Orange Crush Cooler

[BeaYoung]

Yes, it is embossed. I'd buy it because I'd really like it and probably would not resell it, at least not for a while.

I probably would look for an "original" base for it- I'm a purist that way- I like my things "stock" at least to the extend that it is possible.

Should be looking for an S & S base for it? What should I be paying for a base?

I know where there is an "altered" S & S cooler for sale- lid is missing one hinge.. Would that work for you  SIGNGUY? Or are both original hinges needed for the lid?
See my previous posting for a photo of that cooler. Seller wanted $350 for it and I passed on it. Maybe I should go pick it up... Maybe we could both use parts from it?
The $350 seemed too high based on the discussion in this group.  Thoughts?

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[Eric]

those letters are lightly embossed.. a buddy has an original one...could be restored easy.. trace the letters, mask them off and repaint...
simple embossing....

[Eric]

Fun-tronics has hinges, the cap catcher is rounded...like a tin can cut in half.... my buddy's cooler has an original one.
show the sell an image of a complete one and see if he'll come down on price... that's what I did on my Nichol Kola cooler
it was cut in half.. and the owner thought that's the way it came... I sent him a picture and he came down $200...

[BeaYoung]

Good to know that Funtronics has the hinges. Thanks for that!

Do you think that this is an S & S cooler? What model?

Should I be looking for an S & S base?

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[SIGNGUY]

Yes, it is embossed. I'd buy it because I'd really like it and probably would not resell it, at least not for a while.

I probably would look for an "original" base for it- I'm a purist that way- I like my things "stock" at least to the extend that it is possible.

Should be looking for an S & S base for it? What should I be paying for a base?

I know where there is an "altered" S & S cooler for sale- lid is missing one hinge.. Would that work for you  SIGNGUY? Or are both original hinges needed for the lid?
See my previous posting for a photo of that cooler. Seller wanted $350 for it and I passed on it. Maybe I should go pick it up... Maybe we could both use parts from it?
The $350 seemed too high based on the discussion in this group.  Thoughts?

B

most I paid for one was $250 that was complete, and generic.. the signs are what make this one valuable.. without them it's a 200-250 cooler...

I am more interested in selling the incomplete unit to someone who bought this one and needed legs and base, or I'd be interested in buying the  orange crush and completing it for myself if it where for sale.

[Eric]

Looks like a S&S 700 to me...

[johnieG]

To answer your "base" question, you're not going to find just a "base" as the legs & associated shelf below are an integral  part of this style of cooler, they don't detach unless someone goes bonkers with a hacksaw or a sawlzall.  you will need tho find a beat-up cooler with good legs & have them transplanted onto yours.

[BeaYoung]

Yeah... I had figured that I would be taking apart a generic beater cooler for the base/legs. I've attached a photo of the bottom of the OC cooler so you see if that gives any indication of how bad a "hack job" was done to it to remove the original legs.

See what you think... I see holes on side. From previous attachment to a base?

Is the black plastic-looking thing part of a drain?

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[Eric]

I'm not a 100% so I'll have my buddy take pictures of his cooler but I think the legs and base bolt to the
box... Looking at your latest picture... the legs/base look like they were there once and taken off.. maybe
due to rust/damage or just not enough room for the entire cooler.
Anyway I'll try and get pictures if you want.

[BeaYoung]

Thanks Eric! That would be awesome!