wh22t cooler

[northernjeepguy]

Yes, I was just talking about painting the lids and center part.  The main chest is in really good condition.  The only reason I even considered painting the main cooler would to be to paint the white and red paint scheme that I have seen.  I'm in the process of finishing up rewiring the cooling unit (which had the original wiring and the insulation was breaking apart) and cleaning up the inside.  Then I'll be putting everything back together and hopefully finding a buyer.
Thanks again for all your help. 

[loman4ec]

This is just my opinion but if I were you and the paint is nice I would leave it all red. It is my understanding that Coke started painting these coolers white at the same time they started painting white top machines. They did this in the late 50's. Your style cooler started production in the mid 1940's so since your machine is all red it was made prior to Coke changing the color scheme. Not that it would effect the value but if your machine was made in the 40's or early to mid 50's having the white middle would not be correct. Also the original red paint will show some imperfections from age  and new white paint will be shiny and new and have no imperfections. I just cant imagine it looking correct. Also if your going to go to the trouble of painting the center white and painting all of the embossing on the cooler "which is a lot" you might as well repaint the entire cooler. It will look better in the long run and not be that much more work.

Again this is just my two cents and I may be wrong. In the end it is your machine and you should do what you think is best.

[northernjeepguy]

I appreciate your opinions, that's why I came on here to figure things out.  I also am not considering painting the main cooler as there is "reg trade mark" stamped on the side.  Looks to me that there was an after thought about Cokes rights to the name they forgot to put on the cooler originally and so rubber stamped this on the sides at each Coca Cola spot.  Am I correct?
New question and this may not be the right area to ask, my condenser fan motor wiring is shot.  Any way to disassemble the motor and put a new wiring harness on, is there someone here who may have a good one for sale or able to rebuild this one? 
Just got word from my wife she wants it done and gone.  I didn't expect the wiring to be so bad and don't want to send it on and have something happen.  So if I could get a reply on this last issue so I can resolve the issue quickly I would appreciate your help.
Thanks again everyone.  I do appreciate any and all ideas.

[loman4ec]

There is no reason to salvage the original fan motor. Go to Funtronics or thesodajerkworks and order a new one. They are exactly like the originals and it is much safer to have the new one. On every refurbished or restored machine I sell I replace the fan motors just in case. I don't want to sell a fire hazard and I feel a lot better knowing that there won't be a problem with the machine catching fire. I highly suggest buying new fan motors for both the evaporator and condenser.

[northernjeepguy]

Seems like all I do on here is say "thank you".   So again, thank you, thank you, thank you.  I will take your advice and see if they have the one to fit both applications.
I'm gaining some trust in my fellow man with all your help.  It's a rare thing these days so keep it up!!!
Have a great weekend!