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« on: January 05, 2008, 12:46:34 am » |
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Does anyone know this guy out of Las Vegas, Ricks' Restorations.
Kinda sad but cool photos...
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Soda Machine Enthusiast since 1996!
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2008, 07:41:07 am » |
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He lists stuff on eBay from time to time. He has a TON of stuff.  |
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Wayne
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2008, 07:56:33 am » |
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I saw him at Myrtle Beach Bike Years ago, he had a real nice set up. He looks like he did nice work. I still have his card, I think. I beleave he converted a Victor into a Hot Dog Griller, He wasn't trying to pull anything, but what he did looked good. Now I think it was him. He has been around a long time. I understand he's a good guy. Anyone know him, Lets get him on the site. Someone with that many machines, has to have some great photos of his work.
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2008, 10:45:55 am » |
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Wouldn't it be nice to rumage around in. Looks like there could be some nice finds.
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Bob
Restored
Vendo H63B Coke in use in basement
Original
Vendo V/VF63/7 Pepsi in use
Restoring: Glascock Standard
(2) Vendo 63
(2)Vendo 90
Vendo 126 waiting for paint
VMC 56
Westinghouse WE-6
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2008, 11:06:58 am » |
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I've seen him on ebay a few times. Alsorts of coin op. Offers the item unrestored and then quotes prices for restoration should the buyer require it. Makes good sense.
You would think being in Vegas he could make some serious money on the machines but siting them in some of the hotels with large price tags.
John - He might even have as many machines as you do... No what am I saying..
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2008, 11:19:33 am » |
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I've seen him on ebay a few times. Alsorts of coin op. Offers the item unrestored and then quotes prices for restoration should the buyer require it. Makes good sense. He has been selling parts for years - don't think I've ever seen him sell a whole machine. His email is (or was) Racinrickdale@aol.com |
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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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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2008, 12:31:56 pm » |
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Anyone know him, Lets get him on the site. Someone with that many machines, has to have some great photos of his work. Or better yet, the availability of parts may come in handy ! ! ! The other nice thing is that nothing really get rusted out there... |
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2008, 01:26:52 pm » |
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I know Rick. It was his work that inspired me into restorations too. He came
to my shop to buy a 39 and was the first person to warn me about the Coca Cola
police, they sued him for $10K.
The pictures above are really just a lot of shells, the good parts have already
been sold off. Westinghouse chests cost twice as much to restore as they will sell
for. But it's just hard to send all this history to the scrap metal crusher!
Another restorer from the past and a good friend of Rick was Dan Cooney, of
Cooney Island antiques. They used to both have great displays at the coin-op shows.
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2008, 01:33:33 pm » |
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Another restorer from the past and a good friend of Rick was Dan Cooney, of
Cooney Island antiques. They used to both have great displays at the coin-op shows. I have bought some things from Dan. He has/had one of the two (that I have seen) VMC27 changer mechs (see pic). His was restored and I think He wanted $450 for it in 2001 or 2002 - too much for me then. I would be more tempted now, but it is still pretty high. |
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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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sodaworks
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2008, 04:07:49 pm » |
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From what I hear Rick has sold off pretty much everything that had some value to it.
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TERRY@SODAWORKS RESTORATIONS
Lots of Round Top machines
Buy-Sell-Trade-Restorations
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