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Well here are some pictures of two projects that I just finished. The first one is a Frostie VMC 81. I took a generic VMC 81 and made it into a Frostie machine. The words Frostie and Frostie holding the bottle are embossed. It took me quite some time to find the embossing that would fit just right. Then I took a big chance on the color. I have seen square top Frosties done in yellow, but wanted something different, so I decided to go with the light blue. I was very satisfied with the results. It really stands out and turned out great. I did this machine for a friend of mine that is putting together a collection of machines.
A while back I did a Orange Crush machine for a friend of mine, and I liked it so well that I finally got around to doing one for myself. It is also embossed. They both look great together. Next I'll have to do a Frostie for me to keep.  :drinking:

Very nice Rod!!   I'm reminded of an old saying in the hot rod community:  "Anyone can restore one, but it takes a real man to cut one up".

Here's a close up.

That is AWESOME Rod!

What is the Frostie embossing from?... Looks awesome my son would love that!

Now I want one. Awesome work Rod!

      Wow, Fantastic!
     Thanks for that close-up of the embossing, I had to stare at it for a long time to figure out how you did that. Excellent engineering and placement.  :happydrinkers:

It's from a sign. I had to find just the right size and thickness of metal. Took some time to find.

Man,, I can't see the photos... argh :darn:

Jim must be working on the sight again. The pictures were up earlier. I can't see them now either.

Niether can I. Thought it was just my ignorance and unfamiliarity with this sight.
 :blush:

      That sign is welded huh?   Wow nice. 

                                                         (I can see pic's.) 

I just checked it with Chrome now and still can't see the photos... just an FYI

I can't wait to see them when they come up.  I'm a huge Frostie fan.



BC

Nice Work Rod !!

I don't know Rod why you would make up a story about "Creating" this machine.. why you just tell the truth.. that you and ONLY you had stumbled across a rare find of Frostie, Nesbitt and Orange Crush VMC's... Oh and don't forget to tell people they can't look behind the liner..  :biggrin:

You gave me an idea. I hope Jim gets the pictures fixed on here. If so I'll have a good picture for you tomorrow on here.

Looking forward to the pics!!!

I would love to see a picture but can't

Saw it earlier this morning looks real nice and I like the color you used for it  very sharp. :smile:

I can't see any of the pictures either, says 404...attachment not found.

I don't like being teased, can't see them either.

I saw these machines in person last week, they look super! we really liked the blue color on the frostie. Rod did some fine work on these machines. It was great meeting Rod and Janet, they are fine people and have a nice collection.

Let's try the pictures again... :hopefull:

Ok John here's the picture. Get the hint... Standing next to these factory machines wearing my Coca-Cola COWBOY hat..  :biggrin:

Wow! That looks awesome, Rod!

Jack would be proud to see you wearing your cowboy hat! Would you happen to have any OLD pictures of these machines on the Vendorlator assembly line?  :laugh:

They look amazing.  Great work.

BC

Very Nice!


Joey

HA... That looks great... I think we should just give that title to you , he's washed up.. you are now the REAL Coca-Cola Cowboy! who's with me! :happydrinkers:

they look awesome Rod... That embossing is killer...

I got a guy wanting a Vintage Mountain Dew Machine and that gives me an idea with the sign...

The Frosty machine looks awesome Rod! I love the baby blue color!

Love the Frostie and the Crush.  Those were my two favorite sodas when I was a kid.  In general we did not have soda around the house but when we got to hang out at my dad's drugstore, we could have a pop with lunch.  I always had a Frostie.  The only other time we might get soda at the house was when we were down with strep throat or some other illness.  Those days my request was always Orange Crush.  I would love to have both of those machines.

Great work! :happydrinkers:

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Those are AWESOME! I just Love the idea, Rod you have now set the bar for the rest of us.
Well done.

They look awesome Rod. 

Really like the Frostie, but I've wanted a fantasy OC forever.  Congrats.

Totally awesome !  8)

Did you find the embossed pieces from a tin sign or from another machine?

Top Secret.... 8)

Just don't say some rare embossed Quikold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :glare: :smile:

Great job, true craftsmanship 

Nice job Rod. They look like they were made that way from the factory.  :happydrinkers:

Rod did say he found a Rare Embossed Quikold Frostie Jr right down near Erics neck of the woods and decided to chop it up..  :glare: sorry Eric..

He did say in an earlier post he used a tin sign that had the same thickness in metal... which I'm sure was hard to find as well... most tin signs are thin metal..

Great job Rod, both machines look awesome

Love it! This is why fantasy machines are awesome because they are just that. It's gives us all something different to look at and when they are done like that what is not to like, or in this case love. I know in some older post there was a small debate fantasy or non fantasy. I think after seeing that Frostie machine we can all put that discussion to rest.

 8) 8)Yep I'm with him we all love to fantasize. Rod they look great. I love the Frostie

                                                                                  Donnie

Wish I could see the pics.

Say error 404

I've always loved the OC fantasy machine, but that Frostie is just the best.  The paint job on the embossing is incredible.  Great Job!!

Jared,
Try page 3 of the thread...Page 1 pics still do not show up for me, but 3 does.
If not, flush your browser cache....

I was finally able to see the pictures on Page 3.  Incredible job Rod! Looks so good. I wish I was your friend getting this machine!

They Both Look Awesome Rod!

Looks great Rod!