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Just bought this awesome cooler to re-store into a usable modern bar. It will have a mini-fridge, shelves,raised bar @ front,ice chest and sink set into counter-top!Thats the plan for now, will have lots of great parts available, compressor,rear covers, maybe even the bottle openers& cap catchers, inner dividers, and both lids complete with handles.Great fall /winter project!
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I have a coke cooler identical to the one you have in working condition and it cools great. However, mine is missing one of the bottle opener/cap catcher. Also the inside of my lids appear to be made of fiberglass and the corners are slightly damaged. The black rubber seals on mine are in pretty rough shape. The lids on your cooler appear to be in better shape than mine. Whats parts are you willing to part with?
Everything except the body of the cooler and 1 handle is avail. I'm in Ontario, Canada though, so shipping can be an issue. pickrknows@yahoo.ca is a good way to communicate if interested.
Thanks tommy/ metalman!
Man, that sounds too cool Bernie. One of these days I'm gonna have to pull the trigger on one of these beauties. Can't wait to see it!
Thank-you Perry! They do take up a lot of room,but room we have, time and money not so much:) I seem to find these and also the vendo's alot more recently as people get ready to downsize or retire to FLA. They make great winter projects up here in the Great White North Eh!!