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« on: June 24, 2012, 09:25:18 pm »

First, a sincere thanks to everyone here for all the help.  I'm sure I'll forget a few but I want to thank everyone.  I got all my parts & decals from Soda Jerk Works & Funtronics.  I bought some spare parts off a few members (tkaz & MoonDawg). I stole collecture's DP theme on a square top.  JohnieG for coin mech repair and compressor restoration advice. Lastly, thanks to all that helped in my numerous threads. I am truly thankful for all the input.  This was my first machine, so I had no clue what I was doing.

I still have a few little things I need to get done (Cavalier decal, ID plate, coin mech in, etc.).  But, I have the major work done.  I'm crossing my fingers that the compressor works well (I fired it up for a few days before I disassembled it and everything seemed to work well).  It's getting cold, so I'll see how it's doing tomorrow.  

A little background on the machine.  My sister opened up a restaurant last year and they serve a bunch of bottled drinks.  So, I wanted to surprise her with a machine for the restaurant.  Here in the TX panhandle machines are scarce (or way overpriced), but I finally found this machine for $75.  I originally planned to just find a decent machine and clean it up, but I couldn't find a decent priced one in good shape, so I had to restore this.  I know it's a bigger one, but they have about a dozen bottled drinks, so this one will work out perfectly.  I didn't want to spend a lot of money since I decided to personalize it and it's not collectable.  I did all the work myself except the soda blasting, body paint, and sign.  I took the coke light-up sign out and had a new one made with her restaurant logo.  Below are some before and after pics.  I'll surprise her with it in a few weeks.






























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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2012, 09:45:52 pm »

You did one hell of a job! Love it, congrats. Great color, the Dr. Pepper logo on the sides look awesome and that compressor, WOW! A++.
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Vendo 56 Restored
VMC Pepsi 81 Restoredx2
Cavalier 72
Ideal Embossed Coke Slider
Stoner Theater Restored
Stoner Theater w/Gum Wheel Restored
Stoner Jr. Restored
Seeburg V200 Jukebox Restored
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2012, 09:46:35 pm »

You Did a great job, your sister will be surprised  smile
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2012, 09:51:47 pm »

You did one hell of a job!  The Dr. Pepper colors look great on that machine, I like the custom sign too. 
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2012, 10:16:51 pm »

From one Texan to another, you did a d@mn good job on that machine. Love the DP theme, always my favorite. Get started on the next!
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Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2012, 12:10:58 am »

Fine job there. Your sis will be thrilled.
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« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2012, 07:19:44 am »

Excellent Work ! ! !
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« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2012, 07:27:59 am »

Looks great! happydrinkers

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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2012, 08:16:48 am »

Tito...That machine rocks!  Great colors...Awesome job!

Can't wait to see the Ideal 85 when you are done with that one!
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2012, 10:57:04 am »

I am sure she will be thrilled and what a great way to serve ice cold drinks....love it!
Where is the restaurant? Amarillo?
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Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
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Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
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