Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: DanV on January 19, 2005, 07:38:50 pm
I recently got a sweet deal at a yard sale on a Cavalier USS-64. ($200, all original from a retired barber shop, , working coin mechs, lock, key, ice cold compressor). I was about to buy a Vendo 39 (all red one) for $500 as more of an inversment but it was repainted and had hinge problems. I really wanted one for my game room and the cavalier was a much better choice. Eight selections vs one for the vendo 39 (unless you rotate diet coke, regular, and sprite 8 oz. glass). I noticed the Vendo 63 or HA56 is very similar to the cavalier (one less shelf). I was wondering if there was a significant value difference in the two slant shelfers. Is cavalier a poor man's vendo? I love the fact you can get cans, 8oz coke glass, 12 oz glass, 16.9 oz plastic, and long neck beers all in the cavalier. This is a great site you guys have here and I'm sure you guys will provide me with great info. I want a bottle openor chrome bezel for the Cavalier. This appears to be the only thing missing. . Is funtronics the place to call? Thanks .
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: Eric on January 19, 2005, 08:02:25 pm
Cavalier's a nice machine but if you can get a 39 for $500 do so.... It's a great investment. You could probably double your money. if it's good and solid. The drum alone is worth $200+
Welcome.... you're gonna learn a lot from these guys.
Eric
Welcome.... you're gonna learn a lot from these guys.
Eric
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: Kevin C on January 19, 2005, 08:34:19 pm
Welcome
Try to post pictures of your machines. The key to post pictures is resizing down to about 400 pixels by 300 pixels.
Kevin
Try to post pictures of your machines. The key to post pictures is resizing down to about 400 pixels by 300 pixels.
Kevin
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: loman4ec on January 19, 2005, 11:11:11 pm
Funtronics is the place you want to go for most any part you might need. I have restored two USS64 in the past. They are nice machines. As far as the vendo 63's and 56's, They are generally quite a bit older than the USS64's. As far as I know Cavalier produced the USS-64 from the mid to late 70's into the early 80's. I agree with you that they are probably the best machine to own if you want a machine to use since they will vend almost anything.
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: Jim on January 20, 2005, 03:17:47 pm
Hello Dan,
If the V-39 was complete and in decent shape, you should purchase it!
When you say hinge problems, be more specific... Was there a lot of rust near or around the lower and/or upper hinge or perhaps the door swung back too far and bent one or both...?
Bottom line is... Anytime you can get a pre-60's machine in complete and decent condition for $500, you should look REAL hard and don't think twice!
If the V-39 was complete and in decent shape, you should purchase it!
When you say hinge problems, be more specific... Was there a lot of rust near or around the lower and/or upper hinge or perhaps the door swung back too far and bent one or both...?
Bottom line is... Anytime you can get a pre-60's machine in complete and decent condition for $500, you should look REAL hard and don't think twice!
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: DanV on January 20, 2005, 07:54:56 pm
Thanks I called back and someone got it for 400. He told the lady it would take about 100 to get the lock mechanism replaced so the door would seal or shut correctly?. It was rust free and working all the way. Now I am kicking myself! I didn't have the nerve to offer her less and now it looks like $500 was a good deal. To be move specific, it seemed like the door latch wouldn't shut the machine unless you figited it a little bit. Perhaps something was bent? The drum was nice. It was original except a bad paint job .
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: MoonDawg on January 20, 2005, 08:11:39 pm
Hey Dan, welcome to the "One day late club". We've all missed out cause we're learning. Now that your aware, beware, more stuff will roll around, you just have to be there first and stay educated. Stick with this website. Glen
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: DanV on January 20, 2005, 08:15:18 pm
Thanks Glen! Are most good finds out there newspaper classifieds? I am a pinball nut and go to auctions and was wondering if they have vending machine auctions too?
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: loman4ec on January 21, 2005, 12:05:22 am
I generally post wanted ads in the local newspapers. I have ran into alot of really good deals that way.
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: Eric on January 21, 2005, 09:28:07 am
And when you're at auctions let people know what you're looking for. I use to think I
was being sneeky:cool: and not let anybody know what I collect...
Well it's obvious when you show up at auctions and buy the same type things over
and over.... Everybody knew what I collected. So I let others know... then bam
a Cavalier 72 came my way for $250......
Make want ad posters and hang them at every Flea Market Antique store that
will allow you to also......
Stuff's out there still most have changed hands a couple times already....
Stuff people think they're going to get to and never do.
Start a little Machine money fund, and don't tell the wife about it (or it'll go towards
something stupid like food or bills.:;): )
And don't let the 39 haunt you....Yeah we've all been there...
After that 72 I ran a ad... I got a call.... It was for another 72 $400....
I said no I already had that model..... Hello?!?!?!?.... What was I thinking!!!!!!
Eric
was being sneeky:cool: and not let anybody know what I collect...
Well it's obvious when you show up at auctions and buy the same type things over
and over.... Everybody knew what I collected. So I let others know... then bam
a Cavalier 72 came my way for $250......
Make want ad posters and hang them at every Flea Market Antique store that
will allow you to also......
Stuff's out there still most have changed hands a couple times already....
Stuff people think they're going to get to and never do.
Start a little Machine money fund, and don't tell the wife about it (or it'll go towards
something stupid like food or bills.:;): )
And don't let the 39 haunt you....Yeah we've all been there...
After that 72 I ran a ad... I got a call.... It was for another 72 $400....
I said no I already had that model..... Hello?!?!?!?.... What was I thinking!!!!!!
Eric
Title: Newcomer's first post
Post by: MoonDawg on January 21, 2005, 12:10:38 pm
Great story Eric. 
A guy here in town was running a one man bodyshop, and has to move out of town by next week. He knows I like old machines and asked if I was interested in some stuff he needs to unload.
He wanted $40.00 for a complete 8 pull Stoner candy machine. $20.00 for a Pepsi Ideal 55 with a good compressor missing rack etc. Another $20.00 bought an old rounded chest freezer made by Nash- Kelvinator. This is rather small for a freezer and the inner liner is made of COPPER ! It would look nice restored.
First day I had it it froze a cup of water in a few hours, but by yesterday morning the compressor was hot and seized up. Bummer. It has no condensing coils or fan, not sure what keeps the compressor cool?
Probably uses a freon we can't get anymore. Can anyone offer advice or direction? Glen
A guy here in town was running a one man bodyshop, and has to move out of town by next week. He knows I like old machines and asked if I was interested in some stuff he needs to unload.
He wanted $40.00 for a complete 8 pull Stoner candy machine. $20.00 for a Pepsi Ideal 55 with a good compressor missing rack etc. Another $20.00 bought an old rounded chest freezer made by Nash- Kelvinator. This is rather small for a freezer and the inner liner is made of COPPER ! It would look nice restored.
First day I had it it froze a cup of water in a few hours, but by yesterday morning the compressor was hot and seized up. Bummer. It has no condensing coils or fan, not sure what keeps the compressor cool?
Probably uses a freon we can't get anymore. Can anyone offer advice or direction? GlenTitle: Newcomer's first post
Post by: on January 21, 2005, 02:18:47 pm
| Quote (MoonDawg @ Jan. 21 2005,11:10) |
| He wanted $40.00 for a complete 8 pull Stoner candy machine. $20.00 for a Pepsi Ideal 55 with a good compressor missing rack etc. Another $20.00 bought an old rounded chest freezer made by Nash- Kelvinator. This is rather small for a freezer and the inner liner is made of COPPER! |
Unbelievable!!!!!
Some of you guys have all the luck!
Great finds Glen, congrats!