anyone see this 7up machine?

[Larry]

It makes me wonder why it's O.K. to paint a Stoner or any other of the various machines out there any color you want, but God forbid you change the color of a soda machine .  Wern't the original 7Ups, of this era, white???  So in that case all the 1950's 7up machines should be restored white??  Even if the 7up green color looks better???

If you are buying and selling major brand machines, O.K.  I would agree that it would be wise to stick to the products colors.  Wait a second.....does that mean that all Dr, Pepper machines have to now be painted maroon instead of mint green?? 

[scoccermom]

I think personally that 90% of collectors would repaint it.

The seller selected turquoise prior to listing on Ebay. Maybe it was leftover paint.

Whatever floats his boat.

[Kilroy]

I like the color, just not on a 7 Up machine.  Shrug, jist my opinion. that and a buck and a half will get you a liter bottle of Coke

[MoonDawg]

       I think his choice of color is going to cost him a lot of potential bids. Bad decision!

[rayg]

At the price's he's  asking, only a hardcore fan would pay that kind of money.  Also, I think they would want it to be what the  current known and accepted standard is for that machine   .......me personally  I like it

[cokemachinesandmore]

rayg hit it right on the head, its not right or wrong to paint a machine a different color,

the  current known and accepted standard is for that machine

is what most buyers/collectors base it on.

[mznb1u]

Maybe it was leftover paint.

After looking at his website, that is what I thought.  The guy has some nice auto restoration and it looks like he does good work.  I like the color but to me it does not fit the machine.  Tropical Turquoise looks great on a 50's car but not the 7-Up machine.  Personally, if I was lucky enough to land a 7-Up 81, I would go with all white except the logo.  I like the green and white machines as well but I prefer to keep things original if at all possible.

  Tim

[collecture]

If I were going to bid, I would have to take into account the cost to strip and repaint. I wouldn't be able to display it like it is.
Does the main door gasket look funny to anyone else? Why doesn't it cover the screw heads?
Also, I can see an evaporator, but no sign of a compressor??

[Zach]

Yes all white isn't the best looking color but, its whats original. To any real collector, originality is everything. It's like slapping on a red paint job on a shelby that wasn't originally red, yea it looks dang good but its not right and makes you wonder its authenticity. If your gonna pay good money for a machine, wouldn't you want it right?

[SIGNGUY]

If I were going to bid, I would have to take into account the cost to strip and repaint. I wouldn't be able to display it like it is.
Does the main door gasket look funny to anyone else? Why doesn't it cover the screw heads?
Also, I can see an evaporator, but no sign of a compressor??

Exactly my thoughts Tom, assuming the body work was done correctly and it's not filled with bondo all over the place, you have to take selling price plus at least another 1500 or so to strip prep and repaint properly.. yes I agree it's the wrong door gasket and hmmm wonder if the selling price includes a cooling unit?  and why not zinc or at least clean up paint or polish or powder coat the main door handle and locking latches.. if you go through soo much trouble restoring the coin mech, in my book you gotta do the rest? but maybe that is just my expectations for a correct restoration..