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« on: December 04, 2009, 02:41:25 pm »
I have spoken with several people not associated with this site about my recently acquired Mexican cooler (pictured below) - people that have been restoring machines for decades. Nobody that I have spoken with so far has ever seen one and the consensus among them it is very cool looking and that I should leave it as-is. I still have 3-4 people I am waiting to hear from.

It can be used, displayed and enjoyed just like it is.

So I thought I would put up a poll for everybody. We never do polls here, so what is your vote?
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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2009, 03:15:31 pm »
I would take a bunch of pictures of it, and restore it.  I think it would look kick ass restored
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2009, 03:20:05 pm »
I have a few very rare mexican pepsi coolers and i redid them and i am so glad i did, to have a show item that know one can get, is the best, make it look like new and show it off
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« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2009, 03:32:13 pm »
Ultimately, it's your choice  biggrin I know, I know, you didn't ask....I'd say restore it!
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« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2009, 03:36:14 pm »
I'd plant flowers in it, then restore it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2009, 03:41:31 pm »
all of you are wrong. The original patina is the best look for a lot of items this being one of them. If the paint was all gone or a different color then I would. I am leaving my 81 Pepsi alone as it looks nice the way it it used. Sometimes when a item is restored the question then comes up if it is a repo.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2009, 03:47:30 pm »
Unrestored...at least for the time being.

It is original only once and you can restore it at anytime. And another cool side effect of waiting is you can tell stories about this find and people can experience the patina for them selves.
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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2009, 04:09:46 pm »
I appreciate all input, advice and opinions, but make sure you place your vote at the top. At the end of 10 days the results will be revealed to all (including me).
Thanks!
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2009, 04:32:48 pm »
I think all my 81s look a lot better restored then if i left them all rusty. Take before and after photos and display next to cooler, everyone who comes over loves to see that. They all say   i never new you could take such  an old thing and bring it back to life
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2009, 05:10:02 pm »
Tis is a pretty cool thread. You get the input and the vote counter. Great idea!
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