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!
