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Title: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: brasskey on January 11, 2016, 06:48:16 pm I just finished restoring my first 81D. This was a machine I picked up almost 3 years ago at the urging of Slider Bob when I was starting to get into machines. I wasn't sure if I should buy it as it was the cabinet and a bucket of parts (previous owner took it apart and never started restoring). Slider Bob said, "buy it now", so I didn't second guess him. It sat until a few months ago when I decided to finally dig into it and restore it for my dad as a surprise. Most of the parts were there, but I had to buy a coin door as mine was missing the bezel. I wanted to post the before pics, but can't find them, so the new pics will have to do.
Thanks to all that helped along the way. There's many and it's hard to remember them all, so I apologize if I forget any. I had a thread on restoring the bottle stack and many people helped with that (Fire708, Slapshot42, MoonDawg, and Ltransam, BrianS, and collecture). I eneded up zinc plating most everything in there. I powder coated the shelves, liner, and bottle stack cover plate. Tom (collecture) restored the coin mech and I got my parts re-chromed at Speed Sport. SliderBob, SIGNGUY, and georgescustompaint also helped with odd questions and parts were orders from SJW & Funtronics. Thanks again for the the help on here. Couldn't have done it without all the great people. (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z221/brasskey/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/197D4B9B-F633-42A1-938A-D16EB0D7F235_zpssuiicxvy.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/brasskey/media/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/197D4B9B-F633-42A1-938A-D16EB0D7F235_zpssuiicxvy.jpg.html) (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z221/brasskey/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/0CDF54D2-6A47-42CA-9C69-999F56E8CD8E_zps8rri7rls.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/brasskey/media/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/0CDF54D2-6A47-42CA-9C69-999F56E8CD8E_zps8rri7rls.jpg.html) (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z221/brasskey/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/59216144-2C31-461B-9CD5-7BDBFFE63883_zpsrpsbagvg.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/brasskey/media/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/59216144-2C31-461B-9CD5-7BDBFFE63883_zpsrpsbagvg.jpg.html) (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z221/brasskey/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/1A1F0B3E-4731-45B5-A127-50486BE589CB_zpsd9egjrco.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/brasskey/media/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/1A1F0B3E-4731-45B5-A127-50486BE589CB_zpsd9egjrco.jpg.html) (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z221/brasskey/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/70A1EB44-4689-4B76-9A00-7B3D651665EF_zpssybzr2pq.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/brasskey/media/Coke%20Machines/Vendo%2081/70A1EB44-4689-4B76-9A00-7B3D651665EF_zpssybzr2pq.jpg.html) Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Jim on January 11, 2016, 06:56:51 pm Well done, it looks awesome to say the least ! ! !
I like the clean original look too! Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: mygoose101 on January 11, 2016, 07:03:16 pm Fantastic. A++. In looking at this machine more closely, it is a perfectly restored machine. There is such a thing as to "over" restore a machine. This one is as clean as can be, perfect.
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Slider-Bob on January 11, 2016, 07:30:35 pm Stellar job Tito. Looks amazing!
Did you call the police, because you stole that machine!!! (I know what you paid for it, and you got a helluva deal). :laugh: I remember when you called me about it, and I couldn't believe you were contemplating it. I was like "have you left yet to go get it???" I remember getting you the large coin/bezel to make it complete, and how excited you were. And Bruce Adams lettering guy did a great job! You rocked that resto out of the park!!! I'm sure your dad will LOVE it!!! Congrats again! Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: GreenMo on January 11, 2016, 07:42:46 pm It's beautiful.
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: crackerman_don on January 11, 2016, 07:46:55 pm Looks like a million dollars and yes the people here are very helpful and pretty honest.
Don Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: brasskey on January 11, 2016, 07:57:00 pm ... And Bruce Adams lettering guy did a great job! Forgot about the lettering. Thanks Bruce. Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: MoonDawg on January 11, 2016, 08:22:11 pm you stole that machine!!! (I know what you paid for it, and you got a helluva deal). :laugh: I remember when you called me about it, and I couldn't believe you were contemplating it. I was like "have you left yet to go get it???" Ok guys, no need to keep secrets! In addition to pictures, we love to hear about killer deals. :drinking: Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Slapshot42 on January 11, 2016, 08:49:27 pm Looks Great Tito!
A gift your Dad can enjoy for many years!! Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: HowDueYouDue on January 11, 2016, 08:59:14 pm Looks great. Congrats
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: ld26 on January 11, 2016, 09:02:23 pm Wow, fantastic machine, congrats can't wait to see what you do for an encore
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: BeaYoung on January 11, 2016, 09:02:53 pm BEAUTIFUL!!! Nice job!
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Ltransam on January 11, 2016, 09:13:48 pm :drinking: TITO !!!
Great Job it looks Awesome !!! Glad I was able to help !! That's what this site is about :smile: :smile: Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: ajf5577 on January 11, 2016, 09:16:41 pm It's beautiful! You did a very good job.
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: msanborn on January 11, 2016, 09:23:29 pm Looks great! Well Done!
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: ajf5577 on January 11, 2016, 09:41:05 pm When you locate the "before" pics please post them as well. It's always great to see what you started with.
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Jared on January 11, 2016, 09:53:44 pm Absolutely classic original look!! Well done!
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: MCarter on January 11, 2016, 09:57:21 pm Very Nice Work!
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: brasskey on January 11, 2016, 10:32:57 pm Thanks for all the support everyone. Again, this site has been an incredible resource for an amateur. Aside from my posts, I answered countless questions by scouring previous posts on the site.
MoonDawg - I had some hesitation as first because it was in pieces and I had never owned one let along worked on one. Plus, it was 400 miles from my house so I had to buy it site (and seller) unseen. But, as Slider Bob said, I stole this machine at $600. Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 11, 2016, 11:40:59 pm Awesome restoration, nice to see a good clean not overdone resto!
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: SodaShopNick on January 12, 2016, 09:44:10 am Great story with all the site members helping out and what a great looking machine. Love the fact you brought it back to it's original state. Great Job...
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Funtronics on January 12, 2016, 10:22:40 am Very nice work. :happydrinkers:
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: BeaYoung on January 12, 2016, 11:22:09 am Who did your chrome work?
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: georgescustompaint on January 12, 2016, 01:55:25 pm Very nice !!!
Great job Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: brasskey on January 12, 2016, 04:13:51 pm Who did your chrome work? Speed & Sport Chrome Plating http://www.speedsportchrome.com/ Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: Tuffiron on January 12, 2016, 08:41:14 pm Wow, awesome to say the least.
Do you have any pictures of what it looked like before? Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: BeaYoung on January 15, 2016, 07:42:22 am Thanks for the reply on the chrome work! Would love to see the "before" pics.
Title: Re: Just finished my first Vendo 81 Post by: BioScan on January 17, 2016, 11:52:55 am Great looking 81. That brought a big smile to me today, Thanks!
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