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« on: November 07, 2012, 07:17:03 pm » |
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I finally joined the club today...didn't get a great deal, but it was only 20 minutes from my house and it's the first time I've seen one for sale around me.
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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MaineT
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2012, 07:18:15 pm » |
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Congrats!! And welcome!
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Tim
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2012, 08:29:50 pm » |
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I finally joined the club today...didn't get a great deal, but it was only 20 minutes from my house and it's the first time I've seen one for sale around me. Haven't joined the club yet, but a 20 minute drive can't be beat! |
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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
Victor C-14
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2012, 08:32:55 pm » |
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Go buy a lottery ticket!!
Sweet!!!
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Roadman
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2012, 07:28:53 am » |
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Congrats colaman, greatr pick - my favorite machine ! machine looks to be in good condition - do you plan to restore or keep original? How did you find it?
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mznb1u
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2012, 07:51:25 am » |
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Congrats! Looks to be a nice original survivor!  Tim |
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bcharlton
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2012, 08:08:35 am » |
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Congrats!! Restore it. The Stoner Theatre is one machine that should be restored no matter what the "original wood grain" condition is. They look great when they are done right. Maybe my nicest piece. That is my daughter standing next to it.
Just my .02
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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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cokecolaman
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2012, 09:41:02 am » |
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I found it on Craigslist....not sure if I'm going to restore or not. I'm going to clean it up first...but I think I'm leaning towards restoring it because the wood grain does nothing for me. What's the going restore rate?
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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jbrumett
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2012, 11:08:31 am » |
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Welcome to the club!!!
Good solid machine you have there. Mine has a rusted out base and missing the clear bulbs in the light assemly and yours on the other hand looks to be complete.
Nice snag....especially to find one on craigslist since they don't come up for sale that often.
Look forward to seeing some pictures.....cleaned up or restored!!!
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Pepsi 81, 7up 81, Generic 81
Vendo Milk & Ice Cream
2 Stoner Theaters, Cigarette, Pastry, Cafe 500
Minit Pop, Popcorn Sez, You'll Like It
U Select It
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bcharlton
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2012, 02:54:41 pm » |
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Normally I would not recommend that you spend $5000 on anything except maybe a Craigslist original 1980s square corner soda machine (just kidding) but its different on a theatre. These are perhaps one of the nicest restored "classics' in our hobby. I did mine myself but Curtis helped me every step of the way. It was also almost 10 years ago.
I would spend the money (save if you have to) and do it right. You won't lose money on it if divorce, college tuition, or a crack cocaine habit take precedence and you really need to sell it.
They are unique and beautiful when done right.
Good luck with it.
BC
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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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mznb1u
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2012, 09:35:30 pm » |
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BC--beautiful daughter and a beautiful restoration on that Stoner Theater! I agree with spending the money to do this machine the right way because I think it is one that will always be sought after and they aren't making any new ones! Tim |
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Hollywood80
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2012, 09:38:01 pm » |
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Hi Ron...
I still check in now and then. Wonderful find. Good luck with it. Bob in LO
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bcharlton
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« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2012, 08:38:01 am » |
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Thanks Tim,
BC
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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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Roadman
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« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2012, 09:57:16 am » |
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Call Curtis, get it done right and perfect, you'll never look back.
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