icecruncher
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« on: February 11, 2013, 10:41:06 pm » |
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Hey, I'm new on the site.
I go by icecruncher on most forums I've been on.
My background re: soda machines - Over 25 years ago I bought a cavalier 96 square top in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from an auction at a gas station. It had been there since new. Full of smoke, mold and grime. I cleaned up the window, replaced the glass, cleaned the lighted logo and just scrubbed it down good. It looked very nice until I sold it when I got married about 6 years later.
Since then I've moved and at times I REALLY miss the machine. I'd like to find something similar, maybe a round top in good to mint condition for our house. I've mentioned it to my wife and she likes the idea (amazing huh?) So, I thought this is a good place to start. Forums usually have the most knowledgeable and helpful people relating to the topic, anywhere I've seen. I'm hoping it will be the same on here.
I know these are getting harder to find, so also having people with a similar interest can help.
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Blind1968
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 10:45:03 pm » |
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Welcome to the site!
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mznb1u
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 11:12:07 pm » |
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Welcome to the site. I think you will like it here!
Tim
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jbrooks
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 11:27:03 pm » |
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you came to the right place, a great group of guys here...welcome aboard
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buzz4041
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2013, 03:13:29 am » |
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Welcome to the site. Very good bunch of people here.
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VMC 33 7UP original
VMC 81 7UP original restored
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icecruncher
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2013, 07:46:08 am » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
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Kilroy
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2013, 08:03:06 am » |
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Did you bring any donuts?
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!"
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2013, 11:58:17 am » |
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Welcome to the site. If you give us an idea where you are located you may get a heads-up from a member about a nice machine in your general area.
Since you owned a Cavalier 96 ST, you should now look for a Cavalier 96 RT.
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BrianS
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2013, 12:00:23 pm » |
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If the wife likes the idea of one, you might start hinting towards two. They seem to grow on you once you get your first as many people here will attest. I wanted one for the house as well. Now I have 3. Welcome to the site and enjoy. There is a ton of info here and very helpful people willing to share. Start looking around, the hunt is the best part of the hobby.
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Brian
Vendo 56 - restored
Vendo 81 - in progress
Vendo 39 - in the rough
Rockola 1428 - Original
1959 Williams Pinch Hitter
Wurlitzer 1400
1930 Koken Barber Pole
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aspbear
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 12:18:04 pm » |
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Give him time to get the donuts..Welcome to the site, these guys are a tremendous source of information..
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