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Title: New and introduction Post by: icecruncher on February 11, 2013, 10:41:06 pm Hey, I'm new on the site.
I go by icecruncher on most forums I've been on. My background re: soda machines - Over 25 years ago I bought a cavalier 96 square top in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from an auction at a gas station. It had been there since new. Full of smoke, mold and grime. I cleaned up the window, replaced the glass, cleaned the lighted logo and just scrubbed it down good. It looked very nice until I sold it when I got married about 6 years later. Since then I've moved and at times I REALLY miss the machine. I'd like to find something similar, maybe a round top in good to mint condition for our house. I've mentioned it to my wife and she likes the idea (amazing huh?) So, I thought this is a good place to start. Forums usually have the most knowledgeable and helpful people relating to the topic, anywhere I've seen. I'm hoping it will be the same on here. I know these are getting harder to find, so also having people with a similar interest can help. Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: Blind1968 on February 11, 2013, 10:45:03 pm Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: mznb1u on February 11, 2013, 11:12:07 pm Welcome to the site. I think you will like it here!
Tim Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: jbrooks on February 11, 2013, 11:27:03 pm you came to the right place, a great group of guys here...welcome aboard
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: buzz4041 on February 12, 2013, 03:13:29 am Welcome to the site. Very good bunch of people here.
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: icecruncher on February 12, 2013, 07:46:08 am Thanks for the warm welcome.
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: Kilroy on February 12, 2013, 08:03:06 am Did you bring any donuts?
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: MoonDawg on February 12, 2013, 11:58:17 am Welcome to the site. If you give us an idea where you are located you may get a heads-up from a member about a nice machine in your general area.
Since you owned a Cavalier 96 ST, you should now look for a Cavalier 96 RT. Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: BrianS on February 12, 2013, 12:00:23 pm If the wife likes the idea of one, you might start hinting towards two. They seem to grow on you once you get your first as many people here will attest. I wanted one for the house as well. Now I have 3. Welcome to the site and enjoy. There is a ton of info here and very helpful people willing to share. Start looking around, the hunt is the best part of the hobby.
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: aspbear on February 12, 2013, 12:18:04 pm Give him time to get the donuts..Welcome to the site, these guys are a tremendous source of information..
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: MoonDawg on February 12, 2013, 12:39:10 pm If the wife likes the idea of one, you might start hinting towards two. Good idea........the first machine will be hers :biggrin: Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: msanborn on February 12, 2013, 04:44:06 pm Welcome to the site
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: kbareit on February 12, 2013, 05:07:26 pm Did you bring any donuts? Welcome to the site. :happydrinkers: MMMMMMM DONUTS!!! Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: TomFromJersey on February 12, 2013, 08:08:04 pm Welcome!....and Happy Hunting
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: rayg on February 12, 2013, 10:56:25 pm Welcome to SMC it's a great site!
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: icecruncher on February 13, 2013, 11:47:09 pm Welcome to the site. If you give us an idea where you are located you may get a heads-up from a member about a nice machine in your general area. Since you owned a Cavalier 96 ST, you should now look for a Cavalier 96 RT. First machine was a CSS-96 lighted, nice square window coke display logo that lit up well at night. Too bad the older ones don't have the lights also. It ran well and the friend who bought it from me owns a HVAC company, so he had the whole refrigeration system replaced in it. I haven't settled on exactly which style I want to get now. I like the idea of having choices of beverages - (at least 2) which was nice about the cavaliers, although I'm a big coke person, my wife is more of a Dr. Pepper person. Plus I want a small footprint and not quite as heavy as the old one I had. It seemed like it weighed a ton! Any suggestions other than the 96 RT? The vendo 56 and 81's look pretty cool. I'm also more interested in buying a restored version this time. Any suggestions on what to check out, to see the quality of work people are doing on the restorations? I've seen some poor quality ones and I don't want to get suckered in by that. Im in Charlotte, NC Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: MoonDawg on February 14, 2013, 09:14:07 am The vendo 56 and 81's look pretty cool. You will soon find that 95% of the public feels that same way, that's why you are probably facing paying top dollar for one. Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: cola62 on February 14, 2013, 12:34:00 pm If you like the lighted sign and want a smaller footprint look at an older Vendo 63. (early 60's model). All depends on your budget.
Title: Re: New and introduction Post by: icecruncher on February 14, 2013, 05:46:50 pm If you like the lighted sign and want a smaller footprint look at an older Vendo 63. (early 60's model). All depends on your budget. Thanks for the suggestion, probably cheaper than the round top, but I'll stick with looking for an older one and forgo the lighting. |