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« on: November 29, 2012, 07:11:25 am » |
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Well here are some pictures of two projects that I just finished. The first one is a Frostie VMC 81. I took a generic VMC 81 and made it into a Frostie machine. The words Frostie and Frostie holding the bottle are embossed. It took me quite some time to find the embossing that would fit just right. Then I took a big chance on the color. I have seen square top Frosties done in yellow, but wanted something different, so I decided to go with the light blue. I was very satisfied with the results. It really stands out and turned out great. I did this machine for a friend of mine that is putting together a collection of machines. A while back I did a Orange Crush machine for a friend of mine, and I liked it so well that I finally got around to doing one for myself. It is also embossed. They both look great together. Next I'll have to do a Frostie for me to keep.  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2012, 07:32:27 am » |
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Very nice Rod!! I'm reminded of an old saying in the hot rod community: "Anyone can restore one, but it takes a real man to cut one up".
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2012, 07:44:17 am » |
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Here's a close up.
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« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2012, 08:25:46 am » |
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That is AWESOME Rod!
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« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012, 08:28:07 am » |
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What is the Frostie embossing from?... Looks awesome my son would love that!
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« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2012, 08:45:57 am » |
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Now I want one. Awesome work Rod!
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 08:48:17 am » |
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Wow, Fantastic! Thanks for that close-up of the embossing, I had to stare at it for a long time to figure out how you did that. Excellent engineering and placement.  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2012, 08:55:53 am » |
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What is the Frostie embossing from?... Looks awesome my son would love that!
It's from a sign. I had to find just the right size and thickness of metal. Took some time to find. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2012, 09:15:38 am » |
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Man,, I can't see the photos... argh  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2012, 09:28:11 am » |
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Man,, I can't see the photos... argh Jim must be working on the sight again. The pictures were up earlier. I can't see them now either. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2012, 09:28:41 am » |
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Niether can I. Thought it was just my ignorance and unfamiliarity with this sight.  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2012, 09:30:52 am » |
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That sign is welded huh? Wow nice.
(I can see pic's.)
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« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2012, 11:41:30 am » |
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I just checked it with Chrome now and still can't see the photos... just an FYI
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« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2012, 11:52:31 am » |
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I can't wait to see them when they come up. I'm a huge Frostie fan.
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« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2012, 02:57:05 pm » |
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Nice Work Rod !!
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« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2012, 03:05:40 pm » |
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I don't know Rod why you would make up a story about "Creating" this machine.. why you just tell the truth.. that you and ONLY you had stumbled across a rare find of Frostie, Nesbitt and Orange Crush VMC's... Oh and don't forget to tell people they can't look behind the liner..  |
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« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2012, 03:13:25 pm » |
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I don't know Rod why you would make up a story about "Creating" this machine.. why you just tell the truth.. that you and ONLY you had stumbled across a rare find of Frostie, Nesbitt and Orange Crush VMC's... Oh and don't forget to tell people they can't look behind the liner.. You gave me an idea. I hope Jim gets the pictures fixed on here. If so I'll have a good picture for you tomorrow on here. |
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« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2012, 04:00:09 pm » |
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Looking forward to the pics!!!
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« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2012, 04:04:14 pm » |
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I would love to see a picture but can't
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« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2012, 04:23:29 pm » |
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Saw it earlier this morning looks real nice and I like the color you used for it very sharp.  |
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« Reply #20 on: November 29, 2012, 05:55:31 pm » |
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I can't see any of the pictures either, says 404...attachment not found.
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« Reply #21 on: November 29, 2012, 09:57:32 pm » |
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I don't like being teased, can't see them either.
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« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2012, 10:47:08 pm » |
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I saw these machines in person last week, they look super! we really liked the blue color on the frostie. Rod did some fine work on these machines. It was great meeting Rod and Janet, they are fine people and have a nice collection.
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« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2012, 07:38:16 am » |
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Let's try the pictures again...  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 30, 2012, 07:46:59 am » |
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Ok John here's the picture. Get the hint... Standing next to these factory machines wearing my Coca-Cola COWBOY hat.. |
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« Reply #25 on: November 30, 2012, 08:08:21 am » |
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Wow! That looks awesome, Rod! Jack would be proud to see you wearing your cowboy hat! Would you happen to have any OLD pictures of these machines on the Vendorlator assembly line?  |
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« Reply #26 on: November 30, 2012, 09:00:10 am » |
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They look amazing. Great work.
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« Reply #27 on: November 30, 2012, 09:12:03 am » |
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Very Nice!
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« Reply #28 on: November 30, 2012, 09:25:48 am » |
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HA... That looks great... I think we should just give that title to you , he's washed up.. you are now the REAL Coca-Cola Cowboy! who's with me! they look awesome Rod... That embossing is killer... I got a guy wanting a Vintage Mountain Dew Machine and that gives me an idea with the sign... |
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« Reply #29 on: November 30, 2012, 09:36:02 am » |
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The Frosty machine looks awesome Rod! I love the baby blue color!
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« Reply #30 on: November 30, 2012, 10:16:35 am » |
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Love the Frostie and the Crush. Those were my two favorite sodas when I was a kid. In general we did not have soda around the house but when we got to hang out at my dad's drugstore, we could have a pop with lunch. I always had a Frostie. The only other time we might get soda at the house was when we were down with strep throat or some other illness. Those days my request was always Orange Crush. I would love to have both of those machines. Great work! Tim |
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« Reply #31 on: November 30, 2012, 11:31:39 am » |
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Those are AWESOME! I just Love the idea, Rod you have now set the bar for the rest of us.
Well done.
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« Reply #32 on: November 30, 2012, 11:56:00 am » |
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They look awesome Rod.
Really like the Frostie, but I've wanted a fantasy OC forever. Congrats.
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« Reply #33 on: November 30, 2012, 12:33:28 pm » |
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Totally awesome !  Did you find the embossed pieces from a tin sign or from another machine? |
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« Reply #34 on: November 30, 2012, 01:19:41 pm » |
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Totally awesome ! Did you find the embossed pieces from a tin sign or from another machine? Top Secret.... |
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« Reply #35 on: November 30, 2012, 03:29:09 pm » |
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Just don't say some rare embossed Quikold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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« Reply #36 on: November 30, 2012, 03:37:57 pm » |
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Great job, true craftsmanship
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« Reply #37 on: November 30, 2012, 04:07:22 pm » |
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Nice job Rod. They look like they were made that way from the factory. |
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« Reply #38 on: November 30, 2012, 04:11:07 pm » |
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Totally awesome ! Did you find the embossed pieces from a tin sign or from another machine? Rod did say he found a Rare Embossed Quikold Frostie Jr right down near Erics neck of the woods and decided to chop it up.. sorry Eric.. He did say in an earlier post he used a tin sign that had the same thickness in metal... which I'm sure was hard to find as well... most tin signs are thin metal.. |
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« Reply #39 on: November 30, 2012, 04:18:16 pm » |
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Great job Rod, both machines look awesome
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« Reply #40 on: November 30, 2012, 06:45:48 pm » |
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Love it! This is why fantasy machines are awesome because they are just that. It's gives us all something different to look at and when they are done like that what is not to like, or in this case love. I know in some older post there was a small debate fantasy or non fantasy. I think after seeing that Frostie machine we can all put that discussion to rest.
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« Reply #41 on: November 30, 2012, 07:51:56 pm » |
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8)Yep I'm with him we all love to fantasize. Rod they look great. I love the Frostie Donnie
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« Reply #42 on: November 30, 2012, 07:52:26 pm » |
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Wish I could see the pics.
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« Reply #43 on: November 30, 2012, 11:37:19 pm » |
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I've always loved the OC fantasy machine, but that Frostie is just the best. The paint job on the embossing is incredible. Great Job!!
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« Reply #44 on: December 01, 2012, 12:00:32 am » |
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Wish I could see the pics.
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« Reply #45 on: December 01, 2012, 09:25:24 am » |
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I was finally able to see the pictures on Page 3. Incredible job Rod! Looks so good. I wish I was your friend getting this machine!
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« Reply #46 on: December 02, 2012, 10:26:07 am » |
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They Both Look Awesome Rod!
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Looks great Rod!
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