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Post by dwayda on Mar 23, 2017 16:21:15 GMT
Hi there!
I'm looking to speak to some folks who have the expertise to fully restore a 1927 Monitor top model, in the general New York/metropolitan area. The unit is functional, mostly needs cosmetic restoration, and is currently located in Brooklyn. I work for an organization that acquired this unit as part of a collection, but does not have the resources to do the restoration ourselves. Finding a restorer we can work with without shipping it too far is much preferred.
For more information (and ideally to discuss a quote), please drop me a line at danielle@mofad.org
Thank you!
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Post by ckfan on Mar 23, 2017 16:56:15 GMT
Welcome to the forum. I'm glad to hear that you have an early model to restore. I'm also glad to hear that it is working, that is a huge plus. As far as directing you to a resource to get it restored that is tricky. You mention that you need it to be painted. Honestly your best bet would be to talk to several body shops around the area and find one who is willing to work with you at a reasonable price. Most likely you will have to get a person to media blast, prime, and paint it to make it look factory fresh. Unfortunately this can get very expensive very quickly as you have probably already guessed.
If you could send me some photos I could post them and we can gather more information. We will try to help you out as much as we can but be aware that none of us do cosmetic work.
You can send photos to harp.ray@gmail.com
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Post by joneske on Mar 23, 2017 19:41:58 GMT
When I had my 1928 cabinet redone, I was advised against media blasting it because it was porcelain. I asked a few auto body shops in the area, not of whom would touch it for the same reason. I ended up having to have it electrostatically painted instead.
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Post by Travis on Mar 23, 2017 19:45:25 GMT
I wanna see!
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Post by ckfan on Mar 23, 2017 20:18:57 GMT
Ok, Danielle just emailed me and sent me some photos. Travis, you will be giddy to see these. drive.google.com/open?id=0B8_jm7K-ahMadmF2NXB2QUZ2V00Only thing that strikes me odd is that it has an open evaporator. This DRA must have been rebuilt by GE at some point. Fortunately Danielle said that it runs great. I told her about the need to check for a heater and of course to replace the cord...blah blah blah. This thing is in great shape. She wants it to be near perfect though. As far as the hardware goes, can this nickel just be buffed out or will it need to be replated? What about the porcelain cabinet? It is in great shape but there are a few nicks that she wants repaired. Not sure who she should go to for that. I suggested that she contact local body shops and get someone who is comfortable with blasting and painting to do the work on the top. As far as the door gasket goes, I don't know of anyone who makes the original rope style. Does anybody still make those? I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things but this should get the ball rolling. This machine is going to be on display at the New York Museum of Food and Drink. This is too cool. I hope we can help her get this beauty looking factory fresh. Please input any suggestions that you can think of. Thanks everyone! |
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Post by coldspaces on Mar 23, 2017 22:27:27 GMT
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