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Title: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on September 07, 2012, 10:47:16 am The machine is stripped down and has been bead blasted now. Got to see the embossment from the inside. :happydrinkers: All looks good and solid.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: jbrumett on September 07, 2012, 11:24:59 am Can't wait to see it finished. Please keep us updated with pics. :laugh:
Jeff Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: BONOVOX on September 07, 2012, 11:43:21 am It was a great looking machine pre op, but I'm sure it will be an awesome looking machine post op.
Yes, please keep us posted with pics as you get them. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: bcharlton on September 07, 2012, 11:55:31 am Keep us posted on your progress.
BC Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: mygoose101 on September 07, 2012, 06:56:05 pm You going original as in all white or going to the white top, green bottom?
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on September 08, 2012, 12:02:39 am You going original as in all white or going to the white top, green bottom? It will be just like original. I don't care for the coke look myself on this machine. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Cokemachinesandmore on September 11, 2012, 10:11:21 pm is this the machine that was on ebay for 7k ?
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: BONOVOX on September 12, 2012, 10:06:58 am yup
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Cokemachinesandmore on September 12, 2012, 12:06:45 pm wow how much did it actually sell for does anyone know/
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on September 12, 2012, 12:40:19 pm Not what was being asked on ebay that is for sure I spent a long time negotiating with Carl and we finally struck a deal for the machine and restoration
together. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on September 19, 2012, 10:21:00 pm A few more updates on the restoration available. It is in primer now and the chrome parts are back from the chromer. The cooling unit is freshly painted.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: mygoose101 on September 19, 2012, 11:42:50 pm I hope you are as excited as I am to see that bad boy finished. I have this funny feeling that machine is going to be stunning!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on September 20, 2012, 03:42:09 am I hope you are as excited as I am to see that bad boy finished. I have this funny feeling that machine is going to be stunning! Yes I am excited. I believe this is going to knock my socks off. Only problem is I won't get to see it till about Feb. of 2013 due to work. I guess my wife will enjoy it till then for me. I get home in another week for a couple weeks and will clear out a spot for it in the shop.Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Blind1968 on September 20, 2012, 08:27:20 am Looking Good!!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: bcharlton on September 20, 2012, 08:28:59 am I love your enthusiasium.
Cant wait to see the finished pics. Brian Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: sodaman on September 20, 2012, 08:32:54 am That's the inside view that the West coast sellers refused to show when they were selling all those 7up and Pepsi 44's.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: aristocrat on September 20, 2012, 09:25:33 am looks great so far,
looking forwrad to completed pix regards GP Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on September 21, 2012, 07:52:58 am That's the inside view that the West coast sellers refused to show when they were selling all those 7up and Pepsi 44's. Haha I hear that. This is the real thing for sure.Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Jacko1070 on September 21, 2012, 12:41:04 pm Can't wait to see the finished product. That's going to be one sharp looking machine
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: msanborn on September 21, 2012, 01:24:20 pm looks great!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 04, 2012, 10:35:42 pm The restoration is coming out stunning. It is going to be awesome when complete. The painter just laid down the graphics on it.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: memorylane on October 04, 2012, 11:55:34 pm Very nice!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: collecture on October 05, 2012, 12:52:03 am Very nice! I agree! Nice to have photo documentation! Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: mznb1u on October 05, 2012, 06:29:18 am That is coming along nicely! :happydrinkers:
:drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Funtronics on October 05, 2012, 06:34:09 am Wish I had a sign painter around here that good. The machine is looking great.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: SIGNGUY on October 05, 2012, 08:21:50 am I konw the front is embossed but did he hand paint the logo on the sides to just free hand with no embossing to guide him...... if so , very nice!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Blind1968 on October 05, 2012, 08:59:16 am Looking Great!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: BrianS on October 05, 2012, 11:40:47 am Was going to ask the same thing about your sign painter. How did you find him? Looks like he does a fantastic job.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: collecture on October 05, 2012, 11:49:24 am Was going to ask the same thing about your sign painter. How did you find him? Looks like he does a fantastic job. It is Carl Coates's sign painter. He is handling the restoration I believe. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 05, 2012, 12:58:08 pm I konw the front is embossed but did he hand paint the logo on the sides to just free hand with no embossing to guide him...... if so , very nice! Yes he did the sides also. The decals we found were not correct for the machine so Carl had his painter do them instead. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 05, 2012, 01:01:08 pm Was going to ask the same thing about your sign painter. How did you find him? Looks like he does a fantastic job. He is Carl Coates painter and he is an artist to say the least. Carl had showed me some of his other works and he is amazing. Carl is lucky to have him on his restorations. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 05, 2012, 01:08:44 pm I agree! Carl has been great to work with. He keeps me updated with progress photos and will handover a complete restoration file documenting the whole thing as to the authenticity of the machine. Nice to have photo documentation! Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 10, 2012, 10:46:38 pm Carl is getting close to re assembly as the majority of the parts are all ready and the cabinet is ready to accept them. From what I see in the photos I am very pleased in how it is coming along.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Jim on October 11, 2012, 09:44:38 am Very Nice Indeed !!!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: mygoose101 on October 11, 2012, 07:42:14 pm Looks professional to me.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 17, 2012, 04:00:30 am Assembly has started on the machine. I am really enjoying the updates. Shouldn't be too long from now till machine is ready.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: bcharlton on October 17, 2012, 07:13:14 am Looks good. I look forward to seeing it complete
Brian Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: SIGNGUY on October 17, 2012, 01:54:12 pm Obviously I'm sure Carl knows what he's doing but where is the new gasket? kinda hard to put that on after the door liner is screwed on? just a simple observation?
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Eric on October 17, 2012, 02:17:50 pm Fun-Tronics sells the proper gasket that is missing and that is needed...
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: mygoose101 on October 17, 2012, 07:52:37 pm Not picking on his work but I would for sure want the junction box chrome plated to give the compressor area some more shine.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 17, 2012, 10:00:44 pm Obviously I'm sure Carl knows what he's doing but where is the new gasket? kinda hard to put that on after the door liner is screwed on? just a simple observation? It just must be his way of doing assembly. It will have a new door seal for sure.I don't See the Door Liner ??? Looks like undercoating Not picking on his work but I would for sure want the junction box chrome plated to give the compressor area some more shine. If the part was not originally chromed it will not be chromed on this particular restoration either as of choice.Thanks for your insight guy's. It helps to receive your comments so I know what to look out for. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: mygoose101 on October 17, 2012, 11:17:10 pm Keep in mind we are all just jealous because we all wish that was our machine.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 18, 2012, 01:54:03 am Keep in mind we are all just jealous because we all wish that was our machine. I doubt that is the case and I really appreciate the feedback from members as I have never done a restoration on a soda machine so all comments are welcomed.Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Eric on October 18, 2012, 07:22:16 am Doesn't the gasket have to be screwed on as well when putting the liner in?... the gasket goes between the main door and liner right?..
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: SIGNGUY on October 18, 2012, 08:20:19 am yes, that is why I made that comment.. I've never seen or know of a way to put the door liner on first without the gasket lip underneath it... I wouldnt' think he'd take out all the screws and put it back in? just seemed wierd to me.... :glare:
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: collecture on October 18, 2012, 09:12:56 am I am thinking he is waiting on a gasket (or something) and simply has the liner hanging on there by a single screw center top.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: MoonDawg on October 18, 2012, 09:35:58 am New holes always have to be drilled for 81 liners. I think it was about the time it was being sized for new holes that it got hung just for the photo shoot.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 20, 2012, 03:52:52 am Obviously I'm sure Carl knows what he's doing but where is the new gasket? kinda hard to put that on after the door liner is screwed on? just a simple observation? As discussed Carl has his way of doing the job and the new gasket is installed correctly as required.The machine is just about complete with only a few things remaining to be complete. I think it turned out stunning and am glad I made the decision to have it restored to it's original glory. What do you think ? Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: BONOVOX on October 20, 2012, 08:06:21 am Looks AWESOME
:happydrinkers: Glad you kept it all white... as it should be. Although I'm turning my 7up 110 half green, simply because the 110 is much larger, and it's just too much white. Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Yarochrehc on October 20, 2012, 03:10:47 pm WOW! That looks great!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: aristocrat on October 20, 2012, 03:16:50 pm yep great looking machine
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: BeaYoung on October 20, 2012, 06:25:21 pm Awesome to see the step-by-step process... Beautiful machine!
Did the shelves get painted or just cleaned up? Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Fire708 on October 20, 2012, 06:42:05 pm WOW. it's nice. I'm jealous as heck but congrats. That's a machine to be proud of. Carl did a wonderful job!
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 20, 2012, 10:57:28 pm Awesome to see the step-by-step process... Beautiful machine! Every piece completely disassembled and blasted and then powder coated.Did the shelves get painted or just cleaned up? Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: SIGNGUY on October 22, 2012, 08:23:36 am Looks Great... I'm still on the fence on what do do with mine... I like it all white , but I also love the contrast of the 7up Green and white machines..
Guess I'll just have to buy another one and have both! :biggrin: Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on October 22, 2012, 10:31:20 am Looks Great... I'm still on the fence on what do do with mine... I like it all white , but I also love the contrast of the 7up Green and white machines.. Now that is the kinda thinking I like. Guess I'll just have to buy another one and have both! :biggrin: Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Jacko1070 on October 22, 2012, 01:00:34 pm Looks great Buzz...............thanks for the pics and updates. Always nice to see the resto process done right
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: bcharlton on October 24, 2012, 11:37:25 am Very impressed. I looks like everything was done right. Good luck with it.
Brian Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: buzz4041 on November 20, 2012, 03:30:10 am Carl has completed the restoration and it is being packaged and ready to ship. The wife should see it some time next week I suppose. I can't wait to see it when I get home in January. I have to get that new shop built (50's Texaco station) next year so it has a nice place to sit.
Title: Re: 81 7UP restoration Post by: Ltransam on November 20, 2012, 08:17:30 am The Machine Looks Beautiful !! Your Very Lucky !!!! |