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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2006, 06:23:38 pm » |
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I'm probably right in my suspicions then.. they probably replaced the lock at the same time too.. because coke machines have generic locks with no manufacturer name/stamp, and mine came with an Ace II lock as seen on pepsi machines.
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shellynne
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2006, 05:35:12 pm » |
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Well, I got it for $60 and pick it up on Tuesday.  '>
All I have to do now is organize my garage so it'll fit ....
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« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2006, 06:03:47 pm » |
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Congrats on the new machine!  '>
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« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2006, 07:29:07 pm » |
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Good luck on the new machine...let us know how everything works out!
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2006, 08:15:37 pm » |
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yes good luck !
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« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2006, 09:08:38 am » |
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| Quote (dr galaga @ July 28 2006,8:01) | | Is it common for a coke machine to be repainted/rebranded as pepsi ? |
Here's how it goes, for example- A Coke rep. would land a new account, lets say a gas station. The coke Rep. would tell the owner how his machine was the latest and greatest and offer to haul the competitors machine away for disposal free of charge. The competitors machine would be repainted and set on another location in coke's colors and logo's. This was fairly common between all the soda Manufacturers. I have restored machines with up to 7-8 layers of paint. These machines are usually in good condition because of the added layers of paint. |
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TERRY@SODAWORKS RESTORATIONS
Lots of Round Top machines
Buy-Sell-Trade-Restorations
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« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2006, 03:10:42 pm » |
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Mine is in great condition bodywise.. no rust to be seen other than very light surface rust on exposed metal such as the can flap hinge and the screws holding the door liner on.. (nothing on the door liner or can flap itself)
The paint job has a few scratches but it looks like it was a spray bomb job anyway so I never worried.
The guys at IMI Cornelius were amazed they still had machines kicking, but alas not docs for it, only the sliders.
You think it's fair to say a squaretop is worth a few extra bux if it has no rust and almost no dents ?
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« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2006, 03:12:00 pm » |
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| Quote (sodaworks @ July 31 2006,10:08) | | Quote (dr galaga @ July 28 2006,8:01) | | Is it common for a coke machine to be repainted/rebranded as pepsi ? |
Here's how it goes, for example- A Coke rep. would land a new account, lets say a gas station. The coke Rep. would tell the owner how his machine was the latest and greatest and offer to haul the competitors machine away for disposal free of charge. The competitors machine would be repainted and set on another location in coke's colors and logo's. This was fairly common between all the soda Manufacturers. I have restored machines with up to 7-8 layers of paint. These machines are usually in good condition because of the added layers of paint. |
Does this practice still go on today ? |
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« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2006, 12:05:54 am » |
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I got this machine home on Wednesday of last week and gave it a quick bath. It's in surprisingly good condition.
I've pretty much figured out that it started as a Coke machine, was painted into a Pepsi machine with white back and the blue door, then turned into an RC machine, then finally painted all white for the 7-up machine. The exterior paint is TOAST, so I'm not going to feel back if I don't return it to any of the above vendors.
So, I've attached a couple of pics of the interior. There are two tubes ... hoses ... whatever in the last picture in this post. I am guessing (hoping) that these two went to a water fountain attached to the right hand side? Oh, if this is true, I'm going to be THRILLED.
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« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2006, 12:15:11 am » |
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I also spliced a new cord onto the existing cord - couldn't get the screw to release - and plugged it in. Wow, it cooled right away and was very quiet. Amazing. I am even more excited.
I attached one more pic. I do have the original drip try, so that's cool, and, while there is rust down there, I think most of it is years of dirt.
I think, just because it's a challenge, I am going to try to turn it into a Queen Anne Dr Pepper machine. It may end up living at my house, because ... after all my parents really don't have the room .... '>
I figured out what to do about the feet. Of all things, wood stove feet. I found these on ebay, and they might not be an exact match, but they have the same look and feel.
Ornate Stove Feet
Just get them silver-tone, and I'm home free. And, I think I've found an outlet for similar corner enhancements. Now, I just get to find that image on the plexiglass sign.
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