I wish I lived near Houston

[Scopicdrive]

I'm new to this, but this looks like a good deal.  Is it?

http://houston.craigslist.org/bfs/1145886836.html

[Ltransam]

WOW ,
             Would be a good deal Even THOUGH  I THink it a Vendo 110  All the 81s have3 the door on the left

I'd still buy it !!!

                                          Leonard

[Seven181]

Looks to be a 110. Not too far from me 3 hours. Is it worth it?? Not sure. Kinda cool though in Canada Dry.

[mznb1u]

Was the Vendo 110 available in a generic (no-embossing) version?  Isn't this machine likely a Coke version that was repainted and decaled over?  Perhaps the embossing was hammered flat--God forbid!

Still looks like a pretty good deal--but then again--so many deals, so little approval from the War Department!

  Tim

[GreginNM]

Yes, there were generic ones...most of them were Dr. Pepper.  I would imagine there could have been some done up in Canada Dry.  Either way, how cool!  Neat looking machine!  Brian, you are much closer than me.  Nice find!

[collecture]

All of the generic 110's I've seen have all been LD VMC machines and this one is a SD Vendo machine.
I'd be wary of it! 

[loman4ec]

Yes all generic machines were VMC with the LD mechs so this machine is a former coke machine with the embossing bashed in and a decal applied over the top.

[Kilroy]

It's hard to tell form the picture if the embossing was flattened, the Canada Dry Shield appears be large enough to cover  the coke embossing . The coin mech cover could have been replaced with something available, how many times have we found machines  that were crowbarred or busted into for the dimes?  Didn't VMC have their logo medallion on the middle bottom of the 110 door? If so, i'm not seeing it in the pic, or it was painted over

For the prce, definately  worth going to look at. If it appears to be a hack job, walk away with a thank you for the seller's time

[Ltransam]

 I had a Pepsi one Time (Not Embossed )    Which there are Real Embossed Pepsi . But This IS Morelikely a Coke Filled in with Bondo Mine Was like it .Remember Josh ??


                                                      Leonard


                                                                                 

[SIGNGUY]

My guess is that yes, it's a Coke , overpainted logo and decal on top... or bashed in... I've seen stranger things..
if it' only a coke and just a repaint,, 500 is about market value.. maybe a little high considering it would need full resto.

if it's an off brand and embossing is there, it's worth 500+... Brian, ask for more photos. or description from seller before driving down there.

[Seven181]

Guys saw this machine. Guy will take $300. No coke bashing. Looks like a generic 110.

[collecture]

Did you run a magnet across the embossing area? Did you remove the top of the liner and look at the inside?
I've never seen a generic SD 110, so either it is extremely rare or the embossing has been eliminated.

[coke_and_stuff]

That was originally a Coke 110, No small door generics were made, It even has a Vendo coin entry bezel on it.

Joey

[sodaworks]

I also have a generic 110 Canada Dry machine that I am parting out the coin mech door and mech are gone but the rest of the machine avail. still

[loman4ec]

Yes I remember Leonard. That machine went to Kevin. By the way where has he been??? The machine leonard referred to was a coke 110 that someone filled the embossing with bondo and put a pepsi decal. Leonard removed the bondo and underneath was a cice coke embossing.

In my earlier days of collecting I had a embossed Pepsi 110 that I sold to JohnnieG. It was rough but restorable. Here is a pic of that machine

[Seven181]

I ran a magnet across the front, nothing. Guy could not get into the machine though, no key! He would not drill or let the lock be drilled. Best guess is it is a Coke box. Said he would let it go for $250. Worth it?

[MoonDawg]

          Only if you need parts off it Brian......don't even think about restoring a 110
for profit.   

[Seven181]

No, I am passing. Too big of a machine for me. Looks cool in the Canada Dry mock up though! Guy also has an old train safe, but lifting it will kill ya!!! 

[GreginNM]

I agree, great looking machine, even if it has been "converted" from Coke!  I'd leave it as is and have a nice looking Canada Dry machine.  I had a 6 CV before and got rid of it.  It wasn't too big, and I often regret doing that.  Hmmmm.....

[mznb1u]

I ran across this similar machine on the Northern Michigan CL and was planning on going to have a look only because I am in the neighborhood on business.  Anything I should be wary of?  It has the LD so it is likely a legit generic VMC 110.  Looks rough though?  Just thought I would try to get it for a deal.  Some of the parts have got to be worth a few bucks.  Suggestions . . .

  Tim 

http://nmi.craigslist.org/clt/1137826155.html

[Kilroy]

Stop at Tony's for a BLT...
What? you asked for suggestions??

If you're thinking of keeping it, the usual, check for belt line rust, , the door isn't sagging,  the chrome is all there.
If you're planning to part it out,   I need  the coin mech

[mznb1u]

Heading to Northern Michigan tomorrow to visit some clients but I am also going to check this machine out.  It is a VMC 110 LD generic.  Looks to be in decent condition.  He is going to count the shelves and get back with me and also get me a picture of the inside of the coin-mech area--so not sure if the mech is in place.

I don't think he got a lot of action on his last CL listing due to the remote location.  What is a good offer on this machine if there is no rust or other major issues?  I am going to assume that the compressor is not working.

Thanks!

  Tim

[loman4ec]

Thats a nice machine! It would make a great Dr pepper machine. or would make a great fantasy machine. In parts along the machine is worth $500 or more with the large door coin mech, Coin door and VMC coin bezel. I am not too up on the current market so I am sure someone else will chime in. If it were up to me I would pay in the $500 to $700 range.

[Ltransam]

Hi,

 I 'd have to guess Josh Is Close to the Price .Because I sold Josh a Painted Pepsi 110 That Was Actually a Coke Machine Working All Shelfs & Coin Mech (Large Door ) No Slug rejector Complet Working & Cooling System .I payed $250. And Sold it to him forthe same amount because Josh Said It was goint to be a Father son Restore .But he later sold it to another member on this site

You Really   to remove the Inner door panel & move the Insulaion To MAKE SURE someone did not Bondo in the frount & put a Decal on it

[loman4ec]

Its not bondo'd It has the VMC embossed square at the bottom and if you look closely at the pic it has a VMC coin bezel.

Leonard,  I just sent you a private message. I never meant to upset you by selling the 110. My Dad moved to Singapore and I moved to Memphis at that time so a father son job was out of the question. I didn't make a profit on it either.

[mznb1u]

Got it! Appears to be a solid original.  Details to follow later this evening after I sneak it past the War Department!

Tim

[mznb1u]

Well, my new (used) Canada Dry VMC 110 is still hiding in the back of my Dodge Magnum.  Need to move a few things around in the garage and tuck it in the corner for a bit.  The sellers were in their 70's and they have an auto parts/salvage yard outside of Cheboygan, MI.  Apparently, back in the day, the main building used to be a small grocery store and gas station.  The machine was placed in the store near the front door back in the 50's and stayed there until it was moved out to the barn a few years back.

The body appears to be very solid with no beltline rust problems.  One dent at the top of the front door above the lock but nothing that can't be bumped out.  The kick plate is also bent up pretty good but those are available repop.  It appears that the coin-mech is still in it but they did not have the key for the coin mech door and it is locked.  All the shelves are there and complete cooling system although I almost drove away without the shelves because they were not in the machine--that would have been a costly mistake!

Got a good deal on it so now I have to decide whether to part out or restore.  I prefer the 6 case to the vending 110 but they are both nice machines.  If I restore, I may do a Dr. Pepper similar to the one in the web-site banner although the Canada Dry would be neat and a little bit different.  Does anyone know where I could get the Canada Dry Decals if I went that route?

I will post some pics when I get it unloaded.

  Tim

[RC kid]

Congrats!

Since the machine is complete, please don't part it out. It would be such a shame. But of course it is your machine so you can do with it as you wish.

I like the Canada dry option the best. That along with the story the owners shared with you when you picked it up adds to the nostalgia. I hope you got some pictures of the old store when you picked it up.

Anyway, just my take. Again, Congrats!

[mznb1u]

These pictures are a bit overdue but here is my Canada Dry VMC 110 that I picked up in Northern Michigan on the 3rd of this month.  It has one bad dent at the top left corner of the front door but I think it will bump out without too much effort.  This one will have to get in line behind a long list of projects.  When I get around to it, I am either going to keep it Canada Dry or do it up Dr. Pepper like the one in the banner on the web-site.

To the pictures!

  Tim

[bubba]

Very cool.. I like the Canada Dry.. You don't see very many.. I had a CV Canada Dry machine... I kinda miss that beast..

[David D]

Tim, very nice machine. Where abouts in Northern Michigan? I'm originally from a small town named Manistee in this area, ever heard of it?

[mznb1u]

David,

I get to Manistee at least 3 or 4 times a year.  I picked this machine up from the original owners just outside of Cheboygan.

  Tim

[Pat Pixley]

Tim that is a nice machine I hope you do restore it as a original Canada Dry that would be cool. as far as the art work use your graphic art person to recreate them .

And thanks for not asking me to store it for you  .