joe | ||
| Post# 710670 , Reply# 44 10/21/2013 at 20:12 (3,509 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Joe:
You could have fooled me, and I've been an editor of a magazine dealing in midcentury stuff. I have seen a LOT of photos in my time, and yours really do look like those countertops are vintage Formica. Hats off to you!
P.S.: If there are any other red laminate lovers among us, red "cracked ice" is still available, as is solid red. It's the marbleized stuff that's unobtanium. | ||
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Post# 710714 , Reply# 46 10/22/2013 at 00:20 (3,509 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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Nice 'ol laundry area and kitchen-Have a HB mixer just like yours.The tube boxes and record on the shelf-and that Kenmore blender-My Mom used to have one of those-I have the "cookbook" for it-funny-how the "doco" survives-but the machine doesn't. | ||
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Post# 710738 , Reply# 47 10/22/2013 at 06:43 (3,509 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 710743 , Reply# 48 10/22/2013 at 07:06 (3,508 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Questions
If I can be any help let me know. This is a great place for think minded kind of people that love vintage appliances and the vintage look. The thing I am looking for now is a white porcelain single basin kitchen sink, the stainless steel looks out of place. I am sure I will find one some where.
The house as been a fun project and have been working on it the last few years. It is amazing what people throw away. These things were built to last and it is not that hard to work on them and get them back up and running. It was a time when people took pride in what the built and made a great product. Thanks to everyone for the kudos about the kitchen and laundry room. I will post other pictures of the house later. 99% of the is complete with all vintage items and we enjoy it very much. Have fun with your projects and enjoy these fine beautiful vintage items as you find them and give them new life. This site is wonderful and there is a wealth of knowledge from fine people who are members here. Thanks to all of you! Take care!! | ||
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Post# 710770 , Reply# 49 10/22/2013 at 09:35 (3,508 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Joe What an awesome space! Thank you for sharing - please continue to add photos of the house and the car.
Looking at the kitchen I thought - right out of about 1948, except in full color. It's not unusual to see photos of kitchens like yours, but the photos were taken in the late 40's and are in black-and-white. Pictures like that rob us of the reality of color. That red scattered around is dyn-O-mite!
I, too, had wondered about the countertops and had almost figured they must be a solid-surface material or an agglomerate such as Zodiac because of the shine. Very interesting material that you've used (successfully).
Congratulations on your showpiece!
lawrence | ||
| Post# 710842 , Reply# 50 10/22/2013 at 13:15 (3,508 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
 I love the way you have the Maytag installed permanently, and how you've gotten around the difficult drain hose. Since it looks like the hose is already in the sink, I wanted to share with you an easy manuver. You can fill the machine by placing your inlet hose inside the drian hose, for hands-free filling, so you can load and agitate as the fill proceeds. It's a lot of fun and somewhat automatic. It's also a good way to keep the pump young--fresh, clear, clean hot water gushing in.
Wondering if you wash a load, drain and rinse. Or if you wash a few loads in the same water, then drain and rinse. Read elsewhere that you do both in the Tag. Good move. Some of us love to hear the varieties of wringer washing methods because there's always a new twist. What's yours? | ||
| Post# 710858 , Reply# 51 10/22/2013 at 14:41 (3,508 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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One load at a time.
Thanks for the tips about filling the tub. I like to do one load at a time. Fill with water, soap, bleach and wash, after that drain water, wring clothes rinse out tub, fill with fresh water and fabric softern, wash, drain, wring and put clothes in the dryer. It works great for me and clothes come out clean and fresh. The Maytag wringer does a better job washing than my newer automatic washer did and much better agitation.
Take care and thanks! | ||
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Post# 710864 , Reply# 52 10/22/2013 at 14:59 (3,508 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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Hope you belong to the Packard Club, Joe. The newsletter and the quarterly Cormorant magazine are great! I've been a member since 1977. I don't have a Packard now, but had a 1940 and a 1952 in the past.
Nobody mentioned your Telechron alarm clock. I've got a couple...they really made them well back then; you can't hear them running. | ||
| Post# 710888 , Reply# 54 10/22/2013 at 16:55 (3,508 days old) by boboh1 (California) | ||
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Wow... Very nice. Thanks for sharing the great pictures. | ||
| Post# 710903 , Reply# 55 10/22/2013 at 18:29 (3,508 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina) | ||
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Love it!! I love it! Love, love, love vintage kitchens!!! | ||
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Post# 711011 , Reply# 56 10/23/2013 at 08:39 (3,507 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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HGTV Rehab Shows
I watch most of them, most of the time. I cringe every time I see them rip out some beautiful Vintage anything especially the kitchens. You would think they would at least appear to try to save and donate some of these things but they get in there with their Sledge hammers and just tear those things to smithereens!!
It's such a waste especially when they are in really nice condition. | ||
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Post# 711017 , Reply# 57 10/23/2013 at 09:20 (3,507 days old) by Chetlaham (United States) |
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| Post# 726438 , Reply# 58 1/9/2014 at 13:47 (3,429 days old) by ken (NYS) | ||
Sandy:
Just saw your comment about "cracked ice" laminate still being available in red. I have seen that. Would you know if theres a source for it in yellow? Id like to do my counter tops in yellow but havent been able to find. Im referring to the yellow from the era. Not the bright, screaming yellow you do find available today.
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| Post# 726490 , Reply# 59 1/9/2014 at 17:20 (3,429 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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You are living! Like I want to!! Wonderful, I long for the day i can have a old car for everyday use, I drove a 62 Plymouth to the VCCC convention in 96, about 1500 miles round trip and used about 1/2 quart of oil!not bad for a old car! | ||
| Post# 726535 , Reply# 60 1/9/2014 at 19:52 (3,429 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Ken:
When I'm asked about cracked ice laminate, I usually refer to BarsandBooths.com. They have a yellow, but of course, I cannot say whether their yellow would be to your liking. I think a visit to the page and a call or email to see if a sample is available might be a good way to start.
I can tell you that my Aunt Priscilla had a vintage yellow cracked ice table and the matching chairs, and they were very bright lemon yellow. It was not a particularly subtle yellow at all. www.barsandbooths.com/retro-furni... | ||
| Post# 726649 , Reply# 61 1/10/2014 at 08:11 (3,428 days old) by Lightedcontrols () | ||
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BEAUTIFUL!!! Joe! You kitchen and laundry room are beautiful!!! We DO need to find you a vintage dishwasher to make it really authentic though. Love it!!! Lightedcontrols | ||
| Post# 726668 , Reply# 62 1/10/2014 at 10:32 (3,428 days old) by mikepaquette () | ||
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Excellent job. Very impressive. Love the way you blended in a dishwasher. Can not even tell what make it is. Looks great !!! | ||
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Post# 736016 , Reply# 63 2/18/2014 at 07:16 (3,389 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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| Post# 736058 , Reply# 64 2/18/2014 at 10:08 (3,389 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
Oh and Joe...
btw there's a place in Syracuse that sells a perfect repro of the red "Cracked Ice" Formica, they specialize in 40s/50s Diner stuff, there's a link at: www.retrorenovation.com...
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Post# 736108 , Reply# 65 2/18/2014 at 16:07 (3,389 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA) |
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Really like your countertop. What is that material? Do they make countertops like that anymore? | ||
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Post# 736159 , Reply# 66 2/18/2014 at 19:27 (3,389 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA) |
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OMG: Sorry I missed the post that states what the material is. Appologies. It is a very nice countertop. | ||
| Post# 736178 , Reply# 67 2/18/2014 at 20:28 (3,389 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
Details! | ||
| Post# 737618 , Reply# 69 2/25/2014 at 18:20 (3,382 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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Thanks
Not sure the year of the Range? Some say late 1940's. This is a 30 inch range too. I appreciate all the great comments. The kitchen now has a 1949 K-10 Kitchen dishwasher. The whole house is done in a mid to late 1940's theme. It is very comfortable and we enjoy it very much. It nice to come home from work and step back in time everyday. It is very relaxing and a real stress reliever.
Hopefully I will be able to showcase the entire home with all the vintage items. We have made sure to have all real vintage items in our house, there are no reproduction items throughout. Here is a link with the KD-10 installed. Thanks Again!!! Joe CLICK HERE TO GO TO dosxxpapa's LINK | ||
| Post# 737625 , Reply# 70 2/25/2014 at 19:14 (3,382 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Speaking Of The KD-10, Joe.... | ||
| Post# 737905 , Reply# 71 2/26/2014 at 18:23 (3,381 days old) by dosxxpapa (Oregon) | ||
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New Motor!!! | ||
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Post# 793438 , Reply# 73 11/12/2014 at 11:55 (3,122 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Just curious? | ||
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