sbcroix
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« on: June 12, 2013, 12:40:04 am » |
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So I just found this site a few days ago when I first got a Westinghouse Standard cooler that used to belong to my grandparents. But I did a restoration / conversion on this back in 2006. Since I am new to the forums I thought I would show some before and after pictures. When I got it, it was a Pepsi machine. Not sure if that was original or not though. And it was in terrible condition. I did a complete tear down and took the shell to be straightened / pained @ a body shop. The liner I did with Hammertone paint. If I had to do it again, I would likely have it powder coated. Compressor worked great and was in good overall condition, so I just cleaned it up and polished the copper. Had some custom decals made. Still need a few more for the front of the machine, but just haven't gotten around to it. I would love to hear some opinions on it!   More picture here as well as some before pictures--Scott |
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mznb1u
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2013, 09:19:58 pm » |
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I like it but I would suggest doing something with the marquis sign. Too much yellow on the front.
Tim
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halehouse
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2013, 09:27:11 pm » |
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He's not done with the front.
Looks good so far.
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sbcroix
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2013, 12:30:31 pm » |
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He's not done with the front.
Looks good so far.
Thanks... I enjoyed doing it, although A lot of people hate corona and conversions. I really wanted something that popped. |
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2013, 12:51:34 pm » |
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Looks so good so far you really should design the marquee to light up.
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Glen
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sbcroix
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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2013, 03:45:10 pm » |
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Looks so good so far you really should design the marquee to light up.
That is why the front isn't finished right now... I have the wiring to use a lighted display, but haven't been able to find anyone selling just that piece for mine. Seen a lot of the USS-64 inserts, but apparently the USS-96 ones are in short supply. Actually sounds like a cool Idea... |
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2013, 08:09:18 pm » |
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I think I might have what you need...PM me.
Thanks
Ron
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Blind1968
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« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2013, 09:17:48 pm » |
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Nice! I like the Corona idea.
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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2013, 09:54:42 pm » |
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Looks great, good work
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sbcroix
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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2013, 01:30:15 pm » |
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Nice, thanks... I feel stupid for not searching for the CSS model now... Going to keep that bookmarked, but hopefully Ron (cokecolaman) has what I need so I can help support my fellow board members. Also, while it's fresh in my mind... I would like to remove the levelers and replace them with locking wheels or castors of some sort. Has anyone here done something like this? Any tips... |
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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2013, 03:25:25 pm » |
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Also, while it's fresh in my mind... I would like to remove the levelers and replace them with locking wheels or castors of some sort.
Has anyone here done something like this? Any tips... The 96 is a tall machine and that is just what it may do - tip! I'd be wary doing that. Are you really going to be moving it around THAT much? A dolly works just fine for the occasional relocation IMO. |
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« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2013, 08:33:59 am » |
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Seen it. (in person)
Drank from it.
I LIKE IT!
He did a very nice job...
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Smallblock
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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2013, 04:59:17 am » |
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Seen it. (in person)
Drank from it.
I LIKE IT!
He did a very nice job...
Did you mean DrUnk from it   I agree with the "nice job" The machine looks sharp. I think we all want to see updated pics on the progress. |
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sbcroix
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« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2013, 01:44:03 pm » |
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Seen it. (in person)
Drank from it.
I LIKE IT!
He did a very nice job...
Thanks, I am going to make some changed based on some of the things you have done to yours. |
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