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Title: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 20, 2010, 10:07:09 pm Hello, I am a newbie to this forum and to vintage soda machines. Just last week I purchased my first machine a Vendo 81B in good condition complete. The guy just wanted to get rid of it. $400.00 later I got her home. I want to get it restored, I live in Illinois, Fun-tronics and Soda Springs Vintage soda machines restoration are both around 2 hours from my home. I like the price of Soda Springs in Sandwich IL has anyone ever had any work done by them? I'll try to post a photo. Thanks!
Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 20, 2010, 10:12:29 pm http://i45.tinypic.com/2zpmmx4.jpg Please excuse the guitar and my crude way of posting a photo. I need to figure out a better way to post pics! :oh:
Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Pat Pixley on February 20, 2010, 10:17:46 pm Welcome to the site :smile: Well your off to the right start good price and a good machine.
I've seen their site it looks like they do good work, you may want to ask about photos of the restoration process and ask question how they strip a machine soda blast or glass bead or do they use chemicals to strip a machine. Hope this help :smile: Pat Cool guitar 8) Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: VMC 81 on February 20, 2010, 10:19:02 pm great deal!
Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 20, 2010, 10:32:15 pm Welcome to the site :smile: Well your off to the right start good price and a good machine. WOW!! You guys respond quick! I like this forum. Jim at Soda Spings said they Bead blast and powder coat. $2700 for a full restoration. Replate chrome everything. I also had a quote from Fun-tronics his was higher but I have heard of them. Soda Springs is a new company and might just be a little cheaper to get things rolling. But I will ask to see some of his restoration process photos and visit both shops before I shell out the money. If anyone else can give me some Illinois soda restoration people I would very much appreciate it. Thanks guys!I've seen there site it looks like they do good work, you may want to ask about photos of the restoration process and ask question how they strip a machine soda blast or glass bead or do they use chemicals to strip a machine. Hope this help :smile: Pat Cool guitar 8) Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Pat Pixley on February 20, 2010, 10:42:23 pm Well here is one more thought Signguy (John ) does restoration work and he has a site
just click on his name and here is the name of his site Pop Machine Shop John does great work . :smile: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 20, 2010, 10:56:48 pm Well here is one more thought Signguy (John ) does restoration work and he has a site Thanks Pat, I stumbled upon his site a few days ago. He does do great work. I'am just trying to avoid shipping so I am looking for someone in driving distance of my home in Kankakee IL 60901.just click on his name and here is the name of his site Pop Machine Shop John does great work . :smile: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: MCarter on February 20, 2010, 11:00:07 pm The guys at Soda Springs used to work for Home Arcade in Chicago.
Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 20, 2010, 11:03:09 pm The guys at Soda Springs used to work for Home Arcade in Chicago. Is that a positive thing or negative? LOL Sorry, I am about as green to this as they come.Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: SIGNGUY on February 21, 2010, 12:06:28 am I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about your restoration of your Vendo 81b..
I have seen Rod's work as well and he is top notch... have not seen soda springs but I'm sure is very nice. If I can help in any way, please feel free to contact me. PS.. pat, thanks for the kind words! Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 21, 2010, 09:24:31 am I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about your restoration of your Vendo 81b.. Thank you for your input. I'll give you a call tomorrowI have seen Rod's work as well and he is top notch... have not seen soda springs but I'm sure is very nice. If I can help in any way, please feel free to contact me. PS.. pat, thanks for the kind words! Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Larry on February 21, 2010, 09:52:45 am First off, nice deal.
Secondly, never appologize for a nice Les Paul. Gibson and Coke are like burgers and fries. :biggrin: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Crazzy Canuck on February 21, 2010, 11:13:28 am John does do nice work from what I've seen. Perhaps you could meet him @ Chicago show and he'll take it home and restore it?
(Sorry, hope I didn't step out of bounds but perhaps something you and John could work out) Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 21, 2010, 03:01:35 pm John does do nice work from what I've seen. Perhaps you could meet him @ Chicago show and he'll take it home and restore it? "Out of bounds" no not at all. It's a good Idea. I'll call him on monday.(Sorry, hope I didn't step out of bounds but perhaps something you and John could work out) Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: rr82 on February 21, 2010, 03:04:15 pm First off, nice deal. Yeah I agree, I love my 1959 Gibson Les Paul r9, they do look great together. Great ol Americana!Secondly, never appologize for a nice Les Paul. Gibson and Coke are like burgers and fries. :biggrin: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Pat Pixley on February 21, 2010, 04:12:09 pm PS.. pat, thanks for the kind words! Hey not a problem John , It is only the truth thats all, you do great work . Yeah I agree, I love my 1959 Gibson Les Paul r9, they do look great together. Great ol Americana! that's good :biggrin: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: SIGNGUY on February 21, 2010, 08:12:35 pm John does do nice work from what I've seen. Perhaps you could meet him @ Chicago show and he'll take it home and restore it? That is one of my suggestions.. I'll look forward to speaking to you tomorrow.(Sorry, hope I didn't step out of bounds but perhaps something you and John could work out) John Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Kilroy on February 21, 2010, 08:38:46 pm I sent my first machine out to get restored, ripped off the term I will use since this is a family forum.
No matter who you go with, be sure to ask questions, and keep asking until you feel comfortable. Will parts be powder coated? Will metallic parts be re zinced or painted? Will the original trim be repaired, or replaced with plastic automotive trim? How will it be shipped back? Will you get photos of the process? Will you get the machine you sent in returned? What kind of warranty is provided? Do you get pictures and updates of the project? If you aren't getting a detailed explanation of what you are paying for, and what you can expect, and when to expect it , walk. I Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: mznb1u on February 21, 2010, 11:50:16 pm Kilroy,
You left out a very important question: "Can I get it turned into an Orange Crush V-81!" :laugh: 8) :biggrin: Sorry I could not resist! Seriously, Kilroy makes some excellent points. And you got one helluva deal on that machine! :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Funtronics on February 22, 2010, 08:47:38 am Hi guys:
Thanks for the compliment John. Not trying to take work from anyone, but he was looking for someone close. I'm sure if he chooses to go with you John he will be pleased. From what I have seen of your work you also do fine work. :biggrin: Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: Creighton on February 26, 2010, 10:33:32 pm Welcome to the site!! Very nice LP.
Just Reso Nationals, Taylors, and Fender Strats here. Need to add Gibson to the stable. Creighton Title: Re: Vendo 81 B Newbie Post by: RC kid on February 27, 2010, 07:50:55 pm I like the guitar, the only thing missing in the picture is a 57 Chevy.
Congrats! great deal on a nice machine, and welcome to the site. |