Ugly Betty - Bev-Air DD-22 Restoration

[Topher79]

Nice job. Found this exact model on CL and wondered if you recommend it.
With it being so old is it expensive to run?

I don't know how much it costs to run, but I have this, and a newer GE stainless fridge in my garage, and Ugly Betty doesn't seem to kick on any more than the the GE; how much juice she's pulling when she's running is a different story....

I didn't notice any huge spikes in my electric this year, and my bills were no higher compared to last year when I had the GE fridge and a newer model Haier kegerator in the garage.

 

[Topher79]

Refrigerant R12 is very efficient.
Some think it is the perfect freon.
Has those darn ozone depleting CFC's though.

My thoughts exactly. R12 is a great refrigerant. It's too bad they had to discontinue it, but hey, they say the hole in the ozone is getting smaller...hahahahahahahaha

 

[augiedoggy]

Very nice! I love the progress pics. Theres a double bev-air similar to that on craigslist in my area I'd like to do the same with.... No more room in this house though

 

[Crashlaz]

So, I scored this off a CL ad for $315, delivered, and it also came with a micromatic regulator, aluminum Co2 tank, 2 ball lock kegs, and a keggle with weldless valve. Not the best deal, but a good enough one for me since I sold my old kegerator for $260, and made another $150 off of the tank and other parts that were now extras. So, I guess I actually made money on this deal, lol.

A member on here helped me determine that the compressor was made in 1969, so I am putting it at being made in 1969-1970. I have spent the last 5 weeks cleaning, scrubbing, polishing, grinding, bondoing, painting, and adding new hardware. I'm hoping to put her into service this weekend.

Here's what I started with:

I also have an old DD22 i want to bring to LIFE!! i havent plugged in or anything yet to know what all it needs. but it definately needs some tlc as far as looks go. i may have some questions for you when i get rolling. BTW yours looks AWESOME!!!

 

[willyd13]

I have acquired a dd22 and was wondering where you could obtain a gasket. Nice build

 

[Stealthcruiser]

I have acquired a dd22 and was wondering where you could obtain a gasket. Nice build

Browse the whole thread yet?......

 

[S-Met]

Resurrection an oldie...

I recently scored a DD22 on craigslist in decent running condition for about $100. It's exterior and interior needs a bit of work before coming in the house.
Maybe helpful to some to know that model numbers BB/DD/MS coolers use the same manual. I'm still looking for a service manual, but attached is an owners manual.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

I find it quite helpful.........

 

[Jayjay1976]

Nice restoration but it would have looked way better in Craftsman red, especially since it lives in the garage.