by "Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
Published 03/09/2017 at 17:56
by "Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
Published 03/09/2017 at 17:56
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“...got some chocolate cookies and some booze..”
With the mid- centruy american modern style coming on strong with a dash of retro desire, an original tanker desk is a prime candidate for restoration job and some paint to get you a great piece of functional furniture that looks great. I love this guys presentation style.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
03/09/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 0
I had no idea that’s what they were called. Here’s my desk, don’t mind the mess....
"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes)
03/09/2017 at 21:06, STARS: 1
I used to have one like the one pictured only a lot longer. It was heavy and beastly and my stupid parents just gave it away despite being mine. jerks!
I think it was like this.
now I want to find another one and paint it aqua and polish the hardware maybe get some pin striping done.
"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
03/10/2017 at 00:40, STARS: 1
My plan is to take one apart, spray it shiny black and replace the top with a 70" stained butcher block top, or stained section of bowling lane.
"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
03/10/2017 at 00:42, STARS: 0
A Gulf oil #20 desk?
"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes)
03/10/2017 at 03:07, STARS: 0
I was thinking more vintage chevy.
"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
03/10/2017 at 14:45, STARS: 0
right now, im about to pick one up at a university surplus house for $25. they have two of these. one grey , one beige, both with the curvy design than the angular like yours, so they could very well be a decade older.
When i can, after my move, the restoration will be a dark charcoal, polished hardware, and i’m still debating on a stained ikea butcherblock and sealed top, or reappropriated section of bowling lane. (right now it’s $35/lineal foot) It’s pretty cool to see what some have done.
This one has an ikea stainless steel top and the desk itself is WRAPPED like a car. sucker is nice.
Ive seen others painted black with polished stuff and dark stained tops, just super sharp now.
A few shops out there restore them with really nice colors and are getting 1500 at least for them. Done right, and with a hip area nearby, you could do well. Just look up tanker desk on pinterest or images and you’ll see quite a bit of interest.
"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes)
03/11/2017 at 17:31, STARS: 0
thats really crazy. I dont know why hipsters are into them but I always liked how sturdy and made of metal they were. I will need to keep my eye out for them.
"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
03/12/2017 at 19:05, STARS: 0
check university surplus sales. just got one for $25.
"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes)
03/13/2017 at 03:18, STARS: 0
I will thanks dude!
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
03/14/2017 at 18:51, STARS: 0
Can’t be done.