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

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3b4ad9e0.jpg

The inside before conversion

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psb26e60a6.jpg

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

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps54c720cf.jpg

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

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psf6b706b1.jpg

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

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps62b5cba1.jpg

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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

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psa2240b3e.jpg

This is the electronics that got removed

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps02e394b5.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps254a13a0.jpg

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.

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Cool Fridgidor ! Good Luck !

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Can't wait to see the progress Ferdie.

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Looks like a fun project!

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These projects always turn out great.

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i cant wait to see the finished fridgidor :tu

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

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Are you going to have it painted?

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Badass.

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Here's what these things can look like finished....awesome!
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps819f6a71.jpg

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so, yes, if I find a good paintbrusher

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

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Looking forward to seeing more of this... :tu

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wood for the drawers

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8709401c.jpg

a cut out so I can open de drawers

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psbdba8f6b.jpg

The handle was broken, now it is fixed

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps669cd7f9.jpg

This is what the drawers will rest on

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3a8f08e9.jpg

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

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psfd2d4b6b.jpg

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Cool idea, looking forward to seeing the finished product.

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Looks Good

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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.

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This is shaping up to be a nice project Ferdie.

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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

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Looking good, and can't wait to see the progress

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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.

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Wish I could see more than red x's, Ferdie. :D

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get a better internet provider Ritchie

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Turns out a smoking buddy of mine can powdercoat at his company and he offered to powdercoat the doorhandle :banger

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It's going to look sick!!!!:tu

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Keep us up to date, its gonna be awesome !

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I'm poor. Loan me $50 till my brother gets straight. :D

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Looking good! Can't wait to see the end result! :noon

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LED lighting fixed and connected to the old light switch, so when I open de humidor, the light goes on, when I close the door, the light switches off.

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Hmm ...... you THINK the light goes off ... http://sol.physik.tu-berlin.de/~jorg...misc/devil.gif

:r

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What a great idea! I've got an old Crosley just like this, but I use it for refrigerating beverages :)

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Cool Ferdie!! Keep us updated!....Love the way mine came out...fun project...

From this rusted, ice-overed mess I found in the home we just bought ...(kid's mine)...

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4bdca412.jpg

To this....

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...IGAR/001-4.jpg

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...IGAR/004-6.jpg

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...IGAR/008-4.jpg

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Awesome work so far! Jealousy doesn't even begin to describe how I feel looking at your progress so far. :jd

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Dayum people throwing away a perfectly good white boy.

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4bdca412.jpg

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Typical kid.... always in the damn refrigerator !

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4bdca412.jpg

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Awesome fridge idea!!! I love the way it turned out.

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Almost done. Door handle needs to be powdercoated and I am still looking for a paintbrusher to make it a piece of art, but this is what it looks like now

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psb4d7ae4b.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psedc8bc85.jpg

I still need to sort the top drawers and put brand by brand, size by size but you get the idea.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps904e566b.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psdae6b71d.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26f4ef08.jpg

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http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psc3e56111.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5e55f6f2.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0fe9fe1b.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psbcdd210a.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4f374b53.jpg

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http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psb0e07730.jpg

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psdefa1dbb.jpg

Fuente drawer with a Forbidden X Sandoval, some Opus, some God of Fire, some Casa Fuente, a Hemingway between the lines and a few other Fuentes.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps435942dc.jpg

The lancero drawer, my favorite vitola

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...psaabbff8e.jpg

The big boys

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6e69556f.jpg

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Some assorted Cubans

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps221413b8.jpg

Liga Privada anybody?

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps624628cc.jpg

And I still need these:

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f9802d2.jpg

For all the smartasses out there (Gainey, Ogre, Mac and the others), that I have a new humidor doesn't mean I no longer have storage issues, it only means that I have little less of a storage issue.

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Looks good Ferdie!!

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Looking real good Ferdie. :tu :tu

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Nice,Ferdie!

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Wow Keith! You're paint job and Shaweet!!!! :dr

Ferdie very nice, I like the addition of the lights and your drawers are nice, I like the organization you have going on....thanks for sharing.

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Good Lawd son you have a nice collection very well done

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Impressive transformation and quite an awesome collection !

I like the lighting down the sides. Very practical!

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Great jobs, Keith and Ferdi!

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I'v seen this fridge/ humi in real live ant take it from me, it looks AWESOME :dr

Frans

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Ferdie....Love the lights and full extension drawers...I need to mod my drawers accordingly....great job brother!! :banger