Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 11, 2005, 08:44:34 pm
Hi guys,
Just wondering what else everyone collects besides Coke and gumball machines?
I collect 1964 Jim Beam whiskey bottles, the ones shaped in the classic Genie bottle style, (no handle).
Often seen on I dream of Jeannie.
Mine are unpainted though. Mostly purchased on ebay.
Got my eye on a 70's Space Mission pinball machine and a cocktail table Centipede game.
Just wondering what else everyone collects besides Coke and gumball machines?
I collect 1964 Jim Beam whiskey bottles, the ones shaped in the classic Genie bottle style, (no handle).
Often seen on I dream of Jeannie.
Mine are unpainted though. Mostly purchased on ebay.
Got my eye on a 70's Space Mission pinball machine and a cocktail table Centipede game.
Title: What else?
Post by: loman4ec on July 11, 2005, 08:59:27 pm
I wish I had the money to collect more but right now it is just machines to sell for $$. I hope that really soon I will be able to stop having to sell all of these machines. I miss my Jacobs and 7UP selectivend that I left at my parents garage. I am started to be addicted to gumball machines. I am going tomorrow and buying another one. This one is a newer northwestern. By the way if anyone wants a newer gumball machine I have someone here that is selling them for $25 to $35 depending on the model.
Title: What else?
Post by: on July 11, 2005, 09:10:39 pm
I collect shot glasses. My favorite is from intercourse Pennsylvania that states, "I love Intercourse PA." With the PA in small print of course. 
Title: What else?
Post by: dr galaga on July 11, 2005, 09:17:22 pm
Besides gumball machines and Coke machines?
*Jukebox with numerous wall boxes
*Arcade video games (2 stand-up, 1 cocktail and a pinball)
*Records (mainly 45's - have to put something in the juke!)
*Beer signs
*Atari 2600 games
*Soda bottles
*Currently trimming down my collection of traffic signals.
Gameroom Web Site
*Jukebox with numerous wall boxes
*Arcade video games (2 stand-up, 1 cocktail and a pinball)
*Records (mainly 45's - have to put something in the juke!)
*Beer signs
*Atari 2600 games
*Soda bottles
*Currently trimming down my collection of traffic signals.
Gameroom Web Site
Title: What else?
Post by: dr galaga on July 11, 2005, 09:19:10 pm
| Quote (spider @ July 11 2005,10:10) |
| I collect shot glasses. My favorite is from intercourse Pennsylvania that states, "I love Intercourse PA." With the PA in small print of course. |
You need to get one from Climax, Michigan!
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 11, 2005, 09:43:27 pm
I started out collecting vintage (1940-50s) neckties when I was in college. Had a job at a mens clothing store and needed to wear a tie everyday. Well “Night Court” was big at the time and Harry Anderson had some killer ties.
Well I started with a couple... ran some ads (of coarse) and ended up with 500+.... well I've now whittled them
down to only about a 100+-... Beautiful designs....
Then there's my Western Electric Telephones from the 1920s -1940s Only have about 12 now.
Have a Barber Chair, 3 Bennett 700 series gas pumps, 12 (mostly A1 progress) picnic coolers,
3 different Soda dispensers, Vinyl Advertising figures, Gumball machines (They are addicting... I
find myself hunting for them as much as the soda machine when funds are low This gumball epidemic
is ALL Bob K fault!
Soda uniform patches, bottle caps and a lot of
different Coca-Cola items (i.e. carriers, lots of bottles, uniforms, signs, etc.)
It never ends.... I really enjoy old advertising and being an artist..... I am just hooked!
Eric
Oh yeah... I have a Genie Bottle too...
Well I started with a couple... ran some ads (of coarse) and ended up with 500+.... well I've now whittled them
down to only about a 100+-... Beautiful designs....
Then there's my Western Electric Telephones from the 1920s -1940s Only have about 12 now.
Have a Barber Chair, 3 Bennett 700 series gas pumps, 12 (mostly A1 progress) picnic coolers,
3 different Soda dispensers, Vinyl Advertising figures, Gumball machines (They are addicting... I
find myself hunting for them as much as the soda machine when funds are low This gumball epidemic
is ALL Bob K fault!
Soda uniform patches, bottle caps and a lot of
different Coca-Cola items (i.e. carriers, lots of bottles, uniforms, signs, etc.)
It never ends.... I really enjoy old advertising and being an artist..... I am just hooked!
Eric
Oh yeah... I have a Genie Bottle too...
Title: What else?
Post by: BrianB on July 11, 2005, 10:18:43 pm
Wow.....you guys are pretty impressive and very eclectic. It's great to see some diversity in collecting tastes. Other than Soda Pop Machines......Is there anything else!?!?! 
I'm starting to become a fan of some of the older Pepsi Advertising, have a bottle carrier and some vintage wax cups. I also just recently got done restoring a Stoner Jr. Candy machine. Coins have always been a passion for me as well. I specialize in Mercury Dimes and American Type Coins.
Other than that....Oh yeah, and I can't forget my latest accquisition, My Vendo Dairy-Vend Ice Cream Machine!!!!!
I'm starting to become a fan of some of the older Pepsi Advertising, have a bottle carrier and some vintage wax cups. I also just recently got done restoring a Stoner Jr. Candy machine. Coins have always been a passion for me as well. I specialize in Mercury Dimes and American Type Coins.
Other than that....Oh yeah, and I can't forget my latest accquisition, My Vendo Dairy-Vend Ice Cream Machine!!!!!
Title: What else?
Post by: loman4ec on July 11, 2005, 10:31:12 pm
Brian when are you going to post pics of that huge machine. What do you plan on doing with it? Are you going to restore it?
Title: What else?
Post by: on July 12, 2005, 08:17:44 am
| Quote (dr galaga @ July 11 2005,10:19) |
| You need to get one from Climax, Michigan! |
Thanks for the tip Dr. It has been officailly added to the list of shot glasses to hunt down.
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 12, 2005, 09:35:58 am
Yeah a Stoner machine is on the “NEED” list!
Eric
Eric
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 09:40:58 am
I also collect Peter Pan record covers with art work done by George Peed, or George Peet.
Depends on what he was working on which name he goes by.
I believe he also did some comic book art. Maybe some Disney. Not much info on him, but plenty of record art to collect.
Wonderful stuff that brings back memories from the 60's and 70's. Especially the Christmas album covers. (Peppermint Kandy Kids)
Pretty expensive on ebay right now.
Depends on what he was working on which name he goes by.
I believe he also did some comic book art. Maybe some Disney. Not much info on him, but plenty of record art to collect.
Wonderful stuff that brings back memories from the 60's and 70's. Especially the Christmas album covers. (Peppermint Kandy Kids)
Pretty expensive on ebay right now.
Title: What else?
Post by: Bob K on July 12, 2005, 10:57:44 am
| Quote |
| Gumball machines (They are addicting... I find myself hunting for them as much as the soda machine when funds are low This gumball epidemic is ALL Bob K fault! |
I'm innocent! Innocent, I tell 'ya!
I collect vintage transistor radios, and there are some beauties made to look like the soda machines of the day.
I'll post a pic soon.
ps. Eric, I painted an Acorn with the Green Hammerite - Fantastic stuff!
Bob
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 12, 2005, 11:20:58 am
Gotta see it when your finished!
Do you have the Gilligan transistor radio? I hear that model used is hard to find and VERY collectable.
Eric
Do you have the Gilligan transistor radio? I hear that model used is hard to find and VERY collectable.
Eric
Title: What else?
Post by: on July 12, 2005, 11:34:29 am
Aside from the vending machines I collect Jukeboxes and now penny scales too (see the signature list below). I have several coke and one pepsi six pack carriers, a mint condition progress coke picnic cooler, and a semi-restored Dole Deluxe dispenser. I also collect 1940's "Fire King" Restaurant ware "jade-ite" dishes, Art Deco furniture, 78 rpm big band and early rock records, and vintage zenith radios. It all get's a bit cramped here in my one bedroom college apartment. I buy and resell antiques to help finance my education (the Montgomery GI Bill helps too).
Future wants include a stoner candy machine and a 1930-40's vintage pickup truck (looking for one in the texas/louisiana region if anyone has or knows of one).
Future wants include a stoner candy machine and a 1930-40's vintage pickup truck (looking for one in the texas/louisiana region if anyone has or knows of one).
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 12, 2005, 02:40:55 pm
Hey AJ
THAT SCALE IS KILLER!!!!
Yet another item to add to my NEED list..... You have a great collection! Nice machines!
Eric
THAT SCALE IS KILLER!!!!
Yet another item to add to my NEED list..... You have a great collection! Nice machines!
Eric
Title: What else?
Post by: davethebirdman on July 12, 2005, 03:05:29 pm
Me too!!! Me too!!!
I want a Vintage Pick Up and a Gas Pump And a Candy Machine please please please...... (Sound like my 5yr old)
I have Three a Jukes
One 39
One walk don't walk
A USPS Mailbox
Ford Gumball Machine
Lots & Lots of R & R Posters (Hlaf sheets & one sheets)
But I want, I want I want.
Dave
I want a Vintage Pick Up and a Gas Pump And a Candy Machine please please please...... (Sound like my 5yr old)
I have Three a Jukes
One 39
One walk don't walk
A USPS Mailbox
Ford Gumball Machine
Lots & Lots of R & R Posters (Hlaf sheets & one sheets)
But I want, I want I want.
Dave
Title: What else?
Post by: on July 12, 2005, 03:47:56 pm
True, I'm 27 years old going on 5 but I'm hoping that all these machines are sort of like a "nest egg" in case of bad times I can always sell them (they sure don't loose value). I just can't help it... I think I'm probably as addicted to coin-ops as anyone on here.
Eric, if you're looking for a penny scale I may be able to help you out. I know of one in a junk store north of Austin that I'm planning to stop by tomorrow. I remember seeing the price tag on it only read something like $80 bucks. It was not in as nice a shape as the one I currently have and I lacked the cash the last time I saw it. If it's still there this time it's mine. If you're interested I may pass it on to you for very little more than I pay for it (if it's even still there). I won't make a profit, just break even for fuel. Let me know if you're interested.
Eric, if you're looking for a penny scale I may be able to help you out. I know of one in a junk store north of Austin that I'm planning to stop by tomorrow. I remember seeing the price tag on it only read something like $80 bucks. It was not in as nice a shape as the one I currently have and I lacked the cash the last time I saw it. If it's still there this time it's mine. If you're interested I may pass it on to you for very little more than I pay for it (if it's even still there). I won't make a profit, just break even for fuel. Let me know if you're interested.
Title: What else?
Post by: Creighton on July 12, 2005, 03:51:05 pm
All cool stuff!!
Dave how did a USPS mailbox end up in the UK? Thats great.
We are working on Viewmaster stuff, cannons, National Resonator guitars and Rolling Stones related.
Creighton
Dave how did a USPS mailbox end up in the UK? Thats great.
We are working on Viewmaster stuff, cannons, National Resonator guitars and Rolling Stones related.
Creighton
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 12, 2005, 04:54:20 pm
A J ... it's all money in the bank! You can't loose....
I gotta pass now on the scale... (redo-ing the kitchen.... ughhhh dumb kitchen.....)
But take a picture so I can have regrets!....
And save room for a gas pump... to even everything out!
Creighton...A buddy of mine went into a Salvation Arny Store here in St. Louis and found a
1950-ish Viewmaster in a carring case with a lot of cool slides including these slides of
Woody Wood Pecker... they looked like clay animation figures he paid $10 for all of it!
Eric
I gotta pass now on the scale... (redo-ing the kitchen.... ughhhh dumb kitchen.....)
But take a picture so I can have regrets!....
And save room for a gas pump... to even everything out!
Creighton...A buddy of mine went into a Salvation Arny Store here in St. Louis and found a
1950-ish Viewmaster in a carring case with a lot of cool slides including these slides of
Woody Wood Pecker... they looked like clay animation figures he paid $10 for all of it!
Eric
Title: What else?
Post by: Creighton on July 12, 2005, 05:49:00 pm
Eric,
VM's are just huge fun. My favorite is the talking ones from the 60's/70's. The reel has a record that the viewer plays. Not an expensive hobby and a see and learning experience.
Creighton
VM's are just huge fun. My favorite is the talking ones from the 60's/70's. The reel has a record that the viewer plays. Not an expensive hobby and a see and learning experience.
Creighton
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 06:34:28 pm
| Quote |
| VM's are just huge fun. My favorite is the talking ones from the 60's/70's. The reel has a record that the viewer plays. Not an expensive hobby and a see and learning experience. |
I may be mistaken but the artist I collect may have done some cover art.
Wish I could find out more on George Peed/t.
Title: What else?
Post by: Creighton on July 12, 2005, 06:43:47 pm
That very well could be. I'll bet you know his work when you see it. Try an eBay search View Master disney and also with VM as one word. There is a master list of all known reels but it doesn't break out who did the cover art.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 06:45:13 pm
Do you collect the projector type view masters too?
Or did you mention that?View Master
another view master
Or did you mention that?View Master
another view master
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 06:49:24 pm
I was thinking more like the ones that also had the record player on top of a tv typr set.
May be thinking about a whole different thing.
May be thinking about a whole different thing.
Title: What else?
Post by: Creighton on July 12, 2005, 06:56:37 pm
Jasmine64,
Thank you for spotting that!! I have one but no box. Any luck I'll have 2 with box soon. That green is even more horrible in person :-)
Creighton
Thank you for spotting that!! I have one but no box. Any luck I'll have 2 with box soon. That green is even more horrible in person :-)
Creighton
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 07:02:47 pm
Yep, that crayola green was so popular back in the day.
I have one of those 300 watt seerite projectors that I use to make Christmas greeting yard cards on 4x8 plywood.
I have one of those 300 watt seerite projectors that I use to make Christmas greeting yard cards on 4x8 plywood.
Title: What else?
Post by: Creighton on July 12, 2005, 07:20:40 pm
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 07:36:52 pm
I'll keep an eye open for the VM's when I go to the shops. If you run across anything from George Peed / Peet let me know.
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 12, 2005, 07:44:40 pm
some idea of what his work is like. He also did some of the Star Trek art work for peter pan record covers.
Title: What else?
Post by: Bob K on July 12, 2005, 08:00:52 pm
Here's a picture of my vending machine transistor radios. Not a great picture but I was too lazy to take them out of the display case... 
Bob
Bob
Title: What else?
Post by: on July 12, 2005, 10:22:20 pm
Cool!
I see those on eBay all the time.
Nice to see that someone here collects them.
I guess it makes sense since we are all ga-ga for the real-life size.
I see those on eBay all the time.
Nice to see that someone here collects them.
I guess it makes sense since we are all ga-ga for the real-life size.
Title: What else?
Post by: on July 12, 2005, 10:36:50 pm
| Quote (jasmine64 @ July 12 2005,7:44) |
| some idea of what his work is like. He also did some of the Star Trek art work for peter pan record covers. |
Huh? There's Star Trek artwork on Peter Pan record covers?
Title: What else?
Post by: Creighton on July 12, 2005, 10:52:35 pm
Like the radio's! Think Peter Pan is the record company. Thanks for looking out for VM stuff!! The only thing interested in is reels that are blue on one side or all blue with a gold foil label. Patent date will be 1942 or earlier. Not many made and very few left.
Thanks again,
Creighton
Thanks again,
Creighton
Title: What else?
Post by: davethebirdman on July 12, 2005, 11:56:17 pm
Hi Creighton
My mailbox came originally from a US Airbase in Suffolk. It ended up on a tip, was saved by a worker on the base who sold it to me via Ebay. It's great still has time of collection etc on it. Must be almost be unique over here. Covered up in the garage at the moment one day I'll get round to stripping it down and cleaning it up.
Dave
My mailbox came originally from a US Airbase in Suffolk. It ended up on a tip, was saved by a worker on the base who sold it to me via Ebay. It's great still has time of collection etc on it. Must be almost be unique over here. Covered up in the garage at the moment one day I'll get round to stripping it down and cleaning it up.
Dave
Title: What else?
Post by: sodaworks on July 13, 2005, 12:26:02 am
I collect gas pumps, signs, all vintage soda related items, all vintage coin op., jukeboxes. Currently looking for old gas station items for a future gas station that I am going to build next to my restoration shop. I also collect classic cars.
Title: What else?
Post by: BrianB on July 13, 2005, 07:04:40 am
Josh -
I'll most likely restore my Vendo Dairy-Vend Ice Cream Machine to it's former glory. That's if I don't injure myself attempting to move it around to much! Here's a pic:
I'll most likely restore my Vendo Dairy-Vend Ice Cream Machine to it's former glory. That's if I don't injure myself attempting to move it around to much! Here's a pic:
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 13, 2005, 08:22:30 am
Title: What else?
Post by: davethebirdman on July 13, 2005, 02:15:41 pm
Terry
Have I got this right.... You are going to build a gas station in your garden. That would be the absolute Biz.. My neighbour wouldn't think much of me if I built one in my postage stamp sized back garden. He has the hump if I play my jukebox too loud.
Dave
Have I got this right.... You are going to build a gas station in your garden. That would be the absolute Biz.. My neighbour wouldn't think much of me if I built one in my postage stamp sized back garden. He has the hump if I play my jukebox too loud.
Dave
Title: What else?
Post by: sodaworks on July 13, 2005, 04:00:03 pm
Dave,
Fortunately for me I live just outside of town on 2.5 acres. So my neighbors are not really close, I can pretty much get away with anything here. I built a 1400 sq. ft. restoration shop on my property and the gas station will be added towards the backside of the shop. (away from the street) A buddy of mine here locally built a replica of a 20's gas station and it looks awesome. I already have fee pumps and a eco islander w/air and water. Just collecting more stuff to go with it.
Fortunately for me I live just outside of town on 2.5 acres. So my neighbors are not really close, I can pretty much get away with anything here. I built a 1400 sq. ft. restoration shop on my property and the gas station will be added towards the backside of the shop. (away from the street) A buddy of mine here locally built a replica of a 20's gas station and it looks awesome. I already have fee pumps and a eco islander w/air and water. Just collecting more stuff to go with it.
Title: What else?
Post by: sodaworks on July 13, 2005, 04:00:58 pm
Dave,
Fortunately for me I live just outside of town on 2.5 acres. So my neighbors are not really close, I can pretty much get away with anything here. I built a 1400 sq. ft. restoration shop on my property and the gas station will be added towards the backside of the shop. (away from the street) A buddy of mine here locally built a replica of a 20's gas station and it looks awesome. I already have fee pumps and a eco islander w/air and water. Just collecting more stuff to go with it.
Fortunately for me I live just outside of town on 2.5 acres. So my neighbors are not really close, I can pretty much get away with anything here. I built a 1400 sq. ft. restoration shop on my property and the gas station will be added towards the backside of the shop. (away from the street) A buddy of mine here locally built a replica of a 20's gas station and it looks awesome. I already have fee pumps and a eco islander w/air and water. Just collecting more stuff to go with it.
Title: What else?
Post by: sodaworks on July 13, 2005, 04:02:24 pm
Dave,
Me and your neighbor wouldn't get along very well.
Me and your neighbor wouldn't get along very well.
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 13, 2005, 04:26:40 pm
Terry.... lets see some images of your friends “station” ... sounds cool!
I have 3 bennett pumps but they will probably stay indoors.... But would love to have a
shop designed to look like a station with all my soda machines inside and
someday...SOMEDAY own another 1950 Studebaker starlight Coupe!!!!
And park it by the pumps.......
Eric
I have 3 bennett pumps but they will probably stay indoors.... But would love to have a
shop designed to look like a station with all my soda machines inside and
someday...SOMEDAY own another 1950 Studebaker starlight Coupe!!!!
And park it by the pumps.......
Eric
Title: What else?
Post by: halehouse on July 14, 2005, 02:20:01 pm
I have a lot of older soda advertising. Mostly Coke, but not all. Some of my pictures are in the Photo Album section.
Title: What else?
Post by: sodaworks on July 14, 2005, 11:45:40 pm
I'll post some pictures soon of his gas station.
Title: What else?
Post by: Pat Pixley on July 15, 2005, 12:07:37 am
Let see I collect soda machines the count is (12), shot glasses the count right
now is 485 looking to hit 500 by the end of the year, I also collect the old kerosene lantern's (12) , wall mount bottle openers (17) this one I'm just starting, And old wood handle
tools and Ford wrench's ,And old photograph's . My wife just looks at me like I'm nuts. That why we plan on moving next year some place were I can have a poll barn and a
garden .
Pat
OH yeah !! I'm starting to get into those old Electric fans I have 4 of these.
now is 485 looking to hit 500 by the end of the year, I also collect the old kerosene lantern's (12) , wall mount bottle openers (17) this one I'm just starting, And old wood handle
tools and Ford wrench's ,And old photograph's . My wife just looks at me like I'm nuts. That why we plan on moving next year some place were I can have a poll barn and a
garden .
Pat
OH yeah !! I'm starting to get into those old Electric fans I have 4 of these.
Title: What else?
Post by: dr galaga on July 15, 2005, 10:41:19 am
| Quote (Pat Pixley @ July 15 2005,1:07) |
| shot glasses the count right now is 485 looking to hit 500 by the end of the year |
Do you collect any certain theme(s)? My wife and I get shot glasses and pressed pennies from the diffent places we visit on vacation.
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 15, 2005, 11:37:48 am
I've always wanted an old train caboose to refurbished. But it's way out of my price range.
I also love old Victorian houses and the Victorian architecture.
I also love old Victorian houses and the Victorian architecture.
Title: What else?
Post by: Eric on July 15, 2005, 12:52:53 pm
I also had a collection of vintage toasters that went along top of our kitchen cabinets
but when we moved they went on eBay.... a T9 toaster is the classic.
Have a few ads/brochure of the 1948 Tucker Auto.
Also have several 1940s Missouri license plates. Good wall filler around machines and pumps.
Eric
but when we moved they went on eBay.... a T9 toaster is the classic.
Have a few ads/brochure of the 1948 Tucker Auto.
Also have several 1940s Missouri license plates. Good wall filler around machines and pumps.
Eric
Title: What else?
Post by: davethebirdman on July 15, 2005, 01:10:37 pm
Jasmine
you would love my mum & dad's house its Victorian with the original bell pushes where the maid would come running.
Housing stock in London is made up of predominantly Victorian, and post war Local Authority stock. My particular favourite style is Georgian Town Houses but they are way out of my price range. Until I moved into my three year old house I used to live in a Converted Victorian Chapel with stain glassed windows dating back to 1700's. Had a plaque out the front where the first stone was laid in 1857.
The vendo 39 looked the "biz" on the eves overlooking the livingroom.
The kids came along and practicalities took over.
Dave
you would love my mum & dad's house its Victorian with the original bell pushes where the maid would come running.
Housing stock in London is made up of predominantly Victorian, and post war Local Authority stock. My particular favourite style is Georgian Town Houses but they are way out of my price range. Until I moved into my three year old house I used to live in a Converted Victorian Chapel with stain glassed windows dating back to 1700's. Had a plaque out the front where the first stone was laid in 1857.
The vendo 39 looked the "biz" on the eves overlooking the livingroom.
The kids came along and practicalities took over.
Dave
Title: What else?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 15, 2005, 02:03:23 pm
you would love my mum & dad's house its Victorian with the original bell pushes where the maid would come running.
Dave,
I took a tour back in San Francisco years ago. Fell in love with many Victorians there.
I have yet to find one that I can afford to turn into a B&B.
Came close 3 years ago until the seller found out my plans and upped the price another $100,000.00
Needless to say it's still for sale. I drive by it often, it's a sad sight, college students rented it for a year,
no telling what it's like on the inside now.
Dave,
I took a tour back in San Francisco years ago. Fell in love with many Victorians there.
I have yet to find one that I can afford to turn into a B&B.
Came close 3 years ago until the seller found out my plans and upped the price another $100,000.00
Needless to say it's still for sale. I drive by it often, it's a sad sight, college students rented it for a year,
no telling what it's like on the inside now.
Title: What else?
Post by: Kilroy on July 15, 2005, 06:33:13 pm
I broke down, bought a ticket for the lottery tonight, and if if i beat the 7 millio to 1 odds:
I'll get a caboose for my private hideout, on rails
find a victorian closer to me than Port Huron (about 1.5 hr drive to work)
Build a 30's gas station facade in the game room to display the Bennett
Make the other half of the game room my soda shop
But in case I don't win, I still have my pop signs (repro and originals) , street lightrs, Gas pumps, phone booth, and Sinclair road maps from the 40's.
Oh yeah, and my prized Captain Fantastic pinball table. Sure it's a different era from all my collection peices, but this is the same table I learned to play pinball after scgool, and a few times cutting school. The ice cream shop owner had it up for sale a few years later, and it had to many memories not to rescue it.
Sigh, $400 in 1978, a lot of money for a kid just out of high school making minimum wage.
I am not amazed or suprised so many of us share the same collections
Thanks everyone, for making me realize I am not nuts
I'll get a caboose for my private hideout, on rails
find a victorian closer to me than Port Huron (about 1.5 hr drive to work)
Build a 30's gas station facade in the game room to display the Bennett
Make the other half of the game room my soda shop
But in case I don't win, I still have my pop signs (repro and originals) , street lightrs, Gas pumps, phone booth, and Sinclair road maps from the 40's.
Oh yeah, and my prized Captain Fantastic pinball table. Sure it's a different era from all my collection peices, but this is the same table I learned to play pinball after scgool, and a few times cutting school. The ice cream shop owner had it up for sale a few years later, and it had to many memories not to rescue it.
Sigh, $400 in 1978, a lot of money for a kid just out of high school making minimum wage.
I am not amazed or suprised so many of us share the same collections
Thanks everyone, for making me realize I am not nuts
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Post by: jasmine64 on July 15, 2005, 07:14:01 pm
Kilroy,
That sounds like a plan. Hope you have success.
That sounds like a plan. Hope you have success.
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Post by: globalcompressors on July 15, 2005, 08:21:36 pm
I collect antique Victor record players. I have 3 upright and 1 tabletop with the brass horn. Antique beer stiens, 45 to date. Coke signs, 35 or so, in my shop. My wife collects photos of people from the 1800's. You know the ones you find in the antique malls. We feel sorry for them as being split up from estate sales, auctions, family deaths, etc. We find them, bring them home, hang them on the walls, and make up what ever family story we want. "this is Uncle Bob" or "Aunt Mary" or
what ever. Some people rescue "critters" we rescue....dead people?
Is that weird or what?
Eric
what ever. Some people rescue "critters" we rescue....dead people?
Is that weird or what?
Eric
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Post by: Pat Pixley on July 15, 2005, 11:06:19 pm
Hey! Dr Galaga on the shot glasses I do pick them up from trip's
and I also have family & friend's pick them up for me.
The one rule I have is what ever they think is cool that works
for me . Then they have to have a shot out of it at our annual
party.
Pat
and I also have family & friend's pick them up for me.
The one rule I have is what ever they think is cool that works
for me . Then they have to have a shot out of it at our annual
party.
Pat
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Post by: sodaworks on July 15, 2005, 11:20:28 pm
Hello Eric,
Now that's funny, you could really have some fun making up stories about those pictures. My buddy had a huge framed picture of Kozmo Kramer from Sienfield hanging on his wall, he had mother in law convinced that it was his favorite rich uncle.
Now that's funny, you could really have some fun making up stories about those pictures. My buddy had a huge framed picture of Kozmo Kramer from Sienfield hanging on his wall, he had mother in law convinced that it was his favorite rich uncle.
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Post by: globalcompressors on July 16, 2005, 12:33:20 pm
It's kind of different. We have about 20 or so in our bedroom. Everything from small children to distinguished ladies and gentleman. Apparently, in those days, photos were quite pricey so most of the pictures seem to be of wealthy folks. We think it's sad that such personal parts of a family's history get lost or split up over time for what ever reasons. Hey, if no one else wants them, we'll take em'.
Eric
Eric
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Post by: Bob K on July 16, 2005, 05:54:19 pm
Here's a pic of my jukebox - a AMI JBK-120 from 1960. It's full of Beatles, Beach Boys, Surfaris, Elvis, Herman's Hermits, Rick Nelson, etc...
Bob
Bob
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Post by: Creighton on July 16, 2005, 09:33:02 pm
Bob K, Great jukebox!! Stocked well also.
Eric, not to worry Linda brings the old photo's home as well. Grandparents Victor is still at mom and dads. Love listing to the 1920's comedy records.
Creighton
Eric, not to worry Linda brings the old photo's home as well. Grandparents Victor is still at mom and dads. Love listing to the 1920's comedy records.
Creighton
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Post by: sodaworks on July 17, 2005, 12:46:11 am
Nice jukebox Bob. 
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Post by: on July 17, 2005, 01:28:06 am
Wow Bob!
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Post by: dr galaga on July 17, 2005, 01:33:14 am
Some of the AMI's are pretty cool Bob. I wouldn't mind having one of these space age ones:
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Post by: on July 17, 2005, 02:56:04 am
Cool! Very "Lost In Space" or something.
It looks like it does your laundry too!
It looks like it does your laundry too!
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Post by: davethebirdman on July 17, 2005, 11:16:34 am
Okay
who can plse help me. I want to add a picture to my text. How do I do it?? The picture is stored on my PC and not from a website.
Cheers
Dave
who can plse help me. I want to add a picture to my text. How do I do it?? The picture is stored on my PC and not from a website.
Cheers
Dave
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Post by: dr galaga on July 17, 2005, 12:17:08 pm
Check out the 5th and 6th post down over here: http://soda-machines.com/cgi-loc....+galaga
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Post by: davethebirdman on July 17, 2005, 03:40:19 pm
Thanks Doc
two of my little darlings. Oe is tempramental the other plays sweet music.
two of my little darlings. Oe is tempramental the other plays sweet music.
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Post by: Creighton on July 17, 2005, 05:51:37 pm
Dave,
Looks like you have a great helper!! Very nice jukebox as well.
Ah.. the days of playing on the floor with a car and airplane
Creighton
Looks like you have a great helper!! Very nice jukebox as well.
Ah.. the days of playing on the floor with a car and airplane
Creighton
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Post by: Jim on July 17, 2005, 08:36:47 pm
Dave,
What model is the Juke...?
Wurlitzer 1800, 1900...
Looks like a nice original too!
What model is the Juke...?
Wurlitzer 1800, 1900...
Looks like a nice original too!
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Post by: davethebirdman on July 17, 2005, 11:39:56 pm
Hi Jim
it's a 1900. Almost all original. Fingers crossed it has done me five years of excellent service. Fills the room and most of the street witha lovely mellow sound.
Dave
it's a 1900. Almost all original. Fingers crossed it has done me five years of excellent service. Fills the room and most of the street witha lovely mellow sound.
Dave
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Post by: sodaworks on July 18, 2005, 12:01:51 am
I forgot to mention earlier that I am also planning on restoring my 1947 "Cub"teardrop travel trailer this winter. Anyone else have interests in vintage trailers?
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Post by: Bob K on July 18, 2005, 06:47:35 am
Vintage trailers... very cool. I'd love to see a picture of that if you get a chance, Terry.
Bob
Bob
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Post by: Lulu on July 19, 2005, 05:45:56 am
I saw a show on the travel channel that featured restored trailers. There is a club out west and they meet once a year.
Also, they showed a campground that had nothing but restored trailers from the 50-60's that you can rent. Neat idea!!
Also, they showed a campground that had nothing but restored trailers from the 50-60's that you can rent. Neat idea!!
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Post by: davethebirdman on July 19, 2005, 06:24:34 am
Hi Group
Trailer does that translate into English as Caravan??
Dave
Trailer does that translate into English as Caravan??
Dave
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Post by: jasmine64 on July 19, 2005, 09:59:33 am
Think it means camper, rv, motor home, and caravans.
In the south trailer can relate to any thing from u-hauls, pulling items on a
flatbed pull-behind-a-truck-trailer with
anything from 4-wheeler atv, lawn mower,
furniture ect. Up to new and use manufactured homes. (still called trailers here. Most of them are moved with 18 wheeler tractors).
In the south trailer can relate to any thing from u-hauls, pulling items on a
flatbed pull-behind-a-truck-trailer with
anything from 4-wheeler atv, lawn mower,
furniture ect. Up to new and use manufactured homes. (still called trailers here. Most of them are moved with 18 wheeler tractors).
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Post by: sodaworks on July 19, 2005, 09:11:00 pm
Dave,
It is a travel trailer, small in size. 11' long and about 4' tall. sleeps two and the back opens into a galley (kitchen). I'll post some picures of mine. Jasmine, your right about the teardrop trailer rally's. There is two here in California per year. They is also a few more around the states. These are getting very popular.
It is a travel trailer, small in size. 11' long and about 4' tall. sleeps two and the back opens into a galley (kitchen). I'll post some picures of mine. Jasmine, your right about the teardrop trailer rally's. There is two here in California per year. They is also a few more around the states. These are getting very popular.
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Post by: sodaworks on July 19, 2005, 10:39:23 pm
Here is a photo of my Teardrop traval trailer, I am hoping to do a complete restoration on it this winter.
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Post by: sodaworks on July 19, 2005, 10:43:10 pm
And here's the photo of my friends backyard 20's gas station. pretty darn cool!!!
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Post by: Eric on July 19, 2005, 11:21:47 pm
Awesome station and cool trailer!Thanks for the cool pics!
Eric
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Post by: dr galaga on July 19, 2005, 11:33:39 pm
Are you able to stand up in the trailer, or do you have to crawl?
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Post by: on July 19, 2005, 11:53:51 pm
I've never owned a trailer or RV, but someday I'd love to own one of the unique looking "Airstreams".
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Post by: on July 19, 2005, 11:55:04 pm
No one in my upscale neighborhood has trailers/rv's on their property, so I have often thought it'd be fun to have a decked out, cosy Airstream in my garage as a guest bedroom.
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Post by: davethebirdman on July 20, 2005, 04:22:58 am
That Petrol Station is fantastic. I also think your teardrop trailer will turn heads.
I know of a couple of people over here that have bought redundant railway stations and converted them into homes. They have then bought old railway carriages restored them and run B & B with guests staying in the pulman carriages.
The old Red London Double Decker buses have been converted into all manner of things. At the moment its possible to pick them up for very reasonable money. If I had somewhere to store one I tihnk they'd make a sound investment. With legislation the way it is the old buses are being taken out of service to allow for newer "bendy buses" that are lower to the floor and give wheel chair access.
Anyone fancy a London Bus???
Dave
I know of a couple of people over here that have bought redundant railway stations and converted them into homes. They have then bought old railway carriages restored them and run B & B with guests staying in the pulman carriages.
The old Red London Double Decker buses have been converted into all manner of things. At the moment its possible to pick them up for very reasonable money. If I had somewhere to store one I tihnk they'd make a sound investment. With legislation the way it is the old buses are being taken out of service to allow for newer "bendy buses" that are lower to the floor and give wheel chair access.
Anyone fancy a London Bus???
Dave
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Post by: Bob K on July 20, 2005, 07:13:55 am
Terry, that should be a great project. That style reeks of old Route 66. I love it!! 
You've got to keep us posted on the restoration.
Bob
You've got to keep us posted on the restoration.
Bob
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Post by: jasmine64 on July 20, 2005, 08:08:32 am
| Quote |
| Anyone fancy a London Bus??? |
I would love one, but I think my hubby would divorce me asap.
Plus I'm looking into proprerty for my home based business since it's out grown my ebay office.
I've always wanted a caboose. There's a guy in Texas that has a train dining car it's awsome!!!
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Post by: on July 20, 2005, 11:28:47 am
A friend of my wife's does hair and put her salon in a caboose. It was really nice.
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Post by: Pat Pixley on July 20, 2005, 01:12:02 pm
Terry, Very Cool Trailer I've seen a few of these in the last few years , But never thought any thing about them , they are cool looking . And your friends filing station is very nice ,how long did it take him
to do that.
Pat
to do that.
Pat
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Post by: sodaworks on July 20, 2005, 01:32:27 pm
The station took less than a year to complete. It is a replica of an old station located here in a California muesem. He has been collecting petroliana (gas station) for several years. And no you cannot stand up in the teardrop trailer unless your under about 4' tall.
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Post by: Eric on July 20, 2005, 02:06:18 pm
There was a guy here in town that had a trailer like yours for sale.... I may need to drive by and see if it's stil there... It was parked beside their shed in the back yard. It had
curtains in the window.... may have been set up for a guest house.....
Eric
curtains in the window.... may have been set up for a guest house.....
Eric
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Post by: jasmine64 on July 20, 2005, 02:57:35 pm
My neighbor had one several years ago that he fixed up amd sold.
Tiny thing. Atleast he made it look good. There for awhile I had doubts he'd finish with his health so bad.
Tiny thing. Atleast he made it look good. There for awhile I had doubts he'd finish with his health so bad.
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Post by: sodaworks on July 20, 2005, 10:37:18 pm
I plan on restoring mine and building a couple extra trailers to sell. I will use mine for the patterns. I have seen these sell for up to 12K.
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Post by: Creighton on July 21, 2005, 02:37:39 pm
Great trailer Terry!!
What would be ballpark for you to build a shell? I would do the interior myself.
Really nice job on the filling station. Put a coke machine out front and it is complete :-)
Creighton
What would be ballpark for you to build a shell? I would do the interior myself.
Really nice job on the filling station. Put a coke machine out front and it is complete :-)
Creighton
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Post by: on July 22, 2005, 10:26:50 am
I no longer collect them, but still have them from a long, long time ago...."Star Wars" collectibles (toys, action figures, cards).
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Post by: sodaworks on July 22, 2005, 11:09:01 am
| Quote (Creighton @ July 21 2005,12:37) |
| What would be ballpark for you to build a shell? I would do the interior myself. |
Not sure yet, I'll keep you posted. Several months out from starting the project.
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Post by: txturbo on July 24, 2005, 11:28:06 am
| Quote (sodaworks @ July 18 2005,12:01) |
| I forgot to mention earlier that I am also planning on restoring my 1947 "Cub"teardrop travel trailer this winter. Anyone else have interests in vintage trailers? |
Hey....I have a Teardrop trailer also. Mine is a factory built from the late 40's early 50's. I plan to start rebuilding it later in the Fall. I also am into model airplanes, restoring cars and Honda minitrails, metal polishing and I have a chrome plating setup in my garage. I also paint cars. I have 3 1966 Chevy Impalas. My wifes is a standard Impala, mine is a 427 4 speed SS and our other one is an SS Convertible. I also have a 69 Camaro, a 1948 Chevy Panel truck that use to be a keg delivery truck at a local distributor and a 46 Chevy car.
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Post by: sodaworks on July 24, 2005, 02:47:44 pm
Txturbo,
I also have a Honda minitrail QA50 and a 74 XR75. What manufacturer of teardrop do you own?
I also have a Honda minitrail QA50 and a 74 XR75. What manufacturer of teardrop do you own?
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Post by: on July 28, 2005, 08:54:57 pm
| Quote (spider @ July 20 2005,11:28) |
| A friend of my wife's does hair and put her salon in a caboose. It was really nice. |
spider, I'm pretty sure you can get in big trouble by saying out loud that your wife's friend has a really nice caboose.
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Post by: 90grad on July 29, 2005, 10:50:32 am
I am starting to collect gray hair. At least they are still attached to my head and not falling on the floor (just trying to look at the bright side).
I have quite a few vinyl records from my DJ days, although I am no longer collecting.
I have quite a few vinyl records from my DJ days, although I am no longer collecting.
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Post by: Kilroy on July 29, 2005, 06:57:29 pm
Somewhere in storage is my collection of movie posters. Ii am hoping in a few more years, the set of posters from the Orignal Sar Wars movies and Raiders of the Lost Ark will pay for my Vendo 81...
Well, I can always dream
Well, I can always dream
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Post by: on July 29, 2005, 07:37:24 pm
| Quote (90grad @ July 29 2005,10:50) |
| I am starting to collect gray hair. |
At the young age of 36, I have begun that collection as well.
One collection is not enough, so I have also begun collecting a few grey whiskers.
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Post by: sodaworks on July 30, 2005, 12:34:39 am
Like kito, I to have starting collecting a few grey whiskers.
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Post by: MoonDawg on July 30, 2005, 10:33:12 am
I tried collecting $100 Dolllar Bills once,,,,,,,,but then these soda machines started jumping out at me.
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Post by: sodaworks on July 30, 2005, 01:31:26 pm
Same here...
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Post by: Pat Pixley on July 31, 2005, 01:33:57 pm
Yeah ! I forgot about the grey hair collection
it seem like every morning I look in the mirror
I see a few new one's , And the sad thing is
I didn't want that collection to begin with.
Pat
it seem like every morning I look in the mirror
I see a few new one's , And the sad thing is
I didn't want that collection to begin with.
Pat
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Post by: jasmine64 on July 31, 2005, 05:03:34 pm
Well, I started a collection before I got addicted to coke machines, I got a reminder today when I was cleaning.
I started collecting a couple years ago silver Pioneer stereo systems. I have a 580 and was looking to add an equalizer, tape deck and turntable.
You know the old ones from the 70's and 80's. I really want one of those Silver Pioneers 1980's. 1980 Pioneer receiver
They are very expensive.
My best friend's brother had a wall of these things in his room and we would rattle the windows when he left the house. (he learned to lock the room when he left).
The one I have now has been known to overpower my daughters puny stereo when the need did arise. and it was only cranked up 1/4 of a turn on the volume knob.
Here's a great site. If you are interested.
Silver Pioneer
I started collecting a couple years ago silver Pioneer stereo systems. I have a 580 and was looking to add an equalizer, tape deck and turntable.
You know the old ones from the 70's and 80's. I really want one of those Silver Pioneers 1980's. 1980 Pioneer receiver
They are very expensive.
My best friend's brother had a wall of these things in his room and we would rattle the windows when he left the house. (he learned to lock the room when he left).
The one I have now has been known to overpower my daughters puny stereo when the need did arise. and it was only cranked up 1/4 of a turn on the volume knob.
Here's a great site. If you are interested.
Silver Pioneer
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Post by: txturbo on August 06, 2005, 07:44:46 am
| Quote (sodaworks @ July 24 2005,2:47) |
| Txturbo, I also have a Honda minitrail QA50 and a 74 XR75. What manufacturer of teardrop do you own? |
Terry....the manufacturer label hasn't been decoded yet. Its still a mystery. So far nobody has been able to recognize it. Its very faint on the front of the trailer and the name is written over a graphic of the United States. I'll see if I can get a picture of it today. Maybe you know what it is.
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Post by: txturbo on August 06, 2005, 09:23:34 am
I can't believe it Terry....I was finally able to read the manufacturer name. Its Tripper. I've tried at least 5 times to make out the name. The sun was hitting it at just the right angle and I wiped it with a wet rag and it was very obvious. Ever heard of the brand teardrop?
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Post by: sodaworks on August 06, 2005, 01:17:51 pm
txturbo,
Never heard of a Tripper trailer. I would like to see pictures of it. Did you know there is a discusion group here on the net for teardrop trailers, no where near as good as SMC, but it does exist.
Never heard of a Tripper trailer. I would like to see pictures of it. Did you know there is a discusion group here on the net for teardrop trailers, no where near as good as SMC, but it does exist.
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Post by: txturbo on August 06, 2005, 01:56:25 pm
yeah...a couple of years ago I was a member of a tear drop board but I haven't been able to find it again. When my wife gets home with the camera I'll send you some pictures.
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Post by: Creighton on August 06, 2005, 02:13:03 pm
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Post by: txturbo on August 06, 2005, 03:08:04 pm
Thanks Creighton....I'll check it out.
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Post by: txturbo on August 06, 2005, 04:31:52 pm
Here is a picture of my unrestored Tripper tear drop.
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Post by: sodaworks on August 06, 2005, 10:53:54 pm
Nice, I like it. I'll get you the website for the teardrop group.
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Post by: Creighton on August 07, 2005, 02:05:40 pm
Very Kewl! Looks like the paint saved the aluminum. Going to polish it? I'd take a copy of the website for teardrops as well.
Thanks!
Creighton
Thanks!
Creighton
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Post by: sodaworks on August 07, 2005, 11:05:09 pm
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/ here's the link for the teardrop trailer discussion group.
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Post by: jasmine64 on December 14, 2005, 08:06:03 am
Looks like I may be getting the gumball machine fever. I have a chance to go look at one sometime this week. So I can add one more thing to collect.
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Post by: Eric on December 14, 2005, 08:53:53 am
Cool... Let us know what it is...... And an image if you can...
Eric
Eric
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Post by: Pat Pixley on December 14, 2005, 11:21:52 pm
Well I have hit the 500 mark of shot glasses, And I did tell
my wife no more but I can't help myself, I think I need to change the mark to 800 . I will drop a photo some time this week of them.
Pat
my wife no more but I can't help myself, I think I need to change the mark to 800 . I will drop a photo some time this week of them.
Pat
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Post by: loman4ec on December 14, 2005, 11:32:47 pm
I am hooked on arcades now i think. My only problem is I have no room to put things. I want one for myself but I have no where to put one. for right now I think I am going to have to buy one of those small touch screen games that sit on the table top like at a bar. This arcade guy is selling nice ones for $150 so I think that will be my first.
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Post by: Pixel on December 15, 2005, 01:55:23 am
I don't know if I ever called myself collecting them, but over the years I've found myself with quite a few game consoles and plenty of games, most of them Nintendo. GameCube is the only Nintendo console I don't have a version of, and I have a Sega Dreamcast. I also have a Game Boy Pocket somewhere.
I've been looking to build on the collection but the tight-fisted console makers don't want to give me a real reason (read: price cuts).
I've been looking to build on the collection but the tight-fisted console makers don't want to give me a real reason (read: price cuts).
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Post by: bubba on December 15, 2005, 08:02:39 am
| Quote (Pixel @ Dec. 15 2005,1:55) |
| I don't know if I ever called myself collecting them, but over the years I've found myself with quite a few game consoles and plenty of games, most of them Nintendo. GameCube is the only Nintendo console I don't have a version of, and I have a Sega Dreamcast. I also have a Game Boy Pocket somewhere. I've been looking to build on the collection but the tight-fisted console makers don't want to give me a real reason (read: price cuts). |
I started collecting consoles, but I've started getting rid of a few. I've only got a Dreamcast, 2-N64's, NES, gamecube, and a modded xbox left. The only system not getting used right now is the NES. I got rid of my PS1 and Super NES. I've switched to EMU for most of the older systems now.