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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Pre 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: on August 17, 2004, 11:37:16 am



Title: What is this model
Post by: on August 17, 2004, 11:37:16 am
hello everyone,
I'm new on this site. I collect coke items for a couple of years. I already restaured a vendo 80 and now a vendo 39.
Last week i bought in a garage sale a coke chest cooler. Id checked in my books and i didn't find the model. is there someone here who can help me on this, I would like to know who made it and what is this model. Thanks in advance
Jean-sebastien
Montreal, canada


Title: What is this model
Post by: loman4ec on August 17, 2004, 11:43:50 am
I don't know what it is but I like it. That is cool looking. How much did you get it for if I may ask?


Title: What is this model
Post by: on August 17, 2004, 11:50:15 am
I only paid 50 $, but there is no motor. But I agree with you, it's a cool looking art deco style cooler.
Jean-sebastien


Title: What is this model
Post by: johnieG on August 17, 2004, 08:09:16 pm
Nice! Looks like pre-war (WW2) '30's GE (General Electric), standard , I can't recall the exact model no.  very distinctive Deco styling!  hope you got the lids too!   :D


Title: What is this model
Post by: Bob K on August 18, 2004, 07:30:01 am
Very nice!!


Title: What is this model
Post by: MoonDawg on August 18, 2004, 09:37:10 am
I was fortunate enough to see one of these restored, and they have more chrome than a 59 Cadillac. Nice.
      So far I have only seen this model available in Canada.


Title: What is this model
Post by: audiobeer on August 19, 2004, 10:19:41 pm
I may be way off but I keep thinking it's a Kelvinator?





Title: What is this model
Post by: on August 20, 2004, 06:23:40 am
Hello audiobeer,
I think you're right. A guy sent me an email yesterday and tell me it's from Kelvinator of Canada, model FSF12 (?) and was made during  the 40's. Thanks  for all the responses.
Jean-sébastien


Title: What is this model
Post by: Jim on August 20, 2004, 10:06:26 am
My thoughts are that the model is manufactured by the Kelvinator of Canada and is a FE-S-51. According to a photo of an ID Tag, the "S" designates "Special". Please keep in mind that this information is different than previously stated but may have changed from year to year...

I'm not sure where the paper label is located, but have you looked thoroughly inside and out of the cooler...?

I guess I need to get this model into the Soda Machines Section... :D


Title: What is this model
Post by: Ltransam on August 21, 2004, 08:34:35 am
Hello,
      These are neet coolers.The picture of the one Jim showes IS MINE !! I sent it in over a year ago with pictures of the I.D tag.The tag is located in the lower section left side of were the compressure is.Or in your case were it was mounted.Mine has not been restored yet.But dose work ! And has all original parts! They are from Cananda Made by Kelvinator company.Modal FS-S-51 FROSTMASTER DELUXE .I do have a little info  on  it .Some were I have a picture of the I.D TAG ? It is paper glued in side lower compartment as I said .I also have a little Teck info on it If you would like i could E-mail it ? I''l have to scan it in first.The only reason mine is not restored yet is because of cost Just to have all the crome redone is $450.00 (my son-in-law works for a crome company and that's his cost) some break!!Paint & haveing it painted $650.00. I only paid $475 including shipping.So I just use it the way it is.And am saving up!!

                                         Leonard


Title: What is this model
Post by: on September 16, 2004, 10:36:03 am
ok.  I don't know who to talk to, however i have almost the exact model as the one shown.  The difference is in the container that catches the bottle caps.  It's a nob.  My husband put a brand new compressor in it and redid the paint job on it.  I'm actually looking at how much it is worth.  Can anyone help.


Title: What is this model
Post by: on September 16, 2004, 10:37:44 am
I also forgot to mention that it's a Kelvinator of Canada Limited.  WCT.1  Serial # 5118-1.  London, Ontario.