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Author Topic: Frostie VMC 81 (1st of it's kind)  (Read 19490 times)
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« on: November 29, 2012, 07:11:25 am »

Well here are some pictures of two projects that I just finished. The first one is a Frostie VMC 81. I took a generic VMC 81 and made it into a Frostie machine. The words Frostie and Frostie holding the bottle are embossed. It took me quite some time to find the embossing that would fit just right. Then I took a big chance on the color. I have seen square top Frosties done in yellow, but wanted something different, so I decided to go with the light blue. I was very satisfied with the results. It really stands out and turned out great. I did this machine for a friend of mine that is putting together a collection of machines.
A while back I did a Orange Crush machine for a friend of mine, and I liked it so well that I finally got around to doing one for myself. It is also embossed. They both look great together. Next I'll have to do a Frostie for me to keep.  drinking
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2012, 07:32:27 am »

Very nice Rod!!   I'm reminded of an old saying in the hot rod community:  "Anyone can restore one, but it takes a real man to cut one up".
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2012, 07:44:17 am »

Here's a close up.
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« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2012, 08:25:46 am »

That is AWESOME Rod!
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« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012, 08:28:07 am »

What is the Frostie embossing from?... Looks awesome my son would love that!
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« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2012, 08:45:57 am »

Now I want one. Awesome work Rod!
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 08:48:17 am »

      Wow, Fantastic!
     Thanks for that close-up of the embossing, I had to stare at it for a long time to figure out how you did that. Excellent engineering and placement.  happydrinkers
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« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2012, 08:55:53 am »

What is the Frostie embossing from?... Looks awesome my son would love that!
It's from a sign. I had to find just the right size and thickness of metal. Took some time to find.
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2012, 09:15:38 am »

Man,, I can't see the photos... argh darn
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« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2012, 09:28:11 am »

Man,, I can't see the photos... argh darn
Jim must be working on the sight again. The pictures were up earlier. I can't see them now either.
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