Be forewarned: If you ever want to put in or take out a fridge, make your door width accordingly or your only other option will be front window removal.
'69 FBC - 18 5/8" door opening, door itself is 19 3/8" (I just walked out and measured). Door opening pretty much dictated by space between engine boxes.
Walter's point is well taken -- I had to take my refrigerator completely apart -- not just door off, had to take the rear off too and even then it was an extremely tight fit. My 1973 never had a fridge and the front windshield was already glass in, so it was a fun experience.
Most of the Norcold's can remove the front door but even then, you'll have to pick between the smallest ones to get through the door. Some have solved the problem by using the icebox interior and putting in a compresser/ice tray/etc in and under the sink.
I have juice going to the unit but the compressor kicks off.Possibly low freon.Does anyone know if the older u-line combo 29 uses R-12? I have only one can in my shop.Is it possible to convert these things to an alternate refrigerant,like auto air conditioners do?This would allow me to have the unit repaired inside without having to worry about door width.Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks, John haszard.
Craig come see my boat , I left a 22" opening in between the bulkheads, carried in the subzero unit with the door off, will make the door jamb/casing at 2" each side 2 accomadate an 18" door, may have 2 remove someday,easy
To all who responded thanks for the info
decided to do 22 inch width for rough opening
will follow Marlins design with trim to bring the door back
to original width
Spencer
I still have the remnants of my original door. The door is in bad shape but the window is serviceable. Need it?
Mikey
3/18/1963 - -31-327 factory hardtop express, the only one left.
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