Coca~Cola "Ice Cooler" Expert Needed

[Woodland Detectors]

Coca~Cola "Ice Cooler" Expert Needed

I've been pondering as to what I'm going to do with this. My "what is it" question is: What is the correct name and model of this machine? Year? It weighs at least 4-500lbs. And would it be worth it to restore it for re-sale or not? I personally, have no use for it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[johnnyi]

Re: Coca~Cola "Machine" Expert Needed

Hi 4-H. I'm no expert, but people seem to be calling them a chest cooler http://www.uship.com/shipment/1950s-antique-Coca---Cola-chest-cooler-WD12-WH12/492779308/

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Hi 4-H. I'm no expert, but people seem to be calling them a chest cooler http://www.uship.com/shipment/1950s-antique-Coca---Cola-chest-cooler-WD12-WH12/492779308/

Agreed John. But, I can't for the life of me find the exact one.

 

[Ramitt]

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Not having any luck either. i did find what could be some resources for you.

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/heritage/collectorscolumn.html

http://www.coca-colaconversations.com/

http://www.cocacolaclub.org/

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Not having any luck either. i did find what could be some resources for you.

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/heritage/collectorscolumn.html

http://www.coca-colaconversations.com/

http://www.cocacolaclub.org/

Thanks. I emailed the collectors club with a photo attached. Maybe that will help

 

[johnnyi]

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I can't find the exact one, but at least we know it's westinghouse. I guess that's the name to google?

 

[duggap]

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Just the bottle opener attached to it that says Coke on it is a collector item. I believe they go for around fifty bucks.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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I doubt this one does! lol It looks to be hanging on for dear life.

 

[taz42o]

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The 1934 Coca-Cola Bottler listed five different machines in the Westinghouse line- Junior Ice, Standard Ice, Master Ice, Standard Electric and Master Electric. All of these machines were somewhat similar in appearance, with the increased capacity from Junior to Master the main difference. Not only was capacity increased but so was the height of the cooler. Now they could hold the tallest beverage bottle currently being use at that time. The electric version of these coolers, using a Westinghouse compressor, kept the Coke cooled and automatically controlled under 40 degrees. The unit worked well and used the same amount of electricity as a "lightbulb." Many can be found working as well today as they were back in the 40's and 50's. This line of coolers continued for a number of years with only slight modifications. The Giant was added in the late 30's to provide an even larger supply of Coca-Cola.

The 40's produced another line of highly successful machines from Westinghouse. Instead of names such as Junior and Standard, the bright red coolers were now labeled WD-5, WD-10, WD-20, WE-6 and WE-10. Again, as before, the main difference was size enabling the cooler to be put in all kinds of stores, clubs, garages, etc.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Ahhh Taz, Now we're getting somewhere! I'm assuming ours is the "master Ice" edition. Thanks.

 

[taz42o]

Re: Coca~Cola "Ice Cooler" Expert Needed

Yes that is the master. the standard is much smaller.The junior sells for about 6-700$ so im guessing yours would be well over 1000$. I have the bottle opener but not the cooler.

http://www.sodachest.com/sodarestoreyours.htm

 

[Monty]

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My grandad use to run a little Mom and Pop neighborhood grocery. He had a pop cooler like that only his had RC Cola on it. It had to be filled with ice and water but the pop was always icy cold. Oh and it only cost 6 cents a bottle with a 2 cent deposit on the bottle if you took it with you. Monty

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Very cool Monty. 6 cents.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Yes that is the master. the standard is much smaller.The junior sells for about 6-700$ so im guessing yours would be well over 1000$. I have the bottle opener but not the cooler.

http://www.sodachest.com/sodarestoreyours.htm

Un-furbished Taz?

 

[taz42o]

Re: Coca~Cola "Ice Cooler" Expert Needed

Yes that is the master. the standard is much smaller.The junior sells for about 6-700$ so im guessing yours would be well over 1000$. I have the bottle opener but not the cooler.

http://www.sodachest.com/sodarestoreyours.htm

Un-furbished Taz?

I was talking about after restoration but was just guessing and my guess is probably low. You can find many junior models online priced at about 700$. If i was you i would contact the people at link I provided in last post,there is a place to upload pic to them ,they can probably give you a good idea on what its worth before and after restoration and price for professional restoration. Considering the lack of pics online of the master model I think they must b rare but Again just my guess. Here is another link about the standard model and the price of before and after restoration. If you were closer id make you an offer it would make a real nice beer cooler for the garage.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectibles-General-Antiques-682/2009/6/Coca-Cola-Ice-Chest.htm

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Oh Gawd don't give me any Ideas...

 

[Ramitt]

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Lol, that was the first thing I thought of. A friend of mine years ago restored on of the old coke machines with the little glass door and stocked it with Long Neck Bees. Best Soda machine ever.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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Any holes rusted through? I bet it would look a lot better if you changed the opener on the side. Nice find. I hope you make a few bucks.

 

[jimbob450]

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One of the bikers in this area used one to make a trailer
that he tows behind his motercycle. Pretty cool. Jimbob

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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No Dale other than surface rust. It's sound