Paw-Paw's Machine...but what is it?

[Termite]

Hi everybody!

Yes, I'm another nOOb, in need of some assistance.

Now before I get hammered let me state, that I *have* tried, and tried, and tried,  to find this information on my own, but came up short.
So, I decided to call in the experts; you.


Also, I realize that this is *probably* not the most desirable machine, nor the most sought-after, most efficient, or anything of that nature, however, it holds a sentimental value for me because it's a machine that my Grandfather had in his shop and I *finally* managed to convince my uncle that he should send it to a good home...mine.

He had used it for a cooler in his garage, up until about 15+ years ago where he replaced it with a refrigerator, and it just sat in his garage collecting dust, and getting in his way (<-my sales pitch. Heh!).  At any rate, I assured him that it was going to be put back into service and that I wasn't asking for it to resell, so he agreed.

Anyway, I get it home and blow all of the dust off of it, check the cord and while it's seen its better days, the insulation was still on the wires, so I plugged it in. The thing fired right up. The compressor hummed, normally and the thing cools down to the upper thirties (F°). Yay!
Here's my question(s);

-Apparently, one of my cousins had taken the coin mechanism out of the machine and it's nowhere to be found.
 So, I'd like to find a replacement, if possible...
--are there any models that use the same coin changer mechanism?

(but the biggie is..I don't know what kind of machine this is...)

- Also, the ID plate has disappeared and I don't know what model this is and after going through the various manufacturers list/models, I cannot find this particular machine anywhere.

I did manage to fine some similar machines, but the number of available products was different...(which I gather is the reason for the model number followed by the "-x" where x=number of products?).
The machine that I could find, which was closest in resemblance, was a Vendo V-92. (V-92-1; V-92-3)

Funny thing is; I could only find it in a 1 product, or a 3-product unit, and not a 4-product unit like this one.
So could it be a Vendo-92-4?

(Adding to the confusion is that I was under the impression that Vendo only made machines for Coca~Cola, am I mistaken?)

At any rate, I'm including some images in hopes that someone might be able to shed some light on what kind and model machine this might be?

*Also adding to my constant state of confusion is that on the lower right of the machine, just above the grille, there's a Vendorlator decal...


Well, here she is...

H e l p !




And then on the inside of the machine, someone wrote what I am assuming is the model number and serial numbers...but I was unable to find anything about that model. (and, of course, the chalk-outline from the crime scene of what's left of the stolen coin mechanism)




So there it is discussion groupies, my; "what the heck is it", post.


I thank you, in advance for any assistance.

Best wishes,
Bug

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[johnieG]

It says right above the coinmech in marker, it's a Vendorlator (VMC) VF 100-4 ( they have the model no. backwards) VMC made all flavors & generics except Coke

[Termite]

Thank you for the reply, johnieG....but, I've tried that, and I've just re-tried that model number
and I am *still* unable to find any information on it.

I promise, I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm just kinda stuck here...

Could you possibly point me and my search into the right direction, please?

Thank you for taking the time, just the same. I do appreciate that.

Regards,
Bug
 

[Jim]

Bug,
First, Welcome to SMC ! ! !

and I am *still* unable to find any information on it.

Although Soda-Machines.Com has an extensive library of manufacturers/models, it is a daunting task to locate info on every machine produced...
With hundreds of models manufactured, if not more, it can be difficult to locate information on a particular machine/model...
With that said, I have to ask: what information are you seeking?  The reason the question, well, it is the number one question I get asked day in and day out...  And many times, there just isn't an answer...
I am not being condescending, just pointing out general information may not be available...
We do our best to aid in dating and placing values on any particular cooler/machine provided photos are posted...

[Termite]

Thank you, Jim, for the welcome and the reply.

To answer the question, what it is that I am looking for, I suppose, is a two-part answer.

First, I guess, would have to be along the lines of affirming that, "it's not just me, then",
with regard to not being able to hunt down the info. on this machine.
(Whew! I was beginning to think that my mad-mad, search skills were starting to slip a little.  Haha!)

But in all seriousness,  I was primarily looking for information on the machine so I could see what all is needed to get the, (missing), coin mechanism functioning again.

I figured if I could find an image, or something, that would start me down the road to hunt down the various parts I'd need. Then, perhaps, I could do a little homework and see if any other machines might employ the same type or a similar type mechanism that I could get to work for this oddball.

As it stands now, I have no idea what all is missing, nor do I have any idea, how it's supposed to go back together. I'm pretty sure I could figure it out, but with little to nothing to go off of, I'm just looking for any assistance or any leads.


And, please don't think for a second that I don't appreciate your efforts and your taking the time to help me out, because I genuinely do. I've done a lot of digging and have seen some of the questions you guys receive...most of which, could be answered with just a brief and simple search, and honestly,  I've got to give you guys a tip-of-the-hat, because you have far more patience than I would, in dealing with the continual and repetatjve questions. I just tried to do as much research on my own, as I could and, well, I came up short. So that's why I thought I'd dip into this vast pool of knowledge and ask the people who have probably forgotten more about these machines than I'll ever know. So thanks angain one and all for your efforts as well as the assistance. You guys probably don't hear it enough, but it IS appreciated. Seriously. It is.

Kindest regards,
Bug

[ajf5577]

Have you tried to put bottles or cans in it to see if it will vend? It appears that the wiring may have been modified so maybe it's set for free vend. That is where I would start.

You can find coin mech's on eBay or from one of the vendors in this chat. They are universal with a seven pin plug.

[MoonDawg]

      That is correct, your mech. has been removed and replaced with a free play switch.
      Follow the wire coming off that 9 pin Jones plug, I'll bet cousin Eddie added a button in front. 
      Any 9 pin coin mechanism will work in your machine, most of us prefer the S-75 series.

[ajf5577]

I mis quoted... 9 pin. I have a bunch of them around here. You think I'd stop and think before I write?

[Termite]

Have you tried to put bottles or cans in it to see if it will vend? It appears that the wiring may have been modified so maybe it's set for free vend. That is where I would start.

You can find coin mech's on eBay or from one of the vendors in this chat. They are universal with a seven pin plug.

No sir, I have not. I will, though. Thank you for the assist!

I mis quoted... 9 pin. I have a bunch of them around here. You think I'd stop and think before I write?

Where's the fun in that? Heck, some of my best quotes come from not having the filter engaged from my bug brain to my bug mouth!

 

  That is correct, your mech. has been removed and replaced with a free play switch.
      Follow the wire coming off that 9 pin Jones plug, I'll bet cousin Eddie added a button in front.  Cool
      Any 9 pin coin mechanism will work in your machine, most of us prefer the S-75 series.

Outstanding! I will look into that just as soon as I can come up with an excuse to slip away from here and get into the shop.

This whole work thing sure interferes with my goofing off.

Thank you all, gentlemen!

The drinks are on me!




Regards,
Bug

[johnieG]

Thank you for the reply, johnieG....but, I've tried that, and I've just re-tried that model number
and I am *still* unable to find any information on it.
I promise, I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm just kinda stuck here...
Could you possibly point me and my search into the right direction, please?
Thank you for taking the time, just the same. I do appreciate that.

Regards,
Bug



The site doesn't have any pictures of these round-buttoned vendors, but It's functionally the same as the square button model, I've owed a few from an Rc Cola to a Vernors ginger-ale, it's a VMC or a rebranded Vendo.