[JL_Benet]

I will be holding a vampire event, and I wanted to make the cooler fit the theme. after searching, I found these threads:
http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-and-recipes/104486-coffin-cooler.html
http://www.halloweenforum.com/blogs/halloweenie1/1620-coffin-party-cooler.html
http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-and-step-by-step/72371-step-step-ice-ches-coffin.html
http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/68750-coffin-drink-cooler.html
http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/115434-full-sized-coffin-cooler.html
http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-and-recipes/167345-casket-cooler-2016-a.html

But, I wanted something more like a casket, and I thought using coolers would work better. So, I plan on doing something like the pirate's chest, like this:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pirate-Chest-Beer-Cooler/
But, as a casket, with two coolers placed lengthwise, like this:

 

[JL_Benet]

Here are more pics I found while researching this project:

 

[JL_Benet]

Here are two options for handles:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty-...Wrought-Iron-Bail-Pull-PN8005-SAM-A/202023812
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty-...ack-Sisal-Cabinet-Pull-P22999-FB-CP/202935034

I will mount these bats as decoration:
https://www.designtoscano.com/product/code/PD0054.do?

I will mount these bottle openers on either end (after painting them black):
http://www.grandinroad.com/cast-iron-skull-bottle-opener/905582?

 

[wildwoodla]

Awesome! Love this idea and you've done some great research. Can't wait to see your finished casket!

 

[a_granger]

I made a very simple one a few years back with two great big coolers hidden inside.



Your going to have so much fun with this theme! Can't wait to see what your set up looks like.