Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum Mobile
Page 1 of 4
1 23 > Last »
Accessory Discussion / Reviews>Retro fridge conversion
Don Fernando 10:09 AM 01-19-2013
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

Image

The inside before conversion

Image

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

Image

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

Image

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

Image
[Reply]
Don Fernando 10:12 AM 01-19-2013
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

Image

This is the electronics that got removed

Image

Image

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.
[Reply]
Bondo 287 10:14 AM 01-19-2013
Cool Fridgidor ! Good Luck !
[Reply]
kelmac07 10:18 AM 01-19-2013
Can't wait to see the progress Ferdie.
[Reply]
EricF 10:40 AM 01-19-2013
Looks like a fun project!
[Reply]
Sadden 12:49 PM 01-19-2013
These projects always turn out great.
[Reply]
big_jaygee 12:58 PM 01-19-2013
i cant wait to see the finished fridgidor :-)
[Reply]
E.J. 02:19 PM 01-19-2013
NICE..... Can't wait for an update!
[Reply]
Bax 03:11 PM 01-19-2013
Are you going to have it painted?
[Reply]
hammondc 03:13 PM 01-19-2013
Badass.
[Reply]
Bax 03:20 PM 01-19-2013
Here's what these things can look like finished....awesome!
Image
[Reply]
Don Fernando 03:25 PM 01-19-2013
Originally Posted by Bax:
Are you going to have it painted?
Originally Posted by Don Fernando:
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.

so, yes, if I find a good paintbrusher
[Reply]
jonumberone 06:49 AM 01-20-2013
Can't wait to see the finished product, Ferdie!
[Reply]
Robulous78 07:46 AM 01-20-2013
Looking forward to seeing more of this... :-)
[Reply]
Don Fernando 03:03 PM 01-28-2013
wood for the drawers

Image

a cut out so I can open de drawers

Image

The handle was broken, now it is fixed

Image

This is what the drawers will rest on

Image

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

Image
[Reply]
mahtofire14 03:33 PM 01-28-2013
Cool idea, looking forward to seeing the finished product.
[Reply]
Barcode 02:02 AM 01-29-2013
Looks Good
[Reply]
Bondo 287 07:02 AM 01-29-2013
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.
[Reply]
bvilchez 07:06 AM 01-29-2013
This is shaping up to be a nice project Ferdie.
[Reply]
Don Fernando 07:35 AM 01-29-2013
Originally Posted by Bondo 287:
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.
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
[Reply]
Page 1 of 4
1 23 > Last »
Up