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Title: Vendo H81D door hinges on door
Post by: Zerbie on March 01, 2020, 10:07:41 pm
Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has seen a hinge like this? It appears to have a weld connecting the hinge to the door and if I took the screw out to remove the hinge, the hinge would still be attached to the door due to weld being still in tact. Bottom of hinge only, the top appears to be free of any welds.


Title: Re: Vendo H81D door hinges on door
Post by: MoonDawg on March 02, 2020, 02:42:42 pm
That's not a weld, it's putty that has been painted over.


Title: Re: Vendo H81D door hinges on door
Post by: Zerbie on March 02, 2020, 07:31:54 pm
Thanks MoonDawg - Do you think this is this a previously restored machine based on this?


Title: Re: Vendo H81D door hinges on door
Post by: MoonDawg on March 03, 2020, 10:59:17 am

  I don't know if your machine has been restored but it has been re-painted.  Vendo wouldn't have painted over the screws and the putty.


Title: Re: Vendo H81D door hinges on door
Post by: SIGNGUY on May 01, 2020, 01:52:20 pm
Agree with Glen,,
definately repainted... hard to say if "RESTORED" but Repainted yes.