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Title: Finally got one Post by: bcharlton on August 02, 2011, 11:14:03 am After 10 years of searching, I finally found the Holy Grail of Pepsi machines. The jacobs 56 is in very nice shape and I may just get it working and enjoy it as un-restored.
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: cokecolaman on August 02, 2011, 11:17:02 am Nice!!
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Kilroy on August 02, 2011, 11:29:02 am congrats!
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Larry on August 02, 2011, 11:54:17 am Very nice. In that condition, unrestored would be just fine.
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: davethebirdman on August 02, 2011, 11:55:29 am Very nice... I have her sister, the 50 that I still haven't completely got working yet. Hope you work a bit quicker than I have.. Dave Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Pat Pixley on August 02, 2011, 11:58:45 am Very nice :smile:
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: collecture on August 02, 2011, 07:54:13 pm Nice find...is there more to the story? We are all ears!
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: bubba on August 02, 2011, 08:51:17 pm Very Nice!!!
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Creighton on August 02, 2011, 09:30:56 pm Glad you found one!! 10 yrs. of searching is hard work.
Creighton Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: johnieG on August 02, 2011, 09:31:50 pm Congrat's on a fantastic find, I'm so jealous...(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Pictures)
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: rayg on August 02, 2011, 10:16:12 pm very nice, leaving it original would be cool
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: David D on August 02, 2011, 10:16:52 pm Congrats it does look to be in great shape.
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: BrianB on August 03, 2011, 05:12:18 am Good job!
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Matt on August 03, 2011, 08:08:46 am Nice machine. Looks great.
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: bcharlton on August 03, 2011, 08:49:07 am Rewired it and plugged it in and it all works on a dime. Very exited. I may not restore.
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: oscar on August 03, 2011, 10:07:03 am nice machine. You can always restore but you can't unrestore.
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: SIGNGUY on August 03, 2011, 10:13:34 am Looks nice, Yeah I agree, it'd leave the original paint on it.. however I would do a refurbishment on it, so you can enjoy it for years of trouble free use.
I did this to an original 81 that I own, the paint /body was too good to restore, but I still took it apart, cleaned up all the internal parts, tub, shelves, etc.. took the tub out and cleaned up the rust and old old insulation, put some rust stop on the inside and added new insulation, gaskets and put it all back together. so at first glance it looks all original, and is, but with a fresh lease on life.. also rewired the lights and compressor for safety.. Just a thought Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: BONOVOX on August 03, 2011, 03:46:46 pm NICE!
I too would leave it original! It's only original once!!!!! And yes, please tell us the tail of how this machine found you! Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Jim on August 03, 2011, 07:10:52 pm Congrats ! ! !
A very nice example to boot ! ! ! Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: cokecolaman on August 03, 2011, 07:54:09 pm Signguy's idea is a good one...I would do that with this machine
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: globalcompressors on August 03, 2011, 08:27:15 pm nice original machine...good score!
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Ken R on August 06, 2011, 10:08:21 pm Really beautiful machine!!! Showed my wife, as she is a Pepsi Girl having grown up for many years in NC where Pepsi was born (New Bern, NC). She was drooling, haha!! I got her a V/VMC-56 Pepsi in all original condition for $200 and she's now looking for something similar to the VMC-81...if I can find one for reasonable price.
One of you had mentioned about refurbishing the machine. I would like to do something similar to a machine I have. What sort of insulation is within the liner and cabinet? I have not taken it apart as I don't want to go further than I can complete at this moment. I have removed the compressor/condensor unit without issue and am working to rewire with some new wire (wish I had a good wiring diagram to go off of), but am wiring same as was, although am not so certain it's right. Also, if you sandblast something galvanized, do you just repaint in silver??? Or somehow get it regalvanized?? Does it matter? Thanks in advance for any help. Ken Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: collecture on August 06, 2011, 10:26:06 pm Really beautiful machine!!! Showed my wife, as she is a Pepsi Girl having grown up for many years in NC where Pepsi was born (New Bern, NC). She was drooling, haha!! I got her a V/VMC-56 Pepsi in all original condition for $200 and she's now looking for something similar to the VMC-81...if I can find one for reasonable price. One of you had mentioned about refurbishing the machine. I would like to do something similar to a machine I have. What sort of insulation is within the liner and cabinet? I have not taken it apart as I don't want to go further than I can complete at this moment. I have removed the compressor/condensor unit without issue and am working to rewire with some new wire (wish I had a good wiring diagram to go off of), but am wiring same as was, although am not so certain it's right. Also, if you sandblast something galvanized, do you just repaint in silver??? Or somehow get it regalvanized?? Does it matter? Thanks in advance for any help. Ken Hey Ken, Look in the Tips & Tutorials section and there are a couple of threads pinned to the top that cover insulation. I think unfaced R-19 is the concensus....or peel the facing off before install. A digital manual for the V-56 is available in the Downloads area....left side a little down on the SMC Home page....need to be logged in on the Home page to see the Menu items. It should have a wiring diagram for every circuit. Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Ken R on August 06, 2011, 10:33:51 pm Collecture,
Sorry, should have been more specific on which machine I was talking about, haha. Reference wiring, that was on the VMC149 I have that I'm working on to get up and running. The V56 is actually the 56-7 square top from late 60s or early 70s and it is fully up and running. We have that one full of brewskies and soda!!! Cold enough to make some ice! Really cool machine (sorry for pun). Ken Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: collecture on August 06, 2011, 11:30:31 pm I assume you have the automatic model [VMC-A149)?
There are schematics to both models in the Downloads area. Look under the Vendorlator manual (not Vendorlator2) and go to PDF page 78-80 for the A149 schematics. The VMC-149 (manual) schematics are there somewhere too. I can supply you with clearer images if you have trouble reading them - LMK Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Ken R on August 07, 2011, 04:24:25 pm Collecture,
Thanks for the guidance. I actually got the compressor all wired up today and plugged it in. It works!!!! I was stoked to find out it was cooling. Only problem I noted was that the evaporator fan never kicked on. If I recall correctly, this should kick on when the compressor kicks on, and if is the case, then I'm guessing the evaporator fan is dead and needs to be replaced. Any idea on best place to get one of those?? Good used one would be the best for me. Thanks again for all. Ken Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: Cokemachinesandmore on August 07, 2011, 10:17:23 pm i believe that jacobs 56 was listed on craigslist for 3800.00 firm not a bad price but i already have a mint one. but you bought yourself an excellent looking machine. enjoy it. i would follow John's advice (signguy)
Title: Re: Finally got one Post by: coke_and_stuff on August 07, 2011, 10:20:18 pm If you want a used motor I have a bin full of them, All tested and work.
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