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    If you’re lucky to have a 60s bathroom: You’re lucky you can have this toilet

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    There is nothing that makes a true retro renovator happier, than finding the perfect toilet.

    I have a 50s house, so I must have a 2-piecer. And today, there is nothing new that really fits that old groove so my recommendation is basically, something innocuous.

    However, if you have 60s home with a more defined modern style, you can go with a 1-piece elongated toilet like this Champion Elongated from American Standard. I particularly would like to see this suite — including the toilet, tub and sink — in gray. Or: Match it to the sinks in today’s ebay pick.

    And remember: Painted wood seat, chrome attachment hardware.

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    1. We just removed a rheem toilet with the date of June 26, 1964. It works great; however; we needed to replace it for a higher style. It is lavender.

      • We do not sell anything here. Head to our category Bathroom Help / Toilets for all our research and resources identified.

        Good luck.

    4. We are looking for kohlor lowboy vintage 70’s or 80’s toilet in white – elongated.

    5. Anyone have any idea what the most popular kitchen paint color was in 1964 for a tri-level home in the delaware area?

    6. I am looking for a medium to light green colored toilet, including tank and lid cover. Help!


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