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Thought I'd round out December by posting an update on my Vendo V81A project, the bodywork was complete, as well as the "Rhino-coating" of the liners backside & the inside of the chassis/body shell, I also had the back of the door liner coated, ( last weekend) and so on to the paint booth it went & the base coat of good-ol' Coke red was applied (this past Tuesday) it was clear coated & lettered today ( pictures pending) & the final re-assembly is for tommorow & a nice run-in overnight for the compressor,
Funny thing happened (not funny Ha-Ha) when I went to pickup the compressor deck of of my bench the capillary line got hooked on my bench vices handle & Pffft!!!!  '> !!! yep I kinked the tube & got a dandy of a leak, well I had to patch the line at the break with a little piece of 1/4" tubing crimped down to fit the cap' tube & brazed it on, & Vacuumed the system & recharged with R12, & got it back up & running ( no leaks! whew!) only when you're in a hurry.
Why all the Rush? why the customer wants it by Saturday the 24th for his Christmas party of course! (it's for Mr. Art-Van of ArtVans furniture himself no less!
Yep! no pressure at all  , Merry Xmas all!
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001...  Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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johnieG
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2006, 08:48:13 pm » |
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Next, the tank.
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001... Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2006, 08:55:23 pm » |
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Sounds like the cap tube is analogous to you.
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johnieG
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2006, 08:58:39 pm » |
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the Chassis front & maindoor ( base-coated only at this point)
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001... Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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johnieG
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2006, 09:01:06 pm » |
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Yep, Still more!
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johnieG
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« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2006, 09:08:13 pm » |
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(collecture @ Dec. 21 2006,8:55)
QUOTE Sounds like the cap tube is analogous to you. " and sometimes a cigar is just a cigar" (Freud)  :'>
I also like " I reject your reality and substitute my own"
(Jamie, Myth-Busters) |
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cvb141
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« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2006, 09:26:29 pm » |
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Very nice looking work. Good luck on getting it done.
Jerry
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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2006, 09:27:27 pm » |
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Great machine I love those 81s, It looks awesome
Joey
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Collector of nice original paint machines
Vendo 81 B, C, D
VMC 81 Pepsi, 7up, RC, Generic
6CV Coke, RC, Pepsi
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Vendo 39
Jacobs 26
Mills 47
Selectivend 64 7up NOS
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johnieG
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2006, 09:43:46 pm » |
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Thanks! I'll be living at the body shop tomorrow! My body mans a real credit to his profession, the back panel say it all, not a ripple!
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001... Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2006, 09:54:16 pm » |
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QUOTE I also like " I reject your reality and substitute my own"
(Jamie, Myth-Busters)
I like that too. That is got to be the cyber-friend mantra.
All kidding aside - looks very nice. I wish my 81 had that shine!
Best wishes for getting it done on time.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
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sodaworks
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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2006, 11:14:19 pm » |
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Looking Good JohnieG!!
I'm finishing Victor's 81D tomorrow. I just need to install the kick plate and bottle door.
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« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2006, 07:49:08 am » |
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Looks great!
Eventhough you're pressed for time, be careful on re-assembly; you don't need any "OOooops" this stage of the game.
On another note, I've always liked spraying my doors in a horizontal position so they come out like glass...
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« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2006, 08:36:09 pm » |
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Having just finished Victor's 81D I know you have your work cut out for you. Stay focused and you'll make it.
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johnieG
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« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2006, 10:04:49 pm » |
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Here are the finish photos of the V81a...completed just in the (St.)'Nick of time!
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« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2006, 10:06:25 pm » |
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no. 2
The black coating on the slug rejector is an oxidized zinc left over from an ill attempt to clean it in an acid based cleaning solution, & it looks a bit off, it doesn't affect the coin-mechs operation, ( the owner didn't want to pop for the extra bucks to have it re-plated)
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« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2006, 10:08:01 pm » |
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no. 3
I am really getting to prefer the hammertone look as opposed to the smoother finish of a powder-coated liner. I think it adds some depth. not as durable though, guess that's the trade-off.
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001... Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #17 on: December 26, 2006, 10:09:53 pm » |
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no.4
The original foam seal was way to rotted for re-use, so I improvised with two of those large foam paint brushes pointing end-to-end to form the seal for the doorlatch. it worked out very nicely!
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« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2006, 10:13:25 pm » |
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« Reply #19 on: December 26, 2006, 10:16:50 pm » |
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Looks great!
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« Reply #20 on: December 26, 2006, 10:16:55 pm » |
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no.6
This is the original condensate jar!
Along with the original compressor deck (with it's 'cap-tube repaired & a nice fresh 12oz. charge of R12) quitest one I've ever heard!
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« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2006, 12:44:16 am » |
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What are the stickers on the bottles? Last time I saw a sticker like that on a Coke, it was from Mexico. Anyway great job John.
Jerry
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« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2006, 08:31:18 am » |
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Looks great Johnie, I knew you'd make your deadline.
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« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2006, 10:07:42 am » |
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(cvb141 @ Dec. 27 2006,12:44)
QUOTE What are the stickers on the bottles? Last time I saw a sticker like that on a Coke, it was from Mexico. Anyway great job John.
Jerry Thanks, yes, those are 12oz/355 ml Mexican Coke bottles |
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« Reply #25 on: December 27, 2006, 10:12:44 am » |
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(Pat Pixley @ Dec. 26 2006,11:50)
QUOTE Look Great John  '> So question for you '> what did you use to paint the tank & shelfs with ?? They look good. I hope Mr. Art-Van likes it . Pat |
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« Reply #26 on: December 27, 2006, 02:45:27 pm » |
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Nice Job. Thanks for the photo's
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Matt
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Vendo V-56 Two Tone Round Top ~~ Currently in use
Seeburg 100 G Jukebox ~~ Restored
Minit Pop Popcorn Machine ~~ Restored
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« Reply #27 on: December 27, 2006, 03:21:26 pm » |
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QUOTE (the owner didn't want to pop for the extra bucks to have it re-plated)
I don't understand why people would put a lot of money into restoring a machine and not go the distance.
How much more would a simple mech like that cost to do?
Anyway, nice job John - I too like the Hammertone look and durability.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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