Hi from Missouri & V56RT quest.

[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]

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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!  '>