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Title: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: davethebirdman on January 29, 2012, 09:08:24 am I bought three Nationals a few years ago and managed to get one restored pretty quickly. I've been pontificating of this second one for quite some time now, but finally managed to pull my finger out. A big thank you to Leonard who supplied a very important piece of trim.. Free of charge and wouldn't even take money for the postage. Its a bit unorthadox decal wise. I just can 't resist those lovely 40's/50's Pastel colours. Did have dreams of transforming it into a Hershey Candy machine but gave up playing around with the vending magazines in the end. I have just about wedged it into my little room... Dave Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: collecture on January 29, 2012, 10:34:56 am Nice job Dave! I like the Kool graphics!!
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: TomFromJersey on January 29, 2012, 11:09:26 am Looks Great Dave!! The 7-pulls are really hard to come by.
TFJ Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Wojcik on January 29, 2012, 11:38:34 am Looks great! :smile:
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: jbrooks on January 29, 2012, 11:41:10 am very cool, I feel cigarette machines are underrated
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Pat Pixley on January 29, 2012, 11:48:27 am Dave that is pretty cool I like the color and Graphics, so are you going to be able to make this fit into you room ?
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Ltransam on January 29, 2012, 12:24:48 pm Dave Looks Great !!! And Again Your Very Welcome :smile: I'm Glad I could Help !! Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Marvin on January 29, 2012, 01:26:11 pm That turned out great. Looks awesome.
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: bubba on January 29, 2012, 02:05:39 pm Very Cool looking machine Dave!!.. nice job!
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: bcharlton on January 29, 2012, 02:28:02 pm Great job Dave.
I love the 7 pulls. BC Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Kilroy on January 29, 2012, 02:44:45 pm We're going to have to visit and see this stuff in person =)
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: davethebirdman on January 29, 2012, 03:01:31 pm Gentlemen thank you for your kind coments. They are much appreicated. Pat - Yes the old girl is wedged in. Jim - You're more than welcome anytime.. Dave Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Creighton on January 29, 2012, 05:04:28 pm Outstanding job on that one Dave!! Keeper?
Creighton Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: mznb1u on January 29, 2012, 05:14:36 pm Dave,
Looks Great! I love the graphics. Is that the one that you needed the coin mech for or did that go into you 9 pull? :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: tkaz on January 29, 2012, 06:49:10 pm Looks great Dave! Is this something that will get used, or is it just a show machine?
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: MCarter on January 29, 2012, 07:20:16 pm Nice Work Dave !!
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Cokemachinesandmore on January 29, 2012, 07:21:33 pm outstanding job,,,,looks great
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Funtronics on January 29, 2012, 09:41:04 pm I'm not a cigarette machine fan, but after seeing yours I have to say it is way cool, and you did an awesome jog.
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: David D on January 29, 2012, 09:49:03 pm Looks great Dave, if you recall you helped me years ago with my National when I needed a pull lever. Congrats
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: davethebirdman on January 30, 2012, 02:43:17 pm Thanks again gents... Creighton - I think this is a keeper for a while at least. I had to sell the one I restored previously and regretted it. Tim - Yes indeed that coin mech you sent me 2 years ago is in this old girl. I had to midify it slightly but it owrks fine on 10c. Tkaz - None of the family are smokers and our packs over here are a differnt size to yours. Its going to be a rather expensive light, just like almost everything else I have in the room. The good thing is it works as it should (apart from the coin modification) I have lots of vending machines, vending a whole host of different things but the only one that gets used now by the kids is the Bazooka Joe one. Its also the machine I could have sold ten times over. David - Yeap I remember sending you the pull lever. Only happy to help for once.. Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Roadman on January 30, 2012, 07:59:31 pm Wow, very pretty! Congrats on an excellent restoration.
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Matt on January 31, 2012, 12:49:12 am Looks awesome
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: GreginNM on January 31, 2012, 06:51:11 am Dave,
Smashing job on that one! Definitely would like to get one as a display piece. Likely wouldn't be used, unlike the Stoner candy and the soda machines! Still need to get up with you sometime for decals for my British candy vendor (once I get back home)...I think the plan will be to go with Kit Kat. Our nanny's mom is from England (lives here now) and highly recommended that to me! Greg Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: Larry on January 31, 2012, 02:54:17 pm Nice job Dave, I don't know where you are going to put that??? After seeing pictures of your collection, I think the Misses will have to give you another room.
Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: David D on January 31, 2012, 10:36:34 pm Dave, I have mine filled with LemonHead assortments from FerraPan a company right here in Chicago. The boxes are just the right size, send me a PM with your contact details and I'll send you some. http://www.ferrarapan.com/store/
David Title: Re: National Cig Machine finally finished. Post by: BONOVOX on February 08, 2012, 11:33:53 pm Nice job!!
Love the colour as well..... looks like it came in a time machine from being in a Hotel in Miami Beach from the 1940's!! :happydrinkers: |