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Title: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Grey Wolf on September 26, 2011, 03:51:21 pm I finally finished the resto of my Ideal 85 Pepsi. Not a 100% restoration, but I got it where I wanted it for the basement to hold beer and soda. I gutted it and replaced both door gaskets, insulation, wiring harness, all screws, cap catcher bumpers, and opener. I had it media blasted and I sprayed it with a blue that was as close to the original as I could find over the counter without color matching. A little darker than original, but I actually like it a little better. I just have to add the "Drink Ice Cold" decals. Anyone know what the font is for the lettering?
Anyway, here are the before and after pictures. Let me know what you think. (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2199.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2199.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2200.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2200.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2201.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2201.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2202.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2202.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2161.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2161.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2164.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2164.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/th_DSCN2169.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/misterbub/Pepsi%20Machine/?action=view¤t=DSCN2169.jpg) Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Creighton on September 26, 2011, 03:57:07 pm Wow!! Great job.
Creighton Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Kilroy on September 26, 2011, 03:57:50 pm Soda Jerk Works carries the "Drink" Ice Cold" decals
And it looks good. i like Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Grey Wolf on September 26, 2011, 05:53:29 pm Thanks guys. For my first one, I think it turned out pretty well. Not perfect (esp. the red paint on the embossing), but good enough to be presentable.
Kilroy, thanks for the info on the decals. Can't believe I overlooked those on the site. I tried getting everything at once to avoid multiple shipping charges, but I guess I missed that one thing. Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Pat Pixley on September 26, 2011, 09:15:58 pm looks good 8)
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: briandr1 on September 26, 2011, 09:20:15 pm makes me want to buy a slider machine, looks great
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: David D on September 26, 2011, 09:24:55 pm looks nice, congratulations
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: cokecolaman on September 26, 2011, 09:34:27 pm Nice!
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Grey Wolf on September 26, 2011, 10:07:07 pm I have to say that this site was a huge benefit for me during this resto. All the tips and advice....especially the cardboard tip for the liner install. I don't think I would have thought of that, and I would have been swearing up a storm dropping that thing in without it.
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Jim on September 27, 2011, 10:49:31 am Great work ! ! !
Quote I have to say that this site was a huge benefit for me during this resto That's what it's all about; people helping people ! ! !What's next...? I know there's another project... Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: rayg on September 27, 2011, 07:00:14 pm Great job :biggrin: Love Pepsi don't see enough of it.
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: BONOVOX on September 27, 2011, 10:14:23 pm Nice work!!! been thinkin myself of gettin a slider.... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: SIGNGUY on September 28, 2011, 09:41:59 am Nice work!!! been thinkin myself of gettin a slider.... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm You'll find plenty of sliders in Chicago Ed.. that one I can guarentee ! did you wear down the wife yet? Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Grey Wolf on September 28, 2011, 10:34:12 pm Great work ! ! ! Thanks. If you look in the pictures you can see my main project for the last 5 months.....I am nearing the end of finishing our basement. Just finished cutting the 24" slate tiles for the bar today, and my back is killing me. While I would like to restore more machines, my wife would be none too happy if I did unless I could make it a lucrative business. Unfortunately I am still a novice here (besides Ideal 85 Sliders). Much to learn.That's what it's all about; people helping people ! ! ! What's next...? I know there's another project... Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: RC kid on September 29, 2011, 07:22:15 pm I love those sliders, especially Pepsi and Royal Crown.
Great job restoring this one! Title: Re: Ideal 85 Pepsi Resto Finished Post by: Wojcik on September 29, 2011, 07:49:12 pm Looks GREAT! :smile:
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