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Title: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 10:22:05 am My name is Kristopher and I'm new to this forum. I've been collecting Coca-Cola for a long time, but within the last year I have moved into a more broader collection of basically any soda brand. I mostly collect signs, but I have started collecting coin-op. My first machine was an original Cavalier 51 that has been kept indoors since it was bought brand new. My second machine is something special, I was lucky enough to be able to buy a fully restored Jacobs 56 Pepsi machine. I also have a Cavalier Giant Cooler from the 30's that I had restored and made into a table. My first non-soda coin-op is my awesome Stoner Theatre Candy Machine. Its just beautiful and it has the rare gum dispenser option. I'm currently following a lead on a 7up cooler that I would get restored. I'd like to have a VMC 81 in both 7up and RC. Good luck to me!! LOL I'm glad to be part of this community and look forward contributing to this great knowledge base. Cheers!!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Slider-Bob on December 22, 2012, 10:25:05 am Welcome aboard Kristopher. You are going to love this site!
You have some nice machines...And the machines on your wish list are on our wish lists too! Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: MaineT on December 22, 2012, 10:29:58 am Welcome.. and after throwing out machines like those I have to do it.....
:needphotos: Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 10:55:01 am Here is the 1930's Giant Cooler that I made into a table.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 10:56:07 am Here's the Jacobs 56 with some of my signs.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: halehouse on December 22, 2012, 10:56:39 am The "Confectionery" sign is awesome!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 10:57:54 am The Cavalier 51 in my kitchen area. The Stoner Theatre is in the shop right now for a repair. Will post a pic once I have it.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 11:00:04 am I jumped on that Confectionary sign as soon as I saw it. It's just awesome!! You usually see them say Pharmacy or Soda Fountain. Never have I seen one of these say Confectionary!!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: MaineT on December 22, 2012, 11:06:39 am :jawdrop: Wow... Nice... and in the house even!!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: mygoose101 on December 22, 2012, 11:20:19 am Very, very nice. You have great display skills. Like everything I see. Welcome!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: BONOVOX on December 22, 2012, 11:22:07 am Welcome!!! Nice setup you have there!
Thanks for posting the pics too. Must be nice to have 110' ceilings to display all your signs :laugh: Enjoy the site! :happydrinkers: Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: johnieG on December 22, 2012, 11:24:11 am Wow! Very Nice & welcome to the site!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SIGNGUY on December 22, 2012, 11:37:30 am I'm just going out on a limb here.. but guessing single or a very very understanding and cool wife? :biggrin:
Great stuff.. and wonderful to display it all through the house... most of us are restricted to one room. :veryangry: Welcome and can't wait to hear more... lets see a close up of your coke cooler table... did you put bottles and fake ice in there.. looks cool! Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 11:48:03 am Yeah, I used fake acrylic ice and modern bottles. Would have loved to use old, unopened bottles, but would have cost a fortune!! LOL As for my relationship status, I'm single, but I do have a girlfriend that loves this stuff, not nearly as much as I do. It's just me and my 5yo son here most of the time though. He really loves all the cool stuff. I really enjoy watching him use these great machines!!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Blind1968 on December 22, 2012, 11:54:21 am VERY NICE!! Love the set up! Welcome to the Site!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 11:57:33 am Here are some more pics of the various signs I have. I'm currently repainting another wall that would usually have signs on it, so that wall is not in my pic lineup as of yet. I'm always looking for new signs, so if anybody has any they like to sell. Let me know!!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 11:58:11 am Another....
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 11:58:40 am Kitchen....
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 11:59:16 am More kitchen...
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 12:00:32 pm And some more kitchen.... There are a few holes for new signs that I currently have coming in.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 12:02:00 pm Those are original Coca-Cola tip trays from the 1910's that I found years ago in a junk store.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SodaRN on December 22, 2012, 12:02:33 pm Last one for now.....
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: mygoose101 on December 22, 2012, 12:14:21 pm Can we go over? :biggrin:
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: mznb1u on December 22, 2012, 12:44:02 pm :jawdrop: WOW! :jawdrop:
A lot of great stuff there! Welcome to the site. :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Larry on December 22, 2012, 12:59:14 pm Cool stuff, welcome to the site. I think John (signguy) will have to change his name. :biggrin: There's a new signguy in town.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: SIGNGUY on December 22, 2012, 12:59:51 pm Yeah ,Figured single for sure... no way my wife would let my collection take over the house.. looks great though... thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Swachtelncc on December 22, 2012, 02:08:20 pm Nice setup the signs look great
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Chedki on December 22, 2012, 04:53:43 pm Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: aspbear on December 22, 2012, 07:43:41 pm If you decide to get married get a pre-nutial that the machines and signs stay...
Very nice collection... Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: collecture on December 22, 2012, 09:52:32 pm Very Nice!
Welcome to SMC! I love the eclectic mix of signage you have - you don't appear to have a dominant brand. Of coarse there is a lot of Coke (which is the premier brand), but you have a nice mix. Thanks for sharing! Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Creighton on December 23, 2012, 06:11:39 am Welcome! Great collection.
Creighton Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: kbareit on December 23, 2012, 06:36:33 am Awesome collection. Welcome.
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: msanborn on December 23, 2012, 06:56:27 am Nice, welcome aboard
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: davethebirdman on December 23, 2012, 08:40:05 am Wish my wife would let me have a little more space in the house. Love the signs... Dave Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: dr galaga on December 23, 2012, 10:25:14 am Nice collection. And my wife complains about the bottles that I have only in the kitchen!
Title: Re: I'm new here!! Post by: Kilroy on December 23, 2012, 10:49:27 am Welcome
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