Hi from Missouri & V56RT quest.

[Malinut]

Hello,

I thought I would introduce myself, Im Frank from Independence, MO.  Ive been prowling this board for awhile and it has answered alot of questions for me.
It has been a great resource.  I now have a couple questions about a machine I just picked up

I have a CS 72 that Im going to get painted for my gameroom that I have finally getting done with.
I called a local body shop to see if they were interested in the job.  He told me he was and that he had one of them old coke machines and that he would sell it.  

I drove over that day and saw that it was a V56, I offered him $800 and he kinda hedged at that and said to call him back after he did some checking.  After he checked (internet,ebay etc.) he said $1500 bottom dollar.

He has had it for 30 years and painted it a long time ago.  The coin mech and refrig. still works good. No rust inside or out.

Well, I went ahead and bought it.  I did some checking and although Im not even close to being an expert I thought it was a fair price.


Did I do OK as far as what I paid for it ?

After I got it home, I noticed that the the front door and body dont line up where the trim is.  Ive seen other pics of 56s with the same problem.  Ive tried adjusting the latch on the body side and it made the machine almost impossible to open.  Any suggestions?

Ive attached pics.

Thanks for any help,  and for all the other posts Ive gotten answers from.

Frank

[dr galaga]

Welcome Frank.

I'll let the RT experts speak about the value.

Attaching the pics so that they are visible.

[audiobeer]

I think it's worth the $1500. Looks pretty straight to me!

[collecture]

And it has a glass bottle door, which is uncommon.
Decals for the side are available from a few of this site's sponsors.
One Shot lettering paint is also available if you have a steady hand.
Welcome Frank!

[TheGarbageHunter]

Welcome!

I think you paid to much.  800 to 1100 Tops.

[collecture]

QUOTE

I think you paid to much.  800 to 1100 Tops.

I've never seen a complete, rust free V56RT sell for $800.
Lowest I've seen on eBay is $1100 - $1200 for an all original unless it is from an idiot BIN seller.
You might have been able to talk him down a bit from $1500 though.
It doesn't look like a top notch paint job - he painted right over the main door gasket.
You can get new gaskets from the resident parts suppliers.
May not be a great deal, but I still don't think it is a bad deal
- you didn't have shipping! '>

[SIGNGUY]

Nice looking machine, I think the 1500 is fair, considering you don't have to ship it , it's pretty much painted and just needs some tinkering.. get the letters painted and a new gasket and side/front decals and your set.
Nice machine!

[cormy]

I think you got a decent deal on it.

However for a body shop guy, you think he could have done a better paint job on it, at least mask some of the pieces.

You will have to do some work on it to make it a real nice machine, almost there though.

I like these machines, maybe even better than my 81 (smaller).

[MoonDawg]

If you decide to change the gasket, you should understand
that you will most likely also need to replace the plastic inner liner
on the main door. It will break all around the edges where the
screw holes should be and set you back another $100.00
         You could use a razor blade to cut through the paint, then peel it off the gasket as the rubber was too oily for paint to stick to.  It should then clean up with laquer thinner until restoration time.
        You also need a crank handle, but otherwise a nice machine.
I have paid less for this same machine but ended up spending
more than you when I factor in shipping and welding for rust repair


        Welcome to the group Frank  '>

[Pat Pixley]

Frank welcome to the site '>.   I think you did ok $1500
   You will need to put some more money into it  to get it looking
 real good . As far as the painter  I would not use him ,  If this is the quality
of work that he did on his own machine , You  really don't want him to paint  your other machine. Find a  differant painter.

Pat :'>

[aspbear1]

I think it looks very straight, I dont know about the value of these but I would not think that is to bad because you did not have to ship.   I agree with Glen,  a little time and acetone you can clean that gasket up until you need to replace.  Letter the embossing a buff and a shine and you are ready to go buy some bottles...

[collecture]

QUOTE

You also need a crank handle, but otherwise a nice machine.

Glen - the crank handle is there. It is just not flipped back - it is in the vend position.

[Jim]

Welcome to SMC Frank!
I think your 56 was a fair price...

And for everyone else's enjoyment...
What is that on top of the machine ? ? ?

[globalcompressors]

I think it's a good deal. Keep in mind, It's your machine...If you are happy

with what you paid, that's all that counts!

Welcome aboard.

Eric '>

[Marvin]

I think 1500.00 is a fair price for that machine.  It looks to be in good condition.  Get the letters painted and start using it.

Marvin

[sodaworks]

Welcome aboard Frank,
I think you did ok on your machine. In the last year the price has came down on the 56RT. Why? I have no idea. Two years ago they were bringing 2500.00 unrestored. I'm just glad I was able to get me one. Mines a keeper. As everyone else advised for a 100 bucks you could have it looking really good. Just make sure your painter doesn't paint your gaskets on the C72. Ha-Ha..

[loman4ec]

Are you sure that is paint on the gasket? It looks to me like he masked it up and never removed the tape. Great score. I love the 56's. They are a great size. I think you did fine on the price. They are also hard to find with the glass door.

[Malinut]

Well, I really wanted it.  After I got home I was starting to kick myself for paying the $1500.  I just really wasnt sure how I did.  I really appreciate all the replies.  Now I feel better about.  I'm sure there a better deals out there.  But they are probably very uncommon.

Plus,  Ive seen 81s in about the same condition around here before.  People want a lot more money for them than what I payed for this.  It seems that the 81's are more common and bringing more money.  

He did paint the gasket, the paint has been easy to remove.  That is a screw driver on top of the machine.
I was trying to get the door adjusted so the trim pieces line up.  After looking at some more it looks like there is a lot of play in the door hinges.

Anyways, thanks again for the replies...
 
Frank

[Creighton]

Welcome to SMC Frank!
You did fine. Let use know if you have any questions.
Creighton

[BrianB]

Welcome aboard and good job! That's a very good find. I agree with Eric (Global Comp.). If you are happy with it, then be happy!  '>

[SIGNGUY]

Again Great machine, but I wanted to bump this back to the top as He did have a question that I'd like to know too..
he asked about the door alignment... is there anything a guy can do "POST" body work and paint, I know there are things to do before final restoration, but is he stuck with it the way it is? I have a similiar issue, hence why me asking.
John