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Post# 123531 4/20/2006 at 20:34 (6,578 days old) by launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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This auction is for clearing out a Frigidare (by General Motors)repair/parts store in continous use since the 1940's. Located in Mississippi seller states his store/warehouse sustained NO damage due to Katrina, and has lots of parts for various Frigidaire appliances ranging from washers/dryers to ranges, etc all original manufacturer, and dating from the 1940's to 1980's. All up for sale. Seller also has a MIB 1947 Fridigare washer and dryer going as well. Someone needs to high tail it down to Long Beach, MS and see what is what. Unlike the guy in PA, this seems like a true treasure trove (well for those who like GM/Frigidaire), and is truly up for sale with no nonesense. Anyone willing to take one for the team? L. CLICK HERE TO GO TO launderess's LINK on eBay | ||
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| Post# 123535 , Reply# 1 4/20/2006 at 20:51 (6,578 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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WOW, that is AWESOME!! I hope someone grabs this, especially with the ultra-rare 1947 Frigidaire set!! I can't believe it hasn't been used! Calling Mark (lightedcontrols), where are you? | ||
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Post# 123536 , Reply# 2 4/20/2006 at 20:56 (6,578 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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| Post# 123537 , Reply# 3 4/20/2006 at 21:03 (6,578 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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Personally I think it's better if all of these parts stay in the club...we would certainly be stocked for life in case something happens to one of our machines!! | ||
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Post# 123538 , Reply# 4 4/20/2006 at 21:10 (6,578 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Well as one does not have any vintage Frigidaire appliances, yet,the rebadged Kenmore dishwasher wonder if the man has any Frigidaire ironer parts. Don't own the ironer yet, but one neve knows does one? Is the seller including the washer and dryer with this auction? Or does one have to deal for those separately? We shouldn't be so greedy. *LOL* Why deprive some poor soul of parts for their vintage Frigidaire? Especially if one can earn a modest 150% mark-up on the transaction? *LOL* (Hey, a girl has to eat and pay bills ya know! *LOL*) L. | ||
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Post# 123547 , Reply# 5 4/20/2006 at 22:08 (6,578 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 123548 , Reply# 6 4/20/2006 at 22:13 (6,578 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 123565 , Reply# 7 4/20/2006 at 22:55 (6,578 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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Post# 123570 , Reply# 8 4/20/2006 at 23:02 (6,578 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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| Post# 123633 , Reply# 9 4/21/2006 at 07:14 (6,578 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123634 , Reply# 10 4/21/2006 at 07:35 (6,578 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Post# 123721 , Reply# 13 4/21/2006 at 17:30 (6,577 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Just so everyone knows, this seller does NOT take PayPal. It's cash or cashier's check. In other words, "money talks..... walks". Wanted to point this out in case anyone was thinking of bidding but using PayPal. Even though have no use for vintage Frididaire parts, am willing to contribute to "pot". Provided everything is on the up and up of course! *LOL* Steve if you go down, could you take some snaps and post? Would be interesting to see just what the seller is offering, including the W&D. Best of luck! L. | ||
| Post# 123729 , Reply# 14 4/21/2006 at 19:22 (6,577 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Well Tomorrow
I will be going to 1608 26th Avenue in Gulf Port, MS. Pics are a must. I spoke with Jim in MS, for about 20 mins this evening. Very nice older fellow. He is retiring and want's to get rid of all he has as far as appliances. I asked about the Unimatic. They both are in bad shape. SO, NO MIB. He said a lot of rust. I will take pics and post. Since I am so close, I don't mind doing a bid and then "GIVING" members what they may need if the cause arises. He said a lot of Stove and Refrigerator parts. I asked about W/D and he said, yes, some. SO, I will see. He claims he is 2 blocks from the beach. SO, no hurricane damage, YEA Right. The place is a total devistation, Jeff and I have seen it. I will be there around 2:00 PM 04/22/2006. Will keep all posted. Steve | ||
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Post# 123746 , Reply# 15 4/21/2006 at 21:45 (6,577 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 123761 , Reply# 17 4/22/2006 at 00:18 (6,577 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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To Be Fair
Would it not be better until Steve reports back in after his trip to see what is in stock? We don't want that poor old man getting tons of part list requests and or making more work than required. For one thing the man may not put the two together and think the high level of interest is from many people all willing to bid. Not that I doubt members would bid against each other, the seller does not know that. Softee, softee catchee monkey *wink* L. | ||
| Post# 123857 , Reply# 20 4/22/2006 at 21:12 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Hello fellow members of this wonderful same interest of JOY. Jeff and I got there right a 2 like I had told the owner. All I can say at this point is OMG. Timer's Timer Motors Pulsators Books Service Manuels TechTalk catalogs Fabric Softner Dispensers Transmissions (Only saw for skinny Mini) Switches Knobs Pressure Switches Spare Washer Tubs (perferated) Some tools (Frigidaire) Lint Chaser rings Caps for the agitators Original parts galore!!!!!!!!!!!!! All in their boxes. Ton's of appliances, but only 4 W/D. (Just trashed everything last week) - I was dying - literaly, sweat, dialated pupils etc. Jim and his Brother Paul were exceptionaly nice folks. The story goes, their father was the local Frigidaire dealer starting in 1940. He was ill in 1985, passed and Jim took over the business. Still with a plethera of customers in that area of MS, mostly Frigidaire GM customers, they maintained inventory to service all these customers. Jim is ready to retire now. However will still on a part time basis still service appliances. The show room was long gone, since WCI. They hate it, we talked for 4 hours and WCI was the sour subject. These fellows have no idea what they have in their now called warehouse. Very dusty, but yet all is sorted by part #. It was really amazing. Now they also have: A 1930's something ABC wringer, very cool Flaire Stove Beautiful Refrigerators by GM Some dishwashers not of a vintage however Tons of spare parts everywhere that are not labeled. Dashers like crazy What their wish is is to have someone who can use or sell the parts on the as need basis, then may be interested in what's left over as far as appliances. Ok guys, I am going to be Frank. We came home with 4, that are not listed on the auction, nor are/were they a part of the auction! That's why I felt a trip was in order, since I live so close. 1 WJ-60A serial number 71E283 (Unimatic) 1 TJ-60 serial number 15SA995 (Dryer) 1 DI-57 (Control tower dryer) and a 1-18 (Cannot read the model I think WC-I?) Guess what, They all WORK just great. Cosmetics are in order however. Ok here is the worst. We came thru Biloxi and were crying due to the distruction we encountered from Katrina. I will try to post some of what we saw in a bit. These folks are real people, and are wonderful to talk to. They know it all. Steve | ||
| Post# 123858 , Reply# 21 4/22/2006 at 21:16 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123859 , Reply# 22 4/22/2006 at 21:17 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123860 , Reply# 23 4/22/2006 at 21:19 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123861 , Reply# 24 4/22/2006 at 21:20 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123862 , Reply# 25 4/22/2006 at 21:21 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123863 , Reply# 26 4/22/2006 at 21:22 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123864 , Reply# 27 4/22/2006 at 21:23 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123865 , Reply# 28 4/22/2006 at 21:24 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123866 , Reply# 29 4/22/2006 at 21:25 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123867 , Reply# 30 4/22/2006 at 21:28 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123868 , Reply# 31 4/22/2006 at 21:30 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123869 , Reply# 32 4/22/2006 at 21:31 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123870 , Reply# 33 4/22/2006 at 21:32 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 123871 , Reply# 34 4/22/2006 at 21:36 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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A huge fan of and many thanks to our friend | ||
| Post# 123872 , Reply# 35 4/22/2006 at 21:37 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Oh by the way | ||
| Post# 123874 , Reply# 37 4/22/2006 at 21:44 (6,576 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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The warehouse pics
Don't mean to be all over the board with things, but the all the pictures of the parts will not post on the site. I will be happy to email anyone the shots we took. there were (3) 45' shelves, double sided full of parts as mentioned above in original boxes. Tons of washer parts. It is a wonderful gold mine there. I will watch this auction as necessary and if I do not win, then be happy to assist whoever does, again, since I live so close. Steve | ||
| Post# 123877 , Reply# 39 4/22/2006 at 22:04 (6,576 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Steve, what an amazing find!! I am just glad that you got there when you did. One can only wonder what they have already gotten rid of. Thanks for checking this out for everyone. Terry | ||
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Post# 123878 , Reply# 40 4/22/2006 at 22:05 (6,576 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 123882 , Reply# 41 4/22/2006 at 22:13 (6,576 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Cool Stuff! | ||
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Post# 123892 , Reply# 42 4/23/2006 at 00:03 (6,576 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Yes Peter, it is a Hamilton dryer. Steve, all I can saw is WOW. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you and Jeff for going the distance and getting well into the race. I know it's a painful question, but did they give you an idea of what washers & dryers they got rid of last week? It never fails :-( Bob | ||
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Post# 123897 , Reply# 43 4/23/2006 at 00:38 (6,576 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 123900 , Reply# 44 4/23/2006 at 01:21 (6,576 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 123906 , Reply# 45 4/23/2006 at 02:23 (6,576 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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I Accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders & Credit Cards!
*LOL* Seriously, only post links to auctions as my way of helping the group. Glad to be of some service in my own humble way. Ok Steve, when I said go down to MS and "take one for the team", did not mean for someone to "take for themselves"! *LOL* What a haul! Congrats on your find, well worth the trip I'd say. Thank you also for "taking one for the team" and seeing what was what, and taking/posting snaps. Are you going to go for broke on the auction or have a cut off point? I'm thinking now that you have posted pictures and described what is for sale, various lurking sharks may begin to circle. If anyone in the group is truly serious about WestyTopLoader's and MustangMan's suggestion that a pool is established to keep the parts "in the family", there are only 5 or so days left to work out the details. OTHO the winning club bidder could sell of some of the appliances that are in working order (with a promise of spares if they are in the warehouse) to recoup some of his/her money. In all honesty it might be a tad more economic to perhaps sell off the better/in good conditon appliances to help finance keeping the spare parts. After all it is going to take some space to store those parts, and not to mention time to catalog the entire inventory. Just a thought. L. | ||
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Post# 123969 , Reply# 47 4/23/2006 at 09:57 (6,576 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York) |
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Frigidaire Spin tube dishwasher parts? Did you notice any?? SteveD | ||
| Post# 124016 , Reply# 48 4/23/2006 at 16:58 (6,576 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC) | ||
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Post# 124019 , Reply# 49 4/23/2006 at 18:04 (6,575 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 124023 , Reply# 50 4/23/2006 at 18:21 (6,575 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 124134 , Reply# 51 4/24/2006 at 07:28 (6,575 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Answers to Questions and some more stuff
Austin (westytoploader): Did not get any parts, as they are included in the auction. Would love to have bought the yellow refrigerator, but no room for that. Yes, I felt the water against the cabinet on your machine when spinning. Peter (peteski50): Yes, that is a Hamilton made dryer. (Thanks Bob appnut) Bob (appnut): Speaking with the two gentlemen, they concluded that in the last 2 week, over 8 box trucks to the dump/krusher as we call it. Many times referring to "AND MOST OF THE MACHINES were in perfect working and cosmetic order" "We just needed to start getting rid of things". Yea, I had to leave the building and smoke 3 cigs and sip some whisky to deal with it LOL! Idea, go find where that krusher is, he said because of the hurricane etc, it take 4 hours just waiting with one truck of items. So one can only imagine (if you have seen this place) that those machines are in a holding tank for now.) Glenn (DADoES): I am certain that you will get your part if you need one and it is available in inventory. Launderess: No, the cut off point has been decided, aint gonna go broke. angus: Don't know who else is in the game, but I am certain that all will work out and the club members will fare well. I could not be part specific, as I am not that well versed on what is what and what is for which Frigidaire machine????????????? It will have to be catalouged and inventoried for usage and availability. SteveD(steved): There were some dishwasher parts, clueless as to which ones. Joe(jamman_98): I only saw one or two dishwashers, not of a vintage era. Not brand new either. kennyGF (Goatfarmer): We did not go there with pricing for the fridges. I know they are all for sale. What Joe (the owner)said to me is: "We hope that whoever gets our inventory, will want these machines at the time of the sale being over, we would like to offer it to them first. They will have a pirce attached to them. I am sure by weeks end, any money will do with these guys, or they would have already got rid of them. I commanded them not to trash anything else in the entire building, in fact, we dug the dumpster some and pulled things back to the shelves!!!!!!!!! Steve | ||
| Post# 124138 , Reply# 52 4/24/2006 at 07:32 (6,575 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Experience
This has been an exciting unusual weekend for me. I am blessed to have a wonderful companion and partner like Jeff who will put up and support all my bull S**t with my hobby! (Oh just kidding, he loves the machines and all that too) I have never done anything like this before, but at least I had the experience of discovering what some of the members here felt like upon a find like this. I will be looking for much support, as the only Frigidaire machines I have worked on are the 1-18's Washer & Dryer. After that, I aint no good dah'lin. Thanks for all the nice congrat's and cheers. You all are wonderful. Steve (guess I can change myscreen name, no longer just kenmore and maytag)hehehe | ||
| Post# 124141 , Reply# 53 4/24/2006 at 07:52 (6,575 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Up for grabs | ||
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Post# 124144 , Reply# 54 4/24/2006 at 08:09 (6,575 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Steve, I'm glad the 3 smokes and some whiskey helped. I literally am torn up inside and wanna sob. It seems the laundry stuff is the first to go always. Why can't they do the stoves, fridges first. Another chance lost for a potential 1000 rpm+ Frigidaire I crave so badly. Thank you again for all you did this weekend.
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| Post# 124173 , Reply# 57 4/24/2006 at 12:26 (6,575 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 124277 , Reply# 58 4/24/2006 at 22:42 (6,574 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 124279 , Reply# 59 4/25/2006 at 00:47 (6,574 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 124335 , Reply# 60 4/25/2006 at 09:09 (6,574 days old) by lightedcontrols () | ||
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OK, I'll tell you.... It WAS a member who won the auction! Mark | ||
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Post# 124348 , Reply# 61 4/25/2006 at 09:42 (6,574 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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I am so glad to hear that all of the Fridgedaire parts etc were saved. Did the ABC wringer washer also go to the member that purchased all of this? I would be interested in that if it was for sale. "Em, how would I get that back to Illinois?" | ||
| Post# 124426 , Reply# 62 4/25/2006 at 14:37 (6,574 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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The washer doesn't look like a 47 to me. Looks more like a 48.If it isa 47, it was a mid-year switch from the white perforated tub like Robert's to the black solid tub. | ||
| Post# 124539 , Reply# 63 4/25/2006 at 21:36 (6,573 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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