Why? from what I've read, ( summarizing & paraphrasing here) It's very enlightening in regards to the collectible/preservationist aspect of the hobby vs the "part 'em all & let god sort them out" crowd.
Vive la Différence!
I'll try and explain myself here....
First off I would like to appollogize for my behavior on this thread.
The full story how I got here.
I picked up my first machine ( the older one) about six months ago.
I knew it needed a slug rejector.
But didn't realize what they had done to it to make it free vend.
I started the search for parts.
I asked on this site, looked on EBay, CraigsList, asked friends, called local repair shops...
Nothing....
I managed to repair the damage and fabricate a couple of small parts.
Got a swith from Soda Jerk, very nice and helpful folks, thanks guys!
But still needed a few things.
Found the woody on craigs list for a steal.
All I thoight when I saw the C/List ad was "oh boy the parts I need!".
But after seeing it in person, I realized it was in fairly good shape and could be restored...
I now had to make a choice to make.
A: Part out this compleat machine for what I need.
Or...
B: Restore it...
Seems simple enough, right??
Not.
First off I like the look of the older one MUCH better.
Fake wood is so tacky.
Secondly, no one had the parts I needed.
Not a peep out of this forum until now.
So, as much as I really did hate to tear in down, from my point of view, I had no choise.
I posted an ad on here wts parts , before this thread, and have buyers who also need parts.
Not going to leave them hanging if I can help .
So....
This post has done for me what I hoped it would and so much more than I asked for.
To our dear USS 64 woody.
We will remember your sacrifice.
And may you rest in peace...
1972-2013
