Another I Love Lucy fridge conversion

[davekippen]

Thats so bad a**. I'm in love.:cross:

 

[MrFoodScientist]

Wow, nice work. I wish my build went that quickly. Though I can't complain, I didn't have the $800+ to drop into it all at once.

Thanks for the kudos on the blog, you're welcome to visit anytime!

 

[passedpawn]

Very nice!

 

[Newsman]

Man. My dad has an old fridge like that that belonged to my grandmother. May have to try salvaging it and doing something similar.

 

[homebrew57]

Looks awesome man great build.

 

[Cheesy_Goodness]

This thing brought a tear to my eye. Nice work man.

 

[cpesko]

That is nice.

 

[wickman6]

That project is sweet! I've got the same fridge, still in progress. I applaud your vision! Exceptional job!

 

[Chillsner]

This was my first pour...a sangria punch that I wipped up using some wine that I made....everybody loved it, I saw it leak down the door on rhe third tap so I shut it off. Unfortunately is wasn t really off.

In the morning I went to repair it and noticed that the keg felt a lot lighter than the night before.



Yes...there it is...in the bottom of the door.... wonderful!!!
New insulation and dried it all up....fixed all that and then went to the local distributor cause I have no homebrew beer right now..haha go figure.




Bought a peaks organic ale half barell then transferred it to 3 cornys. What a deal!!! Works out to around .50 cents a pint.





Everthing is hooked back up and in working order....

Thanks to all who like this...I really appreciate the kind words.

I will finish this up with picks of the drip tray when its on.

Till then

Cheers!!!!!!

 

[YukonLT]

Wow, that came out great! Props!

 

[Chillsner]

Cheers

 

[Chillsner]

That project is sweet! I've got the same fridge, still in progress. I applaud your vision! Exceptional job!

Post it as you make progress!! Would like to see yours come along.

Its a fun project and if you want somthing different, these old fridges are easy to work on, smaller and just look cool... the price isn't cheap but Its still less or equal to a BM23 and I don't see why it shouldn't last you another 60 + years. They really don't build stuff like this anymore....anyways.


Good luck on your project!

Cheers

 

[wickman6]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/new-diy-kegerator-421663/

This is the link for the thread I started on my fridge. It now has 3 taps, I really like how you have the inner panel of your door cupped out to allow freezer clearance. It's kinda on hold until warmer weather, I'm not lugging that tank to work! So this spring when the weather warms up again I'll get back to it. I can't very well paint in my unheated garage.

 

[Chillsner]

I used some peg board directly behind the taps on the door for some extra support then screwed them on. about 2"foam rubber insulation after the first bolt. Then the stainless cover with thin rubber washers and 3 bolts 7/8 x14 its a good padded fit and even more support for the taps. Also, if needed you can very easily get to them.

PS. I like your paint job...an no You can't rush the paint!!

Lookin good

Cheers!!!

Would like to add this link, Pretty sure its where I found it. Nice write up.
http://m.instructables.com/id/Step-1-Locate-a-vintage-fridge-that-still-gets-col/

I used only a 7/8 hole for a better fit and double check placement before tightening down the shanks. It will leave that ring mark on paint.

Cheers

 

[Chillsner]

Started work on my custom drip tray...
I picked up a Harley Davidson footboard cover then some semi flexible flat bar at home depot and a piece of sheet metal.
I cut off the screw posts on the board so it looks clean. Then formed the bar so the board fits







snug. Then cut and glue the sheet to the bottom. As far as I've got.. more tomorrow.
Cheers

 

[Chillsner]

Lucy's drip tray is painted and trimmed...
Working on the 2 L brackets with magnets.

I gotta say... this is one cool ass drip tray

I had been trying to obtain a half moon style chrome floorboard for some time to no avail. Settled on this one and its actually even better. More work but more functional and capable of holding a large spill.





I had asked the question early on if a drip tray is needed...
Answer is yes in case anyone else ever wonders the same.

"Lucy" is almost done...
Final pic all done soon to follow

Cheers!!

 

[Chillsner]

 

[pumpkinman2012]

Very nice!!!!

 

[kerber]

That drip tray is sexy! Do you have a source or part # you could share for the footboard cover? I did some looking, but didn't find anything that perfect. Really great job on the build!