Just joined ! Please help me !!

[cmike101]

I just bought my first soda machine and i love it..Can anyone help me with the #s on my machine(what they mean) VFA 56 d b  Serial # 406021403 and then v23td...One last question,the paint on top of the door chipped away..I can see green paint under the white paint,do ya the someone painted white over the real Dr Pepper green? I sure hope someone can help so i can order the correct paper work..Thanks for any help...Very cool site !!

[Pat Pixley]

It is a Vendolator 56 , It was Dr Pepper Green, the Marquee has been changed probably when it was painted white.
 would look great Green again.
And welcome to the site

  Pat

[mznb1u]

Welcome to SMC!  You will find the people on this site to be very helpful with any questions that you may have.

Nice looking 56--that refers to how many of the old 6.5 to 10 oz bottles it can hold.  7 shelves with 8 bottles each.  It may hold one less on each shelf with 12 oz bottles.

Here is a bit more information about your machine:

http://soda-machines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=567&Itemid=14

It is possible that the machine started out as DP green and got repainted at some point.  Those are great machines for everyday use!

  Tim

[Creighton]

Welcome to the board!! Nice machine. Many of us here have V-56's. Any questions just ask. Search function can be helpfull as well.
Creighton

[cmike101]

Thanks everyone for the help. I have read and learned a lot on here,the people seem to be very true and sincere (thanks for that). Is there anyway i can find out what the true colors for this particular machine were?Wow i just bought this 2 days ago,now i want to add another one...lol

[rayg]

Hi cmike101 welcome  here's a picture  of a Dr Peppper machine  that  belongs to one of member aa777

[cmike101]

Oh i almost forgot the fluorescent bulb is missing. i have seen some posts on buying them,does anyone live in the Dallas Texas area know were to buy one for my machine?

[briandr1]

i get my bulbs at ace hardware stores here in west texas Lowes would most likley have them check there

[RED SPARKS]

Next thing you need to do is make the trip over to Dublin, TX and pick up some 10, 2 & 4 Dp's for that thing.  good luck with it.

[cmike101]

Thanks for all the info !!

[rayg]

So the big question are you going paint it Dr. Pepper green or leave it white? either way will look cool

[cmike101]

Well the case is green under the the white paint ,but its solid white to the metal on the door..I really want it like it came out of the store (correct colors)..Were any v 56's like that ,white door green case?

[briandr1]

yes sir i believe they were green and white. the sign marquee has been changed too

[cmike101]

So how do i tell what the correct sign marquee looks like, im so new to this i dont know if i could tell the differance?

[RED SPARKS]

There had been a white with green DP machine on craigslist near me, but now I can't find it.  You might just go to google images and type in Dr. Pepper machine or even vintage dr. pepper machine in and search and you will get a lot of pics of various ones.  I am sure there are a few people here with examples but that might save you a little time and you could see more various ways they were done.

[rayg]

Well the case is green under the the white paint ,but its solid white to the metal on the door..I really want it like it came out of the store (correct colors)..Were any v 56's like that ,white door green case?

that's exactly the same color scheme in that picture I posted white door green body . go for it 

[cmike101]

Thanks,now its google time..I wasent sure if the pic you posted of the white and green dp machine was originol or it was painted different on purpose...Thanks

[shroom4u]

Just want to say welcome to the forum, I myself am another noob at this, nice find on the machine.  Looks like a decent machine you got there.

[RED SPARKS]

Here is the one on CL that is original condition...   http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/2322903471.html

[cmike101]

Thanks Red Sparks,did you see the price for that dp machine 800.00 seems steep..Im not sure what color now to paint it..Sinse im going to keep this machine for myself..What would be the very cheapest way to remove the rust from the (i guess pan) bottom where the insert slides in ,and just patch the holes?  I cant afford very much..Thanks for any suggestions !!

[scalebowler]

Is that the bottom of the inside of the machine? If so I used POR-15 on my machine. They sell a starter kit online that comes with all the stuff you need to apply it properly. http://www.por15.com/SUPER-STARTER-KIT/productinfo/SSKB/ I used the silver one for my machine and it looked pretty good.

[cmike101]

Thats the top shelf part were the insultation was sitting,the compressor goes under that shelf..I will read about the por 15..Thanks for the info..

[bremett]

http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,8285.0.html Haven't been on here for a while. Distracted with life. I still have mine. Green and white color with 60's lighted sign.

brent