Title: Vendo h63b questions
Post by: on August 15, 2004, 09:58:29 am
Greetings. I just purchased my first soda machine. Its a vendo H63B. It works fine but I do have some questions and would appreciate any guidance.
1 - What does the h AND b in the model refer to?
2 - The serial number is 202033111. How can I tell the date of manufacture from this?
3 - How can you tell if it serves bottles or cans? (My rack has pull tabs)
4 - I read this model was available with a lighted sign. Mine has a metal sign. Is it possible to convert?
I have already taken it apart (I took pictures along the way) and plan to strip and refinish.
Thanks in advance.
Vinnie
1 - What does the h AND b in the model refer to?
2 - The serial number is 202033111. How can I tell the date of manufacture from this?
3 - How can you tell if it serves bottles or cans? (My rack has pull tabs)
4 - I read this model was available with a lighted sign. Mine has a metal sign. Is it possible to convert?
I have already taken it apart (I took pictures along the way) and plan to strip and refinish.
Thanks in advance.
Vinnie
Title: Vendo h63b questions
Post by: dr galaga on August 19, 2004, 01:03:21 pm
Since no one else answered, I'll try my best:
1. I have no idea.
2. Here is a link that will help you with the serial number: http://www.colamachines.com/vendo-serialnumbers.htm
3. Pull tabs means cans (since it's hard to grab a can). The machines pictured here are bottle machines: http://www.soda-machines.com/machines/vendo/v63.html
4. I'm not sure, but I would think that it would be as easy as removing the meatal sign, put a new plastic sign from Fun-Tronics and put a generic undercounter light behind it to light it up. The only hard part would be finding a frame for the sign.
I hope this helps a little.
1. I have no idea.
2. Here is a link that will help you with the serial number: http://www.colamachines.com/vendo-serialnumbers.htm
3. Pull tabs means cans (since it's hard to grab a can). The machines pictured here are bottle machines: http://www.soda-machines.com/machines/vendo/v63.html
4. I'm not sure, but I would think that it would be as easy as removing the meatal sign, put a new plastic sign from Fun-Tronics and put a generic undercounter light behind it to light it up. The only hard part would be finding a frame for the sign.
I hope this helps a little.
Title: Vendo h63b questions
Post by: on August 21, 2004, 01:46:20 pm
Thanks Dr. Galaga. for the response. I now understand what you mean about the tabs on the vending mechanism. I also notice the bottle vendors are circular. Mines not.
Thanks again.
Vinnie
Thanks again.
Vinnie
Title: Vendo h63b questions
Post by: Jim on August 21, 2004, 04:14:33 pm
If my memory serves me, I think serial numbers from the 60's and up... may have changed and no longer incorporate a manufacture date... I'll check some things and get back on this...