Vintage Kegerator build

[patthebrewer]

Incredible job! Love the color too!

 

[CoalCracker]

This is a beautiful build! What did you use to replace the insulation? I'm just gearing up for one of these projects and it looks like some folks have used R30 unfaced roll insulation like this, but I'd be interested to hear what you decided to do.

I did use the unfaced R30. With that and the controller + a cold garage, it doesn't turn on that often.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm really happy with how it all came out.

 

[fosaisu]

Looks like the photos are no longer showing up -- if it's possible to fix the links it would be awesome to have this as a reference as I start in on my own vintage kegerator project (plus it just looks cool so others should have the chance to check it out as well!)

 

[CoalCracker]

The pictures should be working now.

 

[schmidty65]

Great looking build! I saw you mentioned going finer on the grit next time. I found a good resource on wet sanding from a thread of guys doing their own MC tanks with rattle cans. The instructions worked great for mine. PM me if you want me to forward it to you.

 

[CoalCracker]

Thanks! I actually am just going to keep it as is. I was too lazy to go finer.

 

[Jmangini19]

Awesome build. I'm working on a 1950 Hotpoint doing the same thing. What paint did you end up using? Looks similar to the Duplicolor Paint Shop Metallic blue that I am using...
Did you do anything to the inside of the Fridge?

 

[CoalCracker]

Thanks! That's actually the exact color.

I tore the whole thing down, ripped out all of the old insulation and stuffed it with high RG rated stuff. There were a few dents in the door, I bondo'd them and painted. then put it all together, wired it to a temp controller, drilled holes for the tubing, and tapped a beer!

Was such a fun project.