Cavalier CS-96C

[drednot]

I was wondering if painting my Cavalier CS-96C in something other than Coke would lower the value of the machine. I know this machine isn't worth a whole lot, so if I painted it with a Harley or beer design would it diminish the value? I understand this may be somewhat taboo on a soda machine website but hey I am a biker and it will probably hold mainly beer instead of soda. Thanks.

[Creighton]

Welcome to the board!! It's your machine do what you want. The only time it becomes an issue is if you try and sell a HD or beer branded machine. Large corporation copywrite lawyers frown on such things. Before and after pictures would be cool.
Creighton
 

[BrianS]

I think thats a pretty nice looking square top machine.  Would be a great candidate for a fantasy design.  If you like it then do it.  I think the Harley theme is actually a pretty popular choice.  Have seen several well done versions of that theme.

[MaineT]

I'm new to this myself, but being one of those ho-hum, square top machines that may never hit that top level in value, I think that a Harley theme will help if you have to sell it if it is done right!

[tkaz]

I picked up a Cavalier USS-64 a few years back that had a somewhat decent Harley paint job done on it.  Not a professional job by any means, but it might give you some ideas.

[drednot]

Thanks for the replies,
I know Harley has people that go around and look for unauthorized use of their insignias, but I doubt they would catch me unless I put the thing on Ebay or something.

TKAZ that machine is cool, I saw one on global compressors sight also and close to what I was thinking. Here in Texas we have a beer company called Shiner and I thought it would be cool done up in Shiner stuff. I haven't ever seen one like that.

I am trying to post pics and I am failing, so I will try to figure that out.

[MaineT]

I wouldnt want the machine as a coke,  but as a HD, it would be cool. end of the day, do what you think is cool for yourself and screw the resale, if you like it, someone else will too!!


 

[drednot]

The area I live in is a HUGE Harley area, lots of bikes and Harley stuff here. I think if I were to resale it it would probably do better in a Harley stile. I just don't know what type of decals I could get and which ones can be cleared over. I guess I can ask that question in the proper part of this forum.

Thanks guys,
Derek

[jholmgren]

The area I live in is a HUGE Harley area, lots of bikes and Harley stuff here.

Where are you located?  I live in York, PA - there's a huge Harley plant here and the H-D museum.

[drednot]

I am in Amarillo, TX. No Harley plants or anything, but tons of bikes and biker restaurant/bars. This whole area is pretty much Harley nuts and we have several different rides in the area. I guess the route 66 thing may have something to do with it.

[bcharlton]

My Dad's Rootbeer turned out pretty good.  I still use it