We restored this generic Progress picnic cooler as an accessory for a 1957 Chevy show car. Painted the same color as the car, it was set out next to it during cruise nights. This was a fantasy piece; Progress never made a Chevrolet picnic cooler.
The Chevrolet gold emblem was probably purchased from a supplier of [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Picnic Coolers'
Chevrolet Picnic Cooler
February 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Tags: Coolers · Picnic Coolers · Restorations by Vintage Vending Inc. · Unique & Unusual
Acton Picnic Coolers
November 7th, 2008 · 18 Comments
Acton Manufacturing is responsible for some very collectible items. The Acton Standard picnic cooler is fairly common, but finding one in mint condition with the box is hard to do. The Acton Junior or “6-Pack” is probably one of the most desirable Coca-Cola picnic coolers for collectors. Acton also made the “Low Boy”, another hard-to-find [...]
Tags: Antique Advertising · Coca-Cola · Picnic Coolers · Restorations by Vintage Vending Inc.
1950’s Cronstroms Cooler
October 8th, 2008 · 7 Comments
Cronstroms Picnic Cooler
Here is a picture of a generic Cronstroms picnic cooler we restored a while back. Picnic coolers are pretty easy to restore, if you find them in decent shape. We painted this one a nice 50’s green and decorated it with original Florida travel decals. Original travel decals are easily available. Do a [...]
