Thermador Vintage Swamp Cooler on 2040-parts.com
Greensboro, North Carolina, US
Excellent example of the Thermador evaporative cooler or "swamp" cooler offered in the late 1940s through early 1960s.
Works as designed, strings are still attached and rotate the sisal drum perfectly. Spring tension still smooth. Fill flap (see photo) intact.
Original green patina - decided to never restore. Replica label can be removed with alcohol; most labels I've seen are more toward the intake grill.
Strut rod had surface rust and was lightly sanded and bathed in matte nickel paint. Still uses the square nut on rod. Foot was Plasti-dipped in black, as were all clamps so it can be used safely on the best auto finishes.
I'll include two (2) copies of the color scan of the original instructions. Very nice to frame for shows.
Rod will be removed and wrapped for safe shipping.
Thanks for looking and good luck.
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