Cavalier 51 restoration

[dprat1]

Hello,
I aquired a Cavalier 51 about a year ago and am now beginning restoration. There are several internal mechanisim parts I need, Ammo belt, ratchet bracket, spindles, drive link, etc. I had contacted a a guy in the Indy area that did restorations and parts. I believe his name was Steve. I have misplaced his information. Anybody here know of him and how to contact? Any help is appreciated. I live in the Columbus, IN area. Thanks.

[MCarter]

Hello,
I have restored two of these machines in the last year. And i could probably help you with the stuff you need. The Ammo Belt will cost a you few $$$ . Let me know if you want more info. I live in Bloomington so that should be a little help there .
Matt

[sodaworks]

Hello dprat1,
  Welcome aboard.. You can also try a couple of the sponsors that advertise here at SMC. Steve @ Funtronics and Steve @ Soda Jerk works. I'm sure that you will find what you need here at SMC.

[BrianB]

Hey Matt,

I can hardly beleive it!!! You live in Bloomington?? So do I! How cool! Where abouts do you live? I live on the southwest side behind Batchelor Middle School.

It's always neat to find somebody that's in-state let alone in the very same town. You might actually be the guy they always mention to me when I buy stuff from South Central AC on the westside.

I recently came across a Cav 51 down in Bedford. They guy purchased the machine missing the typical parts and had the machine repopulated by Harrison Collins next town down in Mitchell. So, I lucked out to get a complete machine.

Oh yeah, the Byal Brothers are out of Indy. Their number is listed in the parts supplier listing on this website.

[dprat1]

Thanks for the information. I think perhaps the guys name could have been Randy. The listing sounds familiar, thanks. I imagine I will be a regular here for awhile. Matt, I will probably be contacting you in the near future as I compile a parts list. I have the machine completely torn down. We travel to Bloomington frequently as our daughter is a student living there. She will be beginning grad. school this year. Thanks
Doug

[johnieG]

Quote (VMC117BMB @ July 17 2005,10:34)

Hey Matt, I can hardly beleive it!!! You live in Bloomington?? So do I! How cool! Where abouts do you live? I live on the southwest side behind Batchelor Middle School. It's always neat to find somebody that's in-state let alone in the very same town. You might actually be the guy they always mention to me when I buy stuff from South Central AC on the westside. I recently came across a Cav 51 down in Bedford. They guy purchased the machine missing the typical parts and had the machine repopulated by Harrison Collins next town down in Mitchell. So, I lucked out to get a complete machine. Oh yeah, the Byal Brothers are out of Indy. Their number is listed in the parts supplier listing on this website.

Speaking of C51's Out of curiosity Brian, how'd that C51 evap' motor I sold you work out?  & did you get your core back from that other motor shop?  '>

JohnieG

[MCarter]

Doug,
Wow is that crazy or what....Yes i go to South Central often. Bruce is a really good guy. I live up on new 46 Northside. I work close to SC. Currently working on a 56 and a vendo cooler. I have a work in progress collection.
Seeburg G   ---- Restored
Tear Drop Speakers 2   ----- Restored
Vendo V-39  ----- Restored
1923 Master Gumball Machine ---- In progress
Chicago Coin Band Box  ----- Looking
Double Donkey Kong  ----- Restored
You can give me a call if you wish in the book
Talk to Harrison over the weekend and we have found most of the stuff except the ammo belt.
Look forward to hearing from yea
Matt '>

[MCarter]

Here is the 39 i just got done with.
Matt

[MCarter]

After:

[MCarter]

C-51 i just done with Sunday: Before:

[MCarter]

Sorry that was after:

[MCarter]

Here is a C-96

[MCarter]

c-96

[MCarter]

c-96 Sorry for the all the pictures
Matt

[Kilroy]

We love pictures, no ned to apologize
Welcome to the boards, and very nice work on the machines Matt

[dprat1]

Matt,
Very nice pictures. They help to modivate me. The before pic. of the C-51-G is what I have. These later C-51's had the two color paint scheme. I see that you went with all red on yours. Could that affect the machines value?? I like the all red better, but I also want to stay as original as I can or should. I sure would like to have the hardware lying on the floor in the picture '> I have my parts list completed and may be contacting you soon via e-mail. Also, think you got me mixed up with "Brian" in previous post. He is in Bloomington and knows the South Central guy.
Take care,
Doug

[MCarter]

Doug,
Sorry about that.....A good friend of mine looked up the Serial # of the C-51 and it was oringally all Red. You could really tell once you got the 3 coats of house paint off of it. The Value? I sold it for $ 3,500.00 So i don't think it hurt the value to much..... '> Get that list over to me and i will see what i can do. I think i have everything except the belt. There is an auction coming up that i know will have a few belts. ( Linton, In). Thanks for the encouragment.
Matt

Yo MC arter! Just kidding. Amazing work!
You really have a talent. Great job on the machines.
I just love it when members here help each other.
Very nice.

[coke_and_stuff]

Cavalier 51 looks great kinda makes me want to gather the parts for mine. . Until I get the time or $$ for this machine its for sale or trade.





Joey

[Eric]

MCarter..
What did you use on the liner? Is that a Hammertone paint?.......
They look awesome!

Eric

[BrianB]

Matt,

Those machines look great! Who does your paint? When is that auction going down in Linton? I'll probably miss it seeing as how I'm currently in Hawaii untill the 28th of this month for work (NSWC Crane). Knowing my luck, it'll be this coming weekend. Yeah, when I get back, I'll look you up and give you a call. I am looking for the evaporator fan plenum cover that is located inside the cooler for my 51. Mine has some pretty advanced rust and will need to be replaced.

Johnie,
 
I got the evap motor for my 51 and it looks awesome and works flawlessly! Thanks a ton John! Nope, I didn't end up getting the core back. I'm sure I could if just asked.

[MCarter]

Thanks Everyone. The inside liner was painted with Hammerite silver shot through a paint gun. I paint my machines by myself, hand paint all the letters, wording, pin strippping aswell. Yes look me up when you get back, i will be a crane monday.
Matt

[Creighton]

Matt,
Great job!! Very cool you did all that yourself.
Creighton

[sodaworks]

Quote (MCarter @ July 17 2005,5:54)

Chicago Coin Band Box  ----- Looking

Hello Matt,
  Try Brad Frank@ bfrank@aol.com Brad restores band boxes and remanufacturers his own parts, musicians,cabinets,gear mech.'s, etc. Tell him I referred him to you. His quality is second to none. Terry