1956 GM Frigidaire Deluxe Cold Pantry

[JacquieJet]

... Is now mine!
Anyone have an idea where I could find a shelf for it? It’s missing one.

[Lily left the valley]

Some of the usual recommendations in one link, though others may have more specific help for parts.
https://retrorenovation.com/2011/08/29/parts-service-and-advice-to-fix-old-stoves-and-other-vintage-appliances-a-list-of-9-online-resources/

[JacquieJet]

Some of the usual recommendations in one link, though others may have more specific help for parts.
https://retrorenovation.com/2011/08/29/parts-service-and-advice-to-fix-old-stoves-and-other-vintage-appliances-a-list-of-9-online-resources/

Thanks Lily. The vast majority of those businesses do not deal with refrigerators, and the few that do haven’t returned my email. Sigh.

I’m going to go to an appliance scrap yard soon, and hopefully I’ll have some luck. I’m very fortunate that other than the missing shelf, this fridge is in wonderful condition!

[Lily left the valley]

Drat. I thought some of the sublinks on that page might help.

The finish from that photo does look amazingly good. Hopefully the chrome held up as well. Is that a new door gasket, or is that the original?

Really sweet find.

[1918ColonialRevival]

Glad to see another lover of old appliances.

I'm sure you've already read/been told this, but any time you move an old refrigerator, let it sit for 24-48 hours before powering it up. The reason for this is so all the oil that was displaced during the move can run back down into the compressor. 99% of compressor failures in an old refrigerator are caused by a lack of lubrication and usually happens immediately after one is moved.

For the missing shelf, keep an eye out on ebay. Also, if you can find an appliance shop that has been around for 50+ years, check with them. They may have something that will work in their parts stash.

[Gothichome]

JJet, what a handsome fridge, the mid century futuristic look is all there. It will look great with your stove. You will need to get a Predicta TV next.

[1918ColonialRevival]

...You will need to get a Predicta TV next.

I don't say this about many things, but those are a nightmare to work on!

[Lily left the valley]

I never knew the name for that style of TV before. Thanks!

[JacquieJet]

Just wanted to update... I got it cleaned up, and installed in the kitchen! Runs like a dream. So pleased with it!

[JacquieJet]

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