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« on: August 17, 2016, 10:35:41 am » |
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Very nice Westinghouse Jr. that is all original and actually cools! I couldn't believe it when I plugged it in..
But the 1/2 Jr is what has me curious. Appears to be cut in half but by design? It has subtle differences that a regular Jr.
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2016, 10:41:13 am » |
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Here's pic of the other Jr.
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2016, 11:26:28 am » |
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Looks familiar, you get that in allentown PA? Thought I had hit the jackpot until I realized it wasn't a real half junior.  Owner told me its just a junior cut up that he bought for the lid. Awesome that the refrigeration still works! |
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2016, 11:27:19 am » |
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During the war years, the government shipped thousands of cases of Cokes to the troops overseas in order to lift morale. I heard that to chill those bottles, hundreds of juniors were cut in half so they could be conveniently stacked for transport. When the troops returned......most of these ice coolers came back with them. Glad to see you scored a nice original electric version though!  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2016, 01:20:23 pm » |
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Not so fast..I think this is the real deal when compared to others..
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2016, 02:27:17 pm » |
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The little half juniors are more narrow don't use the same size lid and have handles on the sides that are inset.
There are a few on here that own them. I think Rod had one at one time maybe he can chime in and post a picture.
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cormy
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2016, 03:35:14 pm » |
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Yes some had handles and some did not. Pretty sure I made a good score.. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2016, 06:23:57 pm » |
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Could you post a picture of the bottom?
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2016, 06:37:48 pm » |
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It's not a true "1/2 jr. The cap catcher is the clue, plus the roughed edge of the "bottom" shows the wavey collapsed bottom from the cutting, nope not real, just a hack job. Unless the underside tells a different story ( full bottom panel)
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2016, 06:53:26 pm » |
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I'm not ready to give up yet. Note the DRINK position, the shorter distance from the first C's tail to the C in Cola, the grommets for the cap catcher are higher up, the lid hinges, and it is slightly deeper than my other Jr's.
Yes I was concerned with the one uneven bottom but that could have been from picking up and putting down damage over the past 75 years or so.
There is a restored on on eBay that I am comparing too as well.
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2016, 07:17:15 pm » |
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2016, 08:57:47 pm » |
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Here's some pics I found of a half cooler... needs a little TLC... They say the measurements are 12"x14"x25" this one had the inset handle but they are missing.
Hard to find any good images.. but I'm sure someone has one in their collection here. Note the smaller embossing on the front and back.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2016, 09:34:10 pm » |
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Seem to be a few versions..?
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2016, 10:33:12 pm » |
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Agree with Eric. His pics look like the true Half Juniors I've seen. I have seen at least two different Westy Junior versions. Looks to be half of a Junior....  |
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2016, 10:50:10 am » |
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I also agree. I've had a few of the juniors cut in half, with handles added sometimes.
The real "Half Junior" is 1/2 as wide as well and made that way. Once you've seen or had one, it'll be obvious.
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« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2016, 02:42:26 pm » |
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Yes, Im beginning to think that it is not one. Oh well, I didn't pay much for them and bought a few other things so I don't feel too bad  just kidding..  |
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« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2016, 04:26:40 pm » |
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You still got a cap catcher, lid with hinges, a handle, plus a opener.. Those pieces add up!
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