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Thanks! I found it on eBay--they have different widths, and it's self-adhesive. I used 15mm and 10mm. Comes from Hong Kong, but it came pretty quickly.
Vintage 1954 Frigidaire Kegerator Build
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Thanks! I found it on eBay--they have different widths, and it's self-adhesive. I used 15mm and 10mm. Comes from Hong Kong, but it came pretty quickly.
jlb307
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i weep at my own inferiority.
impressive, sir!
impressive, sir!
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OK, so I'm wrapping up the drip tray, but in the meantime I got the keg of Saison hooked up and running. Here's the first full draft out of the kegerator:
Happy 4th everybody!
Happy 4th everybody!
carlisle_bob
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OK, so I'm wrapping up the drip tray, but in the meantime I got the keg of Saison hooked up and running. Here's the first full draft out of the kegerator:
Happy 4th everybody!
Hi
Everything goes better with a glass of beer
.... looks great.Bob
jlb307
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this is truly an awesome build! gave me some ideas of my own.
real quick, what kind of paint are you using?
also, what are the interior dimensions of your fridge?
got my eyes on an old kelvinator cm-r from the '50's that i'm negotiating, and the interior dimensions are 25-1/2" wide X 52" high X 15" deep.
does that sound doable for three kegs, or would that be pushing it?
real quick, what kind of paint are you using?
also, what are the interior dimensions of your fridge?
got my eyes on an old kelvinator cm-r from the '50's that i'm negotiating, and the interior dimensions are 25-1/2" wide X 52" high X 15" deep.
does that sound doable for three kegs, or would that be pushing it?
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Thanks! Mine is roughly 24" wide X 34-1/2" high X 15" deep. I wasn't able to fit 3 in mine, but I left the shelf tracks on the sides, which probably ate up an additional inch or two. I might also have been able to fit 3 if I had taken some of the door shelving out. Yours sounds wider, and you may be able to fit them it that one. Mine are pin locks; I think they're a bit wider but shorter than the ball locks, so if you have ball locks plus the extra width, that might be enough. You might try making three cardboard cutouts of the outline of the base of your kegs and take them to the fridge to see if they would fit.
Are you looking at putting the CO2 tank inside, too? With your additional height, you may be able to fit a 5 pounder above the kegs; just don't lay it down.
Hope this helps. Post pics if you get it!
GulfCoastGirl
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I loved following this thread! Your Kegerator looks amazing
I have a question about the paint you used. I get that you used Appliance paint for the white; but what type of paint did you use for the Blue? I know you can't use latex paint for appliances and appliance paint only comes in 4 or 5 boring colors.... so what did you use for the blue?
Was it automotive paint or did you (can you) have appliance paint mixed to make any color like you can with latex paint? I've read a bunch of stuff on the internet about painting appliances, but they all talk about the importance of using appliance paint but never address the issue of getting colors outside the White, Black, Almond colors that they come in.
I'm getting ready to convert a chest freezer to a keezer and it will be a boring white chest freezer with collar at first.... but eventually I'll want to paint it.
Thanks
I have a question about the paint you used. I get that you used Appliance paint for the white; but what type of paint did you use for the Blue? I know you can't use latex paint for appliances and appliance paint only comes in 4 or 5 boring colors.... so what did you use for the blue?
Was it automotive paint or did you (can you) have appliance paint mixed to make any color like you can with latex paint? I've read a bunch of stuff on the internet about painting appliances, but they all talk about the importance of using appliance paint but never address the issue of getting colors outside the White, Black, Almond colors that they come in.
I'm getting ready to convert a chest freezer to a keezer and it will be a boring white chest freezer with collar at first.... but eventually I'll want to paint it.
Thanks
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Thanks, GulfCoastGirl! It's been an adventure, for sure. I actually used 'bisquit' appliance paint for the white part--white was too bright, and almond was too, well, almond. This was right in between; I got it at Lowe's.
For the blue, it was actually a Valspar spray paint, also from Lowe's. I had wanted to use the Rustoleum 2x, but their blue was just a little too blue; the one I chose was more aqua (EDIT: I read on some appliance link that the Rustoleum 2x could be used). I used the 2x clearcoat, though. I actually did encounter some weird stuff with it, though; the tape issue I documented, but ehen I still had other blemishes that I had to buff out (I think I mentioned that, too) after I moved it into the house. I don't know how those happened. I got a weird crackly effect when I was working on the drip tray (I'll add the whole section on that soon; I finally finished it!), so I think there are some issues with that. When I was getting all the buffing compound and various grit papers at O'Reilly auto parts, I noticed a good section of auto touch-up spray paints. You might check there for a better color selection as well as clear coat. I'm guessing it might behave a little better; plus you could get some of the metal flake finishes if you want. I think that's the way I'd go if I ever do another one. For sure I would rough up the surface a bit first, then prime, paint, and 3 coats of clear. Then you can go through the stages of increasing grit. I copied a really good summary (well, it's still like 4 pages long) from a
guy by the handle 'Kong' on an automotive painting thread I happened to find; it was invaluable and made all the difference to the finishing steps. When you get to that stage, PM me and I'll send it to you. Hope this helps!
For the blue, it was actually a Valspar spray paint, also from Lowe's. I had wanted to use the Rustoleum 2x, but their blue was just a little too blue; the one I chose was more aqua (EDIT: I read on some appliance link that the Rustoleum 2x could be used). I used the 2x clearcoat, though. I actually did encounter some weird stuff with it, though; the tape issue I documented, but ehen I still had other blemishes that I had to buff out (I think I mentioned that, too) after I moved it into the house. I don't know how those happened. I got a weird crackly effect when I was working on the drip tray (I'll add the whole section on that soon; I finally finished it!), so I think there are some issues with that. When I was getting all the buffing compound and various grit papers at O'Reilly auto parts, I noticed a good section of auto touch-up spray paints. You might check there for a better color selection as well as clear coat. I'm guessing it might behave a little better; plus you could get some of the metal flake finishes if you want. I think that's the way I'd go if I ever do another one. For sure I would rough up the surface a bit first, then prime, paint, and 3 coats of clear. Then you can go through the stages of increasing grit. I copied a really good summary (well, it's still like 4 pages long) from a
guy by the handle 'Kong' on an automotive painting thread I happened to find; it was invaluable and made all the difference to the finishing steps. When you get to that stage, PM me and I'll send it to you. Hope this helps!
jlb307
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Thanks! Mine is roughly 24" wide X 34-1/2" high X 15" deep. I wasn't able to fit 3 in mine, but I left the shelf tracks on the sides, which probably ate up an additional inch or two. I might also have been able to fit 3 if I had taken some of the door shelving out. Yours sounds wider, and you may be able to fit them it that one. Mine are pin locks; I think they're a bit wider but shorter than the ball locks, so if you have ball locks plus the extra width, that might be enough. You might try making three cardboard cutouts of the outline of the base of your kegs and take them to the fridge to see if they would fit.
Are you looking at putting the CO2 tank inside, too? With your additional height, you may be able to fit a 5 pounder above the kegs; just don't lay it down.
Hope this helps. Post pics if you get it!
Didn't get the Kelvinator, but I DID score a 1950 Westinghouse for $25!:rockin: Picking it up Monday.
Best part? It already had a tap in the door!!!
Such a sweet old couple, too. They're moving, and they said, "you're getting a good friend. It held many a keg in its day."
I almost want to give them more than the $25 they are asking!
Brewologist
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Just saw a pic of this kegerator on Facebook. Very cool! Great job on the reconstruction and conversion. That's a big project.
BeerGuy1000
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Looks amazing great job
Schmidty, the kegerator looks incredible! Did you ever finalize a drip tray and if so any chance you could post a pic or two? I haven't seen many drip trays that would look good on a vintage fridge so would be interested to see what you came up with.
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This is absolutely amazing! It's like a '57 Chevy with a perfect paint job. Oozes style and class from top to bottom, and those taps and handles are so perfect!
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Thanks, guys; I've really enjoyed it! Yes, fosaisu, I did come up with a drip tray; the initial fridge project was done in a rush before things got busy, and things have been busy since. I was just thinking about how I need to get those pics posted the other day. I will do so shortly with details. In the meantime, here's one I just snapped the other day with the drip tray attached. It's a little hard to tell, but I curved it to kind of mimic the bottom chrome apron. More to come!
Very nice looking and great attention to detail!
I have a newish full size fridge in the garage and I couldn't bring myself to putting wholes in it as I think I wouldn't be happy with it. Instead I picked up a chest freezer and made a keezer out of it for the basement. I think something like this would be a nice addition to the garage.
Cheers,
- Destin
I have a newish full size fridge in the garage and I couldn't bring myself to putting wholes in it as I think I wouldn't be happy with it. Instead I picked up a chest freezer and made a keezer out of it for the basement. I think something like this would be a nice addition to the garage.
Cheers,
- Destin
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I'm really curious to know where you got that! I've been looking and HOPING I wouldn't have to fabricate one for mine.
That is pretty dope.
One more question, what length shanks did you use? Obviously this will vary fridge-to-fridge but just trying to get a sense of what you used there. I'm working on a '49 Crosley Shelvador and hoping I can get away with 4" stainless shanks (they're less than half the price of 6"s at ritebrew.com, and although I know people often recommend using the longest available shanks to keep the taps cool, space will be at a premium since I'm hoping to mount my taps higher on the fridge and therefore have to worry about running into the freezer compartment door if the shanks are too long).
I hate to beg (but I'll do it any way) -- any chance you could post more pics/info on your drip tray solution? I'm hoping to finally get my kegerator pulled together this month and would love to find a drip solution more elegant than a door mat!
rockinmarty
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I second that request.
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Sorry I'm so slow getting the drip tray posted; I'm in the process of another set build. I have uploaded the pics to my Kegerator gallery in the meantime; now all I have to do is remember how to get a post going, and I'll add more explanation and link to it from here.
OK--It's posted! Here are some details to what I did on the drip tray:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/1954-frigidaire-kegerator-drip-tray-400246/#post5040213
OK--It's posted! Here are some details to what I did on the drip tray:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/1954-frigidaire-kegerator-drip-tray-400246/#post5040213
