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« on: June 26, 2011, 06:37:07 pm »

Finally finished the VMC 81 Dr Pepper machine. Did this one for a customer who is putting together a collection of 81's. I'm trying to talk him into putting the hand and bottle Dr Pepper decal on the sides. I think it looks a little plain like this, but he likes things original.
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2011, 07:40:25 pm »

Nice Job !!
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2011, 08:11:49 pm »

Nice work. I agree with the customer though. Simple is a good thing.
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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2011, 09:17:30 pm »

Perfect... leave it... I like them as “off the line” too.. You did an awesome job as usual!
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2011, 09:41:39 pm »

Very Nice Rod ! ! !
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2011, 09:49:13 pm »

Rod, It looks good I would have to agree with the customer smile.
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2011, 10:37:42 pm »

that looks awesome, are those original DP  signs on the front and sides?
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2011, 10:54:20 pm »

Looks fantastic.  I vote for the simpler look as well.  The lines of a redone machine just look classic to me.  I think too many decals detract from the beauty.  To each his own though.  I'm pretty sure your customer will be thrilled either way.
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« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2011, 05:20:07 am »

The sign on front is original and the ones on the sides are ones that I made up.


that looks awesome, are those original DP  signs on the front and sides?
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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2011, 07:26:15 am »

Nice looking machine!  I vote for no decals as well.

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« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2011, 08:01:36 am »

fantastic job!
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« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2011, 08:17:52 am »

Looks Great Rod, Only way it COULD look better is if it where in my House! biggrin
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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2011, 10:51:00 am »

Heres a before picture.
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« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2011, 11:35:07 am »

Amazing work as always Rod
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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2011, 06:42:47 pm »

Rod it  looks Sweet!  you did a great job, but a question, on the before pic  the Dr pepper sign  is round (what does the 10, 2 and 4 mean?)  and on the after you converted to a different one that's rectangle  (looks better).  Which is original to the machine  the before or after?

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« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2011, 07:00:19 pm »

Looks Great Rod!

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« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2011, 07:12:22 pm »

GREAT JOB ROD!!!!
Just a question though.... maybe u have more knowledge than me as I bought my VMC 81 Pepper already restored.
I notice that you have a "Dr Pepper" sign at the front (as do I) although mine is a bid larger than what you put on.
My question is, have you any idea what the actual "original" size is of the sign in front... or were ALL the original signs on the Pepper machines like that on your "before" pic, the round 10 4 2 sign.
Just a question, as I too like things as they were.
GREAT looking job!
 
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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2011, 07:43:28 pm »

10-2-4 was when they wanted you to drink a Dr Pepper everyday. I guess they thought you should skip lunch. No decals is my vote.
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« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2011, 09:40:43 pm »

they claimed that those were the times when your body naturally gets tired. so they suggested you drink dr pepper to perk you up.  in many companies that is when they have there designated employee breaks also
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« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2011, 08:43:43 am »

I'm sure Rod will chime in, but I believe the way he restored it was back to the original way they came from factory, Rectangular sign on front and round on sides..
Looks great!
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« Reply #20 on: June 29, 2011, 06:55:12 am »

Looks Great Rod!


Thanks Eric for doing a great job on the compressor for me. The old one was shot.
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« Reply #21 on: June 29, 2011, 07:00:08 am »

GREAT JOB ROD!!!!
Just a question though.... maybe u have more knowledge than me as I bought my VMC 81 Pepper already restored.
I notice that you have a "Dr Pepper" sign at the front (as do I) although mine is a bid larger than what you put on.
My question is, have you any idea what the actual "original" size is of the sign in front... or were ALL the original signs on the Pepper machines like that on your "before" pic, the round 10 4 2 sign.
Just a question, as I too like things as they were.
GREAT looking job!
 
I know in my before picture that the big round decal was not original. I have seen this machine with both the larger sign on front like yours and also with the smaller one on it like mine, so I'm not sure which way it should be. I do know that the side buttons should be 9".
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« Reply #22 on: June 29, 2011, 04:41:22 pm »

thanks Rod....

Great Job Sir!
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