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pat · 05-19-2009, 01:06 PM

I pulled this out of an old house yesterday. Starting to tear it down. Im planning on putting new insulation in it, taking a stab at painting it, and polishing all of the trim. Im thinking some shade of green, maybe red.
I guess I will have to check around to see if someone can repair it or replace some parts on it to make it work. Its in pretty good shape, two small dents, missing some racks, but not bad. Ive got some numbers, but Im not sure what year or model it is.
Anybody have any tips?

1C129388
AH-103-AA16 NO H1362-892

Sillyoldman · 05-19-2009, 09:51 PM

I don't know anything about fixing them. Maybe cheaper to find one that is functional? I got mine in 1994 and its running to this day.

ETsC10 · 05-19-2009, 11:04 PM

Cool!

Bookmarked.
I've got one...mine's a mid-50's---runs but not so cool.

Have you plugged it in?

GOPAPA · 05-20-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Cool!

Bookmarked.
I've got one...mine's a mid-50's---runs but not so cool.

Have you plugged it in?

Mid 50ies huh ? LOL My dad had a Crosley ,,yes same name as the car .. and it ran for 40 years.. what brand is yours may I ask ?

Sillyoldman · 05-20-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Cool!

Bookmarked.
I've got one...mine's a mid-50's---runs but not so cool.

Have you plugged it in?

Hey Ellen. Do you want to quess where I got mine? Hint

I used to work for them at the Federal Way store. The store was closed and It was in the break room. Dennis offered it to me and I've had it since.

bac1755 · 05-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Looks like a sweet BEER FRIDGE to me. Some pinstripes and such. Wonder if you can put the guts from a new fridge in something like that?

pat · 05-21-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bac1755

Looks like a sweet BEER FRIDGE to me. Some pinstripes and such. Wonder if you can put the guts from a new fridge in something like that?

Thats what I figured I would have to do anyway. I dont think it would be that hard, just cutting some copper lines and making it fit. But it would still need to be charged by someone.
Anyway, most of the wires were chewed in two my rats, so after guessing which ones went were and bypassing a switch, I got the compressor to kick on. It ran nice and quiet, but there is a tiny copper tube that has been chewed in two, so it has a leak. Maybe all it needs is for a new piece to be soldered in and to get charged with new refrigerant? I hope so.

Oh, and there is two reallllly old houses on some land my dad farms. This fridge came out of one house, and the other fridge has a really old Frigidaire by General Motors in it. It just has one door and a small freezer compartment inside. Its pretty cool too.

ETsC10 · 05-21-2009, 01:55 PM

Ran across this online...really got my cogs-a-turnin'

Replace Ancient Refrigeration Units with Window Air Conditioners

PanelDeland · 05-21-2009, 04:47 PM

OHHHHHHHHH NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, look out Ma, them boy's(and Girls) is a fixing to start Hot Rodding 'frigerdators!!!!!!

n2billet · 05-21-2009, 08:03 PM

I love the old fridges....here's mine that I did a couple years back.....now I'm looking for another one to do.....

pat · 09-13-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I love the old fridges....here's mine that I did a couple years back.....now I'm looking for another one to do.....

I was in a gas station yesterday and they kept their nightcrawlers in the exact same model fridge as you have. I knew I had seen it somewhere. It was plain ol' white of course.

I found a local guy who I happen to work with also, talked to him about my fridge, and he talked like he would charge it and fix the copper line for free!
Can't beat that. So hopefully in a couple weeks it will be running.

**lks dcvn** · 09-15-2009, 02:29 PM

I have a GM fridge out in the garage - converted to a keg-o-rater - I cleaned it up and plugged it in - has worked great since I got it - over 5 years ago.

Mordachai · 05-24-2009, 12:06 PM

Both of those are great.
By any chance does it have those cool 'lazy susan' shelves inside?
anyone remember those?

rustSpot · 09-17-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mordachai

Both of those are great.
By any chance does it have those cool 'lazy susan' shelves inside?
anyone remember those?

Man, I remember those! Sold my 50 model to a buddy recently....had the lazy susans in it. It was nice too! Here's a couple pics.

rod86 · 05-26-2009, 08:25 AM

very cool, im hunting round for an old fridge to do up
getting hard to find round here tho... a fried of mine has a crosley shelvadore im trying to get from her... but she wont part with it...

pat · 05-28-2009, 11:02 PM

Thats an awesome fridge you have there n2billet. This first one is going to be a low budget build, probably with just spray paint. Not sure how good of a finish I can get. I've pretty much decided on a mint green color.

Here is the other fridge I may fix up later on down the road.

ETsC10 · 05-28-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pat

That badge is Awsome!
Makes the fridge a zillion times more valuable to this crowd!!

rod86 · 05-29-2009, 07:02 AM

awsome...!! wanna sell them badges to me ?

hehe

pat · 05-29-2009, 09:29 AM

I think I'm going to hold on to that one, the badge is what really makes it cool for me too. I was pretty surprised when I looked close and read the badge on it

my67chevytruck · 06-02-2009, 12:24 PM

looking forward to the progress.

Sillyoldman · 06-02-2009, 12:33 PM

Love the Rat Fink

heidesign · 06-02-2009, 12:36 PM

My dad had one similar to that when I was in high school. Just a bit older and one door.

I air brushed it to look like a big can of BUDWISER. It was the talk of the game room.

Might have a picture, but was like forever ago.

Bill

pat · 06-26-2009, 02:31 PM

Heres the latest. I will have to wait a while until I try to get someone to get it to cool, but it looks good right now.

Kurt L · 06-26-2009, 08:34 PM

looking gooooood,like that color too.

Sillyoldman · 06-27-2009, 09:27 PM

Looks great. How did you spray it?

05-19-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	New GE fridge project I pulled this out of an old house yesterday. Starting to tear it down. Im planning on putting new insulation in it, taking a stab at painting it, and polishing all of the trim. Im thinking some shade of green, maybe red. I guess I will have to check around to see if someone can repair it or replace some parts on it to make it work. Its in pretty good shape, two small dents, missing some racks, but not bad. Ive got some numbers, but Im not sure what year or model it is. Anybody have any tips? 1C129388 AH-103-AA16 NO H1362-892 __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New GE fridge project I don't know anything about fixing them. Maybe cheaper to find one that is functional? I got mine in 1994 and its running to this day. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-19-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: New GE fridge project Cool! Bookmarked. I've got one...mine's a mid-50's---runs but not so cool. Have you plugged it in?

05-20-2009, 01:35 PM	#6
bac1755 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 245	Re: New GE fridge project Looks like a sweet BEER FRIDGE to me. Some pinstripes and such. Wonder if you can put the guts from a new fridge in something like that? __________________ 1971 GMC 1972 Small Blocked DATSUN 240Z Dads old car

05-21-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: New GE fridge project Ran across this online...really got my cogs-a-turnin' Replace Ancient Refrigeration Units with Window Air Conditioners

05-21-2009, 04:47 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: New GE fridge project OHHHHHHHHH NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, look out Ma, them boy's(and Girls) is a fixing to start Hot Rodding 'frigerdators!!!!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-21-2009 at 04:47 PM.

05-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#10
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: New GE fridge project I love the old fridges....here's mine that I did a couple years back.....now I'm looking for another one to do..... Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

09-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#12
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: New GE fridge project I have a GM fridge out in the garage - converted to a keg-o-rater - I cleaned it up and plugged it in - has worked great since I got it - over 5 years ago.

05-24-2009, 12:06 PM	#13
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: New GE fridge project Both of those are great. By any chance does it have those cool 'lazy susan' shelves inside? anyone remember those? __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

05-26-2009, 08:25 AM	#15
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: New GE fridge project very cool, im hunting round for an old fridge to do up getting hard to find round here tho... a fried of mine has a crosley shelvadore im trying to get from her... but she wont part with it... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

05-28-2009, 11:02 PM	#16
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: New GE fridge project Thats an awesome fridge you have there n2billet. This first one is going to be a low budget build, probably with just spray paint. Not sure how good of a finish I can get. I've pretty much decided on a mint green color. Here is the other fridge I may fix up later on down the road. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-29-2009, 07:02 AM	#18
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: New GE fridge project awsome...!! wanna sell them badges to me ? hehe __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

05-29-2009, 09:29 AM	#19
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: New GE fridge project I think I'm going to hold on to that one, the badge is what really makes it cool for me too. I was pretty surprised when I looked close and read the badge on it __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

06-02-2009, 12:24 PM	#20
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06-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#21
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New GE fridge project Love the Rat Fink __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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06-02-2009, 12:36 PM	#22
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: New GE fridge project My dad had one similar to that when I was in high school. Just a bit older and one door. I air brushed it to look like a big can of BUDWISER. It was the talk of the game room. Might have a picture, but was like forever ago. Bill

06-26-2009, 02:31 PM	#23
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: New GE fridge project Heres the latest. I will have to wait a while until I try to get someone to get it to cool, but it looks good right now. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

06-26-2009, 08:34 PM	#24
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: New GE fridge project looking gooooood,like that color too.

06-27-2009, 09:27 PM	#25
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New GE fridge project Looks great. How did you spray it? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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