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« on: July 21, 2016, 05:10:10 pm »
I have had this machine apart for sometime, and now I'm getting on it..

I started out with a nice looking non working machine. (see photos)

First thing I did was pull the compressor unit out to see why it was not working. After a lot of fumbling around and getting some outside help, found out it was just wired wrong (whew).
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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2016, 05:15:45 pm »
So since the compressor was out and working nicely. I started to do the restoration on it.

Soda blasted the everything I could. I powder coated the base plate in black. Rattle can industrial black the compressor and such. Polished the copper tubes (probably should of clear coated them), and replaced the fan motors with new ones. Rewired everything and added a starter.
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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2016, 05:23:09 pm »
Then I pulled the cabinet apart fully, and found it had rust. I was very disappointed, but sorta expected it. It was a nice looking machine to start with, but it was only and outer cosmetic restoration.

Well I know rust is cancer and will only get worse. So I sent it off to get repaired and re-painted.

If your in the SoCal area and need a good painter, I recommend Creations n' Chrome in Santa Clarita. Nice guy and very good. They did an awesome job at matching what I think is the proper Pepsi Blue to my same era cooler. Turned out awesome.
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 05:25:27 pm »
Now I'm waiting for all the internal pieces to get powder coated in a silver hammertone.

My first of many questions: What insulation do I use?
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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2016, 06:16:28 pm »
Looks great! I have a few projects laying around unfinished. Some just take time!
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« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2016, 06:19:30 pm »
Great Job! Welcome to the forum. I'm sure someone will be along to help with the insulation.
Would your login be for the German band that did "Fun Fun on the Autobahn"? Best song ever to test sound system setups.
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« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2016, 06:28:01 pm »
wow nice job so far, that is gonna be sweeeeet! I love the pepsi 88
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2016, 06:37:57 pm »
Quote from: Creighton on July 21, 2016, 06:19:30 pm
Great Job! Welcome to the forum. I'm sure someone will be along to help with the insulation.
Would your login be for the German band that did "Fun Fun on the Autobahn"? Best song ever to test sound system setups.
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Thank you everybody..

Yes, the german band from way back when Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2016, 09:03:36 pm »
Looking good. Congrats
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2016, 12:33:39 am »
Very nice, keep the updates coming
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