Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on March 27, 2005, 09:34:34 pm
OK.... Here's my Easter 2005 story.
Just finished a great meal at the in-laws, kids had their Easter egg hunt and everybody is getting ready to head home or to the next family gathering.
We're at the inlaws, who have lived in this, new to them, home for about 2 years, It's near a river here in Missouri and since the leaves are not yet blooming you can see quite a ways.
My brother-in-law and I decided to walk over to check out the
view and to the right is a old summer home. As we're looking around I see a, what I thought was the top of an old ice-box in the back of this summer home.... I look closer and HELLO
a Vendo 56!!!!
I grabbed my digital camera and shot a image....
Went back to the in-laws house and asked them about the home.
It belongs to a older couple that live in St. Louis and their son
lives there most of the time.... Mother-in-law says
she talks with them quite a lot, so she is going to get the scoop for me on this machine.
Now I don't want to get my hopes up....They may have just bought it..... Or their son may have just picked it up....
Or there's the old “Nah I don't want to sell it” line
(Which seems to be told to me over and over )
But come on.... it's out in the weather not even covered
How much could it mean to them...... Anyway....
So we'll see... I'll keep you all posted....
BUt WOW what a find a Vendo 56 right across the road.
Eric
Just finished a great meal at the in-laws, kids had their Easter egg hunt and everybody is getting ready to head home or to the next family gathering.
We're at the inlaws, who have lived in this, new to them, home for about 2 years, It's near a river here in Missouri and since the leaves are not yet blooming you can see quite a ways.
My brother-in-law and I decided to walk over to check out the
view and to the right is a old summer home. As we're looking around I see a, what I thought was the top of an old ice-box in the back of this summer home.... I look closer and HELLO
a Vendo 56!!!!
I grabbed my digital camera and shot a image....
Went back to the in-laws house and asked them about the home.
It belongs to a older couple that live in St. Louis and their son
lives there most of the time.... Mother-in-law says
she talks with them quite a lot, so she is going to get the scoop for me on this machine.
Now I don't want to get my hopes up....They may have just bought it..... Or their son may have just picked it up....
Or there's the old “Nah I don't want to sell it” line
(Which seems to be told to me over and over )
But come on.... it's out in the weather not even covered
How much could it mean to them...... Anyway....
So we'll see... I'll keep you all posted....
BUt WOW what a find a Vendo 56 right across the road.
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on March 27, 2005, 09:51:15 pm
More proof to what I previously stated --> "You never know where these machines will pop up!" 
Title: Easter find
Post by: Bob K on March 27, 2005, 10:11:50 pm
Holy Cow, what a find!!
We'll keep our fingers crossed for you
.
Bob
We'll keep our fingers crossed for you
.Bob
Title: Easter find
Post by: on March 27, 2005, 11:01:38 pm
Wow! I am jealous and very excited for you!
Guess I need to keep my eyes open more often.
Crossing the street is sure a lot easier than driving all the way to and through Iowa and back!
Guess I need to keep my eyes open more often.
Crossing the street is sure a lot easier than driving all the way to and through Iowa and back!
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on March 28, 2005, 11:15:55 am
Nice find Markito
Title: Easter find
Post by: on March 28, 2005, 05:32:16 pm
Actually it is Eric's find... I wish it were mine. 
Oh how I wish it were mine.
Oh how I wish it were mine.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on March 28, 2005, 05:48:29 pm
I'm just hope'n the find becomes mine.....
It's all riding on my mother-in-law.....WOW! How scary is that sounding?!?!?!?
It's driving me crazy.... they might not come out for a few months yet!
It's all riding on my mother-in-law.....WOW! How scary is that sounding?!?!?!?
It's driving me crazy.... they might not come out for a few months yet!
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on March 28, 2005, 07:42:26 pm
Eric,
Hope you can give that critter a proper home!! Think I'd be watching for son to come home and take a plate of cookies or whatever over and see what the story is. Did it vend?
Creighton
Hope you can give that critter a proper home!! Think I'd be watching for son to come home and take a plate of cookies or whatever over and see what the story is. Did it vend?
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on March 28, 2005, 10:03:08 pm
All I did was open the glass door and check for shelves and I opened the coin door and the mech is there.
But it being someones property I chickened out and snapped the shot then left. It looks really straight and solid
just didn't open the main door which I wish I would have done now....
I don't know what to do... but play it cool... don't want to call and get them thinking or asking around....
Just gotta wait when they come out to the house, ask them then, show some cash then haul it off (hopefully)
But believe me... It's driving me crazy not knowing...wondering how long they've had it or want it.
There's a trash pile where they burn stuff, a old refrigerator on its back, old tires. then this machine
on the back patio in the weather... I believe it faces East but it looks to be in good shape....
I don't think it could have been in the weather too long.... There's an upper deck above but it only covers
about half the machine.
Well stay tuned we'll see what happens......
Eric
But it being someones property I chickened out and snapped the shot then left. It looks really straight and solid
just didn't open the main door which I wish I would have done now....
I don't know what to do... but play it cool... don't want to call and get them thinking or asking around....
Just gotta wait when they come out to the house, ask them then, show some cash then haul it off (hopefully)
But believe me... It's driving me crazy not knowing...wondering how long they've had it or want it.
There's a trash pile where they burn stuff, a old refrigerator on its back, old tires. then this machine
on the back patio in the weather... I believe it faces East but it looks to be in good shape....
I don't think it could have been in the weather too long.... There's an upper deck above but it only covers
about half the machine.
Well stay tuned we'll see what happens......
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Bob K on March 28, 2005, 10:12:04 pm
I feel for you, Eric. This waiting is making ME nervous . You could have stumbled on any machine, but geeeez a round top 56. That's one machine that will keep you awake at night 
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. You could have stumbled on any machine, but geeeez a round top 56. That's one machine that will keep you awake at night .Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 04, 2005, 03:54:32 pm
Ahhhhh!!!!! They came in from the city... my mother-in-law saw them but it was raining so she thought she'd wait till the evening (and to see if it would stop raining)..... They left again......... It could be another month!!!!!!!!!!! 
Eric
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 04, 2005, 04:20:05 pm
Eric,
I'm so sorry to hear. Was just wondering about this the other day. Hang in there, it'll be yours.
Creighton
I'm so sorry to hear. Was just wondering about this the other day. Hang in there, it'll be yours.
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Bob K on May 05, 2005, 06:05:15 am
... and put a tarp over the machine
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 05, 2005, 10:31:19 am
Eric,
Send the mother in law a rain slicker. Ha-Ha...
Send the mother in law a rain slicker. Ha-Ha...
Title: Easter find
Post by: MoonDawg on May 05, 2005, 10:49:06 am
Don't know about Missouri, but in our part of the world that machine would need to be chained down to last a week outside.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 05, 2005, 11:00:46 am
Believe me... If I wasn't a Born Again, Good Baptist Boy It would be “In-Doors”
via my basement. But I have to believe if it is meant to be... it will come around....
There's a lesson here... I'm just not sure what it is yet.....
Eric
via my basement. But I have to believe if it is meant to be... it will come around....
There's a lesson here... I'm just not sure what it is yet.....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: vendobaldtops on May 06, 2005, 08:54:29 am
Moondawg is right...that machine would be gone so fast...even then a chain might not even work.
I know an antique shop in Berkeley on a really busy street that had a six foot tall gaspump chained outside. In broad daylight, an individual backed up a pick-up onto the sidewalk, used chain cutters to "free" the gaspump, and then casually pushed it into the back of the truck and drove off! I couldn't believe it when I heard it...I heard this from a salvage worker who bought the machine for 100 bucks from the guy who wasn't a collector at all, but a hardcore junkie!
Anyway...I've recruited a pack of them to hunt down coke machines for me....:;):
I know an antique shop in Berkeley on a really busy street that had a six foot tall gaspump chained outside. In broad daylight, an individual backed up a pick-up onto the sidewalk, used chain cutters to "free" the gaspump, and then casually pushed it into the back of the truck and drove off! I couldn't believe it when I heard it...I heard this from a salvage worker who bought the machine for 100 bucks from the guy who wasn't a collector at all, but a hardcore junkie!
Anyway...I've recruited a pack of them to hunt down coke machines for me....:;):
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 06, 2005, 09:20:04 am
Wow! Reminds me of the sories you hear about people doing that with ATM machines!
Title: Easter find
Post by: Bob K on May 06, 2005, 11:19:32 am
Eric, when you pull your first cold one out of there, it's going to be the "aaahhhh" heard 'round the world
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 06, 2005, 12:58:18 pm
I hope so... Going to the in-laws tonight for a early mothers day.... (Guys don't forget!!!!!!)
Anyway... I think I'll stroll over and check out the inside of it and maybe snap a few
pictures too.....
Eric
Anyway... I think I'll stroll over and check out the inside of it and maybe snap a few
pictures too.....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 06, 2005, 03:48:39 pm
Now you're talkin'.
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!!!!
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!!!!
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 06, 2005, 10:33:32 pm
Well... I returned and again .... no one there.... So I went
around back and looked it over and opened it......
Now I'm really sick..... ALL there (well....except a lock)
No rust......
around back and looked it over and opened it......
Now I'm really sick..... ALL there (well....except a lock)
No rust......
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 06, 2005, 10:43:02 pm
And look at this inside liner!!!! SOLID!!!!!!
All the shelves.... now it looks like ... if they used it....
the shelves would be in place..... There's no outlet...
nothing plugged in....look at all the leaves in the
bottom area.... It faces more southeast little to no
coverage... Could it have been outside for long?...
I'm beginning to wonder if the son picked it up here lately... but why... if he collects.... would he have it outside?...
I NEED THIS MACHINE!!!.......
All the shelves.... now it looks like ... if they used it....
the shelves would be in place..... There's no outlet...
nothing plugged in....look at all the leaves in the
bottom area.... It faces more southeast little to no
coverage... Could it have been outside for long?...
I'm beginning to wonder if the son picked it up here lately... but why... if he collects.... would he have it outside?...
I NEED THIS MACHINE!!!.......
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 06, 2005, 10:45:15 pm
Check out the cool decal on the side too...
Well.... The saga continues...stay tuned.....
Well.... The saga continues...stay tuned.....
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 06, 2005, 11:19:42 pm
Eric,
Wish mine was as orginal and clean as that one. But please be carefull. Would hate to see this fall apart.
If I came home and someone was poking around in my box/property, and if they recovered from "falling down trying to run away" they would not be the first one I would sell the machine to.
I know the midwest has lot's of very kind folks. Finally got M&D to stop leaving the keys in the car when they go into Wally World :-)
Creighton
Wish mine was as orginal and clean as that one. But please be carefull. Would hate to see this fall apart.
If I came home and someone was poking around in my box/property, and if they recovered from "falling down trying to run away" they would not be the first one I would sell the machine to.
I know the midwest has lot's of very kind folks. Finally got M&D to stop leaving the keys in the car when they go into Wally World :-)
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 06, 2005, 11:25:23 pm
Eric,
I would put a note in their mailbox. Explaining who you are and that you would love to add their machine to your collection. Terry
I would put a note in their mailbox. Explaining who you are and that you would love to add their machine to your collection. Terry
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 06, 2005, 11:33:45 pm
Terry has a great idea. I bought a few cars by putting notes under the wiper. Suspense is just killing me, hope this gets to a new home soon :-)
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 06, 2005, 11:45:44 pm
Yeah I know.... Felt funny... but had to see the condition...
They only come out about once a month to cut grass. They where out last week but she missed them...
I ran around back opened it and shot these then left... I won't go back (till I've paid for it and loading it) have a story for my mother in-law to tell them as I don't want them knowing I collect.. Just that I saw it this past winter when me and my brother in-law where hiking along the river bank... which is true. That I'm turning 40 this June and it would make a great gift as he likes old stuff...
Get a price (hopefully) and make the deal. I'd pay good money for it... Just would like them to set the price.
This is one of those deals where you shoot too low you may insult them... too high they'll think they own the
only one in the world.
Gotta go with the Nice neighbor getting a gift for her son who's turning the big 4-0 with cash in her hand.......
They only come out about once a month to cut grass. They where out last week but she missed them...
I ran around back opened it and shot these then left... I won't go back (till I've paid for it and loading it) have a story for my mother in-law to tell them as I don't want them knowing I collect.. Just that I saw it this past winter when me and my brother in-law where hiking along the river bank... which is true. That I'm turning 40 this June and it would make a great gift as he likes old stuff...
Get a price (hopefully) and make the deal. I'd pay good money for it... Just would like them to set the price.
This is one of those deals where you shoot too low you may insult them... too high they'll think they own the
only one in the world.
Gotta go with the Nice neighbor getting a gift for her son who's turning the big 4-0 with cash in her hand.......
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 06, 2005, 11:56:28 pm
And please don't think bad of me... I'm not one who goes sneaking around on others property all the time.
(But I am the guy who drives slow when a garage door is up or the shed's opened.... Spotted a couple machines,
pumps and several old cars that way
)
This is the only time... Just so weird to see.... One of the
most collectable machines.... just sitting in the weather....
Why... Oh Why...
Eric
(But I am the guy who drives slow when a garage door is up or the shed's opened.... Spotted a couple machines,
pumps and several old cars that way
)This is the only time... Just so weird to see.... One of the
most collectable machines.... just sitting in the weather....
Why... Oh Why...
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Bob K on May 07, 2005, 06:11:00 pm
Hang in there, Eric. You are being put to the test on this one.
Bob
Bob
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 08, 2005, 02:02:03 pm
Hey Guy's,
There nothing wrong with stalking around for machines unless you start peeking into bedroom windows. Ha-Ha..
There nothing wrong with stalking around for machines unless you start peeking into bedroom windows. Ha-Ha..
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 08, 2005, 02:03:24 pm
Hey I just took another step on the ladder, (A dime's worth)
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 09, 2005, 10:05:10 am
Eric,
Don't apologize. We all would have done the same thing.
Like you say it is weird that it's just sitting out.
Don't apologize. We all would have done the same thing.
Like you say it is weird that it's just sitting out.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Skeleton Man on May 09, 2005, 01:31:16 pm
| Quote (sodaworks @ May 08 2005,3:03) |
| Hey I just took another step on the ladder, (A dime's worth) |
How does that system work anyway ? number of posts ? (ie. reach X number of posts and you get rank Y ?)
Title: Easter find
Post by: DanV on May 09, 2005, 08:12:13 pm
Hey guys I am new to this site and I am wondering how pictures of my trusty ole' Vendo 56 got posted? I was going to take the first offer of $100 I could find .
Title: Easter find
Post by: dr galaga on May 09, 2005, 08:29:37 pm
| Quote (Skeleton Man @ May 09 2005,2:31) |
| How does that system work anyway ? number of posts ? (ie. reach X number of posts and you get rank Y ?) |
I asked the same thing a few months back. Here's what Jim said:
| Quote |
| Members: 1 - 99 posts --> "A Penny's Worth..." 5 Cent Member: 100 - 249 --> "A Nickel's Worth..." 10 Cent Member: 250 - 499 --> "A Dimes Worth..." Soda Jerk: 500+ --> "Soda Jerk" Additionally, user names appear with different coloered text to show group status as well... Members: --> Black Text 5 Cent Member: --> Blue Text 10 Cent Member: --> Navy Blue Text Soda Jerk: --> Red Text Administrators: --> Crimson Text |
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 09, 2005, 10:16:51 pm
Don't forget us, the few the proud, the "Quarter's Worth..."
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 09, 2005, 10:24:48 pm
Welcome DanV,
Which vendo 56 is yours?
Which vendo 56 is yours?
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 09, 2005, 11:00:10 pm
He was pretending to be the owner of the "Easter Find".
Title: Easter find
Post by: BrianB on May 10, 2005, 07:01:11 am
So.......I guess if peering in windows is ok then fast roping from a silent black helo down a chimney to "looK" at machines is fine too.....I think I might have watched to many "24" episodes.....
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 10, 2005, 10:06:32 am
Wow.... wouldn't a $100 be a dream come true........
Still nothing.... weather here is going to be good till the weekend....
Hope they come out for a weekend visit...
Eric
Still nothing.... weather here is going to be good till the weekend....
Hope they come out for a weekend visit...
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: DanV on May 10, 2005, 06:37:01 pm
Good Luck Eric!
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 10, 2005, 09:05:46 pm
Becasue I don't know and I'm just "a penny's worth", is the vedno 56 one of the (if not the) rarest vendo's? I'm guessing because it is smaller than an 81?
Shawn
Shawn
Title: Easter find
Post by: DanV on May 10, 2005, 09:21:36 pm
It's very valuable, only made two years (58 and 59, I think)
slant shelf capable of dispensing virtually anything...
slant shelf capable of dispensing virtually anything...
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 10, 2005, 10:40:54 pm
V-56 RT is a good box. If you believe the date code mine was made in 57. Some question on the codes and years of build though. Anybody have any questions let me know and I'll try my best.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 11, 2005, 06:38:27 pm
UPDATE:
Well my mother-in-law seen the owner again today and this time stopped to talk... She told him the story of me seeing it
and about my birthday coming up and how it would make a great present.
He told her, that it belong to his son, he bought a few years
back to keep beer in but it stopped working... The son also has bought another home and he (the Father) would like to see him (the son) get it off the property. He said that he'd
talk to the son and get back to her.... Well the son showed up
and was cutting grass when she saw them and noticed they where talking... and looking her way.
So I ask her to get back over there tonight and try to finish
this.... Don't want the son dwelling/thinking/asking around
too long as he could find someone else he knows that's interested or something......
Will keep you all updated...... (If it was the fathers I'd have it but since it's the sons...... who knows......)
Well.... This is Eric the Machine Stalker
signing off......
Later....
Eric
Well my mother-in-law seen the owner again today and this time stopped to talk... She told him the story of me seeing it
and about my birthday coming up and how it would make a great present.
He told her, that it belong to his son, he bought a few years
back to keep beer in but it stopped working... The son also has bought another home and he (the Father) would like to see him (the son) get it off the property. He said that he'd
talk to the son and get back to her.... Well the son showed up
and was cutting grass when she saw them and noticed they where talking... and looking her way.
So I ask her to get back over there tonight and try to finish
this.... Don't want the son dwelling/thinking/asking around
too long as he could find someone else he knows that's interested or something......
Will keep you all updated...... (If it was the fathers I'd have it but since it's the sons...... who knows......)
Well.... This is Eric the Machine Stalker
signing off......
Later....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 11, 2005, 07:11:20 pm
Eric,
Crossed fingers here. At least the suspense (for all) will be over soon one way or the other. Best of luck.
Creighton
Crossed fingers here. At least the suspense (for all) will be over soon one way or the other. Best of luck.
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on May 11, 2005, 07:22:01 pm
I like the birthday present approach!
Hopefully he didn't pay a lot for it because he'll want to get all his money back out of it; however, having the machine in non-working condition could play a bargaining factor in the end...
Best of Luck Your Way!
Hopefully he didn't pay a lot for it because he'll want to get all his money back out of it; however, having the machine in non-working condition could play a bargaining factor in the end...
Best of Luck Your Way!
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 11, 2005, 08:30:24 pm
Yeah, totally holding my breath for you.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 11, 2005, 10:22:54 pm
Well folks.... It doesn't look good.
She went over later and kind of repeated the story she told his dad.... He said well.... I bought it about 20 years ago to
keep beer in then the compressor went out. I've got a new place and I have a place for it there now... My mother-in-law then said well what do you think it's worth..
He says.... Well since it's not working aroud $300-$400 dollars... His dad pipes in and says I've seen good working ones in Branson for $1000.... He's then... “well .... no I think
I'll just keep it and get a new compressor.... I've had it this long.
SO.....I know now that $1000 is now in his mind and I know they'll be here through the weekend.
Hopefully... if they're still there ...
I'm going to drive over.... with my truck.... and act like I'm there to visit my in-laws (yeah right... who does that?)
Anyway... Then go over and tell him I heard she talked to him about the machine.... Ask if I could look at... Then... hopefully
we will and while doing so I'm going to comment.... about the condition.... what does he plan to do with it....etc. Not to cut it down... He knows I'm interested..... Then I'm ask/tell him
flat out I'm interested and what would it take to put it in my truck. And that's about all I can do....
I know I can't low ball him now... He wants it... I know it's worth about $2000-$2500 according to the few I've watched on eBay the past couple months. And this one is better
than those condition wise.
I'd pay a $1000 for it and since that's in his mind and he thought it was only worth $300-400 why not....
Any other ideas... I would love to hear.....
Thanks to all for the support... sorry this story had a unhappy ending....... But at least it shows you all there are still machines, odd, rare machines out there sitting waiting with people not having a clue....
We'll see... I won't give up till I HEAR.... It's not for sale!
Eric
She went over later and kind of repeated the story she told his dad.... He said well.... I bought it about 20 years ago to
keep beer in then the compressor went out. I've got a new place and I have a place for it there now... My mother-in-law then said well what do you think it's worth..
He says.... Well since it's not working aroud $300-$400 dollars... His dad pipes in and says I've seen good working ones in Branson for $1000.... He's then... “well .... no I think
I'll just keep it and get a new compressor.... I've had it this long.
SO.....I know now that $1000 is now in his mind and I know they'll be here through the weekend.
Hopefully... if they're still there ...
I'm going to drive over.... with my truck.... and act like I'm there to visit my in-laws (yeah right... who does that?)
Anyway... Then go over and tell him I heard she talked to him about the machine.... Ask if I could look at... Then... hopefully
we will and while doing so I'm going to comment.... about the condition.... what does he plan to do with it....etc. Not to cut it down... He knows I'm interested..... Then I'm ask/tell him
flat out I'm interested and what would it take to put it in my truck. And that's about all I can do....
I know I can't low ball him now... He wants it... I know it's worth about $2000-$2500 according to the few I've watched on eBay the past couple months. And this one is better
than those condition wise.
I'd pay a $1000 for it and since that's in his mind and he thought it was only worth $300-400 why not....
Any other ideas... I would love to hear.....
Thanks to all for the support... sorry this story had a unhappy ending....... But at least it shows you all there are still machines, odd, rare machines out there sitting waiting with people not having a clue....
We'll see... I won't give up till I HEAR.... It's not for sale!
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 11, 2005, 11:27:26 pm
Eric,
I think if you offer him a grand he'll take it.
I think if you offer him a grand he'll take it.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 12, 2005, 02:15:17 am
Eric,
Don't give up yet. The power of hard cash works well. Offer $700 start with counting out a few $100 bills and have another $700 in the other pocket. May not get the deal of the century but even at $1400 you are still ahead. Hope you get it!!
Creighton
Don't give up yet. The power of hard cash works well. Offer $700 start with counting out a few $100 bills and have another $700 in the other pocket. May not get the deal of the century but even at $1400 you are still ahead. Hope you get it!!
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: MoonDawg on May 12, 2005, 09:56:35 am
Eric. I bought one in much worse shape for $1000. Had to weld new grill on one side because of rust. ( broke loose the spot welds and removed the entire panel, from the base, up to the chrome divider....then welded in the full panel from a square corner 56, nice fit)
I restored that machine and it just sold last weekend for $6000. You found your machine, now use the $100. dollar bill advice and go buy it
I restored that machine and it just sold last weekend for $6000. You found your machine, now use the $100. dollar bill advice and go buy it
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2005, 01:46:08 pm
I can't get over this Vendo 56 machine thing....... I think I'm going tonight..... and make the offer... Is that too early? .... I'm afraid to wait too long.... He may leave and haul it off with him. I figure if a grand won't get then forget it..... Man I need serious help.....
Never troubled over a machine like this....
Eric
Never troubled over a machine like this....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: BryanH on May 12, 2005, 02:02:59 pm
| Quote (Eric @ May 12 2005,12:46) |
| I can't get over this Vendo 56 machine thing....... I think I'm going tonight..... and make the offer... Is that too early? .... I'm afraid to wait too long.... He may leave and haul it off with him. I figure if a grand won't get then forget it..... Man I need serious help..... Never troubled over a machine like this.... Eric |
Eric - IMHO
- He who hesitates is lost.
- Cash talks.
- You snooze you loose.
and my favorite which was a loose translation from a slavic saying that one of my employees used to use...
- She can only slap you for asking
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 12, 2005, 02:06:45 pm
Eric,
I'd go now and try and not get caught speeding :-)
Creighton
I'd go now and try and not get caught speeding :-)
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on May 12, 2005, 02:23:15 pm
Eric,
If you have a thousand to spend on this machine, I wouldn't hesitate!
As far as opening dialog, just start where your mom left off... Tell him you've been looking for an old coke machine that you would like to bring back to life. And just ask if you would be willing to part with it and bring out $800 in hundreds; hopefully, he'll mention the $1000 price that was discussed previously which may open the door for you to say, "OK... I'll take it" in a low and monotone voice while your insides are about to burst out with joy.
Above all, try to remain calm and not over excited.
Next time you post, we want to hear good news...
If you have a thousand to spend on this machine, I wouldn't hesitate!
As far as opening dialog, just start where your mom left off... Tell him you've been looking for an old coke machine that you would like to bring back to life. And just ask if you would be willing to part with it and bring out $800 in hundreds; hopefully, he'll mention the $1000 price that was discussed previously which may open the door for you to say, "OK... I'll take it" in a low and monotone voice while your insides are about to burst out with joy.
Above all, try to remain calm and not over excited.
Next time you post, we want to hear good news...
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 13, 2005, 09:15:22 am
Go get 'em cash boy!
Title: Easter find
Post by: BrianB on May 13, 2005, 11:13:15 am
Good luck Eric, and may the force be with you! 
Title: Easter find
Post by: Kevin C on May 13, 2005, 11:16:17 am
Eric
Great story & we are all on edge waiting for the results.
Kevin
Great story & we are all on edge waiting for the results.
Kevin
Title: Easter find
Post by: petey64 on May 13, 2005, 12:25:52 pm
Don't give up Eric you can get this one, get the third baseman "the father" out of the conversation if you can. I bet if you phrase it right you can get that machine for $600.00, the difference between his $300-400 and the fathers $1000.00 minus the compressor.
Title: Easter find
Post by: MoonDawg on May 13, 2005, 06:18:04 pm
May even be a simple compressor fix. Worst case scenario...bad compressor? You are so in luck. That entire compressor deck is the exact same one you will find in those $50.00 rusted square corner 56's. The copper lines are routed on the same far left side of the cabinet. Mounding holes are the same. Easy swap.
Title: Easter find
Post by: loman4ec on May 13, 2005, 06:25:22 pm
If you get it in the next week I have a spare cooling system I will sell you if you want.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 16, 2005, 10:08:09 pm
Well.... we finally have closure...
I took you alls advise and drove over after work.
I stopped at the Bank (with wife's permission) and took out
$800...
Drove to their home...and there the two (father & son)
where again... I introduced myself and told them I was
the son-in-law she was talking about..The father said “Oh lord
chain it down.... The son laughed and said I don't think I'll
sell it.. I asked if I could at least check it out closer....
So we walked over and I asked where he had got it...
If it still worked, etc. He said it came from a older guy that work for Coke...That he only plugged it in when his friends came over
to play poker... And that's why he thinks it no longer works.
I told him he sure would make my 40 birthday if he'd sell it to me.
His dad say (joking) well lets start at $15,000 and work from there.
I said wow I didn't know it was full of gold! And we all laughed it off.
He came out and said “6 months ago I'd have sold it no problem but on New Years eve his home burnt to the ground
and he lost everything including some Civil War swords.”
He was living here part time because they just bought another home... ... We talked a lot, for about 45 minutes...
Then I came out and said well... I really want this machine
I'd give you $800 cash right now.... He got quiet then said let me call the boss......
He came back a few minutes later and said he couldn't reach her.... (Ahhhhhhh)
He said he was going on a fishing tournament and wouldn't be back till Monday (today).....
So it was a LONG weekend.....
Well I showed up on his porch this evening at 6:00pm
His father answered the door and said “Well..... he
called his wife and said he was offered $800 should he sell it?”
She answred “Well didn't you just spend $800 on a new
bow for deer season?”
Well guess what's in the back of my '94 Little Ford Ranger?....
Oh yes.... My new toy.... A Vendo 56!!!!!! for $800!!
But as I drove home... I felt funny and still do... I met two really nice men.... They don't collect... It had a lot
of sentamental value to him.... But he had lost a lot, almost everything... and was providing for his family.
Now none of you folks reading this know me... May never meet
in person... but I don't think I'll ever buy a machine like this again... I bought it to have to put in my basement.
To get this did I lie....no, not really... did I deceive... Yeah I
never said I collected... I didn't tell them I have 3 more sitting in my basement, along with 3 gas pumps, 3 dispensers
and a hord of other things..... I went snooping around
came up with a great story (which though is somewhat true I
won't be getting a birthday present for the next 10 years)....
I was so caught up in this find...
I'm having a religious moment here I think... I had a perfect
oportunity to witness to these two guys... Share my faith,
tell them God has a plan for their life... now maybe selling that
machine, was money they needed... It was all we could give...(as I, unless some one gives me a Pepsi 81, am about done for the summer) but I didn't mention anything... poor judgment, poor witness.
Would I buy it again... oh yeah...
Am I going to keep it ? Always...just would have left out the birthday story and just been up front......
I will continue to stop and visit... get to know them better...
A lesson learned.
Wow....Well....That probably blew a lot of you away.... sorry... I'm going through a lot right now spiritually....
I'm a born again believer but I don't always walk my talk...
and with 3 little ones watching my every step... I need to too.
Well.... Thanks for listening...
I'll post images when I can get it out of the truck and into my basement
and if you folks ever have a moment... read John 3:16
Eric
I took you alls advise and drove over after work.
I stopped at the Bank (with wife's permission) and took out
$800...
Drove to their home...and there the two (father & son)
where again... I introduced myself and told them I was
the son-in-law she was talking about..The father said “Oh lord
chain it down.... The son laughed and said I don't think I'll
sell it.. I asked if I could at least check it out closer....
So we walked over and I asked where he had got it...
If it still worked, etc. He said it came from a older guy that work for Coke...That he only plugged it in when his friends came over
to play poker... And that's why he thinks it no longer works.
I told him he sure would make my 40 birthday if he'd sell it to me.
His dad say (joking) well lets start at $15,000 and work from there.
I said wow I didn't know it was full of gold! And we all laughed it off.
He came out and said “6 months ago I'd have sold it no problem but on New Years eve his home burnt to the ground
and he lost everything including some Civil War swords.”
He was living here part time because they just bought another home... ... We talked a lot, for about 45 minutes...
Then I came out and said well... I really want this machine
I'd give you $800 cash right now.... He got quiet then said let me call the boss......
He came back a few minutes later and said he couldn't reach her.... (Ahhhhhhh)
He said he was going on a fishing tournament and wouldn't be back till Monday (today).....
So it was a LONG weekend.....
Well I showed up on his porch this evening at 6:00pm
His father answered the door and said “Well..... he
called his wife and said he was offered $800 should he sell it?”
She answred “Well didn't you just spend $800 on a new
bow for deer season?”
Well guess what's in the back of my '94 Little Ford Ranger?....
Oh yes.... My new toy.... A Vendo 56!!!!!! for $800!!
But as I drove home... I felt funny and still do... I met two really nice men.... They don't collect... It had a lot
of sentamental value to him.... But he had lost a lot, almost everything... and was providing for his family.
Now none of you folks reading this know me... May never meet
in person... but I don't think I'll ever buy a machine like this again... I bought it to have to put in my basement.
To get this did I lie....no, not really... did I deceive... Yeah I
never said I collected... I didn't tell them I have 3 more sitting in my basement, along with 3 gas pumps, 3 dispensers
and a hord of other things..... I went snooping around
came up with a great story (which though is somewhat true I
won't be getting a birthday present for the next 10 years)....
I was so caught up in this find...
I'm having a religious moment here I think... I had a perfect
oportunity to witness to these two guys... Share my faith,
tell them God has a plan for their life... now maybe selling that
machine, was money they needed... It was all we could give...(as I, unless some one gives me a Pepsi 81, am about done for the summer) but I didn't mention anything... poor judgment, poor witness.
Would I buy it again... oh yeah...
Am I going to keep it ? Always...just would have left out the birthday story and just been up front......
I will continue to stop and visit... get to know them better...
A lesson learned.
Wow....Well....That probably blew a lot of you away.... sorry... I'm going through a lot right now spiritually....
I'm a born again believer but I don't always walk my talk...
and with 3 little ones watching my every step... I need to too.
Well.... Thanks for listening...
I'll post images when I can get it out of the truck and into my basement
and if you folks ever have a moment... read John 3:16
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on May 16, 2005, 10:27:56 pm
Eric,
Congrats on your long journey both mentally and spiritually with this purchase!
I'm glad you where able to find it in yourself to take the advice of the members and come out with a prized new toy!
Congrats on your long journey both mentally and spiritually with this purchase!
I'm glad you where able to find it in yourself to take the advice of the members and come out with a prized new toy!
Title: Easter find
Post by: BryanH on May 16, 2005, 10:59:52 pm
Eric the straight road isn't always the easiest. For what it's worth, I negotiate deals for a living and am a strong believer and believe you need to walk the walk for yourself and your kids. I don't think you strayed from either.
Buying and selling is a game. Buyers try to buy for as little as possible. Sellers want as much as they can extract. Whether you collect vending machines has no impact on the value of the machine. Rest assured that everything you heard from the other side of the table wasn't the full or even necessarily the true story. The fact that Dad started the discussion at $15k is the first tip-off. For all you know Pa and the son are slappin' each other on the back for selling the machine for twice the price the paid for it. As for John 3:16 - I think your eternal life is still intact, even if I'm wrong you know what they say about forgiveness.
Buying and selling is a game. Buyers try to buy for as little as possible. Sellers want as much as they can extract. Whether you collect vending machines has no impact on the value of the machine. Rest assured that everything you heard from the other side of the table wasn't the full or even necessarily the true story. The fact that Dad started the discussion at $15k is the first tip-off. For all you know Pa and the son are slappin' each other on the back for selling the machine for twice the price the paid for it. As for John 3:16 - I think your eternal life is still intact, even if I'm wrong you know what they say about forgiveness.
Title: Easter find
Post by: sodaworks on May 16, 2005, 11:20:02 pm
Great score Eric,
you did good buddy.
you did good buddy.
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 17, 2005, 01:34:38 am
Yep, sleep well tonight. You are just fine.
Congrats! $800 for a V-56... simply amazing!
Congrats! $800 for a V-56... simply amazing!
Title: Easter find
Post by: joesquid on May 17, 2005, 05:11:43 am
Eric, Bryan
It's good to know there are other believers out there. Eric, I have to agree with Bryan, this is a game and I'll be the first to say that I tend to take at face value anything told to me. I want to believe that the story told me is true and genuine, when, unfortunately in many cases, it's just another ploy in the game of buying/selling. It makes me a little gullible to the world.
In any case, I understand your feelings on the venture but you now have a foot in the door to make something truly amazing happen in their lives. Look at Jacob. He tricked his elder brother and father into giving him the blessings rightfully supposed to go to Esau.....it was still part of God's plan and came out good in the end. Did you "trick" this gentleman? I don't think so. You got a great price on a nice machine. If you feel led to make use of the greater opportunity, then go! Where God leads and what He intends to happen...will.
Remember He thinks and acts in ways we'll never comprehend....but maybe His plan for you included getting this machine (a pretty trivial thing in the bigger scheme of things) in order to give you the opportunity to witness...and an opportunity for them to hear. If they come to believe, who got the better end of the deal? Let's see.......sell coke machine.....recieve salvation. Yep, I think that's a pretty good price!!
It's good to know there are other believers out there. Eric, I have to agree with Bryan, this is a game and I'll be the first to say that I tend to take at face value anything told to me. I want to believe that the story told me is true and genuine, when, unfortunately in many cases, it's just another ploy in the game of buying/selling. It makes me a little gullible to the world.
In any case, I understand your feelings on the venture but you now have a foot in the door to make something truly amazing happen in their lives. Look at Jacob. He tricked his elder brother and father into giving him the blessings rightfully supposed to go to Esau.....it was still part of God's plan and came out good in the end. Did you "trick" this gentleman? I don't think so. You got a great price on a nice machine. If you feel led to make use of the greater opportunity, then go! Where God leads and what He intends to happen...will.
Remember He thinks and acts in ways we'll never comprehend....but maybe His plan for you included getting this machine (a pretty trivial thing in the bigger scheme of things) in order to give you the opportunity to witness...and an opportunity for them to hear. If they come to believe, who got the better end of the deal? Let's see.......sell coke machine.....recieve salvation. Yep, I think that's a pretty good price!!
Title: Easter find
Post by: 90grad on May 17, 2005, 05:21:57 am
Eric,
I, too, am a Christian. There isn't one of us out there who hasn't felt he hasn't "walked the walk" at one time or another. That's how God designed us. I don't feel you did anything wrong here. If the guy didn't want to sell it, he wouldn't have -- plain and simple. He also has done a few things which would ease my mind if I were feeling some doubt:
1. Is going on a fishing tournament.
2. Spent $800 for a bow.
Both of these cost $$$ and he wouldn't be doing it if he were in dire straits.
There are always plenty of opportunities to minister to others. You have met two people you wouldn't have if it weren't for this machine and your interest in it. I believe that may have been the "open door" God provided for you to share your faith. We cannot comprehend Him or His way, but they are truly miraculous.
God bless all.
I, too, am a Christian. There isn't one of us out there who hasn't felt he hasn't "walked the walk" at one time or another. That's how God designed us. I don't feel you did anything wrong here. If the guy didn't want to sell it, he wouldn't have -- plain and simple. He also has done a few things which would ease my mind if I were feeling some doubt:
1. Is going on a fishing tournament.
2. Spent $800 for a bow.
Both of these cost $$$ and he wouldn't be doing it if he were in dire straits.
There are always plenty of opportunities to minister to others. You have met two people you wouldn't have if it weren't for this machine and your interest in it. I believe that may have been the "open door" God provided for you to share your faith. We cannot comprehend Him or His way, but they are truly miraculous.
God bless all.
Title: Easter find
Post by: joesquid on May 17, 2005, 05:32:19 am
Well said Wayne, I hadn't thought of that.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 17, 2005, 05:48:39 am
Eric,
Very happy to come home from a long weekend and see a successfull conclusion to this ongoing quest!!! Harltenb is spot on.
They didn't even come back and say "thinkin $1000 would be better" The seller is satisfied and you now have a great machine. Nothing wrong with that.
In today's world, looking out for and knowing the neighbors is important. Help them out with real world tasks when/if you can.
I did look up John 3:16 (web search) Can't see how it applies in this instance but that's just my take.
Think H.L. Mencken said "Religion and Political discussions only end up in fights, avoid all three". Too tired to look up the exact quote. Anywho great score and keep us posted!!
Creighton
Very happy to come home from a long weekend and see a successfull conclusion to this ongoing quest!!! Harltenb is spot on.
They didn't even come back and say "thinkin $1000 would be better" The seller is satisfied and you now have a great machine. Nothing wrong with that.
In today's world, looking out for and knowing the neighbors is important. Help them out with real world tasks when/if you can.
I did look up John 3:16 (web search) Can't see how it applies in this instance but that's just my take.
Think H.L. Mencken said "Religion and Political discussions only end up in fights, avoid all three". Too tired to look up the exact quote. Anywho great score and keep us posted!!
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Kevin C on May 17, 2005, 07:58:47 am
Hello
Just an idea! When you get it fixed (cleaned, waxed, running & operational) fill the machine with drinks and take some pictures. Then take the pictures over to the father & son to show them that their machine is in a place of honor in your basement.
Kevin
Just an idea! When you get it fixed (cleaned, waxed, running & operational) fill the machine with drinks and take some pictures. Then take the pictures over to the father & son to show them that their machine is in a place of honor in your basement.
Kevin
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 17, 2005, 09:00:09 am
wow what great words and advice....All I can say is thanks ....
And again.... what a great place to be...This IS like a family...
When I get it unloaded and cleaned up I'll
post some pictures...
Where will/ Or will there be a date be on this thing?.....
There's no tab/plate on the side.....
Eric
And again.... what a great place to be...This IS like a family...
When I get it unloaded and cleaned up I'll
post some pictures...
Where will/ Or will there be a date be on this thing?.....
There's no tab/plate on the side.....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: petey64 on May 17, 2005, 09:41:21 am
Eric, what you have is more than religion it is humanity for the people you share this world with and it's comforting to know that i know of people like you and i wish there was more, you did right and proper by those people now go and make that machine shine.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Creighton on May 17, 2005, 05:52:43 pm
Eric,
Without the plate can't tell what year. Even with it I'm not so sure. According to the decoder info the year was the first digit of the serial number. Mine starts with a 7 but most sources say the 56 was only made 58-59. Who knows.
You can get blank plates. If you decide to go that route let me know and I'll send you the info stamped on mine.
Looking forward to the pics!
Creighton
Without the plate can't tell what year. Even with it I'm not so sure. According to the decoder info the year was the first digit of the serial number. Mine starts with a 7 but most sources say the 56 was only made 58-59. Who knows.
You can get blank plates. If you decide to go that route let me know and I'll send you the info stamped on mine.
Looking forward to the pics!
Creighton
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on May 17, 2005, 06:14:14 pm
You might find a date stamp while disassembling the machine...
Title: Easter find
Post by: jasmine64 on May 17, 2005, 06:35:24 pm
| Quote |
| There are always plenty of opportunities to minister to others. You have met two people you wouldn't have if it weren't for this machine and your interest in it. I believe that may have been the "open door" God provided for you to share your faith. We cannot comprehend Him or His way, but they are truly miraculous. |
You may have a good friendship starting all because of the machine. Maybe the "Easter" find was in the cards from the beginning. Could be Devine intervention. Who knows. There's a purpose in all things.
Enjoy and please post lots of pics!!!!
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 18, 2005, 02:41:03 am
Wish I could get some devine intervention like that. Heehee.
Heehee. Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 18, 2005, 08:00:11 am
I read or heard they started late 57? then faised out in 59 when square tops started
coming out with the new clean look!.... I'll check everything when I clean it up
I know my 39 coin door was stamped with a date on the inside.
Thanks folks.... Pictures are coming....
Eric
coming out with the new clean look!.... I'll check everything when I clean it up
I know my 39 coin door was stamped with a date on the inside.
Thanks folks.... Pictures are coming....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: cormy on May 19, 2005, 10:11:47 am
Hello Everyone:
I stumbled upon this site and glad I did! Just got done reading the saga over this machine. Soda machine buying compared to a religous experience? Is that going to far? Well I can say absolutely not! I to have been in the same position of waiting, trying not to blow a sale by acting too interested, trying to time everything perfectly. Driving by 2 or 3 times a day "staking out" places waiting for someone to be there. Being all consumed with the possible purchase and playing out every possible scenario. I sometimes feel "too pushy" trying to contact/ convince a person to sell an item. I thought it was the end of the world if the owner refused to sell. But have come to understand in the over 15 years of collecting what started out with soda machines now gas station stuff, that either its meant to be or not, there will always be something else down the road. Although it took me a long time to get to this point, and sometimes is forgotten when the only thing I can think about is getting my hands on an item.
Viewing this site reminds me of why I started collecting soda stuff in the first place.
I stumbled upon this site and glad I did! Just got done reading the saga over this machine. Soda machine buying compared to a religous experience? Is that going to far? Well I can say absolutely not! I to have been in the same position of waiting, trying not to blow a sale by acting too interested, trying to time everything perfectly. Driving by 2 or 3 times a day "staking out" places waiting for someone to be there. Being all consumed with the possible purchase and playing out every possible scenario. I sometimes feel "too pushy" trying to contact/ convince a person to sell an item. I thought it was the end of the world if the owner refused to sell. But have come to understand in the over 15 years of collecting what started out with soda machines now gas station stuff, that either its meant to be or not, there will always be something else down the road. Although it took me a long time to get to this point, and sometimes is forgotten when the only thing I can think about is getting my hands on an item.
Viewing this site reminds me of why I started collecting soda stuff in the first place.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Bob K on May 19, 2005, 11:09:57 am
Hey there, cormy. Welcome!
Tell us about your collection...
Bob
Tell us about your collection...
Bob
Title: Easter find
Post by: MoonDawg on May 19, 2005, 11:27:07 am
Welcome to SMC.........CMC. I know the feel. Moved my auto-service buisness to the antique-store part of town 15 years ago. I had location, showroom, work shop and tools. Had only one, my first machine a VMC 33.
I proceeded to hit the swap meets, yard sales. newspapers etc. hunting for inventory. Was no E bay or internet help back then. At first I thought I would never find any machines, "they're all dried up"? Wrong. Persistance pays off.
And my 2 cents worth about the moral issue. The buyer worked hard to put this deal together, he deserves to save his 20%. The seller did not have to photograph, and list this machine on ebay. He did not have to pallet and ship. The buyer came to his door (literally)
They both got a fair deal.
I proceeded to hit the swap meets, yard sales. newspapers etc. hunting for inventory. Was no E bay or internet help back then. At first I thought I would never find any machines, "they're all dried up"? Wrong. Persistance pays off.
And my 2 cents worth about the moral issue. The buyer worked hard to put this deal together, he deserves to save his 20%. The seller did not have to photograph, and list this machine on ebay. He did not have to pallet and ship. The buyer came to his door (literally)
They both got a fair deal.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Vendo Guy on May 19, 2005, 11:29:43 am
Sometimes the process works in reverse.....
I got a call from my In-Laws that a neighbor was having a Rummage Sale, and they had an old Coke Machine for sale for $200.
As you can imagine, I drove as fast as I could to get there (10 minutes away) to see what I could find. (At the time I had just put my first machine, a restored V110, in my game room, and wanted another.)
As I parked my car, I saw it sitting there....an old Westinghouse Standard Ice. It was in pretty good condition...just some surface rust and a couple dents....it had both top doors, but missing the cap catcher. I immediately was disappointed...I was hoping for V56...V81, or another V110. As I started looking at it, the guy approached and we started to talk. He asked if I was interested, and I said "Not Really"...that I wanted something with a refrigeration unit. He proceeded to tell me that he was moving 1000 miles away in three days and need to get rid of it.....he said "Give me $100 and it's yours." Because I really didn't want it that bad, I said NO THANKS, and started to leave. Half way down the driveway, he said ...."Give me $50...it's gotta be worth $50??"
I couldn't say no....so I loaded it up and it now sits waiting for a restoration!!
I got a call from my In-Laws that a neighbor was having a Rummage Sale, and they had an old Coke Machine for sale for $200.
As you can imagine, I drove as fast as I could to get there (10 minutes away) to see what I could find. (At the time I had just put my first machine, a restored V110, in my game room, and wanted another.)
As I parked my car, I saw it sitting there....an old Westinghouse Standard Ice. It was in pretty good condition...just some surface rust and a couple dents....it had both top doors, but missing the cap catcher. I immediately was disappointed...I was hoping for V56...V81, or another V110. As I started looking at it, the guy approached and we started to talk. He asked if I was interested, and I said "Not Really"...that I wanted something with a refrigeration unit. He proceeded to tell me that he was moving 1000 miles away in three days and need to get rid of it.....he said "Give me $100 and it's yours." Because I really didn't want it that bad, I said NO THANKS, and started to leave. Half way down the driveway, he said ...."Give me $50...it's gotta be worth $50??"
I couldn't say no....so I loaded it up and it now sits waiting for a restoration!!
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 19, 2005, 12:33:18 pm
I was able to get my DP Selectivend S48 from a guy who simply didn't want to go through the hassle of listing it on ebay. He emailed me when I bid and lost on another S48 on ebay. Wow, a complete, all original, never outdoors S48. Turns out I got it for far less than my bid for a worse machine on ebay. Just $500. May seem like a lot but when I was willing to pay $600 for a worse machine and then pay to have it shipped I really saved a bundle. It now sits in my living room vending dublin DP in 6.5 oz antique bottles. Never know how these things pop up, they just do.
Great job getting the V56! What a steal!
A J
Great job getting the V56! What a steal!
A J
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 21, 2005, 02:12:00 am
Great stories Vendo Guy and lonestaraggie! Man, I could listen to (or in this case, read) these stories all day long.
It is so much fun to read about great finds.
It is so much fun to read about great finds.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Vendo Guy on May 23, 2005, 10:03:37 am
Markito....
My last V110 was located in your neck of the woods....just west of Minneapolis. I saw a For Sale ad on a website, but the ad was about three months old. I sent the guy an e-mail to see if it was still available...and it was!! I made a trip to look at it the next week. It was a project machine that he had started and didn't finish. He had bought it the year before in Chicago for $1000. It was complete, and he had already primed and was ready for paint.
I GOT IT FOR $400!!
- V. G.
My last V110 was located in your neck of the woods....just west of Minneapolis. I saw a For Sale ad on a website, but the ad was about three months old. I sent the guy an e-mail to see if it was still available...and it was!! I made a trip to look at it the next week. It was a project machine that he had started and didn't finish. He had bought it the year before in Chicago for $1000. It was complete, and he had already primed and was ready for paint.
I GOT IT FOR $400!!
- V. G.
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 23, 2005, 11:14:37 am
Wow! I wish I had known about that one!
I can't believe that he took a $600 loss plus the sweat equity he put into it!
Where are you out of Vendo Guy?
I'm finally picking up my $500 V110 on Wednesday! It took me a long time to dig up the expendable cash.
Thanks for the great story.
I can't believe that he took a $600 loss plus the sweat equity he put into it!
Where are you out of Vendo Guy?
I'm finally picking up my $500 V110 on Wednesday! It took me a long time to dig up the expendable cash.
Thanks for the great story.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Vendo Guy on May 24, 2005, 12:51:24 pm
I'm in eastern N.D.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:03:50 pm
Well... Finally getting around to some pictures.
Here she sits in the basement next to one of my Bennett 700 series pumps and Cav 72.
'kito the stuff on top is to honor you!
All in all she's pretty straight just 2 small dings on each side of the door.....
Here she sits in the basement next to one of my Bennett 700 series pumps and Cav 72.
'kito the stuff on top is to honor you!
All in all she's pretty straight just 2 small dings on each side of the door.....
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:09:10 pm
The next few images are of the inside.
The inner door skin(black plastic) is perfect no cracks.
There is a date on the patent decal of 7/57
That may be only for when this model was patent. but at
least we know this model did come around in 57.
Wondering what type of heads are on these screws. they
are not phillips or for a plain flat head... almost like
a allen wrench type.... anyone know?.....
The coin mech looks good and seems to be all there just
needs to be cleaned.
The inner door skin(black plastic) is perfect no cracks.
There is a date on the patent decal of 7/57
That may be only for when this model was patent. but at
least we know this model did come around in 57.
Wondering what type of heads are on these screws. they
are not phillips or for a plain flat head... almost like
a allen wrench type.... anyone know?.....
The coin mech looks good and seems to be all there just
needs to be cleaned.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:11:17 pm
inner coin door and mech....
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:12:52 pm
Bottom of the inside linner....looks solid....
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:14:07 pm
Closer image of the door liner...
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:22:37 pm
And finally... the only place I see that may have problems
the area above the compressor/fan area....
There are little bubbles in the paint. I pushed through some of them but they seem only to go through the paint... the metal is solid but rusted.... Sweat beads.bumps?...
Anyone restoring seen this? Also some rust around the drain.... But there is no sign
of paint lifting/bubbling on the out side around the “waste line”.
Very solid all away around including the back I checked this
out when I was buying it. I'm hoping that it is from sweat...
and not from the inside...time will tell when I restore this and remove the liner..... Very worse case cut the bottom out and have a new one formed...
Any help.... comments on this area and the screw heads will be greatly appreciated..
Again thanks for reading (and stressing) along with me!
It's been a fun play by play adventure.... With a happy ending.
Hope to read some more like this soon.....
Eric
the area above the compressor/fan area....
There are little bubbles in the paint. I pushed through some of them but they seem only to go through the paint... the metal is solid but rusted.... Sweat beads.bumps?...
Anyone restoring seen this? Also some rust around the drain.... But there is no sign
of paint lifting/bubbling on the out side around the “waste line”.
Very solid all away around including the back I checked this
out when I was buying it. I'm hoping that it is from sweat...
and not from the inside...time will tell when I restore this and remove the liner..... Very worse case cut the bottom out and have a new one formed...
Any help.... comments on this area and the screw heads will be greatly appreciated..
Again thanks for reading (and stressing) along with me!
It's been a fun play by play adventure.... With a happy ending.
Hope to read some more like this soon.....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 24, 2005, 09:25:10 pm
Ooops! Also a image of the cool foil decal on the side....
Is it repro'd?....
Is it repro'd?....
Title: Easter find
Post by: BryanH on May 24, 2005, 10:37:30 pm
| Quote (Eric @ May 24 2005,8:09) |
| Wondering what type of heads are on these screws. they are not phillips or for a plain flat head... almost like a allen wrench type.... anyone know?..... |
Eric - If they look kinda like a a black-widows markings (wider at the top and bottom and tapered in the center), then they are called clutch drive. I was able to find a couple of sizes at Ace Hardware.
Title: Easter find
Post by: vendobaldtops on May 25, 2005, 12:40:39 am
yes, I agree...they are clutch head screws sort of like an hour glass...you can get them at most hardware stores.
In terms of the potential rust above the refrigeration, this seems to be a common problem with the round top Vendo 56s. I have had several over the years and it always seems that the drain rusted out or broke apart and the condensation dripped into the metal pan separating the refrigeration compartment and the main vending area....very annoying! Feel for soft spots on the outside as well
In terms of the potential rust above the refrigeration, this seems to be a common problem with the round top Vendo 56s. I have had several over the years and it always seems that the drain rusted out or broke apart and the condensation dripped into the metal pan separating the refrigeration compartment and the main vending area....very annoying! Feel for soft spots on the outside as well
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 25, 2005, 07:47:56 am
Yeah nothing on the outside! Thank goodness.. Just little bubbles and spots there on the bottom....
When I tear into this one... hopeing it's just in the bottom area and nothing major... But
if it's worse I'll need to find that thread on the Amish guy that someone had forming that
bottom part! Who was that?..... And wow! Sorry that sounds kinda bad.... Amish guy....
But it was some guy someone found that made killer inserts!... Just in case......
Thanks All....
Eric
When I tear into this one... hopeing it's just in the bottom area and nothing major... But
if it's worse I'll need to find that thread on the Amish guy that someone had forming that
bottom part! Who was that?..... And wow! Sorry that sounds kinda bad.... Amish guy....
But it was some guy someone found that made killer inserts!... Just in case......
Thanks All....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: MoonDawg on May 25, 2005, 03:28:49 pm
Glad you saved that machine from sitting in another summer's sun, or under another winter's snow. 
Title: Easter find
Post by: Kilroy on May 25, 2005, 07:05:16 pm
1) I think Josh (Loman) mentioned the craftsman.
2) what??? No comments on a coke case on the top from 'Kito??
3) Eric, is that a Bennett gas pump peeking from behind the 56? It looks like a 766.
2) what??? No comments on a coke case on the top from 'Kito??
3) Eric, is that a Bennett gas pump peeking from behind the 56? It looks like a 766.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 25, 2005, 10:13:53 pm
yeah... that's my Bennett... I have 3 of this style though I think the other 2 are 756's? (don't have the extra chrome pieces that one does.... Bought it a year and a half ago
at the Chicago show in November. Love that model... all
three are going to be different versions of Sinclair.
(the last station at the end of my hometown you got gas before heading to a bigger town
with a McDonalds and a movie theatre!)
This 766 top is a little too rusty but the rest is solid.... Looking for a top piece so anyone out there
with that style who's bottom/body is rusted out/shot
with a doner top give me a email.....
I think I'm about done for the summer though I have too many projects that I need to finish.....
Unless a embossed Pepsi pops up (81 or 33)........
Hey Kilroy you got any gas pumps?..... They are becoming about as scarce as round tops and the prices are going up too.
These will probably be my only ones unless a Wayne 60
(the ultimate deco pump) comes along....
(Doesn't sound like I'll ever be content.... )
Oh well... love this stuff!
Eric
at the Chicago show in November. Love that model... all
three are going to be different versions of Sinclair.
(the last station at the end of my hometown you got gas before heading to a bigger town
with a McDonalds and a movie theatre!)
This 766 top is a little too rusty but the rest is solid.... Looking for a top piece so anyone out there
with that style who's bottom/body is rusted out/shot
with a doner top give me a email.....
I think I'm about done for the summer though I have too many projects that I need to finish.....
Unless a embossed Pepsi pops up (81 or 33)........
Hey Kilroy you got any gas pumps?..... They are becoming about as scarce as round tops and the prices are going up too.
These will probably be my only ones unless a Wayne 60
(the ultimate deco pump) comes along....
(Doesn't sound like I'll ever be content....
)Oh well... love this stuff!
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 26, 2005, 12:54:19 am
| Quote (Kilroy @ May 25 2005,7:05) |
| 1) I think Josh (Loman) mentioned the craftsman. 2) what??? No comments on a coke case on the top from 'Kito?? 3) Eric, is that a Bennett gas pump peeking from behind the 56? It looks like a 766. |
1) Wasn't he Menenite, not Amish?
2) Sorry, I was gone all day picking up my $500 V-110. I just now got a chance to check in here. Very unlike me, I'm usually checking in every 4-5 minutes!
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 26, 2005, 07:00:46 am
I don't know.... can't remember... Menenite or Amish.....
All I remember was he did a killer job fabricating a bottom for a machine...
a perfect fit and if this one needs one I'd like to see if he'd make one for mine.
Anyone remember?.......
All I remember was he did a killer job fabricating a bottom for a machine...
a perfect fit and if this one needs one I'd like to see if he'd make one for mine.
Anyone remember?.......
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on May 26, 2005, 10:02:01 am
Since we briefly mentioned gas pumps, I wanted to show my Wayne 866 that I removed for a nominal fee from it's original location in PA some years ago... What's amazing is that everything is original with the exception of the Goodyear hose!
Neither ad glass is cracked or even faded for that matter, the porcelain doors are in excellent condition and it even has the original Wayne nozzle!
I also have an original top that has the correct globe holder so when I find the correct globe someday, I can just swap out the tops for the globe...
This brings me to quick story...
I guy that was local to me had the correct globe but would never sell it to me; he just kept leading me on and then after retirement from the oil business, up and moved to Kentucky with MY globe!
Just in case anyone ever sees one; it has the Ethyl logo in the center with the red text as in the ad glass arched aross the top and bottom of the globe(Atlantic Gasoline)
And Eric, I like those pumps too! Especially the tall 40's version... I've restored several of those as well...
Neither ad glass is cracked or even faded for that matter, the porcelain doors are in excellent condition and it even has the original Wayne nozzle!
I also have an original top that has the correct globe holder so when I find the correct globe someday, I can just swap out the tops for the globe...
This brings me to quick story...
I guy that was local to me had the correct globe but would never sell it to me; he just kept leading me on and then after retirement from the oil business, up and moved to Kentucky with MY globe!
Just in case anyone ever sees one; it has the Ethyl logo in the center with the red text as in the ad glass arched aross the top and bottom of the globe(Atlantic Gasoline)
And Eric, I like those pumps too! Especially the tall 40's version... I've restored several of those as well...
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 26, 2005, 10:19:25 am
Wait.... Wayne 60? I guess that's not right cause that's the pump style (Jim's)
I'm talking about! LOVE that model.... had a chance to buy one 10 years ago
for a $100! with a Tokheim 39 to boot... I turned him down..... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does a Wayne 60 look like?..... Anyone know or did I dream that up?....
Eric
I'm talking about! LOVE that model.... had a chance to buy one 10 years ago
for a $100! with a Tokheim 39 to boot... I turned him down..... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does a Wayne 60 look like?..... Anyone know or did I dream that up?....
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Jim on May 26, 2005, 11:17:58 am
Eric,
The Wayne 60 came after the 866 and it wasn't a clock face pump as is the 866. The 60 is basically the same pump but with the computerized metering. The Wayne 60's are much more readily available compared to the 866 too...
I'd also like to note that the 60 came in two versions, a wide 60 and a narrow 60. I've had the opportunity to compare both version side by side so I can't say exactly what the differences may be... I've read that the base, frames and a few other things are slightly different...
I also think this is the narrow version; look at the 866 and notice the difference between the window frame and the frame edge. This example actually looks as if the frame is inside whereas the 866, the frame is visible.
Here's a pic I found real quick for reference:
The Wayne 60 came after the 866 and it wasn't a clock face pump as is the 866. The 60 is basically the same pump but with the computerized metering. The Wayne 60's are much more readily available compared to the 866 too...
I'd also like to note that the 60 came in two versions, a wide 60 and a narrow 60. I've had the opportunity to compare both version side by side so I can't say exactly what the differences may be... I've read that the base, frames and a few other things are slightly different...
I also think this is the narrow version; look at the 866 and notice the difference between the window frame and the frame edge. This example actually looks as if the frame is inside whereas the 866, the frame is visible.
Here's a pic I found real quick for reference:
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 26, 2005, 11:28:25 am
Great, that's all I need, to get addicted to another collector hobby! I'm not listennnningggg!!!
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 26, 2005, 12:34:47 pm
Yeah the 60 is what I could have got...... But it was missing one of the sun burst
die cut.... not even thinking that they were repro'd this was the main reason I
turned it down...... Ughhhhh.... live and learn.....
I need to take some images of all my projects and maybe have them done for our
August end of the summer finds/show at tell...
'kito this all goes hand in hand.... you're gonna need a pump too!
(you can tell your wife they make a great CD holder!)
Eric
die cut.... not even thinking that they were repro'd this was the main reason I
turned it down...... Ughhhhh.... live and learn.....
I need to take some images of all my projects and maybe have them done for our
August end of the summer finds/show at tell...
'kito this all goes hand in hand.... you're gonna need a pump too!
(you can tell your wife they make a great CD holder!)
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: glassbottlesrule on May 26, 2005, 03:54:41 pm
Markito, I'm not listening either. I've been drooling over pumps for about a year now. Really want one but everything I've turned up has been outta the price range. That's why I have been doing the video game cabinet thing lately. It's much more affordable than most other things.
Title: Easter find
Post by: BryanH on May 26, 2005, 04:22:19 pm
| Quote (Eric @ May 25 2005,9:13) |
| I think I'm about done for the summer though I have too many projects that I need to finish..... Unless a embossed Pepsi pops up (81 or 33)........ |
Eric - this is the devil calling.... I have an embossed Pepsi VMC81 waiting for you....
just sign here.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 26, 2005, 06:45:19 pm
Wow.... not fair! Yeah.... it's too far and too much$$$$.... It'll be a while till I can get a Pepsi
81.... Need to start looking on more back porches!Ha......
Glassbottlesrule.... A pump will turn up I've ran ads for those too..
A lot of farms here in Missouri used them don't know where you are but seem to be a ton that comes from MI
and OH......
There's a guy that always show up at Chicago land with a tractor trailer full $200-$800.
81.... Need to start looking on more back porches!Ha......
Glassbottlesrule.... A pump will turn up I've ran ads for those too..
A lot of farms here in Missouri used them don't know where you are but seem to be a ton that comes from MI
and OH......
There's a guy that always show up at Chicago land with a tractor trailer full $200-$800.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Kilroy on May 26, 2005, 09:54:56 pm
Eric,
Yup, I have a Bennett 766 done in Texaco, first and only one I got. If I could find another one worth it, I'd modify the game room plans and build a gas station facade, the pop machines would be an added touch. Plans were to redo it as a Sinclair, I bought it 'restored', then spent a year finding missing parts to make it game room worthy.
Jim - Love your Wayne. There is a gas/oil show here twice a year, haven't been to it, but I hear it's quite the market. I'll keep my eyes open for your globe
Kito - Resistance is futile. I always longed for a round top, but always out of my price range. I found a walk/don't walk sign, still looking for a pole and stand... which led to the traffic light, then the gas pump, restoring a wooden telephone booth...a few gumbal machines, parking meter and drive in speakers...finally got my 39 (in the shop for 'professional" restoration) now I need a game room to dispaly it all.
As soon as I find a nice jukebox, I'll stop
Ok, after locating my '56 Nomad...
Oh, and a wooden propellor...I think a prop over the bar would look cool
Next to a cigar store Indian
It never ends....
Yup, I have a Bennett 766 done in Texaco, first and only one I got. If I could find another one worth it, I'd modify the game room plans and build a gas station facade, the pop machines would be an added touch. Plans were to redo it as a Sinclair, I bought it 'restored', then spent a year finding missing parts to make it game room worthy.
Jim - Love your Wayne. There is a gas/oil show here twice a year, haven't been to it, but I hear it's quite the market. I'll keep my eyes open for your globe
Kito - Resistance is futile. I always longed for a round top, but always out of my price range. I found a walk/don't walk sign, still looking for a pole and stand... which led to the traffic light, then the gas pump, restoring a wooden telephone booth...a few gumbal machines, parking meter and drive in speakers...finally got my 39 (in the shop for 'professional" restoration) now I need a game room to dispaly it all.
As soon as I find a nice jukebox, I'll stop
Ok, after locating my '56 Nomad...
Oh, and a wooden propellor...I think a prop over the bar would look cool
Next to a cigar store Indian
It never ends....
Title: Easter find
Post by: on May 27, 2005, 01:51:33 am
So true!
Title: Easter find
Post by: Lulu on May 27, 2005, 06:36:51 pm
Hey Kilroy,
I was in an antique shop today and they had a wood prop. It was marked S & S Aircraft, Winnepeg. They had $850 on it.
This is the first one I've seen so I don't know if the price is out of line. They had $450 on a beat up gas pump, tho. It's only 20 miles from me, so if you're interested, I could go back and get a few pictures and a phone number.
I was in an antique shop today and they had a wood prop. It was marked S & S Aircraft, Winnepeg. They had $850 on it.
This is the first one I've seen so I don't know if the price is out of line. They had $450 on a beat up gas pump, tho. It's only 20 miles from me, so if you're interested, I could go back and get a few pictures and a phone number.
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 28, 2005, 08:28:29 am
Wow I was just talking about a wooden indian.... There use to be one in Eureka Springs, AR
the reason it came up is there's a house that you pass as you enter my hometown. They had
a huge pin oak tree in the front yard that was dieing so when they cut it down... they left the trunk
and had some chain saw artist come and carve a huge Smokey the Bear look'n bear that they drilled
a hole in the paw and it hold the flag.... Kinda cheesy... I told my wife it would have been awesome to carve
a old Cigar Wooden Indian instead..... And I was at a TGIF (Fridays) restuarant .... It's a chain , anyway they have tons of Soda, Gas/Oil signs nailed up every where and right over our booth was a huge propellor.....
That would be cool to have...
And since I also collect old Western Electric phones I would love a booth.
My wife would like for me to be done collecting.... But I know that's impossible..... Too much
cool stuff out there......
Eric
the reason it came up is there's a house that you pass as you enter my hometown. They had
a huge pin oak tree in the front yard that was dieing so when they cut it down... they left the trunk
and had some chain saw artist come and carve a huge Smokey the Bear look'n bear that they drilled
a hole in the paw and it hold the flag.... Kinda cheesy... I told my wife it would have been awesome to carve
a old Cigar Wooden Indian instead..... And I was at a TGIF (Fridays) restuarant .... It's a chain , anyway they have tons of Soda, Gas/Oil signs nailed up every where and right over our booth was a huge propellor.....
That would be cool to have...
And since I also collect old Western Electric phones I would love a booth.
My wife would like for me to be done collecting.... But I know that's impossible..... Too much
cool stuff out there......
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Eric on May 28, 2005, 08:31:45 am
Oh yeah.... you gotta go to those oil/gas meets soda machines & stuff is always there!
Goes hand in hand!
Eric
Goes hand in hand!
Eric
Title: Easter find
Post by: Kilroy on May 28, 2005, 12:06:31 pm
Thanks Lulu, but the budget, and lack of space just won't allow for it right now...but one day..oh yeah..one day...