Vendo 63

[jasmine64]

How hard is it to find parts for a Vendo 63 machine? I have a chance to buy one, but not sure to do it or not.

[Paul M.]

Most any part you need can be found.  Global Compressors, an advertiser on this site, sells new and refurb air conditioning units.  Fan motors can be purchased locally at refrigeration supply stores.  And seals can be gotten through a couple of advertisers here.  Coin changers too.  Not to mention there are several posters on this thread that sell parts that they have from their machines.  I just got a V-63 also (see Paul's Project 63 thread) and have not had any problems finding what I need.

Just make sure that if it is not operational now that the price of the machine reflects this.  If it needs a new ac unit that will be ~$200.  If this is your first its probably best to get a machine that works.  I think you'll enjoy it more.

Regards,
Paul

[jasmine64]

I 'm not sure I'll buy it. Got a call in from the guy and he told me it had been burglarized last year and was pretty beat up, Broken door sign, front door panel  pried open to get to the coin mechanism, large dent in the front. It has sat in his front yard since then. Out in the elements

Couldnt understand why it was done like this everyone who had ever know him knew it was unpluged and sitting idle for years, not in use. Being it was passed on to him from someone else.

[MoonDawg]

What this guy is selling, is a parts machine.

True. Vintage Coke machine abuse is very sad.

[Kevin C]

Hello

Please join SCMA now!!!

Stop Coke Machine Abuse!!!!

Kevin

[jasmine64]

Went over and took a look at the machine. It does need work. Brought it home. He told me to bring it back to him if it turned out to be too much.

The door is the main problem (the panel door to the coin mech). Some bends in places on the edges and yes a big dent below the glass panel. Really not sure what I'll find later inside. Lock was pried. No key, need to remove that. Missing the Bezel?? around the bottle opener.

Can the door panel be replaced? It's wood grain. I have friends that have a sheet metal business and a long time electrician friend from high school.

So I think I'll give it a try atleast I can get it going and put it out by the pool for my teens to enjoy.

Atleast I can get some OJT out of it. Maybe one day move on to another better machine. Really like the looks of the 63's and 56's by Vendo.

[jasmine64]

BTW where can I get a service manual for this machine?
Anyone have one they can fax me a copy of or even email?

Quote (Kevin C @ Feb. 10 2005,11:17)

Please join SCMA now!!! Stop Coke Machine Abuse!!!!

Talk about "Coke Machine Abuse", check out these pictures of a machine in Nebraska from a new auction on eBay.
Shotgun holes along the side, top and back.
Sad, sad, sad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....74&rd=1



By the way, it is starting out at $499.00!!!

[MoonDawg]

Those holes were put there by more than just shotgun pellets.  
       I have a Vendo 63 for parts

[jasmine64]

You got a door panel to replace this one?

[jasmine64]

Looks like I have some rust issues. Any tips will be appreciated.
Plan on taking this one completely apart and need directions and experience on this.

[jasmine64]

missing sign.

[jasmine64]

I would really like to salvage this machine. Is there hope?'>

[Kevin C]

Hello

Yes keep watching this forum board & start asking for parts that you need. It appears that you only have exterior damage. As long as the inside & the cooling system work you can save it. Just dont get in a hurry to have it done by next week & everything will work out if you spend a littel money.

Kevin

Quote (jasmine64 @ Feb. 10 2005,5:51)

missing sign.

Would this fit?
It is 17" Long and 21" wide.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....27&rd=1

[jasmine64]

I have no plans in doing a rush job on this one.

[Eric]

Check with Steve at Funtronics I here he sell replacement signs
Look for him under part suppliers.

Good Luck
Eric

[Eric]

How bad is the door panel?..... I would peel the wood grain stuff off and paint it
red. Is it rusted? Don't know what they were thinking with the wood griain stuff???

Eric

[jasmine64]

Well, first the sign panel is 15 5/8 x 9 5/8. I have Funtronics book and will have to use it some.

I'll post more pics as I look over the machine today.

Wood grain is ok, I have yet to see one of these that has been redone minus the wood grain.

Anyone have a pic please post it.

[jasmine64]

Moon Dawg
what are you willing to part with?

The main issues I have with the machine right now is the door panel to the coin mech and sign needing to be replaced.

Is there a post somewhere I can read how to drill out the door lock being I have no key?

[jasmine64]

BTW can this machine be set to vend cans?

[Paul M.]

jasmine,
I recently had to drill my lock also.  What I did was get a bit for my Dremel tool that is made for grinding metal.  The cutting part was about the same diameter as the shank.  I used this to route out the lock.

If you look closely at your lock you will see 7 or 8 pins down inside the grove.  The idea is to route out the outside edge of that groove until those pins fall out.  Once you get the pins and their springs out you will be able to turn the lock.

It took me about 10 minutes to get into mine.  Once the door is open you can remove the lock assy. and take it to a locksmith to match up with a replacement lock.

There is a special bit made specifically for drilling these types of locks but they run about $45 and are available only through locksmith supply companies.  You could also pay a locksmith to pick it and then make a key, but the one I talked to charged $60 an hour and couldn't guarantee he could open it.  So I drilled it myself for the price of a Dremel bit, about $5.  The new lock was $15.

Good luck with your project.  I hope it goes well for you.

[sodaworks]

I use a 5/16" drill bit to drill out all my locks. It takes about one minute. Drill out the lock and insert a large flat blade screw driver to turn and open the lock. Works every time. Terry

[joesquid]

Here's a very crudely drawn picture of the standard slotted key lock.  This is what you will see if you look dead-on into the keyhole (with a bright light source).  As already mentioned, there are seven brass pins that can be drilled out by using a very small drill bit to slide into the keyhole (thick, black, slotted ring).  The pins are not to scale, actually somewhat smaller, but the point is, you drill straight into them (note the red crosses) through the keyhole.  Brass is soft so a drill bit will chew through the pins pretty quick.  All seven pins hold down a spring assembly that will allow the "T" bar (rectangular frame piece on the lock) to pop out thus disengaging the lock, then you just rotate the "T" bar (lefty loosey) to open the machine.  You can tell when you've managed to drill out all seven pins because the spring asembly should pop the "T" bar out on it's own (or with a small amount of persuasion i.e. the screwdriver noted above).

Hope this helps

there seems to be some very knowledgable people here  - Can anyone give me any info or tell me where to find info on the dip switch settings for a Cavalier USS - 64 coke machine? I cant seem to get the selection levers to disengage to allow the bottles to drop.
Thanks,

[joesquid]

I tried tranferring the word document picture to a .jpeg format so you can more easily see what I'm trying to describe.

[Paul M.]

Eric,
Similar lock configuration, but my V-63 doesn't have the T-handle.  Its simulated.  When the lock is turned with the key it raises the sliding lock bar by rotating a cam.

[jasmine64]

Paul is your lock cast into a trim piece that looks like a t handel.
That is the way mine is.

Anyway, I ordered a new lock and a repair plate from funtronics to remedy the top and bottom holes. This should do the trick and lock the door.

[Paul M.]

jasmine,
No, it isn't "cast into" the trim piece.  The lock is held to the trim piece by a large nut and the trim piece is held to the door by two screws.  Here's how I disassembled, even though you already said you got yours out.

Remove the nut holding the cam on.
Remove the cam.
Remove the lockbar
Remove the two screws holding the trim plate.
Remove the trim plate.
Remove the nut on the lock.
Remove the lock from the trim plate.

That's how I did it.  But the lock can be removed from the trim plate without removing the trim plate from the door.  The point is, though, that the lock and trim plate are not all one piece.  The lock can be removed from the trim plate and a new one installed in its place.