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Very nice Westinghouse Jr. that is all original and actually cools! I couldn't believe it when I plugged it in..

But the 1/2 Jr is what has me curious. Appears to be cut in half but by design? It has subtle differences that a regular Jr.

Here's pic of the other Jr.

Looks familiar, you get that in allentown PA? Thought I had hit the jackpot until I realized it wasn't a real half junior.  :darn: Owner told me its just a junior cut up that he bought for the lid. Awesome that the refrigeration still works!

       During the war years, the government shipped thousands of cases of Cokes to the troops overseas in order to lift morale.
       I heard that to chill those bottles, hundreds of juniors were cut in half so they could be conveniently stacked for transport.
       When the troops returned......most of these ice coolers came back with them.

       Glad to see you scored a nice original electric version though!  :happydrinkers:

Not so fast..I think this is the real deal when compared to others..

From some of the pictures I've seen the embossed coca cola logo on the front should be smaller.

http://www.vintagevending.com/the-westinghouse-half-junior-ice-chest

The little half juniors are more narrow don't use the same size lid and have handles on the sides that are inset.
There are a few on here that own them. I think Rod had one at one time maybe he can chime in and post a picture.

Yes some had handles and some did not. Pretty sure I made a good score.. :happydrinkers:

      Could you post a picture of the bottom?

It's not a true "1/2 jr.   The cap catcher is the clue, plus the roughed edge of the "bottom"  shows the wavey collapsed bottom from the cutting, nope not real, just a hack job.  Unless the underside tells a different story ( full bottom panel)

I'm not ready to give up yet. Note the DRINK position, the shorter distance from the first C's tail to the C in Cola, the grommets for the cap catcher are higher up, the lid hinges, and it is slightly deeper than my other Jr's.
Yes I was concerned with the one uneven bottom but that could have been from picking up and putting down damage over the past 75 years or so.
There is a restored on on eBay that I am comparing too as well.

eBay 161967153588

Here's some pics I found of a half cooler... needs a little TLC... They say the measurements are 12"x14"x25" this one had the inset handle but they are missing.
Hard to find any good images.. but I'm sure someone has one in their collection here. Note the smaller embossing on the front and back.

Seem to be a few versions..?

Agree with Eric. His pics look like the true Half Juniors I've seen.
I have seen at least two different Westy Junior versions.
Looks to be half of a Junior.... :down:

I also agree. I've had a few of the juniors cut in half, with handles added sometimes.

The real "Half Junior" is 1/2 as wide as well and made that way. Once you've seen or had one, it'll be obvious.

Yes, Im beginning to think that it is not one. Oh well, I didn't pay much for them and bought a few other things so I don't feel too bad :censored: just kidding.. :laugh:

You still got a cap catcher, lid with hinges, a handle, plus a opener.. Those pieces add up!