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Title: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: RonL on August 27, 2016, 02:03:03 pm Hi, newbie here that recently had the wife bring home a Dr Pepper machine that she wants me to restore. There are no tags on the machine that I can find and my research would indicate that it is is a Selectivend S-48. It's missing some parts and I have posted a WTB in the Swap Area. But, the reason for this post is to try to find information on how to restore it.
I am looking for a service manual for the National Coin mechanism and any other information that could help me restore the machine. Also, if anyone has experience restoring this model I would like to be able to ask some questions. I realize that it is not as collectible as other machines but it's what she wants restored and in the house. Thanks for any advice and assistance. Ron Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: crackerman_don on August 27, 2016, 02:28:52 pm Ron welcome to the site . There are plenty people here to help with all your questions and parts too. Nice looking cooler and machine.
Don Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: cohammer on August 27, 2016, 03:33:59 pm That looks pretty good , would rewire and leave paint alone
Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: RonL on August 27, 2016, 04:53:35 pm It's not in bad shape at all and won't take a lot of metal work. I just need to find the shelves and the door lock. All of the coin and cover is there and in nice shape.
Ron Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: Jim on August 27, 2016, 05:14:35 pm Nice machine Ron!
Picnic cooler too! Quote but it's what she wants Can you elaborate a little...?Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: RonL on August 27, 2016, 06:11:29 pm My wife is a loyal Dr Pepper person. So when she saw this machine she fell in love with it. What I meant by this is what she wants is that I know that the Coke machines and that other soda machine makes are more collectable but she found this one and wants me to restore it.
Ron Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: Creighton on August 27, 2016, 07:00:31 pm Welcome and congrats. IMO SV's are the best built so you should not have too much trouble. Any questions just ask.
Creighton Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: MoonDawg on August 27, 2016, 08:04:00 pm That looks pretty good , would rewire and leave paint alone I must agree! Although it has been repainted by D.P. it's still probably the nicest original I have ever seen. (And we all envy you for having such a cool wife) :hopefull: Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: RonL on August 28, 2016, 10:15:09 am Thanks for all of the replies. Has anyone here restored a S-48 like this? I do have some questions that if willing might be answered.
I have restored other items in the past but never a soda machine. A hole has been drilled in the left side so I need to remove the skin to patch it and while at it replace the insulation. There are rivets at the front that I would guess need to be drilled out. However, where would I find that kind of rivet to put back in. Mainly little questions like this. Thanks everyone. Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: Eric on August 28, 2016, 01:04:55 pm your machine probably had a smaller sign to begin with.. they show up on ebay from time to time... so the holes on the front you may want to fill.. You could also do a nice decal on the front if a sign can't be found for now.. it may also have had a small Selectivend medallion in the upper top left...
Great looking machine. Congrats on the find! Title: Re: Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48 Post by: Slapshot42 on August 28, 2016, 01:10:44 pm I think your best bet before diving in to assess the machine to make sure it actually works. Go through the machine systematically check for operation of the coin mechanism, cooling system, and other important factors . You may find after doing so that you'll need additional parts, etc before jumping into a full blown restoration.
I saw listed on eBay ( 2 ) S 48 the pricing was quite expensive you may try contacting the seller to see if he will some parts separately. Good Luck! Unrestored : https://www.ebay.com/itm/302032174662 One for sale: https://www.ebay.com/itm/252511856439 |