Pic of the back panel of a Vendo 81D

[Bruce]

Does anybody have a pic of the back of an 81D? I googled, and didn't see any, I did see a clear pic of a VMC 81 however, is that exactly the same? I will be hopefully be transporting one soon, and I am rigging up a sheet of plywood covered in (close to) 1/2 inch foam to transport it on and ease of transport. (I don't want that door latch stripe up the back, lol) and need to see if I should leave spaces in it to accomodate the power cord, etc.

Thank you,

Bruce

[Kilroy]

http://www.antiquevend.com/current6.html

It's an 81 B, not an 81D but the backs sides are the same.
I the machine restored?  If not, you're making a lot of work for yourself.  A foam swimming pool noodle  from the dollar store can be cut to fit over the latch. A moving blanket and  broom poles to use as rollers. To unload, pull on the blanket

[Bruce]

Yes, it's restored. it looks like the back is kind of contoured to where the upper part is actually raised a little, so laying on its back it would be resting on the raised portion of the back panel. I assume that's good to hold the weight of the unit?

[Slapshot42]

You should be fine!!

[coke_and_stuff]

I've moved dozens of 81s unrestored and restored. Never a problem blanket wrap and shrink wrap and you will
Be fine.

[SIGNGUY]

if the that latch sticks up a lot, just a piece of 1/2 or 3/4 plywood / OSB on the back side as you lay it back will eliminate the problem of the latch digging in... no need to make it fancy , I've moved several of them and no issues.