I’d like to get it restored for the man room. Anywhere locally that restores antique appliances to working order? Needs sanding, painting, new cooling parts. All metal in great shape, paints just starting to flake off.
I don’t really know about someone for a true restoration. But it may be faster and cheaper to have a regular appliance repair place update it with modern equipment. Then get a paint and body place do a custom paint job.
A buddy of mine went this route and it turned out really nice for him. He’s in Raleigh so no recommendations for who he used.
Good luck with it. Post some pics when its finished (like i had to say that).
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>They make ‘retro’ appliances. Hard to imagine anyone wanting to use an old refrigerator. The performance is/was LOUSY.
I don’t really know about someone for a true restoration. But it may be faster and cheaper to have a regular appliance repair place update it with modern equipment. Then get a paint and body place do a custom paint job.
A buddy of mine went this route and it turned out really nice for him. He’s in Raleigh so no recommendations for who he used.
Good luck with it. Post some pics when its finished (like i had to say that).
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Good point, I wonder if there are conversion kits for things like this? I just want something cool looking for the man room that keeps beer/wine cold. It would be awesome to keep original, but I’m good either way.
FYI, its a 1938 Fridgidiare. $121 brand new in 1938!
There are some kegerator/ antique fridge resto threads online if you want a project.
With a modern compressor and a bit of insulation, you can make it efficient (especially if you are gonna use it inside - modern compressors are much quieter)