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Here is another classic! This was a few weeks ago in Michigan! Tim fitting the trans 81 into the back of his car for another member!!!! Classic!


Brian

 Outstanding !!! :biggrin:Another Dodge working Hard

Looks like you packed it in well...with potatoes??

seven181   
Did you get my PM last week?

No sir. PM me again.

When there is a will, there is a way... Looks good!
Tim, I see the hair went back to normal? at least not pink anylonger?

I have moved several machines in the back of my trusty Dodge Magnum.  My neighbors are always surprised to see what comes out of the back!  :oh:

Stoner Jr
Stoner 180--two of them not at the same time
Stoner Theatre
Vendo V-39
VMC 110
Ideal 55
National 9 Pull Cig
National 7 Pull Cig
Penny Scale
Coinco CT-48

and Josh's transitional 81.  The VMC 110 was probably the tightest fit.

There is a lot more room in the back of that car than you think.  And with two 3 foot pieces of 2.5" PVC, the machines roll right in and roll right out.  My only concern has been if I ever had to jam on the brakes I would probably be crushed by the machine as it exited the windshield! :oops:

Yes the hair is back to its normal shade of gray although it will be pink again next year as I will be walking in the Michigan 3-Day walk in August and the Tampa 3-Day walk on Halloween weekend!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Great utilization of space Tim!!

MY 81!!!!!!!!! I didn't know that! WOW that is amazing. This is the greatest board ever and Brian you are one great friend. I can't to meet you when you get to Ohio!

Have you ever thought about getting an old truck?

It hurts my back just thinking about pulling that machine out of that little car.

I feel more comfortable doing it this way.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/coke_and_stuff/ebaypics002.jpg)

The way they are strapped in, you can grab the machines and rock them and the whole truck moves with them. Much safer and they arent going anywhere. I was once pulled over by a Missouri State Police officer with a load and he checked it out and verified it was very safe.

I strap them all together and down to the 4 tie down spots. If I ever rearend anyone I know the machines will not have me pinned in my car.

Joey

Here is another pic.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/coke_and_stuff/ebaypics001.jpg)

Joey

Don't think I want to clean the insides of the 7Up slider :-)
Creighton

I bought all these machines off a good friend of mine in Fort Smith, AR. He laughed and said Hell you dont have a load yet and sold me the Toilet! I think I paid $3.00 for it and sold it for $25.00

Joey

Nice packing Joey! I was looking hard for the "kitchen sink"! That would have made this load complete ! ! !

The load is in the toilet! :biggrin:

 :blush:  :blush:  :blush:
  Got it now...

Nice load... looks like my truck on the way back from chicago this year. 2 VMC 27s, with stands, Glasco Slider, SS700 Cooler, and a Tokheim 39 Gas pump... Got a lot of looks on the way home.!

RC--it is actually pretty easy loading and unloading from the Magnum so long as you have two guys.  I pad the bumper with three stadium blankets and the latch is recessed so you don't have to worry about those nice creases we see on so many machines.  Then we tip the machine back so it is leaning on the bumper with the top of the machine extending into the car.  Once you lift the bottom to horizontal, the top of the machine is on the PVC roller and in she goes.  :happydrinkers: When the bottom of the machine clears the door, you just lift up, remove the PVC rollers and it is flat on its back.

I do watch my speed when hauling and stay clear of tailgating situations.  And unloading is just as easy.  Have not dropped one yet.  The Magnum is a company car and unfortunately, a truck is not an option.  Plus, if I ever get something real big, like say a :wow: Cavalier C9-871/494 :wow:

http://soda-machines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=247&Itemid=14

Pat P. is not too far away!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

SPeaking of making it Fit... Here is a Die hard Gas pump Collector.... Where there is a will there is a way!

Thank God that pump is gutted what is that a Miata?

Joey

just shows when there is a will there is a way to do almost anything

Here is another time that I found myself scratching my head.  Somehow, the Heintz went into the van in the upright position but we could not get it out that way even with the casters off.  :oops: Ended up laying it on its back and lifting it out that way.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking: