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Title: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: Flightfanatic on May 04, 2010, 09:38:30 pm Hi, I just bought a Westinghouse Standard Cooler I think... It has some rust, the doors on the top are rusted and the insulation is gone. I am interested in information about the machine, I heard it was from the 30's - 40's. I assume they would have been filled with ice. Was there a motor in the bottom compartment, or was that for storage? I will be looking forward to restoring it! ALSO are there any guides or manuals for restoring one? Thanks for any info! :laugh:
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like TN-39... would mean, I believe, Tennesse and 1939 for example... So you can date it. Your is a dry box (ice). That area is for storage. lids show up on ebay from time to time... lucky to have the cap catcher those can go for $75-100 on ebay Check with Rod at Fun-Tronics... he has gaskets, openers, repro lids (I think)... Check his website or I'm sure he'll chime in... That's my favorite Coke cooler. Keep us posted on the restoration. Title: Re: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: Funtronics on May 05, 2010, 05:54:01 am Yes we have the lids -gaskets - opener - and decals for this cooler. Check out our web sight.
www.fun-tronicsllc.com or give us a call at 217-857-1759. Look foward hearing from you, and we will love to see pictures when you get it done. :happydrinkers: Title: Re: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: Flightfanatic on May 05, 2010, 12:36:56 pm Thanks for the replies! I'll check that site out! I have a question about the rust spots on the cooler. This is my first one that I will restore, how should I fix the rust spots? Also, I couldnt find any by searching google, are there any books, or tutorials for restoring a machine/cooler? Thanks!
-Flightfanatic Title: Re: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: collecture on May 05, 2010, 12:55:58 pm Also, I couldnt find any by searching google, are there any books, or tutorials for restoring a machine/cooler? Thanks! Nope - You got it all right here at SMC! Title: Re: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: Eric on May 05, 2010, 01:28:17 pm pull the tub out from underneath, replace all the nasty insulation, have the cooler sandplasted....
Title: Re: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: Flightfanatic on May 05, 2010, 02:02:53 pm pull the tub out from underneath, replace all the nasty insulation, have the cooler sandplasted.... Oh ok, Is there any particular way to remove the tub? the bottom of the cooler is covered with a tar.. I didnt notice any screws. Thanks! -Flightfanatic Title: Re: Just got this! Westinghouse Cooler Post by: Kilroy on May 05, 2010, 06:11:39 pm On my Junior, there was a cross member or two under the tar holding the tub. You'll find it/them, remove them and the tub will drop from underneath
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