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Marine Moma
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« on: May 31, 2005, 09:52:52 pm » |
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Hi,
My father has owned this machine for about 15 years. He bought from someone for only $50. It is a little rusted in places and works perfectly. The coin mechanism is in place but does not operate. It holds 52 8 oz coca cola bottles. The serial number is 191084. My father is considering having it restored and I have been looking for days and can not find a machine which resembles this one. Any help in identifying the manufacture dates and the model would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone knows of a good restorer within a decent drive of Nashville, Tn we would appreciate the info. Thanks in advance for the help!
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Ltransam
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2005, 10:03:48 pm » |
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Hello,Marine Moma
Did you post a picture ? That would help .
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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2005, 10:04:51 pm » |
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Can you try posting the picture again?
If you preview a post, you need to re-attach the picture.
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Marine Moma
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2005, 10:05:52 pm » |
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Sorry I could not post a picture becuase the file is too large. Any suggestions for solving this problem. Would be willing to e-mail a photo for someone to confirm the machine. Thanks!
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Marine Moma
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2005, 10:13:15 pm » |
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Hope this works! Here is a pic. Thanks!
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Marine Moma
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2005, 10:16:37 pm » |
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Here is an interior shot as well. The machine sells cokes for 10 cents. Thanks again!
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Marine Moma
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2005, 10:43:13 pm » |
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I just located the model, it appears to be a Cavalier 51 and has the original all red design. My father paid 10 dollars for this not 50, just confirmed that as well. The coin mechanism does not operate. When you drop a coin in it falls straight through. Any suggestions for repairs or should we look at purchasing a new mechanism. thanks
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2005, 10:55:04 pm » |
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Hello Marine Moma,
Welcome to the board! Does your machine look anything like this?
Cav 51
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2005, 11:27:18 pm » |
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Remove the slug rejector and soak it in acetone over night. Use a container that you can seal, Then using a plastic bristle brush. Clean it up really good. I dis-assemble it as well. The coin path may need to be sanded with 1000 grit sand paper. Re-install and it should work just fine. 
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« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2005, 08:12:38 am » |
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Yep, It's a Calavier 51 . Probley early- mid 50s .Because I see in the picture there is a cover on the back .I have one restored (Buy me  '> ) That dated 1954 on the inside of the liner.The later Models did not have the cover..
Leonard
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Jacobs Pepsi-56
Stoner Cookie &5 Pull Pastry& 180 Candy
Kelvinator FS-51(Canada)
Cavalier's C-55-E-C-55-D
Selmix Sprite
Selmix Pepsi on Draugh
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Marine Moma
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2005, 10:31:42 am » |
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Thanks for all of the help. We are know going to look into restoring it to its' original condition. My dad said he could remember seeing these machines when he was a kid. We turned it on last night and within the hour it was cold. I say he got a steal! Any suggestions on locating a reputable restorer? Thanks again!
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2005, 10:42:09 am » |
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WHere are you located. Someone here might have a suggestion.
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Marine Moma
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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2005, 10:45:27 am » |
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We are about 20 minutes north of Nashville TN and would be willing to drive a reasonable drive to find a reputable restorer.
thanks
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« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2005, 11:07:53 am » |
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I don't know of anyone personally that is anywhere close to you. Go to the main page of this site and select the restorers key. Type in you zipcode and some results should come up. I just want you to know that you generally get what you pay for. I would generally charge between $1,200 and $1,700 to do it myself and that is going to be about what the going rate for a full restoration will be. But I am all the way in Florida. I just didn't want you to get sticker shock when you get some quotes.
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« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2005, 02:59:33 pm » |
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Hey MM, $10.00 is a great price. The bottle belt and coin mech are worth a lot more than that in parts.
If he had not bought this C-51, do you think your father would go out today and spend $2000. for this same machine restored? Cause that's what you're getting into on a restoration.
Better that you bid on that nice C-51 on Ebay and use the parts from your machine to complete it. Avoid restoration
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Glen
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« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2005, 05:39:13 pm » |
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A very good idea Glen.
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