Markito's v-216md fixup project (help a newbie)

Hi everyone,
As many of you now know, I just bought my first ever Coke machine. I have wanted one forever and finally found a neat old one in my area that I could afford.

It is the Vendo "216 MD" from 1957. MD for Multi Drink because unlike the other (single selection) 216's, this one has 3 selections.


Anyway, since I am new to all this, I unfortunately have a lot of questions. I will continue doing searches, but would GREATLY appreciate it if you could visit this thread regularily and contribute some of your wonderful knowledge toward my project.

I am not at all doing an all out restoration (I'm not repainting it or anything). I just plan to clean it up, replace any parts and get it functioning fully.

It is not to sell, just to enjoy with my family for many, many years in my basement gameroom.

It is in pretty good shape, but is missing a few small parts and has some cut wires (I'll get to that later).

So please open up your heart, remember back to when you first started, be patient with me and share any wisdom that you can.

A little about myself:
I am 36 years old with 2 young kids and live in Saint Paul, MN.
Also in the gameroom I have some arcade games, two old pinball machines, foosball, a three-head bulk candy machine and a pool table.

Thank you SO much.

O.k. let's start off with some photos.

First, here is inside the coin door. I assume just a little cleaning is in order and then easily install a CoinCo S75-9800B coin mech? Plus put a cap catcher back in.

Next, the black plastic liner on the inside of the door is cracked and has this big hole in it.

I assume I'm not going to easily find a replacement liner for this model, so what should I do to cover the crack? Just strips of (god forbid) black duct tape? What do you suggest?

Also, if the insulation is from 1957, would it have espestos in it?!!!?

Can I carefully remove the liner without ruining it, replace the old insulation with some pink Owens-Corning stuff (how do you attach the insulation, or do you just stuff it in?) and then reattach the liner?

Please share tips and views on the liner and insulation.
Thanks.

[Jim]

You'll also need a coin box...
Just under where the coin mech will mount, you'll notice two brackets; the one on the left will divert change or bent coins/bad coins to the coin return cup; the right hand bracket holds the coin box. This is where the coins from a properly vended cycle will be stored until it's emptied...
If my memory serves me, this can be acquired from various models; the ones that come quickly to mind are V-80, V-144, VMC-144...
I also believe this part can be purchased in a reproduction version from some of the Parts Suppliers

[loman4ec]

You might be able to take the liner to a sheet metal shop and have a new liner made out of steel. I know that a few of the late model Cavalier 64's had steel liners in them. Just an idea. then if you wanted you could paint it black. I normally use regular unbacked fiberglass insulation. Most of the time it can just be stuffed in but I have had to use spray on contact cement before. I hope this helpes.

[Jim]

Mark,

I forgot to reply to the liner part of this thread...

I would recommend following Josh's suggestion.
I used to make V-39 liners from galvanized sheet metal all the time...
I don't recall the gauge of the metal but I would use something that has a little rigidness to it so the insulation doesn't bow the liner much.

Quote (Jim @ Jan. 06 2005,11:35)

You'll also need a coin box... Just under where the coin mech will mount, you'll notice two brackets; the one on the left will divert change or bent coins/bad coins to the coin return cup; the right hand bracket holds the coin box. This is where the coins from a properly vended cycle will be stored until it's emptied... If my memory serves me, this can be acquired from various models; the ones that come quickly to mind are V-80, V-144, VMC-144... I also believe this part can be purchased in a reproduction version from some of the Parts Suppliers

Jim, is this it?
I found it laying loosely inside the other area of the machine.

Guys, if I can't afford creating a metal liner at this point, do you think it would be o.k. to just seal up the cracks and hole with black duct tape?
Also, if so, can duct tape stay sticky in cold refrigerated compartments? If not is there another similar tape that can handle the cold?

Finally, 1957 aspestos in insulation?
Thanks so much guys.

[loman4ec]

I think the tape will work just fine. I have bought a few machines that have been taped up. That is the coin box that you found. It should just slide on to the lower right bracket below the coin changer. As far as the asbestos goes I have no idea. I have never heard about it and I hope not as I have worked with alot of Coke machine insulation before. I think it is just fiberglass.

[johnieG]

Nope , no Asbestos in the insulation, just good old fiberglass, but if you do remove it, wear a dust-mask, & gloves and long sleeve shirt fiberglass dust can also do a number on your lungs as well, I'd maybe cut a piece of plain plastic to cover over the hole first,THEN Duct tape it into place...duct-tape by itself would just collapse into the hole...until you can replace the liner...JohnieG

PS. yep, thats your coin box!  '>