A couple of vendo's on ebay

[davethebirdman]

This have surfaced on Ebay..


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....ck=true

I think that its a V-80. That would be the automatic vending. Are these models desirable??

How easy are parts to come by. It looks as if it needs complete restoration.

What questions should Ib e asking the seller??

What is a reasonable price to pay for this model (I know there is going to be a big difference between US & UK but what would you guys pay)

The seller also has another vendo but wth a starting bid of £750 I think I might give that a miss.

Cheers

Dave

[petey64]

Dave thats a v-56 and that rocks and yes you can find parts.

[davethebirdman]

Right, I can see where the handle is now.
I've just looked at the section on the site here for the 56. Will it. like the 81 vend different types of bottles or are we only talking about the smaller bottles.

Thanks

Dave

[90grad]

Dave,

Yep, it will do the different sizes.  Grab it.  That's a cool little machine with a high value.

[Creighton]

Looks like it would clean up quite well. Hope you get it!! Can help with any questions. I'd ask if the coin mech is there. But at that price who cares.
Creighton

[loman4ec]

Dave get it!!!!!! That is my favorite machine. It is just as nice as an 81 just a little smaller.

[BrianB]

If that price stays close to the same you'd be getting a steal!

[SIGNGUY]

Jump on it as fast as you can... I just picked on up as well, should be getting it in a few days.. .meeting the guy in Iowa.... Sure paid more than what will probably get this one for!
Great Machine!

[davethebirdman]

Okay chaps

Have spoken to the seller of the V-56. He says I can have it for £450.00 which works out (with your weak Dollar as it is) about $900. However, it is missing its crank handle and the rod that connects to it.

What do you think??? Is it still a bargain. There seems to be a fair amount of work to it. But I was hoping that I might get reduced rates on bodywrk and painting if I presented two machines to be done.

I know that I can get the handle repro from the Steves's how about the rod??

As always your kind words gratefully appreicated.

Dave

[Eric]

Buy it! That is a deal! It wouldn't last “over here” at that price.....
Man!!!!! now everything is poping up “over there”.....
Gas pump, Dole dispenser, candy machines, Jacobs, You need to tell your wife
how lucky she is that you're finding all this stuff! I'm sure that will help '>
I think, without seeing the machine, that a RT 56 just missing just the handle
and rod, at $900 is a deal!

[petey64]

you will love that one, "git r dun"

[Pat Pixley]

Dave, You have to get it. This is very cool looking.
 And when you get it home we have to see more photo's.

 Pat '>

[sodaworks]

Buy It DAVE!!! '>

[davethebirdman]

Right, got it... Pick it up in the morning. Won't be able to sleep tonight. Its about two hours from me so will be up at the crack of dawn.

Who'd have believed it. There I was moaning about nothing coming my way and within a few months  a Jaocbs a Dole Dispenser and now a V-56.

My wife is not talking to me at the moment. I have just sold one of my V-39's though so she can 't complain too much.

Thanks for all the adivce and egging on. I'll get those pictures posted ASAP.

Steve - Haven't forgoten about the Dispenser pick it up at the end of the month.

Dave

[Creighton]

Great news!! Can't wait for the pictures. I'll pull my mech and see what is involved in getting a shaft made.
Welcome to the 56 club :-)
Creighton

[90grad]

Dave,

Great deal!!  Let me know if you need me to pick up any parts for you for the restoration.

[SIGNGUY]

Wow,, ,Great deal Dave.. I wish I could have paid 900 for the 56 I just picked up.. Photos coming..

[davethebirdman]

After a six hour drive I've finally arrived home with my new addition. The chap I bought the machine from had lots and lots of lovely bits and pieces. I really wish I'd taken my camera with me. He is mainly a jukebox dealer and had some excellent examples. I saw my first AMI A as well as an Arieon. Some really buets of 78 players. He had a couple of Jacobs, a Vendo 23 and a few other bits and pieces of coca cola. His signs were out of this world. Mostly British. He gave me the tour and was worth the three hour drive just for that.

Right Have taken a few piccies. This baby has been sitting in his barn for at least ten years and before that God knows where it was. It is going to need some serious make over. Lots of rust on the outside but inside apart from the compressor dept appears very clean.

I have only had very quick look at it as the kids are playing up and the wife has had enough. However, I can't seem to work out how the crank handle and rod affect the selection. I think that I must be missing parts in that dept. If one of you kind soles could provide me with a picture of what should be there I'd be grateful.

Won't let me post pictures. Will try later

[dr galaga]

Quote (davethebirdman @ May 20 2006,11:50)

Won't let me post pictures.

Try making them smaller.

[davethebirdman]

They're the right size. States can't find server. Might be my end. Here goes.

[davethebirdman]

Some more

[davethebirdman]

More

[davethebirdman]

Last noe for now. What do you all reckon... Is it salvagable??

[dr galaga]

Looks good.  Like you said, some surface rust but no holes.  I think you did well.
Are you going to try to restore/paint it yourself, or do you think you'll take it somewhere?

[MoonDawg]

Dave, execllent machine.  I have restored much worse. The rod you are missing connects the back of your coin mech. to a linkage right below your bottle door.  Look inside your main door, you will the see the indentation where it goes

[vendobaldtops]

Great machine...I have a 56 totally taken apart if you need pics of anything.  Regarding the coin mech...looks like you just need to attach a handle to it on the front side.  Not sure if the bottle rack has the cam on the bottom.  Best.

[vendobaldtops]

Vendo 56s are one of my favorite machines as well.  Welcome to the club!

[davethebirdman]

Dr - Would like to THINK I'd do it myself but in reality I think that I will get someone to do the
hard work.

Glenn & Vendobaldtops - Have enclosed a couple of pictures about the vending mech. I can see where the rod goes but can't work out how it affects the vending. Must be some bits missing. What stops the buyer grabing as many bottles as he wants?? At the bottom of my bottle covering there isn't anything.

Will have to sort myself out a manual ASAP.

dAVE

[loman4ec]

I think I have a spare rod for the door liner. If you aren't in a hurry when I am back in the states I will look for it. If I do have one you can have it.

[davethebirdman]

Josh

that's very knid of you I might just take you up on it. I'm seeing bits and pieces of Coca Cola stuff every now and again on Ebay UK from Singapore. I think there is some kinda cooler on there at the mo.

Dave

[vendobaldtops]

Dave,
Indeed, it looks like you are missing the cam cylinder under the bottle rack.  Funtronics sells it for 40 USD, I believe.  If you get a handle, the back rod for the door liner, and the cam, I think  you should be in good shape assuming the coin mech works and is not rusted shut.

If the coin mech works, you will crank the handle, it will turn the coin mech rod, the door liner rod will turn and move that t-bar (at the bottom of the bottle door inside liner, the t-rodwill then fit into the cam under the bottle rack and vend.  

When it vends, it will only allow you to grab a drink from one of the seven slots; the rest will lock up.  And again, each slot / shelf you can fill with different soda, beer, coolers, etc.

[Creighton]

Dave,
Machine looks fine. This is the linkage on the inside of the main door.
Creighton

[Eric]

Way to go!..... Inside looks awesome! Especially the the fron of the bottle stack looks pretty clean and white!
Good Score!