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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2005, 06:33:41 am » |
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Congrats 'kito! That's a nice one.
Bob
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2005, 07:25:30 am » |
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Kito, you know it could be a coke machine with some work. Take it to maaco with the 56 and change the sign.
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« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2005, 08:04:03 am » |
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Ooooh, now there's a great idea!
What sort of prep work would I have to do? Would I have to sand the whole thing down, etc? Or just wipe it to make sure it is clean?
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« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2005, 09:24:03 am » |
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Looks like too good condition of a machine to sand down and make coke. That in 3-d sign is killer. I've never seen one that says in cans. I think a little cleaning and a couple coats of wax and this would be a real pretty machine.
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2005, 11:28:12 am » |
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I agree but if you aren't a pepsi fan why not paint it. Do you have an air compressor? If not sand it by hand. That is what I have always done untill I got my air compressor. It takes a long time but if there arent any dents just sand out any scratches and have them prime and paint it. It won't be 100% but i don't think you are looking for a restored machine just something that looks nice. I would keep that over the 56 because it is so different. Just go to a vinyl sign company and take the frame and have them make you a sign out of white plexiglass and red vinyl. It should only cost about $30 to have the sign made. But since Vendorlator didn't make Coke machines in the 60's it won't be correct but who cares. I think it would look really nice. Also the silver coin bezel that goes all the way across the coin door is anodized aluminum. I would take it to your local metal polishing company or to a motorcycle shop and have them strip the anodize off of it and have it polished. It would look great.
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« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2005, 01:37:02 pm » |
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Not that you are looking for opinions, but I think it would be a shame to convert this one to Coke. This is a rather unusual Pepsi machine with the "NEW IN CANS" graphics and all. If it were me, I'd restore it AROUND that sign. It's not something you see very often (I've never seen one).
Heck, get it working, clean it up and sell it for a profit. Too special to convert - just my useless 2 cents of course...
kito, please post some pics of this machine when you can.
Bob
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« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2005, 01:57:29 pm » |
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I agree with both of you, but I think in the end I will keep it Pepsi because of the cool original "Now in Cans!" sign.
I will clean it up, fix it up and sell it to buy another cool machine. At least that's what I'm thinking right now.
I hope to drive up North this coming Monday to get it.
I'll keep you all updated.
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« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2005, 01:53:14 am » |
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I have decided that I will for sure keep it just as it is, an original Pepsi machine. Mostly because though I don't like Pepsi stuff myself, I think I want it to stay just as it is, but cleaned and fixed up.
Plus, most importantly, because I don't want a can machine for myself in my home (I really only want bottle vending for some pop and mostly beer), I might as well improve the machine and then sell it to someone who actually enjoys and appreciates Pepsi.
But I do love the "Now in cans!" script, the 3-D cap sign and the little door that punctures the original cans.
So though in the long run I plan to sell it, I am very glad that I bought it.
I am making the long drive to pick it up on Wednesday.
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2005, 09:42:06 am » |
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Thanks. I will post photos late Wednesday night after I drive across the state and bring it home.
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