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Title: Finished the CS96
Post by: Blind1968 on June 12, 2012, 09:14:12 am
Well she is not perfect but I finally got it put back together and moved into the house. One day I will get around to getting the coin mec replaced but for now the free vend works just fine.  Thanks to everyone on this board that helped this newbie out with his first build.  I am already itching for the next one. :happydrinkers:


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: JimFromSTL on June 12, 2012, 09:17:22 am
Awesome.  I hope my first machine looks that nice. I should know in a few months.


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Kilroy on June 12, 2012, 09:23:44 am
Sweet! I'd be proud to have it in my game room


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Blind1968 on June 12, 2012, 09:26:50 am
After disassembling mine I started to wonder what I had gotten myself into but one piece at a time it all came together.  

Thanks Kilroy


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Funtronics on June 12, 2012, 10:32:50 am
Congrats.. :happydrinkers: Looks like you did a great job on it. Now your officially hooked and ready for your next one. Right !!!


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: MoonDawg on June 12, 2012, 11:03:38 am
       Looks like someone spent a lot of time trying to pry that coin door off!  :darn:

       Anyway, nice to see you saved it, good job!


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Blind1968 on June 12, 2012, 11:22:21 am
Oh, It was even worse after blasting... spent the most time in the metal work on this door.  I hope they enjoyed that $2.40 in dimes. :biggrin:


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Blind1968 on June 12, 2012, 11:56:25 am
Congrats.. :happydrinkers: Looks like you did a great job on it. Now your officially hooked and ready for your next one. Right !!!

Thank you Rod and Oh yes, hooked!


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: MaineT on June 12, 2012, 12:36:47 pm
Nice job! looks great. What's the next one? Soda? Candy?


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: bergy on June 12, 2012, 01:16:23 pm
You did a real nice job on that machine.


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Blind1968 on June 12, 2012, 01:54:56 pm
Nice job! looks great. What's the next one? Soda? Candy?

I am not sure just yet but I want the next project to be a bit smaller. Been looking at a WD-5 but don't think the owner is ready to come off of it just yet. :glare:


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: BrianS on June 12, 2012, 02:13:52 pm
Looks very nice!  Your original machine was all red, where did you come up with the stainless trim between the red/white for your new one? 


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: Blind1968 on June 12, 2012, 02:46:47 pm
IlikeCoinOp, Thank you and I think it was Red and White. Under the liner you can see the original paint, the tar on top of the red.  The previous owner had put a coat of cheap red paint all over everything and never disassembled it to do so it was quite a mess to get all the parts clean. But the true Original color is still a bit of a mystery to me.

The trim is not original but looks good on these machines. It is just simple automotive trim you can get at your local parts store.


Title: Re: Finished the CS96
Post by: mygoose101 on June 12, 2012, 08:38:54 pm
Looks great, nice job. My first machine ever was a Cavalier 96 so I'll always have a soft spot for that machine. Enjoy it!