Dad's is done!!

[sodaworks]

How about including generic RT's?

[collecture]

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I spray painted my first restoration Vendo 56 and it is still of of the nicest restorations I have done.

Brian,
It is funny you should say that. I converted a Pepsi 56 into a 'fantasy ' machine for a close friend here in town and gave it to him for his birthday. He had said to me once that if I ever needed someplace to put one of my machines, he would put one in his house.
Well, his last name is Bruder and he is of German descent. I changed the spelling of his last name and created a 56 just for him-used about 6 cans of Hammertone paint on it. It cost me about the same.

[bcharlton]

These things can look great with just rattle can paint.  Nice work.  Anyway, If we can get 5 entries for the square top /face off I think it will be fun.  We could have two catagories.  One for first timers/rattle can outside only, and the other could be automotive paint, inside done as well.  My enry may only be an outside only machine.  I will be sending some pics of the Dad's Rootbeer machine inside.  I don't know if it is worth doing a grade one on the inside of a $50 Vendo square top.  I dont know if I would go to all that trouble again.

Brian C

[Pat Pixley]

Ok I,ve got a few thing's to say.
 First, Terry what is a   generic RT's  ??
 Second,   There should be a pro class,
 inside and out right down to the last nut.
 Stock & custom
 Then there should be the spray can class.
 and again inside & out and stock & custom.
 
  This should be put up to the member to see if every one wants to do this or not.
 If there is only two or three people doing this then itnot much of a contest now is it, And remember this is for fun
and that how it should be.

 This need to be set up were you want to do this
  and not be afraid.

   Again just two cents worth.
      Pat

     boy do I feel like a dork     RT's Round Top's.
       And Yes to the Round Tops

[www.memorylanerestorations.com]

Hi everyone, there seems to be alot of great ideas for this venture, please keep in mind. If anyone knows Brian Charlton they know this, he is always there for anyone who need his help. I know he always says how much I have helped him out but he has always been there for me, when I need something in a pinch. Who else can you send a piece to on thursday and ask him to use his connections to do a quick turn around on a A+ chrome platting job and Monday morning a package arrives and your piece you needed so bad and so fast is in the box all shinny and new looking. Now keep in mind Brian lives in Buffalo, NY a two day UPS trip from me. How he did it, I don't know and when I tried to pay him, he wouldn't take a dime. He said he was just happy to be able to help me out for a change. So go easy on Brian's ideas, I assure you, his intentions are the best. I myself would not be able to participate in this contest, I'm backed up till OCT, NOV. So good luck everyone!

[Pat Pixley]

Dont get me wrong I like the idea, I just think this should
 be up to every one just not a few members of the group.
 I think this would work good for next year to give every
 one time to get some idea's on paper.
I've already got a few and maybe two machine that I might do for this.  '>
 Curtis, we are going to need a few judge's on this
 Maybe you ,Steve Jebb, Steve Ebner and Jim or who
 ever the group want at that time.

 Just a few cent's that all.


 Pat '>

[loman4ec]

I agree with waiting a while. I am out of machines to build. I need to find some more square tops.

[bcharlton]

Curtis:
I am not worthy.  A couple of years ago I did not know the difference between a square top or my round belly.  I have a lot of friends that have made the restoration hobby a blast.  Thanks for the kind words,  I love the idea of Steve , Curtis and maybe even Allan doing the judging if we can pull this thing off.  We could set a 12 month deadline.  I thought a squre top restoration contest would be a good idea because they are the most affordable items that we restore. Almost everyone can play.  If I said let's have a Vendo 81 Royal Crown contest you could accuse me of being a little snobby.  Let the games begin.  My 50s retro B movie drive in theatre theme for my Vendo 56 square top is well under way.  At least it is in my mind.  Isn't Eric a graphic designer?  He should be able to kick all of our asses with his ideas.  I have to borrow most of my stuff from Curtis, Allan or MAtt C.  Anyway, let me know who is up for the challange. We can face off next March

Brian C

[loman4ec]

I am not saying I am in for sure but I am looking for a cheep square top now. I do have a Cavalier 55 sitting in my shop completely taken apart and in primer. '>

[loman4ec]

Could this be my spray paint entry?  '>  Just kidding