indymanjoe
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« on: August 24, 2011, 06:20:16 pm » |
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hey guys its that noobie again lol...just wandering/wondering what are ya workin on?also wondering how did you get into the hobby?me and the ms's kinda fell into it on vacation as she liked the gbv-50 sitting at the antique shop we went to in east tawas couple weeks ago.well we ended up with it and now we are excited about meeting some cool people and learning about something we never thought twice about LOl.already met a nice guy here.we are in our "mid 40's"kids allmost gone and found our first car 4yrs ago(not our actuall first car but close enough,mine was a 70 lemans and hers was a 70 or 71...age will do that lol)so... ive been working on that for a while as funds limit.meanwhile weve met some really cool people on the net,did our first Hot Rod Power tour this year with people we met on the net.went from Detroit to cocoa beach Fla back to Detroit in seven days!had a freakin blast!all pontiac people in our group,everyone stayed at our house the last leg of the journey..no issues at all!GREAT BUNCH! Bob mentioned chicago as a "bucket list to see"maybe we can all meet up and do it?anyways glad to be here and allways lookin to help.even if its pickin somethin off CL and meeting half way.(been there done that) LOL
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Eric
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2011, 07:17:13 pm » |
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Welcome...
I'm also in my mid 40s... ok... later-mid 40s.. kids are just starting out 1st,3rd & 8th grade)...
started out collecting a couple old signs, then bottles, then bottle carriers then bottle machines.
I love the off brand coolers, I don't have a huge collection (a $$$ thing) but I enjoy it, great
hobby, great group of folks here... They kinda started a traditon here in that we all meet for dinner
Thursday night before the Chicago show and talk about our finds and machines.
The restaurant is Portillo's (spelling?) great burgers and fries...
Show's in November hope to see you there.
Working on a couple small coolers... 7up and Orange Squeeze.
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« Last Edit: August 25, 2011, 09:12:42 pm by Eric »
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Embossed Quikold Standard
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2011, 07:59:27 pm » |
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Welcome Joe!
I am similar to Eric...little older than you both with two kids (K & 5th).
Bought a machine and a sign or two when I was 10-12, then nothing else until I got out of college. With the advent of eBay, all H broke loose and now I have 25-30 machines.
Only thing I am really working on now is work...hope to get something started soon.
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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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mznb1u
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2011, 08:04:43 pm » |
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Welcome Joe! As someone mentioned earlier, you will need to come to the next Michigan SMC MAfia meeting. We have a good group in the big mitten!  Tim  |
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Seven181
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2011, 08:10:48 pm » |
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Welcome Joe! A great group of people here! I started out about 15 years ago when I was working for Dr Pepper / 7up. Signs, then light up clocks, then machines. Had about 45 or more machines at one point. Now I just collect cup machines. The old theater style one's. Have some other cool things and currently working on a Vendo Milk machine for my two girls (4 and 3) and an Eco Islander Air meter for the garage. I am approaching 40, but love the hobby.
Brian
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Slider-Bob
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2011, 09:06:45 pm » |
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Hi Joe...It was good talking to you the other night. What I'm working on is collecting as many types of coin op machines as I can without my wife finding out about them!!! (I'm sure I'm not alone, right guys?)
Just as she buys new clothes without telling me, and says "oh, I've had that dress forever!" when I ask "is that new?", I've learned to play that game with her as well... "a new machine, uh no, I bought that cooler years ago!". The trick is getting the machine home and unloading it before she catches me in the act. Once it's stored in the shed or garage, I'm good to go. Someday soon (when I get more $) I'll fix them up, but for now, I've got a couple machines up and running that I use daily. For me, I find as much pleasure in the hunt to find a machine and get a good deal, as I do enjoying a cold beverage from a nostalgic pop machine. Plus, as you said, the whole SMC team is a great group of collectors who really know their stuff. I'm really envious of some of they finds they stumble on!
Welcome to the site! You'll be hooked in no time!
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Restored Coke 81D
Restored Pepsi, 7up VMC 81
Restored Popperette
Restored Wayne 60
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2011, 10:28:33 pm » |
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Welcome to the site Joe  It is a great site and a good bunch of people . And the Mich. mafia group we are a good bunch also bought my first machine in 1996 and have not looked back , right now I'm setting on about 18 or 20 machines and thinning that down. Working on right now , A S&S 1400 (doing it as a Vernors) A 56 Transitional rusted out drn thing ( This is a clients and doing that as a Vernor's ) and Doing a Delf which belongs to a member here. And as Tim said you will have to make the lunch in March. |
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indymanjoe
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2011, 06:15:27 am » |
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lookin forward to meeting up with you guys!guess i better be careful or i'll be filling my garage up in no time LOL
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2011, 08:21:52 am » |
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Welcome To the Site Indymanjoe . Yep Lot of GREAT!!! People Here To Talk to And help from when Needed . Fill Up your Garage .LOL  I stated 10 years ago I have ' O ' hum 20-24 Machines& Full size Coolers In My Garage & Basement . But What's Really Impressive Is That I also Have A couple Machines In Other Members Here Garages & Basements (Thanks Guys Larry & Pat ) . In Storage Once You Start You Can NOT stop !!!!!! |
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Glascock Counter Top
VMC 81 7Up
Vendo-110-81D-V-56 V-23
Jacobs Pepsi-56
Stoner Cookie &5 Pull Pastry& 180 Candy
Kelvinator FS-51(Canada)
Cavalier's C-55-E-C-55-D
Selmix Sprite
Selmix Pepsi on Draugh
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2011, 08:31:15 am » |
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Hi Joe
I'm a little further away from the finds than most of you. Although I do occasionally turn up a rough diamond.
I started of with a Jukebox about twelve years ago, quickly followed by a Vendo 39. I found this site when I had a few problems with the machine and with the encouragement of some great people here I have managed to gather together a good few bits and pieces over the years. Including a few more coke and pepsi machines.
Vending machines of any type are my real love. I have about sixty on the walls and floor of my little room and probably another sixty out in the garage and store ready to do up one day.
I'm currently working on a couple of chocolate vendors. Have finished six or so other wall hangers that I'm hoping to either find room for or sell on closer to Xmas.
Have my eye on a nice piece that might or might not come off and have a National Cigarette Machine (thanks to a great member here for providing the ellusive bit) stripped ready for the painter.
Best part is the friendship I have here. Better than a any soda machine (well perhaps not a 56 light up).
Dave
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