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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2009, 09:28:52 am »
Quote from: mznb1u on November 19, 2009, 06:37:56 am
Looks like the guys did a nice job on the resto.  Not a bad looking machine but I prefer the all green for the DP machines. 

And because I'm a smart-alec (at least that is what my Dad used to say!) I have to ask the question:  "I wonder if this was this a "professional" restoration?"   glare laugh biggrin

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On this one, I can actually agree with Coates, and don't think it would pass the "Professional" standards he has set for "All of us to Follow"...  biggrin
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2009, 10:05:52 am »
For 6800.00 dollars in my opinion I would have to say sub standard restoration. 
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2009, 02:43:58 pm »
I think the term we will use is "Refurbishment" vs Restoration...

I have Refurbished a machine for a customer.. he wanted to keep the originallity of the machine , yet while making it functional. It was a Vendo 39, so I took it apart, cleaned and buffed the exterior, there was no rust through so didn't have any holes in it.. Cleaned everything really well, polished the drum, and cleaned the smaller parts and at that time, didn't know about powder coating, so hammertoned the smaller stuff to protect it.. reassembled with new insulation, new gaskets, new wiring, but everything else was original, just cleaned well.. it looked great, and was fully functional...

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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2009, 03:31:40 pm »
well if anyone comes across a VMC 81 dr pepper in the 2500-3000  range please let me know.
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2009, 07:13:59 pm »
Restored or Unrestored?

Did you go after that Milk Machine?

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« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2009, 08:44:31 am »
I may be going to Canton soon and if I do, I will look at the VMC and report back.
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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2009, 10:08:59 am »

Excuse my ignorance here but is a Doctor Pepper VMC 81 just a generic machine with a DP Sign plonked on it...

If so, apart from the historical context would it not be easier to buy a generic one and stick the sign on...

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« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2009, 11:13:29 am »
Quote from: davethebirdman on November 20, 2009, 10:08:59 am
Excuse my ignorance here but is a Doctor Pepper VMC 81 just a generic machine with a DP Sign plonked on it...

If so, apart from the historical context would it not be easier to buy a generic one and stick the sign on...

Basically the same price unrestored regardless whether it has a sign on it or not
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2009, 11:50:09 am »

Okay now I understand... So a Coke 81 is cheaper to buy than a generic one??
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2009, 12:17:08 pm »
it is harder to find a generic one then a coke
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