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Post by andyjon100 on Oct 13, 2019 5:55:05 GMT
It was their top of the line "streamline" model for 1937, selling for a whopping $269.50. In today's money, that's almost $4800! The rest of their line was a more traditional squared off style. Unfortunately, I have to pass it on to a new home. I can't get it into my basement like I thought I could, and have no room elsewhere. I don't want it sitting outside under a tarp all winter deteriorating. I don't like the thought of rescuing it, only to have it's demise on my hands. I don't know what to ask for it. It works, and pictures can be seen here: photos.app.goo.gl/biW5Eg122gWJW1Ks9 |
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Post by turbokinetic on Oct 13, 2019 11:48:17 GMT
It was their top of the line "streamline" model for 1937, selling for a whopping $269.50. In today's money, that's almost $4800! The rest of their line was a more traditional squared off style. Unfortunately, I have to pass it on to a new home. I can't get it into my basement like I thought I could, and have no room elsewhere. I don't want it sitting outside under a tarp all winter deteriorating. I don't like the thought of rescuing it, only to have it's demise on my hands. I don't know what to ask for it. It works, and pictures can be seen here: photos.app.goo.gl/biW5Eg122gWJW1Ks9Awe man! It is frustrating when things don't work out as you want. There have been several others who couldn't locate antique fridges where they needed to go. Seems dimensions weren't as standardized back then. I'm sure you've already explored this option, but I know the door can be taken off the fridge to get a narrower profile for maneuvering it through the house.
I already have a working Grunow and don't like having multiples; because collecting fridges takes up too much space already.
What part of the country are you in, so that others can decide what sort of logistics would be involved?
Sincerely, David
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Post by andyjon100 on Oct 13, 2019 12:21:35 GMT
Getting through the doors width-wise isn't the issue. It's the combination of having to make a weird jog into a rather narrow area to get to the basement door, not enough head room, the extreme weight of the thing, and my bad heart and back. The fridge can't be tipped back to clear the underside of the stairway running above the basement stairs, plus I don't know if they'll support the weight (The house was built in 1908). I'm in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Post by turbokinetic on Oct 13, 2019 12:24:29 GMT
Getting through the doors width-wise isn't the issue. It's the combination of having to make a weird jog into a rather narrow area to get to the basement door, not enough head room, the extreme weight of the thing, and my bad heart and back. The fridge can't be tipped back to clear the underside of the stairway running above the basement stairs, plus I don't know if they'll support the weight (The house was built in 1908). I'm in Buffalo, N.Y. I see. This is sad to me, seeing how you went through so much effort acquiring it. The stairs should support the weight without problems - but it would need several well-experienced movers with the right equipment, to do the job safely. |
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Post by andyjon100 on Oct 13, 2019 13:48:26 GMT
I see. This is sad to me, seeing how you went through so much effort acquiring it. The stairs should support the weight without problems - but it would need several well-experienced movers with the right equipment, to do the job safely. It is sad for me too, but it could have been worse - it could have wound up scrapped. At least it will hopefully find it's way into the hands of someone who will do something with it - there aren't many out there, especially this style. I'll find some way to protect it until then. |
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Post by turbokinetic on Oct 14, 2019 1:04:18 GMT
I see. This is sad to me, seeing how you went through so much effort acquiring it. The stairs should support the weight without problems - but it would need several well-experienced movers with the right equipment, to do the job safely. It is sad for me too, but it could have been worse - it could have wound up scrapped. At least it will hopefully find it's way into the hands of someone who will do something with it - there aren't many out there, especially this style. I'll find some way to protect it until then. True. This is very true!
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Post by Travis on Oct 15, 2019 0:54:07 GMT
Where is this located?
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Post by andyjon100 on Oct 15, 2019 3:49:51 GMT
Hi Travis, It's in Buffalo, NY. |
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Post by turbokinetic on Oct 16, 2019 13:34:59 GMT
Hi Travis, It's in Buffalo, NY.
Glad to see it sold! Hopefully the journey to its new home will be damage-free!
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Post by andyjon100 on Oct 17, 2019 0:12:25 GMT
I want to thank you for all your help with this 'fridge. As pizzed as I am that I can't keep it, I'm happy it's going to a good home and will live on.
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Post by turbokinetic on Oct 17, 2019 13:02:01 GMT
I want to thank you for all your help with this 'fridge. As pizzed as I am that I can't keep it, I'm happy it's going to a good home and will live on. Understand that feeling! Don't give up on having a vintage fridge. The smaller cabinets are out there, and they would be much easier to move into the basement. |
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