Westinghouse
WD22 Dry Air Box
This classic machine was found in very rough condition as
are most machines of this age. Fortunately the only missing
part was the cap catcher allowing us to do an authentic restoration.
We started by stripping each and every part off the machine
and then stripping the paint. Then each part was individually
restored to its original condition. The body panels were then
straightened out and given a new paint job with all the lettering
of the embossment done by hand. No decals were put on these
machines originally so we didn’t put any on either.
The lids on these machines are usually dented and the inside
liners are broken (
P9).
This machine came with the stainless steel lids – they
were straightened and polished. They came out so good they
looked like they had been chromed. When restoring the lid
our
R16
gasket is needed. Our re-assembly began with new insulation.
Then the pan (inside) was re installed after being cleaned.
It’s galvanized but usually they are in good shape and
just need a really good cleaning.. The body was given a new
gasket, in this case our
R16.
The compressor system on this Westinghouse vending machine
was still working. These are usually great units. The compressor
was thoroughly checked over, bead blasted, flushed, repainted
and we installed a new
EP19
thermostat. The cooling system was able to stay a true R12.
A new evaporator fan motor
EP1A
was installed. The condenser used our
EP9
fan motor mounting bracket, our
EP1
motor on this particular machine along with a new fan blade
our
EP8C.
Every machine is re-wired. The main harness is our
EP15.
While labor is a key element in any restoration our large
supply of reproduction vending machine parts such as the door
gasket, decals, breaker strips, locks, compressor parts brought
this vintage vending machine back to life!
