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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Pre 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: ajf5577 on February 20, 2018, 12:36:35 am



Title: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: ajf5577 on February 20, 2018, 12:36:35 am
This one just showed up. It was being used in an old store until recently. Still cools and shows “use”.
These have a copper tub, which I think is unusual, and due to use, the copper has stretched in the bottom so you can see the cooling coils. I doubt if it’s a restoration candidate due to the cost, but it’s a rock solid vintage cooler with battle scars for sure. I believe that it’s an Artkraft 50. Looks like the cooler on the front of Walters book. He doesn’t show this model in Pepsi, but does show it in generic Royal Crown.


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: ajf5577 on February 20, 2018, 12:46:29 am
More pics. I like oddball stuff


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: Jim on February 20, 2018, 05:38:58 am
Very Cool find ! ! !  Congrats ! ! !
Is there an Artktaft tag on this machine?


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: ajf5577 on February 20, 2018, 02:43:28 pm
Yes, Jim.
The weather was bad when it got here, so I haven’t been able to look for the actual I’d tag yet.


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: HowDueYouDue on February 20, 2018, 11:24:21 pm
Awesome find. Congrats again


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: SodaShopNick on February 21, 2018, 09:06:33 am
very cool....


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: Jcarter168 on February 21, 2018, 04:45:08 pm
I like it...


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: briandr1 on February 22, 2018, 11:11:31 am
I like it too perfect patio cooler.


Title: Re: Artkraft Pepsi Cooler
Post by: sodaworks on February 23, 2018, 05:36:50 pm
Good Find!