Recycled Wringer Washer - Pass the SUDS

[ModernMiner]

I bought this old wringer washer last week off Craigslist for $40 with the intent of using it as a beer/soda ice cooler for parties.
After taking some parts off of it that I didn't need, like the motor and agitator, it lightened the piece up quite a bit. After a bit of pressure washing, sanding, and painting, I now have a vintage looking ice cooler for a total of about $50 plus labor.
"SUDS anyone?"
Thanks for looking,
MM

[2Minnesota]

That looks great! You did a nice job on the paint and you have a nice looking cooler/conversation piece.

[ModernMiner]

That looks great! You did a nice job on the paint and you have a nice looking cooler/conversation piece.

Thanks Minn,
I was wondering if I could make a BBQ out of one of these next. Not sure if the coating would hold up to the heat or not.
-MM-

[VOL1266-X]

Fred & Lamont Sanford have nothing on you-LOL. Very Nice job, Quindy.

[creeper71]

if these work the motor and agitator throw them back on craigslist or ebay... if not scrap them

[ModernMiner]

Fred & Lamont Sanford have nothing on you-LOL. Very Nice job, Quindy.

Ha, ha, ha.

[Kentucky Kache]

Man, you made that thing look great. I would check to see what it's worth before throwing anything in it.

[Dman]

Nice find Doug Sanford son of Fred. LOL

[pganjon]

Hello, Man you did a beautiful job with that old washer Looks like it just came out of the store and cool idea making it into a cooler! Thanks for sharing Paul

[ModernMiner]

Man, you made that thing look great. I would check to see what it's worth before throwing anything in it.

Thanks KK.
This is a pretty common model. I see them sell for less than $100 quite often. I once bought a rarer model at the flea market called a Bluebell. It was a grey base with blue tub and white specks. It was in awesome shape and I got it for only $20 because the seller didn't want to haul it home. I sold it for $250 to a guy that buys all kinds of vintage appliances. He restores them and rents them out to production companies to use on movie sets. Quite a profitable business he said.
-MM-

Nice find Doug Sanford son of Fred. LOL

Thanks Dman. Just think how nice this washing machine would look in your store.
-Dug-

Hello, Man you did a beautiful job with that old washer Looks like it just came out of the store and cool idea making it into a cooler! Thanks for sharing Paul

Thanks Paul. I can't wait to fill this sucker up.
-MM-

[rtde3]

You really did a nice job on that M.M.!
Now you need to mount an opener on the side of it to open those PBR's!

[ModernMiner]

You really did a nice job on that M.M.!
Now you need to mount an opener on the side of it to open those PBR's!

Dang Rob, you're right. I'm on it buddy. E-bay here I come. I gave up opening bottles with my little brothers teeth.
-Dug-

[Love It Twice 2009]

Wow great job restoring the washer and a great idea! American Restoration's got nothing on you sir!

[clovis97]

Wow...NICE JOB!!!!!!

[Dadsnorz]

At the ripe age of 4, I stuck my finger in motorized wringer and screamed bloody murder as it squeezed the BeJesus out of it - My screams scared my mom, who thought I was still asleep in my room. Mom sprang into action, unplugging the machine after moving faster than I had ever seen her move . I can still remember how helpless I felt as this ringer was getting ready to devour me!!! I am sometimes amazed I survived my childhood. By the way, that machine looks sweet! Good Job!