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Title: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: jackjosh on July 12, 2011, 09:28:40 pm I picked up a Toms 5 cent snack machine and it is in need of some parts. The glass in the front is missing but I can find that local. I believe the coin mech needs replacing; does anyone have one for sale or know where to find a 5 cent coin mech that will fit the Toms machine? Thank you.
Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: collecture on July 12, 2011, 11:20:00 pm I may be able to help...
Do you have a schematic of the original coin mech configuration (or pics of a complete one)? What is the mech doing/not doing and what do you think is missing? Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: jackjosh on July 13, 2011, 06:41:59 am I will post some pictures of the machine with the mech in place. I can't tell what, if anything, is missing, but the coin falls straight through to the coin return.
Take care. Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: collecture on July 13, 2011, 09:53:51 am It could be some sort of Sold Out feature, so coins are not accepted if the machine is empty. Are you testing it with product in the machine? That is a fairly good sign that coins are making it back to the coin return cup!
Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: jackjosh on July 13, 2011, 10:19:46 pm I finally just took the coin mech out and cleaned it up a bit; also had to bend a few parts to get it to work. It was very rusty as you can see in the picture. I put everything back together and it works like a charm. Now I need to find the knobs/handles for the levers in front and a coin return bezel. As promised earlier I have posted a couple of pictures. Thank you.
Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: collecture on July 14, 2011, 12:59:20 am Glad to hear!
Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: cola62 on July 14, 2011, 08:28:33 am Nice looking machine. I have a 5 cent Lance Machine made by Vendo. Does yours hold normal packs of crackers or the old four pack cube from the 50's and early 60's.
Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: jackjosh on July 14, 2011, 01:16:15 pm The 4-pack crackers seem to work the best. It also works quite well with regular size candy bars. Anyone have an idea where I could find the knobs to go over the push-down mechanisms? Trying to push down on the levers without the knobs sure hurts alot. Atleast the candy makes you feel better, I guess!
Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: Jim on July 14, 2011, 01:40:18 pm Looks like a nice original machine!
I just purchased the smaller version of this machine that only has 4 or 5 selections... I do not know where to find the black knob covers... Title: Re: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine Post by: TECHHI on July 15, 2011, 10:26:28 am I restored a machine like yours that was missing all but one of the knobs.
The seat adjustment knobs from a 68 chevelle fit perfect. I bought mine from Ausleys.com for around $5 each. These knobs are cast and chrome plated. I did some sanding on them so they didn't hit the sheet metal on the front of the machine, bead blasted the plating off and powder coated them black. |