ID This Coke Cooler

[mznb1u]

I just bought a water circulating Coke Cooler (don't tell the War Department ) that is about the same size as a Westinghouse Master but as you will note in the pictures, it is dressed up with chrome trim, tops are stainless and it has a recessed opener and cap catcher.  Box looks straight and relatively dent-free and the top looks to be in good shape.  The compressor is not currently running but I can use it as an ice box until I get to it.  I just liked the looks of it and it should look pretty good when it is restored to original!  High on the cool and unique factor!

This machine is originally from Canada and I know some of the machines deployed over there were trimmed out differently.  If anyone can ID the manufacturer I would appreciate it.  Should be picking up soon.  Will post more pictures when I get it!

  Tim

[collecture]

It is a Kelvinator FE-51

http://soda-machines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=14

Several members here have one I believe.

[Ltransam]

  Tom's correct its made by Kelvinator in Canada  An THE PAPER ID tag located in the Compressure area on one of the sides Actually said FS-S-51 SPECIAL picture supplyed .The link he sent you to Is actualy mine Pictured Before it was Refurbished .Picture here was after I FINELY  Got it returned after 2 years .


                                                          Leonard

[mznb1u]

Leonard and Tom,

Thanks for the info!  I thought it might be a Kelvinator based on some other ice cream coolers I have seen.  Kelvinator also had operations in Detroit back in the day.

Leonard,

Is your compressor and water circulator working?  I will probably be picking your brain for restoration help when I get to it.  Also, mine is missing the grate for the compressor.  Can you post a pic if yours has that part on it?

Thanks!

  Tim

[Pat Pixley]

 It sure is a Kelvinator Like what we talk about when we pick up my Westinghouse.
But I want to know how are you going to get that puppy home   I don't think it will fit in your wagon.

[Kilroy]

I love the Art Deco look on it, nice find Tim!

[mznb1u]

Leonard,

Can you send me a picture of the water circulator set-up inside the chest?  Also, when you were restoring yours did you need to find any parts and if so were they difficult to chase down?

The one that I bought appears to be complete but I am just curious on parts availability

THANKS!

  Tim

[Ltransam]

 Hi, Tim

                    I'll get Pictures in the next day or 2 .Part impossible .Unless you find a nother cooler for spare Parts & Most of the time there stripped . I did not restore Mine it was Suppose to be Restored By a person that adverstise on this site .But the best I could call it the way I look at the cooler is Refurbished . Not What I thought I Promised . But at least it was returned after 2 years .

So I'll get Pictures on soon . I have seen a few of these and I see the Water Circulator mounted in eather end of the cooler  in the corrners  & 1 was Mounted in the Middlle along the Back .

                                                          Leonard

[Ltransam]

 Hello, Tim

                  Sorry I was a Day Late in getting this . Had a Couple of the GrandKids this weekend . Heres a Picture of the Rear Grill of the Cooler .I'll have to get the Cooler off the rack . If you want to see it mounted .It's on the rack faceing out .
                                                                                          Leonard

[mznb1u]

Leonard,

Thanks for posting the picture.  Do you think that would be difficult to fabricate or perhaps one from a Westinghouse might do the trick?

No rush on the inside picture but I would like to see it at some point.  I have a few projects in front of this one and I have to get some things out of the garage before I can start any of them! 

  Tim