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bcharlton
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« on: August 02, 2011, 11:14:03 am » |
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After 10 years of searching, I finally found the Holy Grail of Pepsi machines. The jacobs 56 is in very nice shape and I may just get it working and enjoy it as un-restored.
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 11:17:02 am » |
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Nice!!
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Kilroy
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 11:29:02 am » |
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congrats!
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!"
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Larry
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 11:54:17 am » |
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Very nice. In that condition, unrestored would be just fine.
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A lot of stuff.
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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 11:55:29 am » |
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Very nice... I have her sister, the 50 that I still haven't completely got working yet.
Hope you work a bit quicker than I have..
Dave
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2011, 11:58:45 am » |
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Very nice  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2011, 07:54:13 pm » |
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Nice find...is there more to the story? We are all ears!
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« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2011, 08:51:17 pm » |
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Very Nice!!!
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Ken
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« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2011, 09:30:56 pm » |
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Glad you found one!! 10 yrs. of searching is hard work.
Creighton
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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2011, 09:31:50 pm » |
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Congrat's on a fantastic find, I'm so jealous...  |
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001...  Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2011, 10:16:12 pm » |
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very nice, leaving it original would be cool
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David D
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« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2011, 10:16:52 pm » |
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Congrats it does look to be in great shape.
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2011, 05:12:18 am » |
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Good job!
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2011, 08:08:46 am » |
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Nice machine. Looks great.
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bcharlton
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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2011, 08:49:07 am » |
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Rewired it and plugged it in and it all works on a dime. Very exited. I may not restore.
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bcexpress
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Westinghouse wd-5 / WE-6
3 Stoner Candy/Theatre/Junior/180
Bastian Blessing Bobtail soda fountain
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« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2011, 10:07:03 am » |
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nice machine. You can always restore but you can't unrestore.
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« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2011, 10:13:34 am » |
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Looks nice, Yeah I agree, it'd leave the original paint on it.. however I would do a refurbishment on it, so you can enjoy it for years of trouble free use.
I did this to an original 81 that I own, the paint /body was too good to restore, but I still took it apart, cleaned up all the internal parts, tub, shelves, etc.. took the tub out and cleaned up the rust and old old insulation, put some rust stop on the inside and added new insulation, gaskets and put it all back together.
so at first glance it looks all original, and is, but with a fresh lease on life.. also rewired the lights and compressor for safety..
Just a thought
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« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2011, 03:46:46 pm » |
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NICE!
I too would leave it original! It's only original once!!!!!
And yes, please tell us the tail of how this machine found you!
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« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2011, 07:10:52 pm » |
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Congrats ! ! !
A very nice example to boot ! ! !
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« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2011, 07:54:09 pm » |
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Signguy's idea is a good one...I would do that with this machine
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« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2011, 08:27:15 pm » |
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nice original machine...good score!
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how's that OBAMA CARE workin' out for ya?
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Ken R
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« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2011, 10:08:21 pm » |
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Really beautiful machine!!! Showed my wife, as she is a Pepsi Girl having grown up for many years in NC where Pepsi was born (New Bern, NC). She was drooling, haha!! I got her a V/VMC-56 Pepsi in all original condition for $200 and she's now looking for something similar to the VMC-81...if I can find one for reasonable price.
One of you had mentioned about refurbishing the machine. I would like to do something similar to a machine I have. What sort of insulation is within the liner and cabinet? I have not taken it apart as I don't want to go further than I can complete at this moment. I have removed the compressor/condensor unit without issue and am working to rewire with some new wire (wish I had a good wiring diagram to go off of), but am wiring same as was, although am not so certain it's right. Also, if you sandblast something galvanized, do you just repaint in silver??? Or somehow get it regalvanized?? Does it matter? Thanks in advance for any help.
Ken
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« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2011, 10:26:06 pm » |
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Really beautiful machine!!! Showed my wife, as she is a Pepsi Girl having grown up for many years in NC where Pepsi was born (New Bern, NC). She was drooling, haha!! I got her a V/VMC-56 Pepsi in all original condition for $200 and she's now looking for something similar to the VMC-81...if I can find one for reasonable price.
One of you had mentioned about refurbishing the machine. I would like to do something similar to a machine I have. What sort of insulation is within the liner and cabinet? I have not taken it apart as I don't want to go further than I can complete at this moment. I have removed the compressor/condensor unit without issue and am working to rewire with some new wire (wish I had a good wiring diagram to go off of), but am wiring same as was, although am not so certain it's right. Also, if you sandblast something galvanized, do you just repaint in silver??? Or somehow get it regalvanized?? Does it matter? Thanks in advance for any help.
Ken
Hey Ken, Look in the Tips & Tutorials section and there are a couple of threads pinned to the top that cover insulation. I think unfaced R-19 is the concensus....or peel the facing off before install. A digital manual for the V-56 is available in the Downloads area....left side a little down on the SMC Home page....need to be logged in on the Home page to see the Menu items. It should have a wiring diagram for every circuit. |
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S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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Ken R
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« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2011, 10:33:51 pm » |
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Collecture,
Sorry, should have been more specific on which machine I was talking about, haha. Reference wiring, that was on the VMC149 I have that I'm working on to get up and running. The V56 is actually the 56-7 square top from late 60s or early 70s and it is fully up and running. We have that one full of brewskies and soda!!! Cold enough to make some ice! Really cool machine (sorry for pun).
Ken
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« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2011, 11:30:31 pm » |
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I assume you have the automatic model [VMC-A149)?
There are schematics to both models in the Downloads area.
Look under the Vendorlator manual (not Vendorlator2) and go to PDF page 78-80 for the A149 schematics. The VMC-149 (manual) schematics are there somewhere too.
I can supply you with clearer images if you have trouble reading them - LMK
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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Ken R
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« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2011, 04:24:25 pm » |
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Collecture,
Thanks for the guidance. I actually got the compressor all wired up today and plugged it in. It works!!!! I was stoked to find out it was cooling. Only problem I noted was that the evaporator fan never kicked on. If I recall correctly, this should kick on when the compressor kicks on, and if is the case, then I'm guessing the evaporator fan is dead and needs to be replaced. Any idea on best place to get one of those?? Good used one would be the best for me. Thanks again for all.
Ken
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« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2011, 10:17:23 pm » |
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i believe that jacobs 56 was listed on craigslist for 3800.00 firm not a bad price but i already have a mint one. but you bought yourself an excellent looking machine. enjoy it. i would follow John's advice (signguy)
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« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2011, 10:20:18 pm » |
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If you want a used motor I have a bin full of them, All tested and work.
Joey
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