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Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished
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Grey Wolf
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Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished
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September 26, 2011, 03:51:21 pm »
I finally finished the resto of my Ideal 85 Pepsi. Not a 100% restoration, but I got it where I wanted it for the basement to hold beer and soda. I gutted it and replaced both door gaskets, insulation, wiring harness, all screws, cap catcher bumpers, and opener. I had it media blasted and I sprayed it with a blue that was as close to the original as I could find over the counter without color matching. A little darker than original, but I actually like it a little better. I just have to add the "Drink Ice Cold" decals. Anyone know what the font is for the lettering?
Anyway, here are the before and after pictures. Let me know what you think.
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September 26, 2011, 03:57:07 pm »
Wow!! Great job.
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Kilroy
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September 26, 2011, 03:57:50 pm »
Soda Jerk Works carries the "Drink" Ice Cold" decals
And it looks good. i like
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September 26, 2011, 05:53:29 pm »
Thanks guys. For my first one, I think it turned out pretty well. Not perfect (esp. the red paint on the embossing), but good enough to be presentable.
Kilroy, thanks for the info on the decals. Can't believe I overlooked those on the site. I tried getting everything at once to avoid multiple shipping charges, but I guess I missed that one thing.
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September 26, 2011, 09:15:58 pm »
looks good
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September 26, 2011, 09:20:15 pm »
makes me want to buy a slider machine, looks great
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looks nice, congratulations
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September 26, 2011, 09:34:27 pm »
Nice!
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September 26, 2011, 10:07:07 pm »
I have to say that this site was a huge benefit for me during this resto. All the tips and advice....especially the cardboard tip for the liner install. I don't think I would have thought of that, and I would have been swearing up a storm dropping that thing in without it.
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September 27, 2011, 10:49:31 am »
Great work ! ! !
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I have to say that this site was a huge benefit for me during this resto
That's what it's all about; people helping people ! ! !
What's next...? I know there's another project...
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