Art Deco Fridge Build

[Apollo78]

Picked up a late 30s GE cheap and in "good" condition for a build. I've read that electric is the way to go. I removed the compressor that was still charged and back plate. Does this look like a good candidate? Anyone have a parts list to convert? I currently use a Smoke Hollow propane and have a old one for various parts if they can be used.

 

[bill1]

Wow, it was still working!
If it's late 30's, almost for sure the inner walls (and the inside of the door) are steel but it never hurts to verify. Newer ones with plastic interiors that need to be replaced are seldom worth the trouble. And It appears only one of your grates is usable but you can have a couple made. Do you have a budget for this project? Do you have 240V nearby? If only 120, is it a 15A or 20A service? Most of these 'fridge builds are electric (basically giant MES units) but nothing says you can't make it propane or even a charcoal box underneath.

 

[HangtownSmoker]

Apollo,
Nice find. That is nearly identical to a build I did a couple years back (link below). Yours is apparently a few years older. I do not have a parts list per se but could probably help point you in the right direction if you are interested. I have never used the PM function but could probably figure it out. Let me know.
-HS

1940 GE Fridge Build

I first ran across SMF while researching how to convert an old fridge to a smoker. As I mentioned in my Roll Call post, after stealing so many ideas from others here, I felt obliged to join and post. We found this fridge in the back of an old shed at our duck club in the Delta. The farmer agreed...

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[slapaho_injun]

great find. You are in for a project. Look up my crosley fridge smoker on this forum. It was just over $600 before it was finished. Paid only $20 for the fridge.