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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2008, 04:04:47 pm »

I also have a Cav c-51 that will probably  go to the shop next year  for body and paint work.
  they are a cool machine  yes it is only one size but still a neat machine.
 Wayne I like you idea on the Yoo Hoo that is some good thinking , you should do a post
in the tips area  ? smile

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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2008, 07:32:22 pm »

When you factor in the savings from not needing to ship along with the condition and how easy or hard it may be to restore, it makes since to pay a couple of dollars more for a complete and easy to restore machine that is located nearby.
I would gladly pay $450.00 for a complete c-51. Heck, I paid more for mine.
Besides, I wonder what the coin mech and bottle belt are worth, if you can find them?

good luck.
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« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2008, 07:43:50 pm »

Besides, I wonder what the coin mech and bottle belt are worth, if you can find them?

Coin mech is the exact same as a Vendo 39, so they are plentiful.
I sold a bottle belt many years ago for $300 or so.
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« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2008, 08:21:34 pm »

The best I've seen around here for a complete but needs to be restored Cav 51  was $750.00 USD
And don't forget the Cavalier being discussed is across the pond,  it's a lot easier to find a good machine, or parts here than in the UK.

Since my first machine  was a Vendo 39, I have a special place in my heart  for single vend, small bottle machines, so I may be slightly biased

All that matters is:
Is the machine complete?
Do you feel comfortable  giving  restoring a go?
Do you like it?

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« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2008, 09:27:22 pm »

I love the vendo 39. It took me almost 20 years before I was in a position to buy one. Now I am restoring two.

$300.00 for the ammo belt. Wow! Thanks a lot.

So $450.00 for a complete machine should be more thet fair.
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« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2008, 09:32:19 pm »

$300-350 for ammo belt
$150 for rollers
$125 for coin mech
$100 coin door with coin bezel $40.00 with bezel

and thats just a tip of the iceburg!

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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2008, 11:53:16 am »

I agree...it's all about what YOU like!

RC Kid...I'm the same as you!  It took me almost 20 years as well to get a V-39.  It has always been my favorite for some strange reason, and I have always equated the C-51 to the V-39, though not as high on my fav list.

I guess I'll have to watch the C-51s that come up dirt cheap and complete around here.  I didn't realize they were so much money in just parts!

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« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2008, 12:37:21 pm »

I guess I'll have to watch the C-51s that come up dirt cheap and complete around here.  I didn't realize they were so much money in just parts!

The sum of the parts is almost always greater than the whole with any machine.
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« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2008, 10:30:27 am »

Just had an e-mail from the seller saying he's been offered £700 for the C51.
Looks like I'm sticking to the pins then!
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« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2008, 10:57:31 am »


Never mind something will come along eventually...
Was it the one on Ebay a week or so ago??

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