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Title: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Wojcik on March 31, 2011, 06:58:11 pm CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THIS IS A STONER? IF SO, WHAT MODEL IS IT? I HAVE A CHANCE TO BUY ONE JUST LIKE IT. I CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY INFO ON THIS MACHINE. THANKS!!!!
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: collecture on March 31, 2011, 07:18:32 pm I believe it is a Rowe candy machine - 9 pull
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: SIGNGUY on March 31, 2011, 09:50:30 pm There has been some discussion on this style machine before, I too believe it to be a Rowe, and others say it's a Stoner.. but stoners have a different look to them?
My vote is a Rowe as well. Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: memorylane on March 31, 2011, 11:24:04 pm It is the first Stoner Theatre Candy Machine, I have restored several. It would have been wood grain as was all the theatres. I have the same one on my shop porch in original condition. Hard sell.
Curtis, Memory Lane Restorations. www.retrovending.com Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: memorylane on March 31, 2011, 11:29:07 pm few photos
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Wojcik on April 01, 2011, 05:36:30 am IF THIS IS THE FIRST THEATER. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY HARD SELL? THE MACHINE I'M LOOKING AT HAS NO WIRES OR LIGHTS IN IT? I THOUGHT THEATERS LIGHT UP? IF SO, ARE LIGHT KIT OUT THERE?
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Wojcik on April 01, 2011, 05:57:36 am I CAN BUY THE MACHINE FOR $225.00. IS IT WORTH BUYING? I PLAN ON TOTALY RESTORING IT. I JUST DONT KNOW IF ITS WORTH MY TIME,OR SHOULD I LOOK FOR A OTHER STONER MODEL?
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: memorylane on April 01, 2011, 07:19:10 am I have a very hard time selling this model even though it's a Stoner, I have no less than 3 stoner Candy machines in restoration at all times but Can't even get a taker on the one on my porch. It should have the fresh candy light up front and if not I would pass unless you want it for yourself. Very different and harder to restore than the regular Stoners. I have restored over 300 as you can see many of them under photos on my website, www.retrovending.com I like them but thats just me. If it's all there it still don't sound like a bad price. The last knob on the right is different from the others and the coin entry is cast and almost are always cracked above the top stud and that would need to be fixed, not easy to do with all thats going on with the entry.
Curtis, Memory Lane Restorations Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: mznb1u on April 01, 2011, 07:23:19 am Wojcik,
I have one of those machines that I found in good original condition. Here is a link to the discussion and pictures of mine: http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,10130.msg76850.html#msg76850 As far as the lights, there should be one of the button type lights on each side of the chrome trim below the mirror on the "Fresh Candy" bump. As you can see, mine has a light above the mirror; but, I suspect that could have been an option back in the day. Mine still has the original paint that Curtis referred to in his post. If you can get it for $225 and it is complete, I would go for it. Especially if you are going to restore it for yourself. Go with $180 in your hand and see if they will bite! Good luck! :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Yarochrehc on April 01, 2011, 05:57:25 pm Looks like a great machine. I'd buy it for that price.
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Wojcik on April 01, 2011, 06:17:58 pm HEY, THANKS ALOT GUYS. YOU'VE BEEN A BIG HELP!!!!!!!!!!! GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT IN THE MORNING.
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: johnieG on April 01, 2011, 08:57:24 pm HEY, THANKS ALOT GUYS. YOU'VE BEEN A BIG HELP!!!!!!!!!!! GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT IN THE MORNING. Lots of help to be found here at SMC!!! (PS...All CAPS is shouting when you type on the internet..FYI... :blush:) Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: rayg on April 03, 2011, 08:15:31 am Good luck on getting that Stoner, I think that's what's next on my list
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Wojcik on April 03, 2011, 08:57:05 am Well bought the machine yesterday. Paid $200.00 for it. Will post pics later. The machine is a little more beat up than I expected, but should be fun to restore. It's missing the two lights or lenses that are above the '' Fresh Candy'' signs along with the lights for the '' Fresh CANDY'' sign. Does anyone have any pics of what they look like or where I can get them? Thanks!!
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: rayg on April 03, 2011, 09:56:05 am While on the subject can any ID this machine ?
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/for/2241697948.html Thanks Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: JBVending on April 03, 2011, 10:13:51 am National candy.
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: JBVending on April 03, 2011, 10:23:43 am Crown model National if I remember right.
JB Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: rayg on April 03, 2011, 10:41:13 am Thanks, I've been looking for a candy machine, preferably a Stoner, but this one might work...I emailed for some more pics.
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: mznb1u on April 03, 2011, 03:43:27 pm I think you got a good deal. I snapped a couple of pictures. One of the exterior mirror "button" light lens and one of the interior light that would light up the Fresh Candy and the button lenses for the mirror. My machine is complete so I will be happy to send you pics of anything that you need. I have not touched mine yet as far as restoration so everything should be where it is supposed to be! :laugh:
Let me know if you need anything else. :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: johnieG on April 03, 2011, 07:34:48 pm Neat! those "button" lights look like a pair of rounded Lucite plastic rods ( early fiber-optics?)
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: Wojcik on April 07, 2011, 07:40:53 pm Well here's it is!! Looks like it's going to be a whole lot of work. That's all right, WILL GETER DONE!!!
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: rayg on April 07, 2011, 08:20:09 pm Wojcik, that a good find, the body looks solid... it should clean up nice and with paint It will look great :biggrin:.... half the fun of restoring something is the hunt for all the parts to make it complete. Sure you could by one for $1,600~$2000 But it won't mean as much to you as the one you work on yourself.
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: 63StingRay on May 14, 2011, 04:30:32 pm Found this locally for $650 obo. Anybody tell me about it? Price about right? How much to restore?
Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: SIGNGUY on May 14, 2011, 08:20:33 pm It's a stoner Jr. or some are called a 120.. but for basic discussion it's a stoner jr. nice looking machine, looks complete.
as far as what it cost to restore, depends on the extent of the restoration and if your doing it yourself or hiring it out. price is a about right, little high in my area.. I have one forsale for 550 Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: 63StingRay on May 15, 2011, 10:05:43 am SignGuy, are you located anywhere near Tulsa?
It's a stoner Jr. or some are called a 120.. but for basic discussion it's a stoner jr. nice looking machine, looks complete. as far as what it cost to restore, depends on the extent of the restoration and if your doing it yourself or hiring it out. price is a about right, little high in my area.. I have one forsale for 550 Title: Re: STONER MACHINE?????????????? Post by: SIGNGUY on May 15, 2011, 10:13:24 pm I'm the Great State of Wisconsin. But shipping can be done pretty cheap through my shipping broker..
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