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Title: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: RetroMe on September 05, 2010, 07:29:14 pm
Thought I would share one of my recent Gumball restoration projects. It's a Northwestern manufactured in 1949. Themed it to very Nice Dr. Pepper. Adding it to my collection.....I'm going to need more room.....


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: collecture on September 05, 2010, 08:55:42 pm
Nice job RetroMe!
No offense, but I have never understood the concept of making a soda themed gumball machine. What does soda have to do with gumballs?

RetroMe - I noticed your avatar is a 1930's DP GFL porcelain sign. Do you own one?
I bought one 40 or so years ago for $20 or so - still own it and love it!


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: dr galaga on September 06, 2010, 02:57:16 pm
Nice job.

Maybe he has a Dr Pepper room and by painting it in a Pepper theme it is a way to justify getting it?


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: collecture on September 06, 2010, 03:46:17 pm
I did not mean my comment in a negative way at all - it is a nice restoration and doesn't look at all like a slapstick job.
I guess it is just the semi-purist in me. If you recall, I have a Standard Coin Changer in a DP theme, which is a fantasy piece. I can make a connection though between the coin changer and soda, but I just can't relate soda and gumballs. I see a lot of them (soda themed gumball machines), so maybe it is just me!


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: halehouse on September 06, 2010, 03:52:12 pm
I did not mean my comment in a negative way at all - it is a nice restoration and doesn't look at all like a slapstick job.
I guess it is just the semi-purist in me. If you recall, I have a Standard Coin Changer in a DP theme, which is a fantasy piece. I can make a connection though between the coin changer and soda, but I just can't relate soda and gumballs. I see a lot of them (soda themed gumball machines), so maybe it is just me!

No, it's not just you. It looks nice, but I don't get the connection either.


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: RetroMe on September 06, 2010, 04:29:57 pm
I appreciate the feedback. The Dr. pepper theme was just something I thought would look original and was fun to do. Gumball machines in themselves are pretty boring so adding a collectable theme gives it a Wow-factor. Kids and wife love it.....Next restoration project is for me...Stoner Jr....


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: collecture on September 06, 2010, 05:06:08 pm
I love Dp stuff too - here is my DP Standard Coin Changer I mentioned earlier.
Let's see some other pieces in your collection.


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: halehouse on September 06, 2010, 07:15:03 pm
I appreciate the feedback. The Dr. pepper theme was just something I thought would look original and was fun to do.

Ok. Good answer!


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: davethebirdman on September 07, 2010, 01:08:53 am

I'm a bit of pureist too... That said I did once do a NW49 in a Pepsi theme that sold well and I do have a US Mailbox in the DP Green...

Retrome - What other candy machines do you have???



Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: Larry on September 07, 2010, 06:56:08 am
I think you can make it whatever you want.  If you like it, I love it.   :biggrin:


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: Kilroy on September 07, 2010, 07:15:15 am
i'm a purist, but it does add  coolness.   
I've seen where too many decals can make it look cheesy, but you did a swell job. i'd proudly display it


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: mznb1u on September 07, 2010, 11:03:19 am
I agree with the purist's out there but your's looks good and is not overdone.  At somepoint I want to get a NW49 and do it up original for dispensing nuts.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: cokemachinesandmore on September 07, 2010, 11:07:54 am
Larry were you singing kumbaya, while you were typing that ????


Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: SIGNGUY on September 07, 2010, 11:19:04 am
I agree with the purist's out there but your's looks good and is not overdone.  At somepoint I want to get a NW49 and do it up original for dispensing nuts.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

I agree and don't get the connection..If i was going to restore an old gumball / peanut machine, I think it would be cool to restore it with some old Gumball or Peanut logos?
or like an old fashion MR Peanut graphics and such...



Title: Re: Northwestern 49 Gumball Machine - Restored
Post by: dr galaga on September 07, 2010, 05:21:19 pm
I think you can make it whatever you want.  If you like it, I love it. 
How about a wood grain Coke one?  :oh: