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Title: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: Detroit Dave on July 27, 2013, 11:23:47 am I knew I should have just let it go but I couldnt.SO stubborn sometimes.I traded places with my buddy today as he was going to Flint so I did the brakes on his car.When he got back he said I wouldnt be happy and looked at what he came back with..WOW..was he right.The bottom is so rusty I cant figure out how it still standing without falling onto itself.Door looks like a hail storm hit it.I tried posting pics but it says FILE is too large and I dont know how to shrink..Oh well..off to White Castles....mmmmm...
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: MoonDawg on July 27, 2013, 11:33:43 am The base can be replaced as well as the door, don't give up yet!
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: MaineT on July 27, 2013, 12:40:55 pm Is that the one for $39 or something like that in your last post? You don't get much for $39
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: Seven181 on July 27, 2013, 02:17:45 pm This is the right place to come to, because there are a lot of guys on here that can help. Slider Bob is up your way and he has any part you need for a slider!
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: rayg on July 27, 2013, 03:40:10 pm Dave here's a good link about reducing the size of the file.
http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,6817.0.html Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: Detroit Dave on July 27, 2013, 03:56:03 pm Ok..lets see how this works
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: collecture on July 27, 2013, 03:59:18 pm I am 99% sure Fun-Tronics sells a repro base for the 55.
All is not lost I'm sure! Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: Detroit Dave on July 27, 2013, 04:01:24 pm WHOA..THATS THE COOLEST program ever RayG...
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: MaineT on July 27, 2013, 05:36:36 pm There are enough donor machines out there that get parted out in Michigan, you'll be able to find one cheap
Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: Jim on July 27, 2013, 08:23:58 pm Parts are available from time to time...
I just stumbled across this so I posted... Ideal 55 Side Loading Door (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Vintage-Ideal-55-Slider-Chest-Side-Loading-Door-Soda-Machine-Vendo-/330967872241) Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: Slider-Bob on July 28, 2013, 08:42:36 am Dave...I'm in Royal Oak and have a nice side loading door. It'll save you on shipping costs.
Email or PM me if interested. Bob Title: Re: Burned on Hires cooler..oh well. Post by: MoonDawg on July 28, 2013, 09:10:39 am It would be highly advisable to plug in the compressor to make sure it is cooling properly before cutting off the base.
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