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1935 – 1966 Vintage Westinghouse Coca Cola Machines
Not sure what model Westinghouse Coca Cola cooler you have?
We explain below, how to figure this out exactly, along with how to possibly date your Westinghouse Coke machine. But first, look to see if your Coke machine may have a metal ID tag fastened to the cabinet. If you can find one, use the Model number off that ID tag to choose a selection below
Where is the Metal ID tag located?
1935 – 1941 Westinghouse Coke coolers do NOT have a Model number ID tag. If you think you have one of these early coolers, click the link below, and we will show you how to figure out which of these models you may have
Coca Cola Westinghouse coolers 1935-1941
1946 – 1966 Westinghouse Horizontal coolers (that is, chest type models without a coin mechanism). The Metal ID tag is mounted outside the cabinet, on the back, just above the compressor area
For upright “Coin Operated” Westinghouse models, the Metal ID tag is mounted outside the cabinet, usually on the right side
What does the Westinghouse Coke Machine Model number mean?
Here are examples of Westinghouse Coke machine model numbers and their meanings
Westinghouse Horizontal Chest Type Coolers:
There are many, many versions of these. So we will try to break this down as simple as we can. From 1946 through the mid 1950’s, Westinghouse Horizontal Coca Cola coolers (that is, chest type models without a coin mechanism) will have a model number that begins with two letters
The first letter represents the manufactures name (in this case, “W” for Westinghouse)
The second letter originally indicated the type of cooling system that cooler used (explained below)
“WI” – Westinghouse Ice cooler
“WE” – Westinghouse Electric cooler (water cooled)
“WD” – Westinghouse Dry cooler (air cooled, replaced the “WE” models)
Around 1955, Westinghouse changed the second letter to indicate the body style of cooler
“WH” – Westinghouse Horizontal cooler (air cooled, replaced the “WD” models)
From 1955 on, all Westinghouse chest type coolers were referred to as “Horizontal Coolers”
The letters were then followed by a number, representing how many “Cases” of Coca Cola bottles that cooler will hold (3, 5, 6, 10, 12, etc.). The larger the model number, the larger the machine
Examples: WE-6, WD-10, WH-12, etc
Westinghouse Upright Coin Operated Coke Machine models:
There are even more of these models than the Horizontal coolers, so we will try again to make this simple. Most Westinghouse upright,” Coin Operated” Coca Cola coolers have a model number that begins with two letters
The first letter represents the manufactures name (in this case, “W” for Westinghouse)
The second letter represents the style of cooler, explained below
“WC” – Westinghouse Cooler (this means all upright models)
From 1963 on, Westinghouse replaced the second letter on all upright machines
“WB” – Westinghouse Beverage cooler, (replaced the “WC” models)
The letters were then followed by a number, indicating how many “Individual” Coke bottles that cooler will hold in the vending mechanism. The larger the model number, the larger the machine
Examples: WC-78, WB-60, etc
It is important to note, Westinghouse made many different models of Coca Cola machines. We have only listed the most popular of these Westinghouse models here, as parts have been made for them. We do NOT provide information on every Westinghouse Coke machine model built. If you do not see your vintage Westinghouse Coke machine model listed on this page, it means your model is not “Popular” to the general public. Therefore with no real demand, no reproduction parts are made for it, we cannot work on it and it may not have any real value
Select a Westinghouse Coca Cola Machine model below to see photos, information and pricing
Coca Cola Westinghouse coolers 1935-1941
Coca Cola Westinghouse WE series WE-6
Coca Cola Westinghouse WD series WD-10
Coca Cola Westinghouse WD-12 / WH-12
Coca Cola Westinghouse WC-78 / WB-60
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Coca Cola Westinghouse Coolers 1935 – 1941 Identifying, Dates and History
Westinghouse Coca Cola Machine Coolers 1935 – 1941
These early Westinghouse Coca Cola coolers did not have a Model number ID tag, making identifying them now days, a bit difficult. We at Grand America Jukebox have put together some information to better explain these models and help in identifying them
In 1935 (following the repeal of prohibition), Westinghouse introduced many models of “Chest Type” self serve Coke machines for commercial use (each featured in the 1940 Westinghouse brochure above). For sales purposes, these models were “Named” (starting from smallest to largest)
Junior = Smallest size cooler, one “Rectangular” lid, holds 51 bottles (pictured above to the upper right)
Standard = Double size cooler, two “Rectangular” lids, holds 102 bottles (pictured above lower left)
Master = Extra large double cooler, two “Square” lids, holds 144 bottles (pictured above upper left)
Giant = Largest size cooler, four lids, holds 240 bottles (pictured above lower right)
These model “Names” were only used in the sales brochures, (never appearing on the Coke machines). And were produced through 1941
Each Westinghouse Coca Cola cooler was available in either “Ice” or “Electric” (Refrigerated Chilled Water) versions called a “Sweet Water Bath” (Sweet Water meant “Fresh” water). The “Ice” version usually came with a galvanized sheet metal liner. The “Electric” chilled water coolers, used a stainless steel liner, filled with water. The bottles of Coke were submerged in the water, and the water was chilled by an electric cooling system. Customers had their choice of Westinghouse or Frigidaire cooling systems. Westinghouse offered both “Ice” and “Electric” options. Not just for cost reasons, but because electricity was not yet available to all areas in the late 1930’s
Though Westinghouse manufactured the same four models of Coke coolers for at least seven years, there were subtle differences during that time. These differences now help us to determine which model cooler you may have, and when it may have been manufactured
Some Westinghouse Coolers did have a date code embossed in the liner as well
Touch Here to see these differences and the date codes of Westinghouse Coke Machines When is comes to finding the manufacture date of an early Westinghouse Coca Cola cooler, there are quite a few ways. First, lift the top lid and look inside the metal liner tub, for any embossed lettering. If your Coke cooler was made by Westinghouse, it may have embossed lettering inside that begins with “W” then followed by three of four other letters This example shows embossed lettering “W-ADE”. This is the Manufactures name (Westinghouse), followed by the date of manufacture, (month then year) all in code. We are not really sure why Westinghouse chose to put their date in code, but they did so on all their electronic items as well. They used a code word which refers to their very active involvement in electronics The code word is “RADIO TUBES“ Each letter represents a number, 1 through 0. R=1, A=2, etc. The last letter “S” represents “0” but in some cases “10” as in the month of October Getting back to our example above of W-ADE (and using the code word) we now have: W = Westinghouse A = 2, This is the month of manufacture D = 3, This is the first digit of the year E = 9, This is the second digit of the year So, this Coca Cola Cooler was made in Feb of 1939, by Westinghouse This date code was used on prewar through late 1940’s Westinghouse Coca Cola Coolers. However, we did find some variations to this This example shows a date code of W-NRRU, which clearly does not fit using our code word. The reason? The liner was changed on this machine after it left the factory, and it was stamped to indicate this. Here is how this breaks down: W = Westinghouse N = New liner R = 1, Month R = 1, Month U = 7, This is the second digit of the year So, this liner was replaced in Nov of 1937 with a Westinghouse part Single months will only have one letter instead of the two, unlike our example Not every cooler was fortunate enough to get a stamped date code. It was also possible that the liner could have been date coded, then shelved for some time before being installed in a cabinet. So, there are other ways to help date your early Westinghouse Coke Cooler The lettering style is another way to date the machine Specifically, the placement of the word “Drink” in the lettering. Early Coca Cola Coolers (that is, Coke Coolers made from 1935 – 1938, like our example photo above) had the word “Drink” placed very low in the Coca Cola lettering. Making the very top of all the lettering, even on a horizontal line Where as the later Coca Cola lettering (that is 1939 and later, like our example photo above ) featured the word “Drink” placed much higher, above the Coca Cola lettering Another way to help date your Coke Cooler is to look inside the top lid. Early Coca Cola coolers (made before 1940), had galvanized lid liners (see the photo above), with no Coca Cola lettering Coca Cola coolers made after 1940 (like our example photo above), featured lid liners painted red with embossed Coca Cola lettering. Notice the higher placement of the word “Drink” Another change made in 1940 to the models Standard, Master and Giant Coca Cola Coolers, was enclosing the front panel, for a cleaner look (see the brochure photo at the beginning of this section). These three models built before 1940, all featured open fronts and rears. This area was used for bottle storage or compressor mounting (in which case a screen was installed as a safety cover) Here is another way to identify your Coca Cola Cooler model, the dimension of the top lid(s) Early Westinghouse Coke Cooler Model lid sizes: The Junior, Standard and Giant model Coke Coolers all feature “Rectangular” lids, each measuring 21-3/4″ wide x 13-3/4″ deep The Master Coke Cooler features its own unique “Square” lids, each measuring 21-3/4″ wide x 19″ deep After WWII (1946), the Junior model Coke Cooler was replaced with the 3 case water cooled, which was later replaced by the 5 case air cooled The Standard model was dropped completely from the line The Master model Coke Cooler was replaced with the 6 case water cooled. Then replaced with the 10 case air cooled. And was finally replaced by the 12 case air cooled Coca Cola Cooler by the early 50’s The Giant model Coke Cooler was replaced with the 10 case water cooled. Then replaced by the 20 case air cooled. And finally by the 22 case air cooled Coke Cooler. These Giant coolers seem to have no real demand these days. Most people feel they are just too large for their homes. So, no real parts or made for them and they seem to have no real value The paint finish on all these pre-WWII Coca Cola machines was a mate or satin finish. This was stated in the original sales brochures. These models did not come with the shinny paint finishes we expect today (take another look at the above restored machines in the photos). Models made after WWII did More about the history of these Coke Coolers is listed below Westinghouse and Cavalier both manufactured chest type coolers to Coca Cola specifications, making them look very similar. We have a separate page to explain the Cavalier Coke Coolers. You can view it by clicking here These early 1935 – 1941 Westinghouse Coca Cola Coolers are “Self Serve” Horizontal type cooler, (non-coin operated). The customer would open the cooler lid, grabbed a bottle of Coke, then pay a cashier. Because these early Westinghouse Horizontal coolers have no actual vending mechanism, they can hold and cool almost anything, even food For liability reasons, we cannot repair ANY “Water Chilled” cooling systems or provide parts. These cooling systems must be removed so the cooler can then be use as an Ice Box Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Westinghouse Junior, Standard or Master Coke Machine Full Restoration of Your Westinghouse Coke machine as an Ice Box starting at $8,995.00 est Or, we can Partially Restore your Westinghouse Coke machine as an Ice Box starting at $2995.00 est View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine Restoration
Westinghouse Coke Coolers, “WE” Wet Cooler, Bow Out Cabinet 1946 – early 50’s
Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine Restoration and Repair. This Westinghouse WE 6 Coca Cola Machine arrived with a solid cabinet. However, missing many parts, which we fabricated for our client
After much fabrication and a Full Restoration, this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine looks better than new
The original top for this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine was complete but, in rough shape
After a Grand America Jukebox Full Restoration, the top for this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine looks factory fresh
Inside the Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine before shows pretty rough, missing parts, bad gaskets and rusted out lid liners
Inside the Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine after our Full Restoration shows clean with new gaskets and custom made lid liners
The original “View” window in this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine was missing the glass and the Coca Cola sign
For this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine, we re-chromed the window frame and bottle opener, replaced the window glass, and added the correct Coca Cola and Ice Cold signs
Back side of the Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine before, shows completely empty, missing the cooling system and all the protective covers
We custom built new protective covers for the rear of this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine
After body work and paint, the back side of this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine looks better than new
One of the top lids had rusted through for this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine
We cut out the rusted area enough, to get to re-usable metal
We fabricated a replacement section, and welded into place on the old lid
After body work and paint, it not only looks great but, works great as well
Both lid liners were rusted beyond repair, in this Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine. On many Vintage Chest Type Coke machines, the lid hinges mount to the lid liners, making them an important part of the main support. We fabricated new lid liners, based off the originals
The cap catcher was the last item missing. The cap catcher was often used as a drain pan, in these Vintage Chest Type Coke Machines. So, they are commonly missing or rusted beyond repair, and need replacing. Westinghouse used many different sizes of this drawer style cap catchers
Disassembly of the Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine
After sandblasting the cabinet
After body work and paint
After new insulation
We cleaned the original stainless steel liner, installed it and added new gaskets
The Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine was originally filled with water, chilled by an electric cooling system. It was the first “Electric” style cooler (“E” for Electric)
For liability reasons, we cannot repair ANY “Water Chilled” cooling systems or provide parts. These cooling systems must be removed so the cooler can then be use as an Ice Box
The Westinghouse WE-6 Coke Machine before
And a Fully Restored Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine after. Our client chose the solid red paint scheme with white lettering, which was factory finish for this model. However, the later Chest Type Coke Machine models did come in two-tone (red and white paint), either of which you can choose when we restore your Coke Machine
Touch Here For History of the WE series Westinghouse Coke Machines 1946-early 50s In 1935 (following the repeal of prohibition), Westinghouse introduced many models of “Chest Type” self serve Coke machines for commercial use. For sales purposes, these models were named (starting from smallest to largest) Junior = Smallest size cooler, one “Rectangular” lid, 51 bottles Standard = Double size cooler, two “Rectangular” lids, 102 bottles Master = Extra large double cooler, two “Square” lids, 144 bottles Giant = Largest size cooler, four lids, 240 bottles These model names were only used in the sales brochures, never appearing on the Coke machines, and were produced through early 1942 Each was available in either “Ice” or “Electric” Refrigerated Chilled Water versions called a “Sweet Water Bath” (Sweet Water meant “Fresh” water). The “Ice” version usually came with a galvanized sheet metal liner. The “Electric” series, (chilled water coolers) used a stainless steel liner, filled with water. The bottles of Coke were submerged in the water, and the water was chilled by an electric cooling system. Customers had their choice of Westinghouse or Frigidaire cooling systems. Westinghouse offered both “Ice” and “Electric” options not just for cost reasons, but because electricity was not yet available to all in the late 1930’s In 1942, production pretty much ceased as the U.S. entered WWII. In 1946, production began again and Westinghouse introduced a new body style of Chest Coke Machine (now often referred to as the “Bow Out” style cabinet. So named, because from all angles, the cabinet seems to be bowing or bulging outward). It was at this time, Westinghouse began the use of model numbers. Each model number began with two letters, which indicated the manufacture, and the type of cooling (how the machine chilled Coke bottles) “WI” for Westinghouse Ice cooler “WE” for Westinghouse Electric cooler These letters would then be follow by a number, indicating how many “Cases” of Coke bottles that cooler held, (3 for three cases, 5 for 5 cases, etc.) Example: WE-6 (Westinghouse Electric water cooler that holds 6 cases of Coke bottles) The “WE” series with a (new cabinet design), featured a glass window with chrome trim, (to view the cold bottles inside being cooled by the water, without having to open the lid). A lighted window was optional, (This glass view window was discontinued on later water cooled models, replaced by full length lids). The new cabinet style also featured an internal bottle opener and extra deep cap catcher drawer. This provided a sleeker look and to help to avoid spilled caps when emptying. The cap catcher drawer also concealed the drain hose Paint Schemes: The Westinghouse “WI” and “WE” Coca Cola Coolers all came in Solid Red paint with white lettering. Basically, most Coca Cola Machines built from 1935 – 1955, were Solid Red. Most Coca Cola Machines built from 1956 and later, were Two-Tone Date of Manufacture: Up through the late 1940’s, Westinghouse Coca Cola coolers usually had an embossed letter code on the left side liner. Simply lift the front lid and look to the left. The embossed code will begin with the letter “W” for Westinghouse, followed by three or four other letters This example from our restored WE-6 Coke cooler shows embossed lettering “W-UIU”. This is the manufactures name (Westinghouse), followed by the date of manufacture, (month then year) in code. They used a code word which refers to their very active involvement in electronics The code word is “RADIO TUBES“ Each letter represents a number, 1 through 0. The letter R=1, A=2, etc. The last letter “S” represents “0” but in some cases “10” as in the month of October Getting back to our example of W-UIU above, (and using the code word) we now have: W = Westinghouse U = 7, This is the month of manufacture (July) I = 4, This is the first digit of the year U = 7, This is the second digit of the year So this date code shows our WE-6 Coca Cola Cooler was made in July of 1947 by Westinghouse This embossed date code in the liner is the only way to date a Westinghouse cooler. The Westinghouse Serial Numbers and ID tags on the outside of the cabinet, were used for parts identification only, and did not include the date of manufacture Westinghouse and Cavalier both manufactured chest type coolers to Coca Cola specifications, making them look very similar. However, there are small noticeable differences. The late 1940’s Westinghouse coolers feature an internal bottle opener with cap catcher drawer/drain pan. The late 1940’s Cavalier coolers feature and external bottle opener, external cap catcher. And a separate drain pan drawer Because of public health reasons, the “WE” series began slowly phasing out from 1948 through the early 1950’s, (the water inside the coolers was rarely cleaned or replaced by the owners, and it was a messy job). In late 1947, Westinghouse introduced the “WD” series “air cooled” coolers as a replacement for this problem. Read more about them below in the history of Westinghouse WD and WH series coolers Dimensions: 36″ Tall, 45″ wide, 28″ deep The Westinghouse WE-6 Coca Cola Machine originally held 6 cases of the small, Coke bottles “W” for Westinghouse “E” for Electric cooling system “6” for 6 cases The Westinghouse WE-6 Coke Machine is a “Self Serve” Horizontal type cooler, (non-coin operated). A customer would open the cooler lid, grabbed a bottle of Coke, then pay a cashier. Because the Westinghouse WE-6 Horizontal cooler has no actual vending mechanism, it can hold and cool almost anything, even food For liability reasons, we cannot repair ANY original “Water Chilled” cooling systems or provide parts. These cooling systems must be removed so the cooler can be used as an Ice Box Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Westinghouse WE-6 Coke Machine Full Restoration of Your Westinghouse WE-6 as an Ice Box starting at $7495.00 est Or, we can Partially Restore your WE-6 as an Ice Box starting at $1495.00 est View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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Westinghouse WD-10 Coca Cola Machine Restoration
Westinghouse Coke Coolers, “WD” Dry Cooler, First Generation 1947 – 1949
Westinghouse WD-10 Coca Cola Cooler
Westinghouse WD-10 Coca Cola Machine Restoration and Repair. This Westinghouse WD-10 Coca Cola Machine arrived with a solid cabinet in nice cosmetic shape, but did not cool
We performed a “Partial Restoration” to this Westinghouse WD-10 Coke Cooler by replacing the original cooling system with our new, complete system, as well as new gaskets and lid liners. We replace the cooling system in every Westinghouse WD series cooler we work on
After all that work, plus a good cleaning and new casters, this Westinghouse WD-10 will be good for many years to come
Touch Here For History of The Westinghouse WD-10 Coke Machine 1947: With the previous “WE” Wet Cooler series begin phased out (read about that above in WE series), Westinghouse introduces a new “Dry” style cooler (the “WD” series), as a replacement “WD” for Westinghouse Dry cooler Essentially, the “WD” series has the same cabinet size as the “WE” series, with a few small modifications. The “WD” series features a galvanized liner (instead of stainless steel). And a cooling system that chills the air (instead of water), like we use today in our refrigerators. With no need for water to circulate around the bottles, the WD series features deeper liners, allowing to hold more bottles. The WD series uses full length lids covering the whole top of the machine (having no need for a glass view window) The Westinghouse WD-10 Coca Cola Cooler features two lids (opening left to right), an exterior mounted bottle opener and cap catcher. While the WE series models were in the process of being phased out, they retained the drawer style cap catcher and recessed bottle opener. Since the “WD” series features a deeper liner in the same size cabinet as the previous 6 case cooler, it could now hold 10 cases, without taking up any more floor space. This of course is a very important sales point for businesses. So as the years went on, Westinghouse kept re-designing and increasing the depth of the liners for each model, in an effort to hold more bottles, without making the cabinets larger (to minimize floor space). This is why models like the Westinghouse WD-10 were only manufactured for a few years (1947-1949). By 1950, the WD-10 was replaced by the WD-12. Which could hold 12 cases (read about that below in WD-12 cooler) Paint Schemes: The Westinghouse “WD” Coca Cola Coolers all came in Solid Red paint with white lettering. Basically, most Coca Cola Machines built from 1935 – 1955, were Solid Red. Most Coca Cola Machines built from 1956 and later, were Two-Tone Date of Manufacture: Up through the late 1940’s, Westinghouse Coca Cola coolers usually had an embossed date (in letter code) on the left side liner. Simply lift the front lid, and look to the left. The embossed code will begin with the letter “W” for Westinghouse, followed by three or four other letters This example from a Westinghouse WD-10 Coke cooler, shows embossed lettering “W-UIB”. The “W” is the manufactures name (Westinghouse), followed by the date of manufacture, (month then year) in code. They used a code word referring to their very active involvement in electronics The code word is “RADIO TUBES“ Each letter represents numbers 1 through 0. The letter R=1, A=2, etc. The last letter “S” represents “0” but in some cases “10” as in the month of October Getting back to our example of W-UIB above, (and using the code word) we now have: W = Westinghouse U = 7, This is the month of manufacture (July) I = 4, This is the first digit of the year B = 8, This is the second digit of the year So this WD-10 example date code shows a Coca Cola Cooler that was made in July of 1948 by Westinghouse This embossed date code in the liner is the only way to date a Westinghouse cooler. The Westinghouse Serial Numbers and ID tags on the outside of the cabinet, were used for parts identification only. And did not include the date of manufacture Dimensions: 36″ Tall, 45″ wide, 28″ deep The Westinghouse WD-10 Coca Cola Machine is a Horizontal type cooler that originally held 10 cases of the small Coca Cola bottles. “W” for Westinghouse, “D” for Dry cooling system, “10” for 10 cases. The Westinghouse WD-10 Coke Machine is a “Self Serve” Horizontal type cooler (non-coin operated). To operate this cooler, a customer would open the top cooler lid, grabbed a bottle of Coke, then pay a cashier. Because the Westinghouse WD-10 has no actual vending mechanism, it can hold and cool almost anything, even food Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Westinghouse WD-10 Coke Machine Full Restoration of Your Westinghouse WD-10 w/rebuilt cooling system starting at $11,995.00 est Or, we can Partially Restore your WD-10 w/rebuilt cooling system starting at $5495.00 est View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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Westinghouse WD-12 & WH-12 Coca Cola Machine Restoration
Westinghouse Coke Coolers, “WD” Dry Cooler, Second Generation 1950 – 1954
And “WH” Dry Cooler, Third Generation 1955 – 1966
Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine Restoration and Repair. This Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine arrived with a solid cabinet but, in rough shape
After a Grand America Jukebox Full Restoration, this Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine looks and works better than new
The Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine originally came in solid Red paint. Our client chose the later Two-Tone paint option
Inside the Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine before, was pretty rough. The gaskets were bad, fiberglass lid liners had cracked and the cooling system did not work
After our Full Restoration, this cooler now has all new gaskets, new plastic lid liners, powder coated metal separators and a rebuilt original cooling system upgraded to the newer 134a refrigerant. The Westinghouse “WD” series was the first to use a “Dry” cooling system that chilled the air (“D” for Dry) rather than water
Back side of the Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine before, shows a non-functional cooling system, and a missing compressor cover
Back side of the Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine after our Full Restoration and rebuilt cooling system
Because the rear compressor cover was missing, we had to fabricate one
After bending our cut pieces, welding it together, we adjust to fit before paint
After body work and paint, the back side of the Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine looks complete and factory fresh
Inside the cooling area liner of the Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine before. We removed the old cooling system and gaskets, then removed the main liner and all insulation
Next, we removed the rusted out cabinet bottom, sandblasted the whole cabinet, performed body work and painted, then fabricated a new cabinet bottom
We installed new insulation, then the restored liner and drain assembly, all new gaskets, the rebuilt cooling system, and powder coated metal separators. After installing the restored top lids, adjusting the thermostat and running for at least 24 hours, we have a Fully Restored Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Machine ready to ship back to our client
Here is our Fully Restored Westinghouse WD-12 Coke Machine from the early 1950’s. For this Coca Cola machine, our client chose the factory finish, solid red paint scheme with white lettering. Westinghouse made a “WH” series Horizontal Type Coke Machine models which offered two-tone paint (red and white) in the late 1950’s. Either of which you can choose when we restore your Coke Machine
Touch Here For History of Westinghouse WD & WH Coke Machines 1950: Westinghouse introduces the WD-12 Coca Cola Cooler to replace the WD-10 model (read about that above). Using the same cabinet dimensions as the WD-10, they redesigned the inner liner and cooling system to now hold 12 cases of Coca Cola bottles. Westinghouse also brought back the “stream line” cabinet design from the previous WE-6 model. The new for 1950 Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola cooler featured two lids opening front to back, and an internal bottle opener and cap catcher drawer (which now also serves as a drain pan) Example: WD-12 Westinghouse WD-12 Coca Cola Cooler The “WD” Dry Cooler series was manufactured to around 1954 1955: Westinghouse introduces a new Westinghouse cooling system, featuring a “Finger tip” temperature knob, (customers could now adjust the temperature themselves, no tools needed) a new hermetically sealed compressor and redesigned system. Boasting the “Coldest Cokes Ever”, and automatic defrost. The new system also allowed for easier parts removal, making for quicker repair times. This new cooling system was installed in all new chest type and upright Westinghouse Coke machines, and was indicated with model numbers ending in the letter “T” With a new cooling system, Westinghouse introduced a complete new line of upright Coke machine models, and re-designated all chest type Coke coolers. Chest type coolers would now be called “Horizontal” coolers. The “WD” series was now replaced by the “WH” series “WH” for Westinghouse Horizontal cooler Example: WH-12T Westinghouse WH-12T Coca Cola Cooler Using the same amount of floor space as the previous models, the Westinghouse “WH” series Coke coolers look basically the same as the “WD” series, with a few small modifications. Stainless Steel front lid was now standard. The big changes came to the rear of the cabinet because of the new cooling system, and to make for simpler installation and repair Westinghouse WD-12 Coke Cooler rear cabinet Westinghouse WH-12T Coke Cooler rear cabinet The cooling lines on the previous WD series ran up the left side rear. For the new WH series, these lines were moved to center (which allowed for a much smaller rear compressor panel). The rear Coca-Cola lettering was changed from one large script, to two small scrip’s (one on each side of the cooling lines). The inside drain was moved from over the cap catcher drawer, to front center 1956: Coca Cola introduces a new advertising campaign focusing on a fresher new look. From 1956 on, Coke machines are offered in two-tone paint. Beginning in 1956, the Westinghouse WH-12 features the new two tone paint scheme Westinghouse WH-12T Coca Cola Cooler in two-tone paint The “WH” series was the last of the rounded “Bow Out” style Horizontal coolers, produced by Westinghouse, and were manufactured until around 1966. It was replaced with the modern, boxy looking horizontal type coolers we see today. The Westinghouse WE-6, WD-10, WD-12 and WH-12T Coca Cola Machines all use the same size “Bow Out” Style cabinet Dimensions: 36″ Tall, 45″ wide, 28″ deep But, each features different depth interior liners and lids making parts non-interchangeable From 1950 on, Westinghouse Coca Cola Machines no longer carried a date of manufacture, making them very difficult to establish a date. Westinghouse Serial Numbers were used for parts identification only, and did not include the date of manufacture The Westinghouse WD-12 and WH-12 Coca Cola Machines are Horizontal type coolers, that originally held 12 cases of the small Coke bottles. The Westinghouse WD-12 and WH-12 Coke Machines are “Self Serve” Horizontal type coolers (non-coin operated). To operate, a customer would open the top cooler lid, grabbed a bottle of Coke, then pay a cashier. Because the Westinghouse WD-12 and WH-12 have no actual vending mechanism, they can hold and cool almost anything, even food. We replace the cooling system on every Westinghouse WD and WH series Coke cooler we work on Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Westinghouse WD-12/WH-12 Coke Machine Full Restoration of Your Westinghouse WD-12 or WH-12 w/rebuilt cooling system starting at $11,995.00 est Or, we can Partially Restore your WD-12 / WH-12 w/rebuilt cooling system starting at $5495.00 est View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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Westinghouse WC-78MD & WB-60-K6 Coca Cola Machine Restoration
Westinghouse Coca Cola “Select-O-Matic” Multi-Drink Coolers, early 1960’s
Westinghouse WC-78MD and WB-60K6 Coca Cola Machine Restoration and Repair. We have restored many of these early 60’s Westinghouse dial knob style machines for customers. Since most of these models typically arrive with solid cabinets and are still in pretty good shape, we usually only need to perform a Partial Restoration. We clean them inside and out, then install a new, complete cooling system and updated electronics. After that, they work great for years to come
The Westinghouse WC-78MD and WB-60K6 are coin operated bottle machines. However, if you would like for it to vend 12 oz cans, the later versions were adjustable to do so. For the earlier versions to work on cans, we would need to create a shim kit. To operate either of these models, you first select your beverage by turning the large knob on the front. Then, insert your coins and the machine automatically vends your selection out the chute below
Touch Here For History of Westinghouse WC-78MD & WB60-K6 Coke Machines 1960: Westinghouse introduces the WC-78 MD Coca Cola Cooler. Just one in a new line of “Multi-Drink” coin operated machines. All models in this line up feature the new “Select-O-Matic” knob. Turning the knob to select your beverage, then inserting your coins, the new machines would then automatically vend your selection out the chute below. The WC-78MD was the smallest in this new line up (making a great choice for today’s home market). The Westinghouse WC-78MD offers 6 selections and holds 78 bottles in the vending mechanism (13 bottles in each selection). It will vend bottles sizes from the small 7 oz pony beer bottles, the 8 oz Coke bottle, up to a 12 oz long neck Westinghouse WC-78MD Coca Cola Cooler (Westinghouse Cooler, 78 bottles, Multi-Drink) 1963: Westinghouse introduces many new models to this line up, now refereed to as “Beverage” vendors rather than Coolers. Some of these new models featured new push button selectors. Now offering two selector options, (a knob or push buttons) coolers could no longer be refereed to simply as “Multi-Drink”. The new format going forward would be K for knob and B for button, followed by how many selections that machine offered One machine introduced in this new line for 1963 was the Westinghouse WB-60-K6. All the features of the model 78, though slightly shorter and now holding only 60 bottles total. The new model was targeted at smaller location traffic Westinghouse WB-60-K6 Coca Cola Machine (Westinghouse Beverage Vendor, 60 bottles total, Knob selector, 6 selections) The new model 60 was only slightly smaller in height from the model 78. It is really only noticeable if you compare the two front Coca Cola signs The new push button models look very similar to the knob selector models Westinghouse WB-78-B4 Coca Cola Machine (Westinghouse Beverage Vendor, 78 bottles or cans, Buttons selector, 4 selections) Using basically the same amount of floor space as the previous models, the new line up of Beverage Vendors differed mostly in height. This new line up of machines was designed for bottles only. However, within the next few years, they added more adjustment to the shims in order to vend cans. You can see the machine we used for the photo above was featuring the new 12 oz cans, having the additional space for the shim movement Westinghouse was still offering single selection machines as well in the early 1960’s Here is a single selection Westinghouse WB-60-C1 (Westinghouse Beverage Vendor, 60 bottles total, Count 1 (Single Selection)) The knob version of these models were made through the 1960’s, then discontinued The push button versions took over as they pushed on through into the 1970’s and 80’s. The model 60 was eventually dropped as were the single selection machines. But models like the 78 proved to be very popular and continued to be made for a quite some time. With the only changes being cosmetic, trim, paint schemes, etc. All models came standard with a metal Coca Cola sign. A lighted sign was optional Dimensions of WC-78MD: 64″ Tall, 24″ wide, 23″ deep, 378#’s weight Dimensions of WB-60-K6: 60″ Tall, 24″ wide, 23″ deep, 370#’s weight Want to find the exact year your Westinghouse Coke machine was made? Well, there really isn’t any good way. Beginning in 1950, Westinghouse Coca Cola Machines no longer carried a date of manufacture, making them very difficult to establish a date. Westinghouse Serial Numbers were used for parts identification only, and did not include the date of manufacture We only work on these two Westinghouse models because of their smaller size and versatility (meaning more public interest). The Westinghouse WC-78MD and K series, as well as the WB-60K6. Westinghouse also made much larger models with these same features. However, with no real public interest and no reproduction parts, we cannot not work on those Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Westinghouse WC-78MD or WB-60K6 Coke Machine Full Restoration of Your Westinghouse WC-78MD or WB-60K6 w/rebuilt cooling system starting at $11,995.00 est Or, we can Partially Restore your WC-78MD or WB-60K6 w/rebuilt cooling system starting at $5495.00 est View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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