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Lulu
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« on: February 19, 2006, 06:37:43 am » |
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I picked up a machine off Ebay that was made by Champion Manufacturing. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these. It's a slider type with the coin mech. in the vending area. It's Pepsi blue with large bottle cap decals. I'll post a picture when I get it cleaned up.
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sodaworks
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2006, 11:34:57 pm » |
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Hmm... Does it run off of sparkplugs?  '>
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Lulu
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2006, 07:25:46 am » |
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Hey, that's an idea for all these gutted sliders and cold boxes--Coke machine derby.
A friend thought that Champion made refrigeration coolers/freezers--commercial type.
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BryanH
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2006, 05:37:23 pm » |
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Lulu - how about a pic now? Never heard of a champion. Seeing might help spark <<yes an intentional pun>> some memories.
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Thanks, Bryan
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jasmine64
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2006, 08:05:51 pm » |
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It would be interesting to see what your machine looks like.
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Marsha
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Lulu
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2006, 07:35:21 am » |
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I'll try to get pics posted in the next couple of days. I'm in the middle of rehabing a rental that I'm going to put up for sale.
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Lulu
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2006, 11:46:25 am » |
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I haven't had a chance to do anything with this yet, but thought I'd post a couple of pictures. The stainless rack and insides are in really nice shape.
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MCarter
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2006, 11:49:52 am » |
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Neat Machine !!
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Matt
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BryanH
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2006, 12:08:20 pm » |
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Cool... like the integrated coin mech, return and bottle opener. Does it run? Looks like you'e going to have a bit of chrome work to do....
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Thanks, Bryan
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sodaworks
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2006, 12:16:22 pm » |
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Interesting machine, I never have seen one before.
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Jim
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2006, 02:00:00 pm » |
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Lulu,
Unique machine...
I have never seen/heard of this manufacturer/model before.
Is the coin mech and refrigeration operational...?
Does the sign, "Lift Lid - Select Beverage" illuminate or are the letters just decals...?
The decal on the underside of the lid is in great shape considering it's located in the cooling compartment!
With your permission, I may have to include this manufacturer/model in the Soda Machines Listings...
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Lulu
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« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2006, 05:02:54 pm » |
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Jim
Sorry it took so long to get back--too many irons in the fire!
I've attached a couple of photos of the tags on the machine.
The "Lift lid-Select beverage" is painted on. I haven't had a chance to test the machine. It has about a 15' cord with a bad spot in the middle. I did plug it in and it ran, but I unplugged it right away. The coin mech. doesn't work. The coin return lever won't go all the way down. I don't have a key to open it up to see what the problem is. Should I just drill out the lock or are there replacement keys to be had??
If you'd like to include this in your listing--feel free.
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jasmine64
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« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2006, 05:14:08 pm » |
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Uh never mind, didnt see the earlier pics.
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Marsha
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jasmine64
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« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2006, 05:17:33 pm » |
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Are you going to stay with the Pepsi blue?
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Marsha
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timsmore
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2006, 06:33:31 pm » |
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Is there a chance that "Champion" is the name of the local vending company at the time and this machine is some other brand? Also it says "patent applied for". Perhaps if they were not a local company thay might have had bigger visions if a patent or two went through. This may be a unique or very early machine for them or close to the only machine for them?!?!
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Tim
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bubba
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« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2006, 07:28:15 pm » |
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I have a patent search program that will search the US Patent office database from the beginnning... I'll be out of the office tomorrow, but I'll see if I remember to search for this mfg and any related patents.... may be interesting...
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Ken
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Jim
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2006, 09:55:07 pm » |
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Interesting Ken...
Is this something you purchased or can be searched via the web...?
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Lulu
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« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2006, 05:42:33 am » |
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Jasmine
I haven't really decided other than it's not going to be red.
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bubba
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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2006, 07:19:45 am » |
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| Quote (Jim @ Mar. 06 2006,9:55) | Interesting Ken...
Is this something you purchased or can be searched via the web...? |
Well... I found it online, but it should be purchased 
Here is a link to the program.. they have a demo version available for free.
http://www.patenthunter.com/ |
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Ken
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bubba
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« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2006, 08:00:17 am » |
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Apparently, there is a problem with the USPTO site... you can also do a search on their site as well, but the program makes it much easier when it is working..
http://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html
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Ken
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« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2006, 09:45:33 am » |
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bubba,
Your signature right before this post says, "Running with bottles". Now I know you are refering to the machine, but I had to chuckle, because it sounds like the SMC collector's version of "running with scissors"! LOL! '>
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timsmore
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« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2006, 12:47:16 pm » |
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Have you been able to find out anymore on this machine?
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Tim
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