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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Pre 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: Matt on October 22, 2011, 06:11:53 pm



Title: Vendo/VMC 81 Door Window
Post by: Matt on October 22, 2011, 06:11:53 pm
What was the original material used in Vendo or VMC 81 bottle door windows? Glass, safety glass, Plexiglas, or something else?


Title: Re: Vendo/VMC 81 Door Window
Post by: johnieG on October 22, 2011, 06:29:40 pm
plain old window glass.


Title: Re: Vendo/VMC 81 Door Window
Post by: MoonDawg on October 22, 2011, 07:40:17 pm
        The outside is plain old glass but the 2 inside were plexiglass. Have your glass shop cut all 3 from glass, it is so much clearer. You had best have them drill holes in the inside 2 like original or you may have fogging problems.


Title: Re: Vendo/VMC 81 Door Window
Post by: Matt on October 22, 2011, 09:24:58 pm
My thoughts exactly... the door will be clearer if all glass and no Plexiglas.

If all 3 panes are glass, is there any risk of them shattering when the bottle door "slams closed" (i.e. spring action)?


Title: Re: Vendo/VMC 81 Door Window
Post by: Creighton on October 22, 2011, 09:34:24 pm
Nope all glass is the way to go.
Creighton


Title: Re: Vendo/VMC 81 Door Window
Post by: Matt on October 22, 2011, 09:58:43 pm
ok thanks