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I went and looked at a Pepsi Vendo yesterday.  I couldn't read the model number from the nameplate that was on the machine.  This machine was very small and maybe 4 1/2 feet tall.  Anybody know what the model number might be?  I didn't buy it yet...thought about it for a day.  Just threw a counter offer back at him...waiting for an answer.  Thought I would use this machine to learn how to sand and paint.  :oops:

It was probably a 56.
Was it a round top (http://soda-machines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=566&Itemid=14) or a square top (http://soda-machines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=567&Itemid=14)?

it is a square top.  not in the best shape paint-wise, but for $50, what the heck!

Here is a pic of the machine in question...thanks!

Go for it's not that bad looking  for $50 it's worth it.

Pat

I was reading the title of this post wondering why it say's R2D2 Vendo Pepsi,, i was waiting to see a photo of one of those pepsi ice coolers or a machine painted up in star wars theme?

And i was tihnking it was the R2D2 Pepsi cooler that was out a few years ago.  N Basically an  ice chest, but  I'm sure SW fans are  grabbing them as fast as they can

sorry about the title...it's just the first thing I thought of when I saw it in the guys driveway...I was somewhat shocked at how small it was compared to the ones I do have. 

Okay...I picked up the little Pepsi vendolator tonight and was finally able to make out the nameplate for a model number.

It appears to read VFA56B-C  Would this be commonly known as a V56 when talking about it on the boards?

Thanks!

Yup.. thats a V56. Nice little machines. If you want to turn it into a can machine, I've got a stack and shelves I'm looking to trade..

I am kind of partial to bottle machines.  If I should change my mind you have first dibs on the stack and shelves Bubba!

No problem..

I let it sit 24 hours after having it on its back to get it home.  Guy I got it from had no idea if it worked at all.  Wouldn't even plug it in to check.  His loss is my gain...everything works except the stack light bulb..already replaced that.  Does everything it should and cools down nicely.
Fairly quiet while its running too.  Very happy for the $50 I spent   :biggrin:

Great deal on a good everyday user machine!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Great little pepsi machine. Something to sit out in the garage and use.

Those are the best kind of finds!

Great machine especially for $50 bucks. You did well.

The compressor is cycling just fine and working like a champ...just popped a quarter in and pulled out the coldest beer I've had in a long time.  NICE!!   :drinking:

I would have to say you have the catch of the week  :smile:
$50  for a working machine you did really great :smile:

Yeah...wasn't sure if it'd work or not...they guy I got it from wouldn't even plug it in to check.  :Oo:

Didn't have a key, so I had to drill the lock.  I was hoping to find it full of cash - it was too light to be full of gold - you just never know what you might find inside of one that is all locked up.  This one was only full of shelves and the compressor - better luck next time  :)

Anybody have any stories of things they have found in locked machines?

A friend of mine picked up a Choice Vend on eBay for $10 and when we drilled the lock there was about $5 in change in it.  :biggrin:

Was restoring a 110 one time and peeled off the door liner and there was a scorpion sitting on a wooden brace. :jawdrop:  Scared the chit out of me!! We don't have them up here

Was restoring a slot machine for a guy who just picked it up and found a black lace bra in it :laugh:

MMmmmm...sounds like someone collected the jackpot on the slot machine already   :tounge: