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Title: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: sliderchris on October 26, 2011, 10:53:12 pm Hi all,
Finally had time to finish my Squirt slider.It took a little longer than expected (don't they all?). This is my second slider restoration (a 7-up is the other one). It was in fair shape when I aquired it about 20 years ago.The inside tank had some rust holes so I made a new one from stainless steel.I also had to make a new lid, front stainless trim piece and the 'half-round' strip that runs along the lower edge of that piece. A friend of a friend painted on the 'little squirt' logo. I had the inside rack and flapper powdercoated silver. For all those currently restoring a machine, I would like to say the end result more than makes up for all the frustration and headaches that are a part of any restoration-so stay at it! Thanks for your interest, Chris. Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: tkaz on October 27, 2011, 12:56:07 am Looks awesome Chris, is the 'Squirt' embossed on it? I love the off-brand stuff, and this one is killer.
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: Funtronics on October 27, 2011, 07:11:22 am Great job Chris. L@@KS great. The Squirt is one of my favorite sliders.
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: Slider-Bob on October 27, 2011, 07:47:30 am Looks great! I just love sliders...especially restored ones!
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: Kilroy on October 27, 2011, 07:49:30 am Sweet!
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: Foos on October 27, 2011, 09:42:09 am Very nice
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: cokecolaman on October 27, 2011, 10:50:40 am Looks great!
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: sliderchris on October 27, 2011, 11:12:46 am Thanks for your replies gentlemen. Yes, it is an embossed machine.
The red lettering was applied up to the edge of the embossing. And to think this machine was going to be set outside as a planter for a guys wife! (fortunately I saved it). Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: Eric on October 27, 2011, 11:23:10 am Nice save... hard to find cooler... Looks great!
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: 90grad on October 27, 2011, 11:57:27 am Very very NICE!!!
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: Matt on October 31, 2011, 09:13:32 pm The more I see this type of cooler, the more I like it. Good job.
Title: Re: Restored Squirt Ideal 55 Post by: cokecolaman on November 01, 2011, 12:09:28 am The bright red lettering and the little squirt guy look awesome!
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