Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished

[Grey Wolf]

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.

[Creighton]

Wow!! Great job.
Creighton

[Kilroy]

Soda Jerk Works  carries the "Drink" Ice Cold" decals
And it looks good. i like

[Grey Wolf]

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.

[Pat Pixley]

looks good 

[briandr1]

makes me want to buy a slider machine, looks great

[David D]

looks nice, congratulations

[cokecolaman]

Nice!

[Grey Wolf]

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.

[Jim]

Great work ! ! !

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...

[rayg]

 Great job    Love Pepsi don't see enough of it.

[BONOVOX]

Nice work!!!  been thinkin myself of gettin a slider.... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[SIGNGUY]

Nice work!!!  been thinkin myself of gettin a slider.... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

You'll find plenty of sliders in Chicago Ed.. that one I can guarentee !  did you wear down the wife yet? 

[Grey Wolf]

Great work ! ! !
That's what it's all about; people helping people ! ! !

What's next...? I know there's another project...

Thanks.  If you look in the pictures you can see my main project for the last 5 months.....I am nearing the end of finishing our basement.  Just finished cutting the 24" slate tiles for the bar today, and my back is killing me.  While I would like to restore more machines, my wife would be none too happy if I did unless I could make it a lucrative business.  Unfortunately I am still a novice here (besides Ideal 85 Sliders).  Much to learn.

[RC kid]

I love those sliders, especially Pepsi and Royal Crown.

Great job restoring this one!

[Wojcik]

Looks GREAT!