Retro fridge conversion

Don Fernando · 01-19-2013, 10:09 AM

having storage issues even while I have a cabinet, 3 coolers and 2 desktops I had to look for something else. After seeing converted fridges like at my buddy Frans's mencave and the awesome Partagas fridge Keith (Big Ash) made I decided to go that route.

So I went on marktplaats, which is the Dutch version of graigslist I guess and got myself a 50's style retro frigde

The frdge

The inside before conversion

the cooling parts and the engine of the fridge will be removed so the fridge can sit straight on the wall

The inside stripped, the humidor will be humidified with the Hydra LG

I'll keep the door intact and will use the build in trays for humidity beads

Don Fernando · 01-19-2013, 10:12 AM

removed the cooler parts and the engine, as the finished humidor needs to go to the first floor that is very helpfull, most of the weight is gone now

This is the electronics that got removed

There will be 16 drawers installed, a hydra LG, humidity beads, led lighting and I am looking for a paintbrusher to paint the fridge. My idea is a scene from a tobacco field on the bottom with a blue sky, that blue sky will fade into a Nicaraguan flag.

Bondo 287 · 01-19-2013, 10:14 AM

Cool Fridgidor ! Good Luck !

kelmac07 · 01-19-2013, 10:18 AM

Can't wait to see the progress Ferdie.

EricF · 01-19-2013, 10:40 AM

Looks like a fun project!

Sadden · 01-19-2013, 12:49 PM

These projects always turn out great.

big_jaygee · 01-19-2013, 12:58 PM

i cant wait to see the finished fridgidor

E.J. · 01-19-2013, 02:19 PM

NICE..... Can't wait for an update!

Bax · 01-19-2013, 03:11 PM

Are you going to have it painted?

Don Fernando · 01-19-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Are you going to have it painted?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

There will be 16 drawers installed, a hydra LG, humidity beads, led lighting and I am looking for a paintbrusher to paint the fridge. My idea is a scene from a tobacco field on the bottom with a blue sky, that blue sky will fade into a Nicaraguan flag.

so, yes, if I find a good paintbrusher

hammondc · 01-19-2013, 03:13 PM

Badass.

Bax · 01-19-2013, 03:20 PM

Here's what these things can look like finished....awesome!

jonumberone · 01-20-2013, 06:49 AM

Can't wait to see the finished product, Ferdie!

01-20-2013, 07:46 AM

Looking forward to seeing more of this...

Don Fernando · 01-28-2013, 03:03 PM

wood for the drawers

a cut out so I can open de drawers

The handle was broken, now it is fixed

This is what the drawers will rest on

The final idea (yeah, the drawers aren't ready yet, they need sides and a back

mahtofire14 · 01-28-2013, 03:33 PM

Cool idea, looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Barcode · 01-29-2013, 02:02 AM

Looks Good

Bondo 287 · 01-29-2013, 07:02 AM

The tray system looks awesome ! The clear works good with the interior.

Don't know how crazy you want to get. But if you are considering such an eccentric scene painted on the outside, don't forget, you can get that handle chromed. There's lot's of rechroming shops online. Another option is a powdercoating service. Just throwing the idea out there. I can see already it is going to be great regardless.

Don Fernando · 01-29-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bondo 287

The tray system looks awesome ! The clear works good with the interior.

Don't know how crazy you want to get. But if you are considering such an eccentric scene painted on the outside, don't forget, you can get that handle chromed. There's lot's of rechroming shops online. Another option is a powdercoating service. Just throwing the idea out there. I can see already it is going to be great regardless.

That is a good idea, I'll have to check out how much that will set me back but it would be a nice finishing touch

Bondo 287 · 01-29-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

That is a good idea, I'll have to check out how much that will set me back but it would be a nice finishing touch

I do cars and I know that it is the little details that fool the eye to think all is brand new. I had a bracket chromed it was small, fit in my hand. It was like $50 to have done. But it was years ago. Just for laughs if you get the exact make and model and google you may find a replacement handle. But it may be cheaper to chrome yours. There are shops for powder coating too. The paint is put on a different way, electrically, it is very chip resistant. I think you could probably get that powder coated cheap as well.

Pardon my input, just that it would be out a few weeks so the time to consider restoring the handle is before you load it with cigars. Good Luck whatever you decide.

01-19-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Retro fridge conversion having storage issues even while I have a cabinet, 3 coolers and 2 desktops I had to look for something else. After seeing converted fridges like at my buddy Frans's mencave and the awesome Partagas fridge Keith (Big Ash) made I decided to go that route. So I went on marktplaats, which is the Dutch version of graigslist I guess and got myself a 50's style retro frigde The frdge The inside before conversion the cooling parts and the engine of the fridge will be removed so the fridge can sit straight on the wall The inside stripped, the humidor will be humidified with the Hydra LG I'll keep the door intact and will use the build in trays for humidity beads __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-19-2013, 10:12 AM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Retro fridge conversion removed the cooler parts and the engine, as the finished humidor needs to go to the first floor that is very helpfull, most of the weight is gone now This is the electronics that got removed There will be 16 drawers installed, a hydra LG, humidity beads, led lighting and I am looking for a paintbrusher to paint the fridge. My idea is a scene from a tobacco field on the bottom with a blue sky, that blue sky will fade into a Nicaraguan flag. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-19-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Cool Fridgidor ! Good Luck !

01-19-2013, 10:18 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Can't wait to see the progress Ferdie. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-19-2013, 10:40 AM	#5
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Looks like a fun project! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

01-19-2013, 12:49 PM	#6
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Retro fridge conversion These projects always turn out great. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

01-19-2013, 12:58 PM	#7
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Retro fridge conversion i cant wait to see the finished fridgidor

01-19-2013, 02:19 PM	#8
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Retro fridge conversion NICE..... Can't wait for an update!

01-19-2013, 03:11 PM	#9
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Are you going to have it painted? __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

01-19-2013, 03:13 PM	#11
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Badass.

01-19-2013, 03:20 PM	#12
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Here's what these things can look like finished....awesome! __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

01-20-2013, 06:49 AM	#13
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Can't wait to see the finished product, Ferdie! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

01-20-2013, 07:46 AM	#14
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Retro fridge conversion Looking forward to seeing more of this...

01-28-2013, 03:03 PM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Retro fridge conversion wood for the drawers a cut out so I can open de drawers The handle was broken, now it is fixed This is what the drawers will rest on The final idea (yeah, the drawers aren't ready yet, they need sides and a back __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-28-2013, 03:33 PM	#16
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Cool idea, looking forward to seeing the finished product. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

01-29-2013, 02:02 AM	#17
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: Retro fridge conversion Looks Good __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag and begin to slit throats

01-29-2013, 07:02 AM	#18
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: Retro fridge conversion The tray system looks awesome ! The clear works good with the interior. Don't know how crazy you want to get. But if you are considering such an eccentric scene painted on the outside, don't forget, you can get that handle chromed. There's lot's of rechroming shops online. Another option is a powdercoating service. Just throwing the idea out there. I can see already it is going to be great regardless. Last edited by Bondo 287; 01-29-2013 at 07:11 AM.