Refinish old cast iron bathtub ?

They don't want old bathtubs, they buy brand new Bathing Pools.

We removed the clawfoot for a newer lower side standard rectangular one from american standard, still cast iron, but insulated too. The clawfoot is still sitting in the hallway, need 4-5 guys to help me move it outside. I know the toliet was dated 1929 on the lid, it had the tank mounted to the wall with the tube to the bowl.....

Depending on the condition and brand, they go for $200-1200.
http://www.historichouseparts.com/vintage_tubs.htm

I think that's called a water closet?
Now that's old school!!

My toilet came out of a Dunkin Donuts we remodeled two years ago.
When you flush it the house shakes. Damn powerful stuff right there!!

Now I know I shouldn't have tossed that tub!!!

I know the toilet was dated 1929 on the lid, it had the tank mounted to the wall with the tube to the bowl.....

This place had one too, but it was long gone by the time I got here. I have a HD special vanity and sink in there now, I'm planning on ditching them for more appropriate fixtures at some point, like a nice pedestal sink and a commode that similar in styling.

I save everything.
Then, in a couple years, I get a 30yd dumpster and throw it all away.
two weeks later, I need that thing I threw away.

That's why I save everything that could possibly be reused. If I throw something away (which I do) I'm sure that 1) I will never need it again and 2) It can't possibly be used for anything--ever again.

I don't throw lumber away.
I figure I"ll use it, or burn it.
Either way, it serves a purpose.

WNY wrote:We removed the clawfoot for a newer lower side standard rectangular one from american standard, still cast iron, but insulated too. The clawfoot is still sitting in the hallway, need 4-5 guys to help me move it outside. I know the toliet was dated 1929 on the lid, it had the tank mounted to the wall with the tube to the bowl.....

Depending on the condition and brand, they go for $200-1200.
http://www.historichouseparts.com/vintage_tubs.htm

Do you still have the old high tank toilet, would you want to sell it if you do ? I really need a classy throne to place my a*sy on . I really would install one, but the wife may say youck , their are two others if she doesn't like my place for deep thoughts and meditation . I have seen new ones but they are too much $$$ and ther were not for a 12" std. layout.

that isn'ta high tank the high tanks had a chain hanging down w/ awooden handel on it you would pull the chain it would lift the tank ball and the h2o would come down the 11/4 lead or brass line and flush the water closet .. as far as the old tub on legs use it for MARY on the 1/2 shell

jim d wrote:that isn'ta high tank the high tanks had a chain hanging down w/ awooden handel on it you would pull the chain it would lift the tank ball and the h2o would come down the 11/4 lead or brass line and flush the water closet .. as far as the old tub on legs use it for MARY on the 1/2 shell

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