New vmc56

[BryanH]

Picked up another VMC56 on eBaY.  Depending on what it takes to get it working could be a steal.  If not it's a parts machine.  

Also have a bid on one of those fancy Dr Pepper machine (a Vendo 56 or 63 I think).

It could be a busy summer...

Bryan, GREAT find! It looks to be in EXCELLENT shape and has the cool 3D sign. Looks almost identical to the one I had but traded away a while ago. What a great bargain you found for just $99!

[MoonDawg]

Hey Bryan,  you're not going to part out that Pepsi, we won't let you.  Both problems are minor. Nice find.  When relacing that plexiglass, hope you don't use the original block letter pepsi script.  Pepsi Cola logo would be nice.
       The Dr.Pepper machine is awseome !!!!! Thought this machine was discussed here earlier,  a "Queen Anne"?   Hope someone doen't snipe it from you.
        Both your machines have legs. So rare  '>

[BryanH]

Glen - the sign won't be a problem.  I'm more concerned about why it stopped cooling.  If it's just the fan then I have a great deal.... if the fan stopped then the compressor died not so good.

PS - as I said it's a twin.  My first machine (pic posted below) which is still not finished was identical (always been a fan of nice legs '> ).

Good memory on the QueenAnn.  I couldn't remember what it was called.  This will be the third one that I've bid on. Hopefully it's three times lucky.

[BryanH]

Glen - just noticed your comment on the block lettering vs logo.  The sign background is the 3d cap (like the one on my first machine).  But I do like the idea not to use the block letters. The letters on the sign are on the front plexiglass sheet,,, so instead of block letters how about the script double-dot.

[BryanH]

Well the Dr Pepper Queen Anne has about 12 hours left on the auction.  It's at $355 right now.  I want the machine but am now wondering what it is worth.  Any thoughts?

[BryanH]

bump - 15 mins left any idea if it's worth > $450.  Seems like a lot for a V63.

[BryanH]

Well I bid $425 but lost to someone willing to go to $430.  So it's after the fact... still be interested in whether or not that was a good one to win, or if I should be happy that I lost.

[loman4ec]

The pepsi you just won isn't a 56 it is a 77.

[BryanH]

Josh - it looks almost identical to my VMC56 (legs, chrome trim, red paint, size, grate).  How do you tell that it's a 77?

[glassbottlesrule]

A 77 is wider.  The easiest way I tell on the Vendolator of that era is the distance between the coin slot and the do not deposit coin lettering.  The 56,63, 90 is right next to it while the 77,110,154 is a couple of inches away.

[glassbottlesrule]

Man, if you do part it out I could use some things off it: shelfs, the coin entry plate.  trim etc.

[BryanH]

'>  '>  Dang it.  I was thinking that worst case (if I couldn't getting working easily) I'd have a parts depot for my VMC56.  It looked so close to my machine (legs, trim, etc) that I didn't even ask to confirm the type.

Oh well, what's another machine.  If I end up parting it out, I'l post in the auction area.

[MoonDawg]

Wow, learned something new. The bottle door area is much different on the two machines.  Still, it would be nice if you could display one of each.

[BryanH]

Picked up my VMC77 on Saturday.  Holy '> this machine is bigger and heavier than expected.  Toasted my $30 (200lb dolly) moving it around.

Bought it for $99.  Seller was selling it as a busted machine. Figured I should be able to fix it or use for parts (this was when I thought it was a VMC56).  Anyway, brought home, sprayed about 40 years of dust and dirt out of it and let it sit for about 18hrs.  Plugged it in and it started up like a charm. When loaded it was cooling as low as 28F. Coin mech needs fixing or replacing so I hooked up my free vend switch (temporarily removed the Exact change window to mount the button). Had it on the back porch loaded with adult beverages and a single rack for the IBC Root Beer for the kids, in time for our party.  Even dirty and scratched it was the hit of the party with kids and adults alike.  Amzing how much fun everyone had pushing the button and pulling out a cold one.

Anyway -it's certainly not going to win any beauty contests but it should fix up nice and it was an unexpected surprise to be able to put it to work right out of the van.

[BryanH]

Inside was relatively clean and good shape except for a ton of sand (like it was used on a beach??).  Picture would have been more impressive if taken before (rather than after) the party.

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[BryanH]

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