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So I just found this site a few days ago when I first got a Westinghouse Standard cooler that used to belong to my grandparents.
But I did a restoration / conversion on this back in 2006.

Since I am new to the forums I thought I would show some before and after pictures.

When I got it, it was a Pepsi machine.  Not sure if that was original or not though.  And it was in terrible condition.
I did a complete tear down and took the shell to be straightened / pained @ a body shop.
The liner I did with Hammertone paint.  If I had to do it again, I would likely have it powder coated.
Compressor worked great and was in good overall condition, so I just cleaned it up and polished the copper.
Had some custom decals made.  Still need a few more for the front of the machine, but just haven't gotten around to it.

I would love to hear some opinions on it!
(https://2zrhyq.bay.livefilestore.com/y2pX_Mb2gYX0O4VG_wUDKHg-0JvojkKKhQ8kUo-tbv2TtAiPQWAfs-XjJwioyqmT5m-0GPXDIJvV1Mw9htuV-quwet_EMZXD4WAd5NufpqLn3R9fMPcizXGshSEIev8kNfk/DSC00566.png?psid=1)
(https://2zrhyq.bay.livefilestore.com/y2pJQ1SaVuh-775GgijvswpdeHg6QZF1KlioxEhIEgsUyMysbEHD0f7iA6lVxYR5ClNOqgoIgb2Oi6qpFX2ChKxLX6C5jkogBSv64LGQaVl9VbhwLSN21n5P89UCOn8A_YG/DSC00568.png?psid=1)

More picture here as well as some before pictures (http://sdrv.ms/1busWD3)

--Scott

I like it but I would suggest doing something with the marquis sign.  Too much yellow on the front.

Tim

He's not done with the front.

Looks good so far.

Thanks...  I enjoyed doing it, although A lot of people hate corona and conversions.  I really wanted something that popped.

      Looks so good so far you really should design the marquee to light up.

On the 56 square top i have/had which i try to modify to a fantasy roundtop sodamachine i also have in the beginning an idea to make a corona themed machine with one of those illuminated crowns https://www.vics66.com/store/gas-pumps/one-piece-milk-glass-gas-pump-globes/crown-milk-glass-gas-pump-globes/ (https://www.vics66.com/store/gas-pumps/one-piece-milk-glass-gas-pump-globes/crown-milk-glass-gas-pump-globes/) on top but is was only a idea.   :upside:

That is why the front isn't finished right now...  I have the wiring to use a lighted display, but haven't been able to find anyone selling just that piece for mine.
Seen a lot of the USS-64 inserts, but apparently the USS-96 ones are in short supply.


Actually sounds like a cool Idea...

I think I might have what you need...PM me.

Thanks
Ron

If you can't find one, what about cutting the full metal frame that you have and adding some angle brackets on the inside to hold a piece of plexi with the Corona decals on it?

Also, the USS and CSS signs are interchangeable, this one should work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COCA-COLA-DRINK-MACH-BY-CAVALIER-CSS-12-96-SIGN-WITH-FRAME-/270913017237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f13ac9595

Nice! I like the Corona idea.

Looks great, good work

Nice, thanks...  I feel stupid for not searching for the CSS model now...
Going to keep that bookmarked, but hopefully Ron (cokecolaman) has what I need so I can help support my fellow board members.

Also, while it's fresh in my mind...  I would like to remove the levelers and replace them with locking wheels or castors of some sort.
Has anyone here done something like this?  Any tips...

The 96 is a tall machine and that is just what it may do - tip! I'd be wary doing that. Are you really going to be moving it around THAT much?
A dolly works just fine for the occasional relocation IMO.

Seen it. (in person)
Drank from it.
I LIKE IT!

He did a very nice job...

Did you mean DrUnk from it  :happydrinkers:       :smile:      I agree with the "nice job"  The machine looks sharp.
I think we all want to see updated pics on the progress.

Thanks,  I am going to make some changed based on some of the things you have done to yours.