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« on: August 14, 2008, 05:41:14 pm »

I just bought this today and couldn't help myelf. I hopefully got a fair deal. I paid 1000 for it. It is all original with minor dents that can easily be pushed out. It even still cools which is great. I am going to try to keep the original paint and just try to buff it. I will replace all seals,insulation, paint the liner etc. I am going to have many questions so please be patient. Im gonna try to post some pics as well.
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2008, 06:00:34 pm »

Can anyone help me and tell me the resolution the pics need to be? Thanks
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2008, 08:05:58 pm »

Resized down to 72 dpi with dimension at 800x600 or less should work well.
Each image has a 100kb limit

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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2008, 11:16:32 pm »

Here are some pics.
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2008, 11:29:15 pm »

Great score ,and welcome to the site happydrinkers  you will find all the help here at the site for anything your going to need help on
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« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2008, 08:12:29 am »

Vey nice machine...  There are a lot of 39 owners on this site, so ask away. We love pictures...
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2008, 09:46:41 pm »

 Thanks for the help guys. But honestly, did I pay too much? Did I atleast do okay on the price? I just wonder what todays value of these machines are. Thanks!
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2008, 09:05:26 am »

What matters here is do you like it! if so then that is what matters... We've all overspent on items that we really wanted.. .it's a live and learn lesson. In my opionion, I think 1000 was a little high, occassionally you can find a Vendo 39 for less money, condition and location are everything, so if your happy with all that, then congrats!

are you going to restore it or just get it cleaned up and running?
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2008, 09:56:54 am »

I am going to restore it to my best ability. Im going to try to buff it and see what the paint does to keep it original. If it doesnt come out great, I am going to have it painted. I a going to replace all wires,insulation,trim pieces etc to make it nice, and paint th liner and rack.
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2008, 11:00:50 am »

If you are wanting to go original your machine was originally all red. It was probably repainted by coke in the late 50's. You can tell by the chrome that separates the red and white. Original two tone machines had stainless trim and yours is tape. It is also an earlier model with the embossed rib along the bottom and coin door which would have been an all red machine. Personally I prefer the two tone machines. Nice 39!
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2008, 11:29:53 pm »

Wow great observation! I might keep it all red, I am not sure. I did see where the liner was stamped 1950 actually. That tape looks cheap!! How do I paint/restore the botte door? What was done originally?
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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2008, 09:48:56 am »

Heres a few inspirational photos for you, ive built a few 39s.















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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2008, 06:37:16 pm »

Wow Joey that is nice!! Thanks for the advice. I will definitely call you. I cant wait to get started!! Decision made, Im going all red like original.
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2008, 03:46:05 am »



I think if you are going to keep the machine all red is the way to go... If its to sell
red & white would increase the interest..

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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2008, 09:22:59 pm »

I beg to differ, in the last 6 months Ive built 3 39s all 3 red, two have been sold already, a good friend of mine has a two tone 39 and its been up for sale for over a year!!! It seems most of my customers are wanting them original.

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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2008, 10:04:54 pm »

       In my part of the country, they favor red & white.
Just goes to show there are no set restoration rules.
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« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2008, 12:38:27 am »


I speak from a good few thousand miles away... Its very rare for a European dealer to have a solid red machine for sale.

When I have asked them why they always say its because the red and white sell so much easier...

Like Glen said it must be a regional thing...

I've only ever sold one V39 and (going against all I've just said) that was solid red....
I guess its like we always say "do what suits you..."

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« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2008, 03:07:59 am »

My opinion changes from machine to machine. I really prefer red and white for a V81 but I like solid red for the V39's and V80's. If you plan to keep the machine I would say not to worry about what is correct and go with what  you like.
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2008, 09:50:27 am »

I myself like machines as they came off the Vendo factory assembly line...
No water fountain
No decals
and painted as they would have been - either all red for pre-1956 machines or red/white for post 1955 machines.

But I am not restoring machines for resale either...If I were, I would have to agree that the red/white paint scheme seems to be more popular with most people.
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2008, 10:22:11 am »

I'm with collecture on this one.  All (or as close to all) original.

Being a native Detroiter--it kills me to see someone ruin a perfectly good classic car by modifying it and adding things to it that were not even available when the car was made.

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« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2008, 07:46:35 pm »

If for personal, do what you like, if for resale do what the public wants..
I've sold more red and white Vendo 81's than all Red Vendo 81's so I guess the public up around me likes the two toned look,, original or not.

just do what YOU like! your the one who will look at it /use daily.

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