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« on: November 21, 2012, 08:20:15 am » |
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Here's an original Coke Junior cooler I picked up at the Chicago show. Nice all original with no rust. I am going to restore it. Question I have for everyone is should I chrome the side handles or paint them back red like it was originally?  |
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Rod
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Kilroy
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2012, 08:29:52 am » |
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Red. I would think chrome handles would look cheesy
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bcharlton
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2012, 08:38:25 am » |
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Chrome never looks cheesey!!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2012, 09:02:49 am » |
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Id say do what you do to the main lid handle... maybe a brushed nickel would look nice too.
if your going to restore it , then the whole thing is going to "SHINE" so Chrome would look fine on it I'm sure..
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MaineT
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2012, 09:24:51 am » |
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There is one of these on ebay right now and I threw in a couple of bids but apparently they are pricey cause I just drove up the price!!
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Tim
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2012, 09:03:15 pm » |
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I missed one by a few minutes at a Household Consignment Store. They were asking $99!  Great find Rod! Congrats~! |
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2012, 12:04:32 am » |
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Chrome !!! it always looks nice .
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SSmoothie
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« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2012, 02:45:57 pm » |
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The Half Junior Cooler is a rare fine, Petretti's 12th edition has them value at $1400. I would keep it original, but chrome and new paint would look really nice. I'm for right now not restoring it, but may in the future. I'm looking for the side handles.
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Firestone Refer (sold)
Westinghouse Master (sold)
Westinghouse Standard (sold)
Westinghouse Junior
Westinghouse Half Junior
2 Dole Super Dispensers
Coke Cooler
Some Signage
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2012, 02:50:55 pm » |
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This might be the perfect opportunity to inquire about having a set of handles reproduced.
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Glen
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SSmoothie
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2012, 03:04:57 pm » |
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This might be the perfect opportunity to inquire about having a set of handles reproduced.
I could really use a set, hint hint Rod. I have searched and come by some recess pulls that were similar, but they need to be just right to fit in the holes and the right bolt pattern. |
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Firestone Refer (sold)
Westinghouse Master (sold)
Westinghouse Standard (sold)
Westinghouse Junior
Westinghouse Half Junior
2 Dole Super Dispensers
Coke Cooler
Some Signage
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Eric
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2012, 08:32:37 pm » |
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original...
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Eric
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2012, 09:57:11 pm » |
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Firestone Refer (sold)
Westinghouse Master (sold)
Westinghouse Standard (sold)
Westinghouse Junior
Westinghouse Half Junior
2 Dole Super Dispensers
Coke Cooler
Some Signage
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2012, 09:03:33 am » |
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Copy and print the photo in this auction of the side plate without the handle.
With this and dimensions, a metal shop will be able to make up 2 similar pieces and bend some handles. I'm thinking they would punch several of these out of thick sheet metal and weld them together to create desired depth, then add a solid backing plate.
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Glen
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« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2012, 09:11:37 am » |
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Here is one with some legs on it, not sure if origianl or added but kind of look correct? hmmm
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2012, 09:18:17 am » |
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That is so cool. Great way to display it, setting it apart from picnic coolers.
Looks like those legs may have been an option.
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Glen
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MaineT
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« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2012, 09:33:09 am » |
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That looks a little wide to be a half, is that a Junior with the legs cut off, then hacked back on?
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Tim
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SSmoothie
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« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2012, 07:09:37 pm » |
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Copy and print the photo in this auction of the side plate without the handle.
With this and dimensions, a metal shop will be able to make up 2 similar pieces and bend some handles. I'm thinking they would punch several of these out of thick sheet metal and weld them together to create desired depth, then add a solid backing plate.
MoonDawg, got it saved, I come across some that were close and had three holes, I just may order them and weld and drill new holes to match the original. |
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Vendo 44
Firestone Refer (sold)
Westinghouse Master (sold)
Westinghouse Standard (sold)
Westinghouse Junior
Westinghouse Half Junior
2 Dole Super Dispensers
Coke Cooler
Some Signage
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SSmoothie
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« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2012, 07:10:54 pm » |
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That looks a little wide to be a half, is that a Junior with the legs cut off, then hacked back on?
Yep, thats a regular Junior WLCO (with legs cut off). |
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Vendo 44
Firestone Refer (sold)
Westinghouse Master (sold)
Westinghouse Standard (sold)
Westinghouse Junior
Westinghouse Half Junior
2 Dole Super Dispensers
Coke Cooler
Some Signage
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