Richmond Wall Bathroom Sink circa 1964, need to replace hot and cold faucets

[CorvairJimbo]

Attached is a picture of what I'm dealing with. How do I get parts for this? What is involved in replacing it? I had a plumber look at it, but he didn't want to touch it and said it might require vintage parts. House was built in 1964 so this is likely from around that time period. I love the way it looks, and it matches the toilet.

Any pointers on getting parts and guides on replacing these would be great. CLR does nothing to get all of the mineral deposits off, I've tried.

 

[Jamesplumbing06]

Google. Or amazon. Claw foot tub valve. Measure from hot to cold center to center. You’ll have 4” or 6”. Some places call them vertical mount or wall mount. If you must keep the existing ones. Remove handle. Turn all water off. Remove stem. Send pics. Then acquire a seat removal tool. The seat is brass and replaceable. It’s behind the stems deep inside valve. Keywords to google are (width) vertical mount faucet. Way back a long time ago. They used sink faucets in claw foot tubs. And vice versa. What’s the width? Maybe I can figure out how to send you a link

 

[Jamesplumbing06]

https://www.build.com/central-brass-1177-da/s65759

click here

 

[CorvairJimbo]

Awesome, thank you for the reply. I measured from center to center, and it's 4.5 inches. The link you sent appears to be for an adjustable faucet, so that should work!

 

[CorvairJimbo]

Another question... should I just be able to twist off all of the parts including the center outlet portion, then just screw in the new valves and outlet?

 

[Jamesplumbing06]

No. Your gonna need a basin wrench. It’s a 12” rod with spring jaws on end. Handles come off. And chrome rings come off. Lefty loosey. Slip jaw pliers work but don’t squeeze the pliers too hard. You will crimp it on if so and harder job. Then from underneath behind porcelain. You will take loose the hot and cold hex nuts and finally the spout hex nut. It’s not easy for an experienced plumber. So it’s definitely not easy.

 

[CorvairJimbo]

Noted, thanks! I thought I could just replace the valves and such, but looks like I'm buying a few new tools and replacing everything down to the supply lines.

Thanks again for your help!

 

[CorvairJimbo]

Update: new faucet and drain installed! Found out is was easier to just disconnect everything and remove the basin from the wall. I got it on the ground, installed everything, and it works great! Thanks for your help!

 

[havasu]

How about a finished pic for us?