by 48Rob » Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:10 am
I have an electric water heater, about the same size, from an early 50's trailer in my shop.
It has been providing hot water for me, for 19 years now.
I 've replaced the $12.00 element once.
For a good many years, I has a 1930's electric range in my shop.
The kids while growing up practiced cooking on it.
Parts are available for most old appliances.
Sometimes other parts can be adapted to work.
I pulled the range from storage in an old barn, cleaned it up, inspected it to be sure it was safe, added a ground wire and I replaced the elements with off the shelf parts.
Some people like "old" things, such as vintage trailers, and are willing to deal with the occasional repair that goes with owning something old.
For those that want more assurance that things will be worry free, buying new takes a bit of the edge off.
Rob
Waiting for "someday" will leave you on your deathbed wondering why you didn't just rearrange your priorities and enjoy the time you had, instead of waiting for a "better" time to come along...