Well, the machine is safely tucked away in the basement where it should avoid detection by the War Department!
Cleaned out the vending rack (a few mouse nests) with the shop vac and located a few interesting items.
1. An orange plastic spider ring--appropriate given the day.
2. Handful of nickels dating from the early 60's to the mid 70's.
3. Handful of losing scratch-off Michigan Lottery tickets from the early 70's.
4. Portions of a candy wrapper or perhaps a newsletter with an odd looking character--the name maybe Scuttlebutt?
5. A note from the past that I am sure was intended for me that says, "HI Good Looking!"
I could not locate a serial number anywhere but there is a grease pencil marking on the side of the vending rack that says "Russ 6-2-41" so I am guessing that is an inspection or assembly date. This machine in pretty good shape with most of the surface rust limited to the base and on the feet. The original finish is in good shape with no noticeable dents or dings and the major chrome pieces are in good shape as well. With a little clean-up and a few adjustments, it should be dispensing Chuckles and Jujubes in no time.
Here are a few more pictures.
Tim
