|
Post by antiqueappliancelove on Oct 17, 2022 19:54:09 GMT
I'm new here and am looking forward to discussing vintage GE refrigerators!
I LOVE my 1959 GE Combination Refrigerator! It came with my 1930 bungalow, which I bought a few years ago from the original owner. This fridge was bought brand new in 1959 and has been in the same spot in the kitchen, running like a champ, since. I love the swing out shelves, butter conditioner and how the recommended lower basket of the freezer, keeps my ice cream at the perfect consistancy. How do I know it was bought brand new for this house? I have the original receipt. Would anyone like to take a guess as to how much this baby sold for new in 1959? I have records on it, wiring diagrams, schematics, and the owner manual. I recently pulled it back to clean and vacuum and discovered a crack in the drain tube. I have successfully repaired my vintage Magic Chef washer, vintage GE electric dryer, vintage Electrolux model L cannister vacuum, among other vintage items. I like to be able to fix things myself. For this fridge, I don't have a diagram that shows how the drain tube runs and I'm sure finding an original replacement tube would be a challenge. Would anyone on this forum happen to know how to replace this drain tube, if I could substitute something else, or if I could just slap some Flex Tape around it? I've included photos of the front of the fridge, model BG-15, as well as a pre-cleaning photo of the cracked drain tube. I'd greatly appreciate any help. I might eventually have to sell this fridge when our kitchen is remodeled because it is too big to get into our basement as a second fridge. That will be a sad day! Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by turbokinetic on Oct 17, 2022 21:52:57 GMT
Glad you've joined our forum! Those rubber parts are the bane of the existence for many vintage item owners! They deteriorate and are nearly impossible to replace like-for-like.
My best advice is to look in an automotive parts store. There may be door lock actuator boots which could be modified to work in this place.
|
|
|
Post by jake on Oct 18, 2022 3:51:39 GMT
Welcome to the forum and that's awesome you have all the original paperwork for your vintage GE!! I was thinking the exact same thing, perhaps a PCV valve grommet could be modified to work. Or possibly some black liquid electrical tape! As for the cost in 1959, my guess would be around $325.
|
|
|
Post by antiqueappliancelove on Oct 18, 2022 14:47:52 GMT
Thank you for your suggestions! I think I'll try the liquid tape first. The receipt shows that this fridge sold on 12/2/1959 for $448.80 + $13.47 Maryland sales tax, for a grand total of $462.27.
|
|
|
Post by jake on Oct 18, 2022 15:31:58 GMT
You're welcome. Glad to help! That was a pretty impressive price tag in those days! Definitely a top of the line model! Thanks for sharing!
|
|