Coke rack

[Blind1968]

So I finally got the coke rack home last night, it appears to be almost completed and only missing the top 1/4 plywood shelf. It had been sitting in a basement for many years so there are some rusty areas on the frame but nothing bad.

I can replace the plywood easy enough but the million dollar question is should I refinish the frame or just leave it original. The original paint on the frame is spotty and missing along the top of the rails.

Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

Bryan

[MoonDawg]

     Paint the frame, keep the sign original.

[Ltransam]

 i Agree with Glen

[Eric]

agree.. I vote paint the frame, add the shelf then just clean/polish up the sign...
nice go along with piece. gets some older crates and fill it with older bottles and sit buy a cooler or machine
will look awesome!

[Blind1968]

Thanks for the advice & support gentlemen. So I spent most of the morning stripping it down, prepped and painted the rack. It already looks so much better. I will get it put back together and post some final pictures soon.

Does anyone know how to date items like these?

Bryan  

[Kilroy]

The date was stamped on the bottom of the top shelf plywood
Kidding. 

[Blind1968]

The date was stamped on the bottom of the top shelf plywood
Kidding. 

  That would be my luck.. 

[MaineT]

Thanks for the advice & support gentlemen. So I spent most of the morning stripping it down, prepped and painted the rack. It already looks so much better. I will get it put back together and post some final pictures soon.

Does anyone know how to date items like these?

Bryan  

Try flowers, maybe some wine...

[Blind1968]

Try flowers, maybe some wine...

  Well played Sir, well played.  

[SIGNGUY]

Very funny!

as far as knowing the production date and usage date... I'd say mid 50's .. it looks like it would hold 6 packs of bottles.. just my opinion..