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Title: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: SIGNGUY on February 28, 2013, 05:33:22 pm I got a call earlier this week from a guy about an hour away from me asking if I buy Coke Machines.. of course I asked what kind and found out he had a V81b.
he was considering restoring it but never got around to it and we talked terms and of course he was higher than what I was hoping.. he sent me some photos and it presented very well... so I did take a drive to see it today...(and of course came home with it). I did pay more than what I usually pay for V81's but it's in line with today's pricing. It's one of the nicer orignal 81b's I've seen.. and in my book doesn't warrant a repaint... just a good cleanup and Refurbishment of the rest of the machine, new insulation, wiring, gaskets and a good bath! I did intend to buy this for inventory for restoration orders but I'm pretty tempted to keep this on in the collection with my other orignal machines.. Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: tkaz on February 28, 2013, 05:39:20 pm Wow, that's a very nice survivor...great pickup!
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: MoonDawg on February 28, 2013, 05:51:06 pm Looks great. The back is amazingly clean, straight and rust free even for a survivor. :happydrinkers: Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: SIGNGUY on February 28, 2013, 05:54:58 pm Yeah I first thought repaint for sure when I first saw it but orignal hinge bolts unpainted, no overspray and orignal mylar chrome tape on back that tucks under Stainless molding.. insides are pretty nice too and no signs of under body rusting or beltline rust.
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: BrianS on February 28, 2013, 06:11:28 pm Great find. I figured you would have already found all the 81s within an hours drive. Do you ever get people asking for original machines or does everyone want a restored one? I know the people on this board put a higher value on original condition, but I would guess the average Joe that calls you about a machine is more interested in the brand new paint job and powder coated shelves.
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: Blind1968 on February 28, 2013, 07:15:44 pm Nice Score!
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: Swachtelncc on February 28, 2013, 07:29:35 pm Great pickup
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: Jim on February 28, 2013, 08:34:10 pm Very Nice Survivor ! ! !
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: Creighton on February 28, 2013, 09:19:56 pm Great original!! Congrats. That's a keeper for sure.
Creighton Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: TheGarbageHunter on February 28, 2013, 09:27:37 pm Very Nice!!!!
I can offer you 1500.00 and pick it up this weekend. Let me know! JK Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: cokecolaman on February 28, 2013, 09:44:49 pm I wish my 81 B was that nice!
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: Eric on February 28, 2013, 10:41:51 pm Very nice.. that's a keeper.. Shouldn't be restored but that's me...
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: mygoose101 on March 01, 2013, 01:52:26 am I just sold one a week ago Sunday for $3,600 and although it was nice, not as nice as yours. I know you didn't pay close to that so I'm sure you did good.
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: msanborn on March 01, 2013, 03:30:55 am sweet score
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: SIGNGUY on March 01, 2013, 10:00:10 am Yeah I didn't pay nearly 3600 for it but I have seen other nice orignal survivors bringing that kind of money.. there was a really nice one at CHicago a few years ago, this baby looked like it just came out of the crate.. really super nice and several of us looked it over to verify originality and it was .. he had it taged at 3800 and that was a bout 3 years ago... I think it went for 3500.00
Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: bcharlton on March 01, 2013, 10:40:32 am Very nice unit Congrats.
BC Title: Re: Another Survivor Saved....pretty nice V81b Post by: 90grad on March 01, 2013, 10:41:14 am John,
That's a REALLY nice machine. Well done! |