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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Pre 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: Jared on November 20, 2016, 05:38:52 pm



Title: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on November 20, 2016, 05:38:52 pm
Finally got this one, been on the list, ready to start restoration


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: mygoose101 on November 20, 2016, 11:09:26 pm
Very nice. You going all blue or white top?


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Slapshot42 on November 21, 2016, 10:23:16 am
Looks like a good machine for restoration.  Congrats!


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on November 21, 2016, 12:55:13 pm
Thanks guys, all blue original.


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: msanborn on November 21, 2016, 07:19:45 pm
keep us posted with progress pics


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on March 03, 2017, 05:05:44 pm
Finally got torn down, compressor ready for restoration


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Slapshot42 on March 03, 2017, 08:08:07 pm
Look like a healthy project .  I would build a little stand makes it easy to work and keep anything from bending .

OSB top and bottom plate and 1 x by 2's.


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on March 03, 2017, 09:33:10 pm
Great idea thanks for the tip


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on March 07, 2017, 11:03:38 am
Sand blasting complete, ready for body and paint work


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on March 16, 2017, 08:28:43 am
One more picture


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on April 02, 2017, 05:28:33 pm
In primer


Title: Re: New project, Pepsi 81
Post by: Jared on April 02, 2017, 05:29:41 pm
One more