Vendo Changer Slug Rejector

[vendo39]

I have found a Vendo changer but the slug rejector is missing.  Does anyone happen to know if this rejector is the same as some other Vendo machine or was it it unique to the changer.

Thanks

[collecture]

The rejector in a VCC is unique to the VCC. Other model rejectors will work for directing the coins to the coin block, but you will not have the scavenger function. In other words - if a coin gets stuck, you would have to open the changer up to manually scavenge the rejector. If it was an original rejector, you could simply pull the arm down to scavenge the rejector.

[Jim]

Perhaps the only difference is the "arm" and this can be fabricated...
I'll take a peek into my manual and see if the slug rejector is pictured for reference and get back... I do not have an original to do an A/B comparison. I would like to believe they are very similar except for the scavenger functionality as Tom has noted is different.

[collecture]

The early model changers used a 232 model NRI rejector and the later model changers used a 4900 series rejector (I think it was a 4917 model). The roller arm is the main difference, but there are actually several. Both the original rejectors had a bubble level mounted above the dime scavenger. The nickel path was restricted on both forcing the nickel (if inserted) to get stuck. The rejector's cover plate has a cutout so it will fit in too, but this can be done easily.
I have been collecting the 200 series rejectors so I can make it cost effective having the roller arm reproduced. So far I have about five of them.
You can see the original VCC rejectors in my photo gallery on this site.

[ducatihummer]

I was watching a late model VCC on EBay and it had a 278 rejector in it. Was that most likely the rejector from an early model. Would that rejector have the same issue or would it work on both an early and late model. Good to know if I ever see one that has the incorrect rejector.

[collecture]

Was it the coin changer in Scottsdale, AZ?
If so, it looks like it has the correct rejector in it. I don't know how you could read 278 though?
It had more issues than that - it was missing the 'Empty' flag and related linkages - good luck finding those parts! 

The one in NH that was supposedly restored by Fun-Tronics (I didn't think Steve Ebner did restorations for other people-unless it was the new owner Rod that did it) has the correct rejector in it, but looks like it is missing part of the the 'Empty' flag linkage. That should be an easy fix though if the rest is there.

The rejectors are interchangable between the two models - just not 'correct'.

[ducatihummer]

Yep, that was the one. I didn't think it would go that high with those missing parts. Plus it didn't even hit the reserve. I was hoping to restore it and eventualy come accross those parts. I'm guessing not likely anyone from here would have them  ... Thanks for the heads up.

[collecture]

Ducatti,
When looking through the eBay completed listings, I saw you won an early model VCC on a stand.
While not an original pole mounting plate or stand, it looked like a pretty good adaption.
Not sure what the rejector problem was - Have you gotten it yet? Did you get it working?

[ducatihummer]

I didn't get it yet. I'm hoping it's just something simple (like not enough nickels in it)... If not you'll hear about it.

I found the same base in Pepsi with the Pepsi cap. Someone could be creative and make a papsi VCC. Not that I would, but some Pepsi lover might.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1950s-Pepsi-Cola-Cast-Iron-Bottle-Cap-Sign-Base-Rare_W0QQitemZ190262813677QQihZ009QQcategoryZ13616QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I really wanted a late model VCC. And I'll eventually try and get the original stand.

[Jim]

Thanks for the quick lesson Tom!
My manual is for the early version and is exactly like the one pictured in the Photo Gallery by Collecture.
What's interesting is the price for a slug rejector in 1948, $9.29! A stand was only $12.50!