New Vintage Coolidor

[TheMadScientist]

I have been away for a while, and in that time I have outgrown my tuppador I built before.

I came across a old Coleman cooler for insanely cheap that was still in good condition the seal is rock solid and the lid/door locks down.

Here are the before pics:




Here is what it looks so far, I have completely cleaned, sanitized, polished and painted the exterior.



I still have to make or order the shelves, more heatfelt beads..but the rest of the boxes and cedar will come from my current tuppador.

I will update once I complete the next part.

Jeremy

 

[jamesbrownsplit]

Awesome! I've been thinking about going the coolidor route and wanted to get one of those aluminum Coleman's. Just feel like regular coolers would be an eyesore. Super cool!

 

[b.stone]

Wow. Great find. It cleaned up nicely too

 

[TheMadScientist]

Thanks!! Now trying to decide if I want to spring for the custom cedar shelves and drawers or do coated wire racks and just reuse old cigar boxes as trays (which is what I have done for my tuppador).

 

[DarrelMorris]

What a great idea. Congratulations on your find. This is going to look great.

 

[cohibausa]

Any ideas on how to regulate temperature?

 

[TheMadScientist]

For me temp should not be much of an issue, the temp inside the cooler will eventually equalize to the room temp (for me usually about 70-75) and the cooler will keep the temp more stable because it is insulated and will take much longer to heat up or cool down. If I have a case where the room temp is much higher or lower for some time I will move the coolidor to a location with the house that will help (closet, next to heater, ect). I also plan on building a battery operated fan with a timer...to run 30-60 min only a day. Saves battery power and should help regulate temp/RH throughout the who unit.

 

[Marcm15]

Looks really nice! I have a 150 qt igloo that I built but its pretty much a given that it has to stay in my basement because of looks. I'm thinking about building a cabinet for it but I'm starting to realize with all I am investing into a cooler, I could almost buy a Wineador. (Well not really, but if I keep telling myself that I might convince myself!!)

 

[Thorne]

That looks really cool. Nice find!

 

[Rupe]

Nice find...

LOVE the wood grain look on the door! :thumbsup:

 

[TheMadScientist]

New shipment arrived today, and the coolidor has spent a few days regulating it's self. Here is what it looks like now, there still is a bit more room.

 

[tedp]

Nicely done!

 

[TheMadScientist]

It has been a week now filled and it is running at 67-68RH and temp of 68-74 deg (depending on room temp). I could not be happier. Well ok I could.....a light sanding and 2-3 more coats of paint. but I am a little ocd. That and maybe an undercrown logo on the side or front.

 

[alloy]

Thanks!! Now trying to decide if I want to spring for the custom cedar shelves and drawers or do coated wire racks and just reuse old cigar boxes as trays (which is what I have done for my tuppador).

That's exactly what I have done with my wineador. Also got some of the spanish cedar leaves that cover the cigars inside the box from a local B&M. Works well and smells great.

 

[TheMadScientist]

I have updated a little, added three drawers. And now thinking about doing a collage of cigar bands and ads to the front (now to get lots of bands and ads :help.

 

[Rupe]

I have updated a little, added three drawers. And now thinking about doing a collage of cigar bands and ads to the front (now to get lots of bands and ads :help.

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I'd leave that front "as is". The woody look is what gives that bad boy its charm!!

 

[Bear]

This is seriously cool man!

how much does it hold?

 

[TheMadScientist]

Each Drawer holds about 50 or so sticks and can fit 8-10 full boxes in the bottom so in total maybe 300-400 sticks maybe more if I rearrange or use some of the dead space behind the drawers.

 

[Bear]

That's a good size, nice man

send a pic when you're all setup pls

 

[Reelman]

What is the size of it?