C51 .....your thoughts?

[Ezra]

I have access to a complete C51 that gets cold but needs restoration.  $650.  Can you chime in with your thoughts please?
i can only get 1 pic to upload so here is its inards:

 

[Slapshot42]

I have seen many Cavalier 51's in my area for about this price.  I have noticed a lot of times the "Ammo Belt" is missing? 

They aren't the most collectible but they are "embossed" .  I would offer around $500.00 and see were they go from there.  Is the coin mech. present?  I have seen the belts for a few hundred on CL / Ebay.  I have never followed the auctions very thoroughly and don't know what they actually sold for.

As far as the coin mech. that could bring a few hundred bucks at auction by itself easily of course in my opinion....

Jared

[MoonDawg]

      Single vend and very tall 
Will not compliment your 27 or 81 at all.
Unless you want to sell the coin mech and ammo belt just to break even, I would leave it where it is.

[sodaworks]

I believe I have one left in the seatrain. If so 500 bucks. You're two hours from me. I can check when the water clears, Currently snowing sideways. Terry

[RC kid]

I like the C-51s. cool machines. If it were complete, in good working order, and near me, I would buy it. Even though I don't need another machine right now.

I usually see them running around $850.00 in my neck of the woods.

[BONOVOX]

I too like the 51's.
THey have a great look to them, with the large embossing on top as well as the large ICE COLD on the bottom.
Of all my machines that I show people the insides of, the 51 is the one that people are most fascinated with, and are always curious as to how it works.
What I dont like is seeing a 51 with the 2 white over red.
I prefer them all red.

 

[Ezra]

Yes, I really like the embossed Cocal Cola and the Ice Cold

I just talked with him and can get it for $550.

I do like to listen to Glen's advice though...............

[Ezra]

What I dont like is seeing a 51 with the 2 white over red.
I prefer them all red.

 

It appears that they originally came solid red.  I like this photo.  It represnts a time when we manufactured products in this country and were able to sustain a nice quality of life.  Today..................................................

[MoonDawg]

     Those guys sure make the assembly look easy 

[Slapshot42]

Cool photo, where did find that?