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« on: January 25, 2012, 09:32:46 pm » |
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It seems to be "raining" 44's at ol' Global Compressors. This one is a total interior restoration. 2 in two weeks... seriously though, I am glad business has FINALLY picked up. Like on another post, some guys have a "day job"....this IS my day job and I couldn't imagine doing anything else!  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2012, 09:33:20 pm » |
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2012, 09:33:37 pm » |
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2012, 09:34:37 pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2012, 09:35:11 pm » |
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2012, 09:37:01 pm » |
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2012, 09:37:35 pm » |
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all done...
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2012, 11:15:41 pm » |
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nice work!! glad you are busy, work is good $$$$$$$
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« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2012, 06:52:11 am » |
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Very nice, Eric!!!
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Wayne
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2012, 09:12:31 am » |
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Wish my 44 looked like that!
Great work Eric!
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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
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2012, 10:32:25 am » |
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thanks...
started out as a compressor unit rebuild. I don't have any problem doing this kind of work, as
you can see... I can do it.
I won't share a "price" though, as some of the "loud mouths" on this site, might claim I charge too much!
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2012, 10:43:28 am » |
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Nice job Eric
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Vendo 39 Original
Cavalier C-51 Restored
Cavalier C-96 Restored (almost done)
GE Double Chiller Restored
Cavalier C-33 7 Up Restored
Vendo 27b Pepsi
Vendo 81b
Westinghouse wd-5 / WE-6
3 Stoner Candy/Theatre/Junior/180
Bastian Blessing Bobtail soda fountain
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
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« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2012, 03:09:38 pm » |
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Nice job, Eric
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« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2012, 10:41:22 pm » |
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Looks great. Somebody will be very happy.
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« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2012, 11:05:06 pm » |
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thanks guys.
Creighton....he's even okay with the price... imagine that! Understood the difference between uncle Bob's "garage" and a "real" shop, with "real" bills, overhead, inventory, and everything in stock, needed to complete the job. Not a "tight wad" for sure... Of course, I didn't charge anything up front and....I was even a week past the due date, OMG!!!
I'll keep my eyes peeled though, and see if he "whines" in a post on this site...too expensive, shoty quality, or taking too long.... you know, stuff like that.
We'll see.
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2012, 09:42:08 am » |
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Very nice work Eric.
Occasionally folks come over and see the restos I have done and they ask how much I would sell a machine for. Usually, they can't believe how much I quote them and then I try to explain that it is expensive and time consuming to do a quality resto (parts, body & paint work, powdercoating, etc) and that I really wouldn't make much for my labor if I did sell one.
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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2012, 10:16:03 am » |
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thanks Bud...
I'm just trying to make a point. You know and I know, this is expensive. Soda machine collecting is NOT a cheap hobby...just under
gas pumps, juke boxes and cars.
My customer is fine with what I quoted. He knows the quality of my work and never had a problem with it.
I made that comment, because in the 10 years I've been a member on this site, I've never seen such a batch of
babies, whine and cry more, about the cost of restorations, refrigeration, parts and "stock" machines on
Craigslist and Ebay. I've read posts, from some of these people, on this site, sending nasty messages to someone who
has a machine for sale or to a "restoration company" simply over the "pricing" or "perceived" workmanship.
To these few individuals... I say blow it out your ass. If you don't like the price of something, or the cost of restoration, or
the quality is below "YOUR" standard...DON'T BUY IT and stop whining. If someone is selling an item, and feels like it's worth "X",
and won't budge on the price....YOUR LOSS....move on! And if you can do better on restoring, BUY A CAN OF RUSTOLEUM...and join the restoration business!
The "spirit" of this site just isn't the same as before and I'm not the only one who shares this sentiment. I guess these few "trolls" didn't
learn any manners, from their Momma's.
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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2012, 10:56:32 am » |
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To Eric,
"Well spoken sir"
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bcexpress
Vendo 39 Original
Cavalier C-51 Restored
Cavalier C-96 Restored (almost done)
GE Double Chiller Restored
Cavalier C-33 7 Up Restored
Vendo 27b Pepsi
Vendo 81b
Westinghouse wd-5 / WE-6
3 Stoner Candy/Theatre/Junior/180
Bastian Blessing Bobtail soda fountain
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
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« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2012, 05:00:56 pm » |
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Just like the astronaut once said when asked ( do you think a rocket is worth the cost were paying to have it built) answer was---- would you want to go to the moon in a rocket the lowest bidder built?
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C 51 g
C 72
C96
V 27
Westinghouse JR ice chest
Westinghouse standard ice chest
Westinghouse master ice chest
early model Stoner jr.
Stoner theaters
Thanks Jeff
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« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2012, 05:50:55 pm » |
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Guess I don't know whats going on . But as always Eric the works is top notch.  |
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« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2012, 06:56:14 pm » |
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Just like the astronaut once said when asked ( do you think a rocket is worth the cost were paying to have it built) answer was---- would you want to go to the moon in a rocket the lowest bidder built?
Boy... that's a Fact!!! A million moving parts, going to the lowest bidding contractor...whew! lol  Thanks Pat...and as always Sir, your opinion means the "World" to me.... |
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« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2012, 05:46:54 pm » |
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update on the latest 44... the customer wanted to just clean it up, polish the paint, handle, coin slot, and bottle opener. I added
a few decals, nothing over the top.... The machine still shows it's age, but I think it turned out nice! It still amazes me, what a little
"elbow grease" can do!
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« Reply #24 on: February 02, 2012, 06:48:00 pm » |
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Eric, as always, your fantastic work is a perfect example of your character. Well done!!
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Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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« Reply #25 on: February 02, 2012, 09:00:47 pm » |
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Turned out really nice. I did the internals of a 44 a while back for a friend. Went pretty smooth. Easy machine to tear down and put together.
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« Reply #26 on: February 03, 2012, 12:35:35 am » |
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Did you polish up the coin mech as well or was it that clean to start with?
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Vendo 81 - in progress
Vendo 39 - in the rough
Rockola 1428 - Original
1959 Williams Pinch Hitter
Wurlitzer 1400
1930 Koken Barber Pole
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« Reply #27 on: February 03, 2012, 12:48:22 am » |
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Eric, as always, your fantastic work is a perfect example of your character. Well done!!
Wow Wayne!!! thanks!  Brian, it was dirty. The finish wasn't too bad. It just needed a little WD40, OOOO steel wool, and a toothbrush. I'm pretty good at cleaning things up...lot's of experience, I guess. Oh, and I did put the handle on the buffer too... shiny! hahaha Remember, the only paint used, was on the inside. The outside is old, has some fading, stains, and dents. I just "spruced" it up, but no repaint. He didn't want to spend the extra money, but was extremely happy, with the photos I had sent. |
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« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2012, 06:54:01 pm » |
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Nice work, customer should be very happy.
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