cavalier c-51 question

[SquareTopCollector]

I found a cavalier c-51 today with missing parts on the coin mech cover and the ammo belt was missing too. I couldn’t tell if the compressor was intact or working but the lady who owned the antique store said she will have it moved to a location in a few days so I can check it out. Only one dent from what I could see and it had surface rust.  Asking price is 425.00 which I feel is high.  Is it possible to buy a new ammo belt?  I think I need to keep looking for another machine

[Jim]

I think the price is high since it's missing major components!  The "ammo belts" pop up on greed-bay from time to time but are also expensive in some cases.

[coke_and_stuff]

Pass way to high.

Joey

[sodaworks]

The ammo belt will run you at least 400.00.

[Eric]

Pass.... cool machine if complete.. but with out the ammo belt? Too high....

[SquareTopCollector]

I told the owner that the belt would cost as much as the machine.  Do you think 150 would be a good price? Ammo belts are not reproduced are they?   I am just looking for the right round top to restore. I already passed on the vendo 110 so I will keep looking

[Kilroy]

The ammo belts aren't repro'ed and when they do appear on Ebay,  bidding is like feeding time in the Kalahari.

Patience  young padawan, there are machines out there,

[collecture]

I've owned two C-51's - both complete.
I wish I'd kept the 2nd one as it had a chrome trim between the red/white (similar to a 44 trim).
I've only seen one other like it.
I paid $550 max for both of mine.

[MoonDawg]

(SquareTopCollector @ Apr. 05 2007,7:43)

QUOTE

  I am just looking for the right round top to restore. I already passed on the vendo 110 so I will keep looking

I just picked this machine up yesterday. Bought it
on E-bay for $1050.00.  

      The right machine will come your way but you may
want to change your name slightly before then  '>

[coke_and_stuff]

What a deal Glen, I wish a B model would show up around here. Tom I too had a C51 with the thin 44 like trim. I actually bought a coin door off of you fro ebay I think it was painted green. Heres a piture of it It was gutted bt I still kinda regret getting rid of it.