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Title: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on March 11, 2017, 03:00:50 pm
I started working on this machine late last summer until now .  It's been a challenging project but I accumulated the parts slowly from different members. 

The idea started after I found a really cheap, local Transitional 56 machine in Craigslist locally .  After I found that machine I found a RT 56 local that was missing a lot of the parts I already had.  From there I had to locate the transional door with the right cut out and bezel and sold out flags. 

Here are a few pictures of the progress again this is a fantasy machine . I used my RT 56 Coca Cola as a reference for measuring and creating the 7up decals and art.  The Embossed logo was cut out and a solid piece was welded in along with the Vendo logo being cut out and removed .

The door was covered in bondo and after sandblasting was a disaster.  I've also removed the original cabinet flooring and installed a new shelve for the evaporater.   I have a few fixes to complete on the machine and hope to start assembly soon..


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on March 11, 2017, 03:04:59 pm
More pictures ..


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on March 11, 2017, 03:07:48 pm
More pictures ..


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on March 11, 2017, 03:11:26 pm
Few more


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: HowDueYouDue on March 11, 2017, 06:57:04 pm
Interesting Keep us posted on the progress


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Jared on March 11, 2017, 08:59:15 pm
Cool project, can't wait to see it completed


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Eric on March 11, 2017, 10:12:44 pm
Awesome project.. Keep us posted on the progress... looking good.. that door needed a lot of work but looks
like it turned out really nice.
I think an all blue rt 56 Pepsi would be awesome to do too... use the embossing off a 33D


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on March 11, 2017, 11:35:33 pm
Awesome project.. Keep us posted on the progress... looking good.. that door needed a lot of work but looks
like it turned out really nice.
I think an all blue rt 56 Pepsi would be awesome to do too... use the embossing off a 33D


With the condition of the main door it made the best door to be cutting


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on June 13, 2017, 12:50:28 pm
Here is a close up of the door .  Project has finally picked back up after working through a few painters .


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on June 20, 2017, 05:51:21 pm
A few updated pics. 


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: SodaShopNick on June 21, 2017, 08:31:36 am
Looks great.


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Jim on June 21, 2017, 10:26:35 am
Coming together nicely ! ! !


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Blind1968 on June 21, 2017, 09:33:54 pm
Looks Great !


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: mznb1u on June 22, 2017, 03:44:27 pm
That machine is going to be killer! :happydrinkers:

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: ajf5577 on June 22, 2017, 08:27:17 pm
Great looking machine.


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slider-Bob on June 23, 2017, 08:48:43 am
Great job on this Jared!


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on August 06, 2017, 02:07:22 pm
A few updated pictures .  Was finally able to see the original one and realized the side art was much bigger .  I wanted to make this as close as possible.  Many may not like the larger decals but I think it comes down to each individuals preference.

It's been quite a challenge and expensive re sizing art and printing several runs of decals to get it just right like the original .


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Zerbie on August 06, 2017, 05:21:50 pm
Nice looking machine! You did a great job!


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Ltransam on August 06, 2017, 07:49:44 pm


Looks good Jared !! I like your imagination  :tounge:


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on August 06, 2017, 09:49:28 pm

Looks good Jared !! I like your imagination  :tounge:

Keeps me interested and learning...


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Creighton on August 07, 2017, 01:58:25 am
Moving along very well. Like. Have a bottle door already cut for glass if need holler.
Creighton


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Slapshot42 on September 16, 2017, 12:57:07 pm
Finally finished .



Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: MoonDawg on September 16, 2017, 01:06:30 pm
       That is a very fine copy of the one pictured in the book.  Nice job!  :happydrinkers:


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: RC kid on September 16, 2017, 06:11:52 pm
Awesome!


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Eric on September 16, 2017, 07:42:13 pm
turner out very nice.. great job! :happydrinkers:


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: Jim on September 17, 2017, 06:23:25 am
Jared,
This machine came out Awesome ! ! !
Thanks for providing a documented process!


Title: Re: 7up 56 Prototype / Fantasy Machine
Post by: ajf5577 on September 17, 2017, 09:24:54 pm
Yes, thanks for the progress reports all along the way. It turned out very nice!