Cornelius Compact

[halehouse]

Here are some pics of my Cornelius chest cooler. It has been sitting for quite a while since I got it and decided to tackle it this summer.  I know they worth about a dollar fifty  , but it was el cheapo and I haven't had to put much money into it. Just wanted to see what it would end up like.  Here is what we started with. It had a Pepsi light on the back which I sold because I have a Coca Cola one to replace it.

[halehouse]

Not much to it, so pretty easy to take apart. The base was not rusted, so it got cleaned up, primered and hammered. A new bottom to the chest was put on by a family friend.

[halehouse]

New bottom of chest

[halehouse]

A much cleaner and working system was donated

[halehouse]

The inside of the chest had a paint that was almost like a plastic coating, so it got sprayed with a bedliner spray from a can and looks a lot better. The outside was pretty straight, so after some minor body work, priming and sanding it was painted. These pictures show the chest upside down. The front is red, back white. The plastic trim around the top will be red. The back of the cap catcher was hammered and the plastic front is now red. The lid has a new top piece covered in white vinyl. I have a stylestar light up sign to go on the back. I have the chest sitting on the base now, just need to attach everything. More pics to come when it is all together.

[90grad]

Very nice, Dan!

[GvtProprty]

Looks great! I just picked up an almost identical machine and this thread will give me some good inspiration.

[dr galaga]

Lookin' good!  Nothing wrong with having a decent slider around.

[halehouse]

Thanks. It is actually now all set up together, but I have to finish attaching everything. It is at my parents' house since they have the space, so when I get back to it I should be able to have final pics.

[loman4ec]

Did I give you the cooling system? I can't remember. I know I sent one to someone?