Is this worth $450?

[jholmgren]

I may go check this out tonight.  Would be cool to have on the deck when we have friends over...

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/atq/3049457609.html

Original bottle opener and catch tray are intact, as well as original glass compressor access door on top. Entire unit is in very nice condition, with only a couple of minor rust spots under the lids. Tub is water tight, and unit runs and cools

[bcharlton]

Are you going to restore it as a "chiller"?  Water cooled machines are less sought after because many of us don't want water sitting in the cooler over time.

[jholmgren]

Hi B.C. - I understand the limited desirablity and practicality of a water cooled machine. 
I'm planning to leave it as-is if it is indeed in good working order.   It would definitely not be an every-day machine, I would likely fill it and run it only for family gatherings/parties/etc.  The rest of the time it would be dry and in the house with the rest of the machines.

[Slapshot42]

300 Agree with Brian not not worth that much.


Save your money up for something nicer and more desirable.  When you least expect it something will pop up.

Jared

[johnieG]

Remember although these machines do use chilled water, they work just fine with a tank full of ice & I think they look "snazzier" than the dry-chest versions. either way, nothing beats reaching into a classic Coke cooler & pulling out a cold one!  PS; I also think that the price could be a little on the high side.

[jholmgren]

Well - I pulled the trigger.  I got it for $400.   It is a really nice condition original, I'll have pictures later - busy busy weekend!

I know as a collectable they are not very desirable, but I just absolutely love the looks of this thing, so that makes it desirable to ME.  It's going to stay indoors but since it is on wheels, I can roll it out to the deck in the summer for parties, etc. 

It it embossed all over and has the old white background with red lettering that I really like.  It is also on wheels, so loading it was not bad at all.    So - another entry into the "what fits in what" category, a Westinghouse cooler JUST fits into the back of a Lincoln Navigator - if you take the lid off for clearance.

This one spent most of its life in a Lancaster PA (Amish country) general store. I am the third owner since it left the store so it has been indoors its entire life and is a really super nice original with great patina.  The only downside is some rust out on the corner of the lid, which I imagine is pretty common for machines that were in-use.

I'll post some pics as soon as possible, but I think I got a nice machine at a fair price - thanks again guys!

Jim

[Slapshot42]

Glad you picked it up and you like it,  I have the service manual if you would like a pdf copy.

Some great embossment!

[Eric]

Congrats!... Yes buy what you like... This site is AWESOME for advice when it comes to
what model is it and what prices have been relized for machines and coolers.

Everyone has their own taste on machines, coolers, years, makes and brands
I love the floor model ice coolers, I have a few round top machines but would rather
have a row of junior and/or standard coolers embossed in different brands.

Great size cooler and the color scheme is awesome!
And keep an eye out!...there is a set of perfect lids out there just waiting!

That's gonna be a hit at the BBQs this summer!

[bcharlton]

Congrats.  I agree. Buy what YOU like.  Good luck with it.

BC

[MaineT]

I know as a collectable they are not very desirable, but I just absolutely love the looks of this thing, so that makes it desirable to ME.  It's going to stay indoors but since it is on wheels, I can roll it out to the deck in the summer for parties, etc. 

It it embossed all over and has the old white background with red lettering that I really like.  It is also on wheels, so loading it was not bad at all.    So - another entry into the "what fits in what" category, a Westinghouse cooler JUST fits into the back of a Lincoln Navigator - if you take the lid off for clearance.

Any machine with wheels is a plus in my book!!! Working and with a little elbow grease and it should shine nicely... Its a jackpot to me at that price for what you are using it for. And you never know what the next hot machine will be, or the next cold one for that matter so buy what you like if your not flipping them or trying to make a living off it!!!

That would be a good section on the discussion board.. maybe a subsection of the route 66 transportation. Pictures of "what fits in what!!" That would be funny to see what some people do with machines to get them home... I can think of a little moped analogy that I will keep to myself!!!  I have a trailer, but its a pain and more $ to pull down to Mass or NH with gas and tolls, so I have found myself hoping thinks will fit in my Jeep Wrangler.