Title: Id this machine
Post by: USMC Vet on December 30, 2005, 02:52:10 pm
Anyone know anything about this machine?Thanks!
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Post by: loman4ec on December 30, 2005, 03:24:44 pm
Yes that is a Lyon 500. page 37 walters 3rd edition. Vendo 500 cups produced in the 1950's Rarity 5.0+. That is a heck of a find. I don't know much about value so someone correct me if I am wrong cup vendors don't seem to command as much as uprights. But that is a great find. Are you going to buy it?
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Post by: sodaworks on December 30, 2005, 03:40:48 pm
All I can tell you is I want it!!! Is it for sell? I have a couple of other cup vendors that are complete and would love to have that one for my collection as well. PM me if you are looking to unload it. Thanks
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Post by: sodaworks on December 30, 2005, 03:41:44 pm
almost forgot, cool chair!! 
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Post by: Eric on December 30, 2005, 04:05:25 pm
Sweet!!!!! Find!... Jim do we have that in the machine guide! WOW!
Congrats!
Eric
Congrats!
Eric
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Post by: dr galaga on December 30, 2005, 04:29:58 pm
| Quote (Eric @ Dec. 30 2005,4:05) |
| Jim do we have that in the machine guide! |
(Trying to disguise voice) Sure we do. Here's the page: http://soda-machines.com/machines/lyon/l500.html
Has a cool 50's look to it!
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Post by: MoonDawg on December 30, 2005, 04:31:40 pm
Wow, never thought I'd live to ever see one of these. What is the story on it?
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Post by: Skeleton Man on December 30, 2005, 05:43:44 pm
Wow that's cool ! Is it just a syrup dispensor or does it mix the C02 and everything ?
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Post by: johnieG on December 30, 2005, 06:30:19 pm
Way Cool find! I haven't seen one in the "flesh" since I was a Kid, down in Detroits Old east side, the Ramona theater had one in it's lobby, me & my "rotten" little friends used to reach up & try to pull down an empty cup, then run to the manager & profess how the machine had "ripped us off" & he'd give us a "replacement" Coke, like I said we were devious little buggers! 
This is one of the Rarer cup vendors, congrates!
This is one of the Rarer cup vendors, congrates!Title: Id this machine
Post by: Pat Pixley on December 30, 2005, 09:28:21 pm
I never thought I would ever see one of these cooler's
this is way to cool. How Did you come across this ?
If this is your ,you are one lucky guy and if not make it
your's.
Pat
this is way to cool. How Did you come across this ?
If this is your ,you are one lucky guy and if not make it
your's.
Pat
Title: Id this machine
Post by: USMC Vet on December 31, 2005, 01:43:54 am
How do these machines work? Probably have to have syrup and co2,etc:Anyone have a guess at what one of these is worth? Thanks!
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Post by: MoonDawg on December 31, 2005, 03:56:45 pm
Ok the top is fiberglass. If the tower above the cup holder is stainless steel as well as the corner guards (not shown in the book), when this machine is polished and plated and painted.....You're gonna' need shades 
Title: Id this machine
Post by: Jim on December 31, 2005, 07:57:03 pm
Tony,
Awesome find!
You do have this machine in your possession, right...?
If not, DO NOT LET THIS SLIP AWAY ! ! !
Looks to be in decent condition too!
As far as a value, I'd be guessing since these do not exchange hands frequently.
Awesome find!
You do have this machine in your possession, right...?
If not, DO NOT LET THIS SLIP AWAY ! ! !
Looks to be in decent condition too!
As far as a value, I'd be guessing since these do not exchange hands frequently.
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Post by: MoonDawg on January 01, 2006, 03:04:26 pm
500 cups seems a large capacity for such a small machine. Tanks are "lifted" up and out? .... ouch!
Must be a real compact design. Where's the coin mech. compressor, cupdropping mechanism?
Hope we get to see more pictures. 
Must be a real compact design. Where's the coin mech. compressor, cupdropping mechanism?
Hope we get to see more pictures. Title: Id this machine
Post by: sodaworks on January 01, 2006, 03:09:14 pm
Yes I agree more pictures are a must!!! Show us the innards..
Title: Id this machine
Post by: USMC Vet on January 01, 2006, 08:22:57 pm
I know this guy that has this for sale,but I don't know what its worth.
Title: Id this machine
Post by: Pat Pixley on January 01, 2006, 11:12:04 pm
Tony ,I know your looking for some sort of a price
to put on this, Jeff Walters Book shows RARE . I would try
calling Steve Jebb Every time I talk to him , He just
overwhelms me with what he know or what he has owned.
And then there is Steve Ebner he also has been out
there and is a man full of knowledge . These Two guy's
would be my choice for an ideal of a price.
I will echo Jim Dont Let this slip away!!
This is one of those great finds.
Pat
to put on this, Jeff Walters Book shows RARE . I would try
calling Steve Jebb Every time I talk to him , He just
overwhelms me with what he know or what he has owned.
And then there is Steve Ebner he also has been out
there and is a man full of knowledge . These Two guy's
would be my choice for an ideal of a price.
I will echo Jim Dont Let this slip away!!
This is one of those great finds.
Pat
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Post by: MoonDawg on January 02, 2006, 12:44:18 am
| Quote (USMC Vet @ Jan. 01 2006,5:22) |
| I know this guy that has this for sale,but I don't know what its worth. |
Tony.I'll start! Will trade you a complete Vendo 81B for it!
Title: Id this machine
Post by: USMC Vet on January 02, 2006, 01:09:16 am
I am going to take a look this week sometime and I'll take some photos(the inside),I hope everything is intact.Parts would probably be hard to come by for this machine.Think this would be comparable in value to a V81,etc:If I do end up buying this should I leave it the way it is or restore it?
Title: Id this machine
Post by: USMC Vet on January 02, 2006, 01:14:54 am
As a matter of fact I'm gonna call the guy in the morning and try to go take a look at it today,Monday.I should have some photos on here shortly after I get back.
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Post by: MoonDawg on January 02, 2006, 01:33:39 am
| Quote (USMC Vet @ Jan. 01 2006,10:09) |
| ......... comparable in value to a V81,etc:If I do end up buying this should I leave it the way it is or restore it? |
Leave it the way it is! I have an unrestored complete and working V-81 ready to crate and ship your way.
Title: Id this machine
Post by: on January 02, 2006, 06:01:31 pm
I have over 400 different soda machines/coolers in my collection, and I dont have that one - YET!!! If you are looking to see it, please let me know. V-81 trade, V-56 trade, whatever.
Tom
www.SodaMuseum.com
www.SodaMachineManuals.com
Tom
www.SodaMuseum.com
www.SodaMachineManuals.com
Title: Id this machine
Post by: Kevin C on January 02, 2006, 09:59:21 pm
Hey
Big Brother is watching us! We are under observation at all times. Watch what you say, do or post. The 'MAN" will come out of nowhere.
Support the ones who have been here & help out!
Johnny come lately go away!!
Kevin
Big Brother is watching us! We are under observation at all times. Watch what you say, do or post. The 'MAN" will come out of nowhere.
Support the ones who have been here & help out!
Johnny come lately go away!!
Kevin
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Post by: vendobaldtops on January 03, 2006, 12:35:39 am
Agree..people starting to pop up out of the woodworks....
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Post by: on January 03, 2006, 12:15:10 pm
Lyon family seeking machine.
Hello, we are descendants of the Lyon family. Would some of you contact me to discuss acquiring one of these machines for our family?
Also, are there any museums where we could see Lyon machines?
Hello, we are descendants of the Lyon family. Would some of you contact me to discuss acquiring one of these machines for our family?
Also, are there any museums where we could see Lyon machines?
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Post by: sodaworks on January 03, 2006, 12:22:04 pm
Hello Tom,
Welcome aboard. Do you have a manual on the Glasco cup dispenser #G-400-U2. I have one that's complete but no manual, I also have a Colespa cup despenser complete but with no manual. Do you have one for it as well. Thanks Terry
Welcome aboard. Do you have a manual on the Glasco cup dispenser #G-400-U2. I have one that's complete but no manual, I also have a Colespa cup despenser complete but with no manual. Do you have one for it as well. Thanks Terry
Title: Id this machine
Post by: on January 07, 2006, 03:29:01 pm
| Quote (Kevin C @ Jan. 02 2006,9:59) |
| Hey Big Brother is watching us! We are under observation at all times. Watch what you say, do or post. The 'MAN" will come out of nowhere. Support the ones who have been here & help out! Johnny come lately go away!! Kevin |
Johnny Come Lately has been involved since August of 2003, check your dates new-bee...
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Post by: on January 07, 2006, 03:32:27 pm
| Quote (sodaworks @ Jan. 03 2006,12:22) |
| Hello Tom, Welcome aboard. Do you have a manual on the Glasco cup dispenser #G-400-U2. I have one that's complete but no manual, I also have a Colespa cup despenser complete but with no manual. Do you have one for it as well. Thanks Terry |
All I have is a brochure on the machine (the Glasco G-400-U2.) Would be happy to send you a color copy of it if you would like it - would look great framed next to your machine!
Tom
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Post by: Eric on January 08, 2006, 08:19:02 pm
I've met Tom a few times... Seems alright... Another Missouri Boy!
Between him and his dad they have a ton of great stuff!
Tom may have some great stuff he could contribute to the site. We need
info on dispensers in that area... If you're reading this...post some images in the gallery of your
stuff it's killer!.... and PM me about some of those roundtops! Or any Quikolds you may want to unload!
Glad you started piping in.
Eric
Between him and his dad they have a ton of great stuff!
Tom may have some great stuff he could contribute to the site. We need
info on dispensers in that area... If you're reading this...post some images in the gallery of your
stuff it's killer!.... and PM me about some of those roundtops! Or any Quikolds you may want to unload!
Glad you started piping in.
Eric
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Post by: audiobeer on January 08, 2006, 10:57:40 pm
Tom, when are you gonna send me back my 60s soda machine book old buddy?