CSS-8-64J - Questions from a Newbie

[Tandemdad]

I am new to the board and trying to learn more about the Cavalier machines.

I have a CSS-8-64J. I cannot find anything indicating what the J stands for. I've seen others with a G or other letters, but don't know the significance of the letters. Can someone educate me on what the J stands for?

As best as I can tell, the machine was made in 1973 since it has a "2/73" after the serial number. Am I correct that this is a 1973 machine?

I need to transport it this weekend to my house. It appears from other threads that it is ok to transport it on its back (properly packing around the compressor to keep it secure) so long as I don't plug it in for 24 hours. The total transport time should be less than 2 hrs. Am I correct to allow it to stand upright for 24 hours after a 2 hr transport on its back?
Thanks for the input.

[Slapshot42]

Welcome to the Site!

I'm not sure about the actual date of the machine.

As far as transport waiting 24 hours always is a good safe approach regardless or transport time!

Jared

[Tandemdad]

Thanks, Jared.

Anyone have any information about the letters? I've seen some folks mention they have a 64C or 64F, and other letters. I have a 64J.

I am familiar with Model T's and how Henry Ford introduced the Model T after he simply worked his way through the alphabet. Then he introduced the Model A after the Model T.

Are the letters following the 64 on soda machines significant in any way?

Looking forward to some insight from the members.
Eric in Orlando

[Kilroy]

Other than the next model? Naw. And even then the changes between production models  could and oftern are slight. black metal instead of shiny stainless, wood grain or no wood grain

[steven c]

I'm Not sure what the letters mean. Mine just says CSS 8 64 and I think it's around 1973 or so. I love the size of these they don't take up a lot of room and hold more than enough of what you put in it

Post some pictures when you get it.

[Tandemdad]

I got my new CSS-8-64J to the house today. It seems to be in pretty good shape, but I will wait a full 24 hours before plugging it in. The ebay seller told be it cooled really well, but when I picked it up, he said he never plugged it in to test it. He was relying on what the previous owner told him. I'm hoping for the best tomorrow when I plug it in.

The sign on the front shows forty cents. I studied the coin changer for quite awhile, but I cannot find anything that allow me to alter the price. Any thoughts on how that is accomplished?

It sat in my driveway for about one hour before I got to clean it up. I discovered on corner of the Clark Griswold wood grain was peeling. I seized the opportunity and gently tugged. The wood grain contact paper came off in large sheets. The bottom panel is painted black and looks decent. The upper panel will need to be painted.

I cleaned out a bunch of spider webs and spider eggs.

Someone cut the ground prong from the plug. I put a new plug on it.

I noticed the coin changer only has two tubes, but neither is big enough for quarters. Do nickels and dimes to be returmed to the buyer go in those tubes? Where do quarters go when a buyer inserts them?

I've attached a before pic (with the wood grain) and after pic (without it).

Looking forward to your helpful input (and hoping it fires right up tomorrow).

[Slapshot42]

I'm hoping for the best tomorrow when I plug it in.

The sign on the front shows forty cents. I studied the coin changer for quite awhile, but I cannot find anything that allow me to alter the price. Any thoughts on how that is accomplished?

You could of plugged it in before you paid for it?

As far as the coin mechanism remove the the slug rejectors and there are adjustments switch behind it.  You will see  the top square of the coin mechanism slides out...

The quarters go into the actual coin box in which the route collector would take.  The change tubes are so when you put too much money it gives you the difference back in dimes and or nickels...

[Slapshot42]

What is the coin mechanism make or model?  If it's a Vari Price or, Coinco I may have a manual...

[Tandemdad]

Thanks, Jared.
I realized that I'm missing the coin catcher. That explains where the coins go. Told you I was a newbie.
I didn't see any obvious markings on the coin mech to identify it. The last of my three picks above shows the mech. That may help you or others identify it.
As for the coin tubes, do nickels go in the taller tube and dimes in the shorter, or does it matter.
I will explore the adjustment switch you mentioned when I play with it tomorrow. Thanks again.

[Slapshot42]

Check with Pat Pixley a member on the site here he might have s coin box or bottle cap catcher!  His user name is Custom Soda Works...