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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Pre 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: KennyG on April 14, 2012, 03:36:15 pm



Title: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: KennyG on April 14, 2012, 03:36:15 pm
I finally finished my 81D restoration.  I never would have been able to do it without the help from so many here.
Thanks!!!


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: Pat Pixley on April 14, 2012, 04:04:10 pm
Looks good.


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: Swachtelncc on April 14, 2012, 04:05:21 pm
Looks great


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: Jim on April 14, 2012, 04:17:33 pm
Looks very nice!

One question though, did you instruct the painter to paint inside the coin door and the lower inside panel on the cabinet door...?


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: Wojcik on April 14, 2012, 04:19:26 pm
Looks GREAT! :smile:


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: KennyG on April 14, 2012, 04:31:08 pm
Looks very nice!

One question though, did you instruct the painter to paint inside the coin door and the lower inside panel on the cabinet door...?

I see what you mean.
No I didn't.  In hindsight I probably should have.



Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: Pat Pixley on April 14, 2012, 04:50:46 pm
kennyG ,did not want to say anything but the compressor area also should be painted , the out side looks great   :smile: .


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: KennyG on April 14, 2012, 05:29:35 pm
kennyG ,did not want to say anything but the compressor area also should be painted , the out side looks great   :smile: .

Good point.  My solution---I will have my wife load the machine with beer so I only need to see the outside.

Thanks for all the compliments.  It is obvious that it was my first machine.


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: BONOVOX on April 14, 2012, 05:45:56 pm
Nice job.... congrats on your first.
Is restoring your first machine as addictive as they say it is?

 :happydrinkers:


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: MoonDawg on April 14, 2012, 05:53:36 pm
I see what you mean.
No I didn't.  In hindsight I probably should have.

       Not a big problem, you should be able to have that color mixed and filled into an aerosol spray can.  Pretty nice machine for a first time restoration.


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: KennyG on April 14, 2012, 06:58:08 pm
Nice job.... congrats on your first.
Is restoring your first machine as addictive as they say it is?

 :happydrinkers:
thanks.
Oh yeah. I am addicted. I have been looking for a second machine for months. I haven't pulled the trigger on one yet but looking forward to the next one.


Title: Re: Finished my Vendo 81D
Post by: KennyG on April 14, 2012, 06:59:39 pm
      Not a big problem, you should be able to have that color mixed and filled into an aerosol spray can.  Pretty nice machine for a first time restoration.

Thanks Glen.
Without your help it would still be in pieces in my garage.