Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on June 22, 2006, 04:40:06 pm
I have always thought that the only chest cooler I would like to own was the Westinghouse WD-5 dry cooler, but I have never found one close to me and all I have seen on eBay usually go for $500 and with shipping - too much for me. Well, I put in a bid on one earlier today and I was the only one that bid (I'm a little shocked at that).
I emailed the seller earlier this week and got extra pictures and he also said that there was no rust through that he could see. There is no compressor cover (It looks like there was one originally, so if anybody has an extra, let me know), but the cap catcher and line cover are there and I believe the inside is complete. I think it will restore nicely.
Here is the auction
attached are two extra pics he sent me.
I emailed the seller earlier this week and got extra pictures and he also said that there was no rust through that he could see. There is no compressor cover (It looks like there was one originally, so if anybody has an extra, let me know), but the cap catcher and line cover are there and I believe the inside is complete. I think it will restore nicely.
Here is the auction
attached are two extra pics he sent me.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: halehouse on June 22, 2006, 05:12:44 pm
I grew up near its location. Bids may have been kept down because it was listed as local pick-up only.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on June 22, 2006, 05:18:20 pm
I usually don't pay a lot of attention to that. North American Van lines will call, pick it up and load it. Sellers usually put that in because they don't want to have anything to do with crating, loading or shipping large items. I have bought several machines that say that. If he balks on me, then I will have eBay mutually dissolve the deal.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: halehouse on June 22, 2006, 05:21:21 pm
It will probably be ok. I just bet that is why other people didn't bid.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: coke_and_stuff on June 22, 2006, 05:55:58 pm
Ive bought several across the country that way, North American does a great job. Congrats on the cooler its a nice size. I seen one a few years ago at a swap meet but it was to far gone to do anything with. Also thanks for the link I ordered the decal today.
Joey
Joey
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on June 22, 2006, 06:41:54 pm
I PayPal'd right away and sent the seller an email. They just responded with a positive OK and gave me the address and a cell phone contact number. So all is a go! 
Walter's gives it a book value of $550 and I'll be about $450 plus cost of a back cover. Not an unbelievable deal, but pretty darn good for being across the country from me. I just hope it is in the condition seller said - all that I can see looks good.
Walter's gives it a book value of $550 and I'll be about $450 plus cost of a back cover. Not an unbelievable deal, but pretty darn good for being across the country from me. I just hope it is in the condition seller said - all that I can see looks good.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: halehouse on June 22, 2006, 06:51:17 pm
Cool! Looking forward to hearing about it once it arrives "home".
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on June 22, 2006, 06:58:59 pm
Yeah - me too!
I wish I could win things like this when they are near me?
I wish I could win things like this when they are near me?
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: MoonDawg on June 23, 2006, 12:43:49 pm
Just heard about this site Uship.com
List the item you need moved and truckers on that route can submit their best price to you. They also have feedback ratings.
I have not used this service yet, so let us all know if it works out.
List the item you need moved and truckers on that route can submit their best price to you. They also have feedback ratings.
I have not used this service yet, so let us all know if it works out.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: Gumbo on June 23, 2006, 09:42:32 pm
Congrats on the cooler! It will be a nice summer project.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: BryanH on June 23, 2006, 09:47:03 pm
Tom - great job (with or without shipping)!
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: bcharlton on July 03, 2006, 12:10:09 pm
Tom:
I restored mine last year. It is a great size. It cools at 33 degrees. Let me know if you need pictures or any help.
Brian C
Brian
I restored mine last year. It is a great size. It cools at 33 degrees. Let me know if you need pictures or any help.
Brian C
Brian
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on July 04, 2006, 12:10:21 am
| Quote |
| I restored mine last year. It is a great size. It cools at 33 degrees. Let me know if you need pictures or any help. |
Thanks Brian! I am 99% certain there was a compressor cover on the back. I would appreciate it if you could post or email me a picture of the cover (if you have one on yours), then I would know what exactly I am looking for.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on July 04, 2006, 08:15:48 pm
I was looking at the WD-5 section of the manual that I got from Timsmore (What happened to him?) and I am now 100% certain that I am missing the compressor rear panel cover (Does anybody have an extra cover?). I won't physically have the machine in hand until the week of the 24th as we will be on vacation when it was scheduled to be delivered and I have requested it to just be held in the Tempe wherehouse until I get back. Other than the cover and the BO bezel, I think it is complete. I wish the manual had pictures of the inside as the parts list has a side to side piece listed as well as some LH and RH bottle shelves and mine only has a partition quartering off the rear RH quarter. Can anyone tell me whether the inside of mine is complete?
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on July 07, 2006, 09:09:06 pm
I got the WD-5 machine today! It wasn't supposed to be here until next week. It looks pretty good....except for the missing parts (BO bezel and cover). One dent in the side (looks like it should pop out) and the top looks like it has had some weight on it...like somebody sat on it. The underside has some minor rust through, but it looks to be a simple sheet of metal that can easily be replaced. Compressor was not bolted down, but none of the lines appear damaged in transport.
Was the liner on these inserted from the bottom like the Juniors? It has the same cross-bars as the Junior and the sheet has warped a little around the edges.
It wasn't supposed to be here until next week. It looks pretty good....except for the missing parts (BO bezel and cover). One dent in the side (looks like it should pop out) and the top looks like it has had some weight on it...like somebody sat on it. The underside has some minor rust through, but it looks to be a simple sheet of metal that can easily be replaced. Compressor was not bolted down, but none of the lines appear damaged in transport.Was the liner on these inserted from the bottom like the Juniors? It has the same cross-bars as the Junior and the sheet has warped a little around the edges.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: coke_and_stuff on July 08, 2006, 11:11:05 pm
Sounds like you got a great deal, please keep us posted on the resto
Joey
Joey
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on July 08, 2006, 11:15:29 pm
I took the compressor assembly out today - sort of cleaned it - added a new line cord and some compressor mounting grommets, etc. I did not change any of the other wiring as they looked satisfactory for a test run, but they do need replacing. The compressor and both fans fired up - cooled to 30 degress within 30 minutes and 18 degrees in 40 minutes - never cycled though so a new T-Stat is in order. The condenser fan blade was slightly noisy, but the fan has some dried up grommet mounts and was tilting forward a bit. I think replacing the grommets would cure that since the noise stopped when I shifted it back. Strange (uncommon) type fan motor as the whole front half of the fan rotated - different mounting holes also - has anyone ever had original fan motors rewound or rebuilt? If so, where? I'll try to post pics of it in the next couple of weeks.
A little body work, new paint job and compressor overhaul and I'll have a nice little machine.
Why can't they make things the way they used to? 50 year-old compressor and fans and they still work!!!
A little body work, new paint job and compressor overhaul and I'll have a nice little machine.
Why can't they make things the way they used to? 50 year-old compressor and fans and they still work!!!
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: rogerz on July 09, 2006, 10:48:20 am
| Quote (collecture @ July 08 2006,9:15) |
| Why can't they make things the way they used to? 50 year-old compressor and fans and they still work!!! |
Then you wouldn't need to buy another one would you?
rz
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: collecture on July 09, 2006, 01:37:56 pm
I know...I know...It's planned obsolescence now.
Title: I finally got a westinghouse wd-5
Post by: audiobeer on July 12, 2006, 10:16:11 pm
Can't wait to see it done!!!