Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: davet426 on December 03, 2006, 07:53:19 pm
Coke Cooler
I'd like to bid on this, is it to much? How high would you go. Is there any place to get info on coolers like you have for machines. I don't how to determine anything on coolers, although I like them.
Thanks
I'd like to bid on this, is it to much? How high would you go. Is there any place to get info on coolers like you have for machines. I don't how to determine anything on coolers, although I like them.
Thanks
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: collecture on December 03, 2006, 08:31:59 pm
There is a Collectible Picnic Coolers & Ice Chests book in the Vending rack\Literature page of this site {shameless plug by Jim}.
I think the guy is a little high. Even though he says the inside is clean, I wish he would have taken a pic with the sandwich tray removed. With shipping, you would be paying $110+. I think you can do better unless you really need one.
I think the guy is a little high. Even though he says the inside is clean, I wish he would have taken a pic with the sandwich tray removed. With shipping, you would be paying $110+. I think you can do better unless you really need one.
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: davet426 on December 03, 2006, 08:44:38 pm
I liked it, plus it looks like an easy restore compared to my LARGER projects. I'll call it my "practice piece", it'll pump me up for the big ones... Unless I suck 
I got for $84 with ground instead of priority.
I got for $84 with ground instead of priority.Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: halehouse on December 03, 2006, 08:59:56 pm
That's not bad. It isn't like you overpaid.
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: Jim on December 03, 2006, 09:02:12 pm
Dave,
This a very practical way to practice prior to tackling the bigger more expensive projects. There's a lot of gratification in doing things on your own!
This a very practical way to practice prior to tackling the bigger more expensive projects. There's a lot of gratification in doing things on your own!
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: davet426 on December 03, 2006, 09:06:28 pm
Thanks Guys! Jim I'm going to get the cooler guide. Nashville has a large swap Downtown every 3rd weekend of the month. I think I could do pretty well with cooler sales alot easier to lug than machines!!!
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: MoonDawg on December 03, 2006, 10:08:56 pm
Be careful. The introduction of reproduction coolers that look restored for less than $200.00 seems to have kicked the bottom out of the original cooler market!
By the time I buy and restore a cooler..........I'm in it over $200
By the time I buy and restore a cooler..........I'm in it over $200
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: davet426 on December 03, 2006, 10:20:34 pm
Thanks Moondawg. The 4 months I've gone, I've been suprised there is not much coke stuff there repro's or original. I heed your warning though I'll play it cautious. Besides I don't have one, so it will be fun to just restore and keep.
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: Ridewithme38 on December 04, 2006, 02:41:57 am
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/clt/243587722.html
Sorry nevermind...thought it was a little cheap...didn't realize it was a completely different cooler
Sorry nevermind...thought it was a little cheap...didn't realize it was a completely different cooler
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: davethebirdman on December 04, 2006, 03:55:50 am
That's a progress cooler. I have one in RC. If I am not mistaken
they are the more collectable of the coolers.
For £25.00 you can't go wrong.
they are the more collectable of the coolers.
For £25.00 you can't go wrong.
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: Ridewithme38 on December 04, 2006, 04:15:18 am
which one?
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: davet426 on December 13, 2006, 11:22:20 pm
Received the cooler today. Think I'll start on it this weekend...
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: sodaworks on December 15, 2006, 01:49:38 pm
That will clean up nicely.
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: aspbear1 on December 15, 2006, 04:27:13 pm
I believe I would just polish that one up and keep it orginal....
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: Creighton on December 15, 2006, 05:41:27 pm
Agree with asbear1.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Coke Cooler
Post by: Eric on December 17, 2006, 11:20:03 pm
Great cooler hard to find in good condition.... th ehandle is aluminum
so it should buff like new... The ribs make this one unique...
I had one years ago wish I'd kept it.... Great cooler! Congrats!
so it should buff like new... The ribs make this one unique...
I had one years ago wish I'd kept it.... Great cooler! Congrats!