Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 03, 2006, 06:04:48 am
All,
A man named Leroy contacted me about my ad on Craigslist. He has a 7-UP VMC 81 he's looking to sell. He knows it's worth some cash, as he saw an 81 go on eBay for over a grand. Anyway, I could never afford this, so I thought I'd provide his contact info and a few photos. He lives in California and has had the machine for years. His email address is uglyleroy@foothill.net
A man named Leroy contacted me about my ad on Craigslist. He has a 7-UP VMC 81 he's looking to sell. He knows it's worth some cash, as he saw an 81 go on eBay for over a grand. Anyway, I could never afford this, so I thought I'd provide his contact info and a few photos. He lives in California and has had the machine for years. His email address is uglyleroy@foothill.net
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Jim on January 03, 2006, 09:16:31 am
Wayne,
Thanks for sharing and giving other members here an opportunity!
Thanks for sharing and giving other members here an opportunity!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 03, 2006, 09:57:21 am
Nice machine... looks pretty solid.... Hope someone here gets it.... (Glen or Terry looks to be in your
neck of the woods.... as usual!Ha) Last unrestored 7up I seen was at Chicago 2 years ago...
it had a price of $10,000 walked back later it was sold!
Eric
neck of the woods.... as usual!Ha) Last unrestored 7up I seen was at Chicago 2 years ago...
it had a price of $10,000 walked back later it was sold!
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 03, 2006, 11:13:33 am
Do you know where in CA he is located?
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 03, 2006, 11:24:35 am
Thanks Wayne but I emailed that link and it did not get delivered. Said I was not on his recognized list.
Could you ask him to e-mail me at MoonDawg81b@aol.com? Or better yet......got his phone # ?
Could you ask him to e-mail me at MoonDawg81b@aol.com? Or better yet......got his phone # ?
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 03, 2006, 11:27:38 am
He appears to be near the Sacramento area...relatively close to me
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 03, 2006, 11:40:09 am
All,
I just emailed him telling him a few folks may be interested. I provided both MoonDawg's and vendobaldtop's email addresses to him. I also asked for his phone number if he is willing to provide it. He's been a very cordial and prompt person in all the email traffic I've had with him.
If one of you buy this, you owe me a Vendo Coke 81!
I just emailed him telling him a few folks may be interested. I provided both MoonDawg's and vendobaldtop's email addresses to him. I also asked for his phone number if he is willing to provide it. He's been a very cordial and prompt person in all the email traffic I've had with him.
If one of you buy this, you owe me a Vendo Coke 81!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 03, 2006, 11:43:10 am
It's been a great week for new finds. Creighton is in that area too?
Me and Terry are down south droolin'
Me and Terry are down south droolin'
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 03, 2006, 11:51:14 am
Here are some more photos...
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 03, 2006, 11:52:00 am
More...
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 03, 2006, 11:53:06 am
Last one (doesn't say a lot)...
The serial number (from one his emails to me) is 106172F41
The serial number (from one his emails to me) is 106172F41
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 03, 2006, 01:28:40 pm
Aaaahhhhhhh!!! Stop! I can't take it! So far away and No funds! Somebody here better get that!
What a great find... Nice and straight... little rust.... clean inside! wow..... What a way to start
the new year! a 7up 81! Good luck you West Coast Guys!
Eric
What a great find... Nice and straight... little rust.... clean inside! wow..... What a way to start
the new year! a 7up 81! Good luck you West Coast Guys!
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Creighton on January 03, 2006, 02:50:55 pm
Thanks for the heads up!. No way I can afford it right now. I'll be in Sacramento in a couple of weeks. If anyone needs help with pickup or whatever let me know.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 03, 2006, 03:52:27 pm
Guys (Moondawg, vendobaldtops, sodaworks),
I heard from Leroy and he is going to contact you directly. So, when can I expect my Vendo 81? I'll also settle for a good Vendo 110 as my finders fee!
I heard from Leroy and he is going to contact you directly. So, when can I expect my Vendo 81? I'll also settle for a good Vendo 110 as my finders fee!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: sodaworks on January 03, 2006, 03:58:51 pm
Thanks Wayne. 
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 03, 2006, 04:14:51 pm
Thanks Wayne...we'll see what happens....may be a little too expensive for me right now. May be heading to Southern, CA 
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 03, 2006, 10:00:26 pm
Consider me out of the running...don't want a bidding war...just share the before and after pics!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 04, 2006, 09:35:57 am
Glen/Terry,
Hear anything from Leroy? If so, can you divulge any details?
Hear anything from Leroy? If so, can you divulge any details?
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 04, 2006, 10:06:00 am
I wish any and all potential buyers good luck!!!! awesome machine dont let it slip away.
Joey
Joey
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 04, 2006, 10:52:20 am
Yeah.... anyone hear anything... this is killing me.... gotta know...
And I think this one should be in the before and after gallery......
Good luck guys!
Eric
And I think this one should be in the before and after gallery......
Good luck guys!
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 04, 2006, 11:52:57 am
I talked to Terry and Sean last night. Leroy called all three of us by phone and is trying to get us into a bidding war. We made him our offers, and now the ball is in his court.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 04, 2006, 12:15:48 pm
Glen,
When I asked him how much he wanted, his reply was he saw one like it (I am assuming a Coke 81) go on eBay recently for $1830, plus shipping. He may not know how much it's really worth. He then said "we'd talk about price."
Good luck.
When I asked him how much he wanted, his reply was he saw one like it (I am assuming a Coke 81) go on eBay recently for $1830, plus shipping. He may not know how much it's really worth. He then said "we'd talk about price."
Good luck.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Jim on January 04, 2006, 12:36:32 pm
Glen,
Did the discussions go well and what kind of price range has been established if he wants "bidding wars"...?
Did the discussions go well and what kind of price range has been established if he wants "bidding wars"...?
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: sodaworks on January 04, 2006, 02:30:28 pm
I have been in the dentist chair all morning!!! I agree with Glen, we are being pulled into a bidding war. Glen and I have an agreement on the 7up machine. I have called Leroy and left him a message on my bid price. Although I want the machine, I am not going to run the price up on Glen. 
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: audiobeer on January 04, 2006, 09:33:43 pm
The suspense is killing all of us! 
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: bubba on January 04, 2006, 09:49:43 pm
| Quote (audiobeer @ Jan. 04 2006,9:33) |
| The suspense is killing all of us! |
no kidding!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Pat Pixley on January 04, 2006, 11:14:41 pm
Glen, Terry , I hope one of you guy's get it
don't let him run the price up on you guy's.
And keep us filled in .
Pat
don't let him run the price up on you guy's.
And keep us filled in .
Pat
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 05, 2006, 09:39:11 pm
This post has been quiet for 24 hours...I hope it is because someone is taking a roadtrip to get the machine! Fingers crossed!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: sodaworks on January 05, 2006, 10:20:42 pm
I am hoping that Glen has been on a road trip today to Sacramento to get the machine. I really wanted the machine but as I said earlier Glen and I made an agreement and I'm a man of my word. Had it been anyone else outside of SMC they would have to of beat me to it.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 06, 2006, 12:13:52 am
You guys read the tea leaves. Yes MoonDawg left Ventura at 3:30 this morning for a 450 mile trip 1 way to find an address in a little mining town near lake Tahoe where Sutter's mill still exists and the first gold nugget was found sparking the 1848 Calif gold rush. What an adventure! OK 900 miles and 16 hours later the Dawg returns, with a VMC 7up 81 proudly in back of his truck.
Thanks Wayne / Terry / Sean....what a rush owning such a rare machine, it's very straight too. It was left over from a motel his parents owned in the sixties.
Price? Let me just say, Leroy was happy!! ( He lives in a cabin in the mountains and builds Harleys)
I have a rust inhibitor I sometimes spray on surface rust, then wash it off, and works well on white paint surfaces. You have seen the old pic's, let's find out how good this machine can look without new paint. Will post pic's in a few days.
SMC saves an orphan machine! Thanks to all!!!!!
Thanks Wayne / Terry / Sean....what a rush owning such a rare machine, it's very straight too. It was left over from a motel his parents owned in the sixties.
Price? Let me just say, Leroy was happy!! ( He lives in a cabin in the mountains and builds Harleys)
I have a rust inhibitor I sometimes spray on surface rust, then wash it off, and works well on white paint surfaces. You have seen the old pic's, let's find out how good this machine can look without new paint. Will post pic's in a few days.
SMC saves an orphan machine! Thanks to all!!!!!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Creighton on January 06, 2006, 12:34:30 am
That's SMC in action, what a happy ending!
Glad you got it Glen!! How much is admission to view the prize? :-)
Creighton
Glad you got it Glen!! How much is admission to view the prize? :-)
Creighton
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 06, 2006, 02:13:59 am
Glen,
Congratulations! Glad that you got back safely and that there was a break in the weather (finally!). Looks like all of SMC should get props for communication and coordination for working to keep this machine in "da family." Props to Leroy too for not putting it on eBay and shipping it to Elyria, Ohio...he he...
Please post pics after you get some sleep and have some time to clean it up..that was a helluv a drive! Actually, I bet you will still up for a few more hours...
Again, super cool machine and was great talking to you during the sweating out period. Remember guys and gals, there are still more out there!
Congratulations! Glad that you got back safely and that there was a break in the weather (finally!). Looks like all of SMC should get props for communication and coordination for working to keep this machine in "da family." Props to Leroy too for not putting it on eBay and shipping it to Elyria, Ohio...he he...
Please post pics after you get some sleep and have some time to clean it up..that was a helluv a drive! Actually, I bet you will still up for a few more hours...
Again, super cool machine and was great talking to you during the sweating out period. Remember guys and gals, there are still more out there!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 06, 2006, 05:57:26 am
Way to go Glen!!! I was dying to say something yesterday, but I didn't want to let the cat of the bag (or soda out of the bottle) and spoil your privilege to tell everyone your adventure. Anyway, what a good ending. I'm just glad to be able to have helped.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: BrianB on January 06, 2006, 06:56:40 am
I always love a happy ending
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Jim on January 06, 2006, 10:54:56 am
Congrats Glen!
And to everyone that pointed the way...
I can see the SMC Community is beginning to gel.
And to everyone that pointed the way...
I can see the SMC Community is beginning to gel.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 06, 2006, 11:47:33 am
Glad you got it Glen! Good to see a machine like that go to a member here...
What a great group this is! Way to go guys (and gals)
Eric
What a great group this is! Way to go guys (and gals)
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: sodaworks on January 06, 2006, 12:01:00 pm
Just kidding, Congratulations Glen. when you get it cleaned up I think I'll come over and see it in person. Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: SIGNGUY on January 06, 2006, 12:37:25 pm
Great Site Guys, I got so excited when I stumbled across this last night I had to sign up myself and post. I look forward to getting to know all of you guys, and sharing some more stories about Pop machines. I listed my machines I have or have owned in my signature.. not sure if I did it right. we'll see
Is there a thread, that has just "Great Finds" like this 7up Machine.. .those would be fun to read and I have a few good finds myself. Later,
John
Coke-n-stuff
www.cokenstuff.com
Is there a thread, that has just "Great Finds" like this 7up Machine.. .those would be fun to read and I have a few good finds myself. Later,
John
Coke-n-stuff
www.cokenstuff.com
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: sodaworks on January 06, 2006, 12:48:45 pm
Hello John, Welcome aboard. You'll get hooked on this site!! This is by far the best site on the internet. Lots of good stories and sharing of info. going on in here. I noticed that your user name is "coke-n-stuff", this may get a little confusing with another users name of "coke and stuff", so just giving you a little heads up. Again welcome aboard. 
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 06, 2006, 01:45:30 pm
Nice basement! Quite the collection of Coca Cola, John...Welcome Aboard!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 06, 2006, 02:11:50 pm
Welcome... wow gonna be tough as we have another coke_n_stuff (Joey) already
I had a killer find last April a Vendo 56.... took 3 months to find the owners...
It was another good nail biting topic... I think I put it under the round top topic area called “Easter Find”.
Well gonna check your collection out you should post it under the gallery area under collections here!
Again welcome aboard.
Eric
I had a killer find last April a Vendo 56.... took 3 months to find the owners...
It was another good nail biting topic... I think I put it under the round top topic area called “Easter Find”.
Well gonna check your collection out you should post it under the gallery area under collections here!
Again welcome aboard.
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 06, 2006, 02:14:34 pm
Ha just re-read and someone already told you about Joey (Coke-n-stuff)
Any other nick-names?...
Eric
Any other nick-names?...
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 06, 2006, 02:19:02 pm
Whew! GREAT COLLECTION!!!!.. Yeah put those images in the gallery!
Yeah... wanna here your best find story.... Heck we need a new topic area and everyone
give their best find story....
Eric
Yeah... wanna here your best find story.... Heck we need a new topic area and everyone
give their best find story....
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 06, 2006, 07:24:20 pm
Congrats on the VMC 81 a tough machine to get. now all we need is a coke & stuff lol
Joey
Joey
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Gumbo on January 06, 2006, 10:14:48 pm
Congrats Glen, that's a great find.... To all, I will be posting under my new user name -Gumbo.
Anderson
Anderson
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: BrianB on January 09, 2006, 10:14:32 am
Man, I can't wait to see the restoration job! Keep us updated, Glen!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 09, 2006, 02:01:25 pm
All,
Welp, here it is. Glen (Moondawg) asked if I could post these photos of his new 7up beauty. I'll post two more in the next post.
I think I can speak for everyone in saying this is a true treasure. I'm real happy to have helped another member get something and keep it "in the family."
Welp, here it is. Glen (Moondawg) asked if I could post these photos of his new 7up beauty. I'll post two more in the next post.
I think I can speak for everyone in saying this is a true treasure. I'm real happy to have helped another member get something and keep it "in the family."
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 09, 2006, 02:02:15 pm
Here's the other two. Enjoy....
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 09, 2006, 02:23:52 pm
Thanks, I tried and post a pic. and kept getting "timed out" ?
This 81 is nicknamed Wayne's Find. It's one of the straightest rust-free machines I have ever come across. Everything works. Shows signs of very little use.
Sprayed "Rustmort" over a section at a time, allow to sit for 30 minutes, scrub and rinse. Logo was cleaned with a Q-tip.
Hope many more machines will come alive this way!
This 81 is nicknamed Wayne's Find. It's one of the straightest rust-free machines I have ever come across. Everything works. Shows signs of very little use.
Sprayed "Rustmort" over a section at a time, allow to sit for 30 minutes, scrub and rinse. Logo was cleaned with a Q-tip.
Hope many more machines will come alive this way!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Jim on January 09, 2006, 02:30:32 pm
Glen,
That's a real nice looking original machine!
Good luck with it!
Another happy ending...
That's a real nice looking original machine!
Good luck with it!
Another happy ending...
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 09, 2006, 02:31:05 pm
incredible....it looks awesome!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 09, 2006, 02:31:21 pm
Thanks,
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on January 09, 2006, 02:38:22 pm
"Wayne's Find". That's really cool!! Thanks, Glen!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Ltransam on January 09, 2006, 02:56:24 pm
OUTSTANDING 
tHERE Still out there !! 
Ltransam
tHERE Still out there !! Ltransam
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 09, 2006, 02:57:55 pm
Thats a killer find congrats, dont restore this one.
Joey
Joey
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: sodaworks on January 09, 2006, 03:07:42 pm
WOW!!!! You did good Glen!!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: Eric on January 09, 2006, 03:54:41 pm
Way to go! Great Condition... Great Find.... Great Networking and friendship!
Glad I'm here!
Eric
Glad I'm here!
Eric
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: audiobeer on January 09, 2006, 03:56:20 pm
To me that is what this hobby is about! Great find!!!!!
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: BryanH on January 09, 2006, 04:46:42 pm
WOW! Glen, now that you've seen who well it cleaned up - what's the plan for the machine? Are you going to use it as-is? Sell it as-is? or refinish it?
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on January 09, 2006, 05:01:29 pm
Seems to me a restoration would distort the original beauty here. We were talking earlier about welding logos into 81's. This machine has nothing to hide the way it is, I'd sure like to keep it that way as long as I own it.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: SIGNGUY on January 10, 2006, 12:06:45 am
Incredible Machine, what a find...
I'm just getting caught up on the last posts about my user name.. if it's too confusing with the other Coke and Stuff (joey) id .. .let me know I can change it ... It's just that I have used that since about 98 on ebay, and own the www domain Cokenstuff. No bid deal if you guys think it's too confusing... i'll change it on this board...
John
Coke-n-stuff
I'm just getting caught up on the last posts about my user name.. if it's too confusing with the other Coke and Stuff (joey) id .. .let me know I can change it ... It's just that I have used that since about 98 on ebay, and own the www domain Cokenstuff. No bid deal if you guys think it's too confusing... i'll change it on this board...
John
Coke-n-stuff
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: loman4ec on January 10, 2006, 12:24:40 am
It might be a good idea. It is confusing. That is odd that you both chose the same username.
Title: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: SIGNGUY on January 11, 2006, 12:11:54 am
Great Minds I guess... I'll work on figuring out a new Nickname for this board.
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: collecture on February 03, 2010, 12:59:38 am
Browsing around/wasting time on the site and came across this post. Cool story and evidence that SMC members have always been there for each other.
What happened to this machine? - Do you still own it Glen? Wayne - did you ever get an 81 from Glen?
And Happy Aniversary John! Guess you never changed your user name and everybody got used to having 2 Coke & Stuffs.
What happened to this machine? - Do you still own it Glen? Wayne - did you ever get an 81 from Glen?
And Happy Aniversary John! Guess you never changed your user name and everybody got used to having 2 Coke & Stuffs.
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on February 03, 2010, 06:04:25 am
Hi Tom,
This was a really cool story. Glen rewarded me (which was TOTALLY unnecessary) quite well. Although it wasn't an 81 :tounge:, it was something that will look great with the 110 I am currently restoring. I believe Glen sold this machine on eBay after doing an amazing job cleaning it up.
This was a really cool story. Glen rewarded me (which was TOTALLY unnecessary) quite well. Although it wasn't an 81 :tounge:, it was something that will look great with the 110 I am currently restoring. I believe Glen sold this machine on eBay after doing an amazing job cleaning it up.
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: SIGNGUY on February 03, 2010, 11:31:12 am
Yeah,
that is fun to go back and read these posts.. that is when I just got on this board... and the old coversation about the user name.
Tom, I did change it, and have gone by signguy on the board since then?
I do use Coke-n-Stuff, on a few other boards that I havent' taken the time to change..
I think there is another VMC 7up 81 coming up for auction on from that guy in Oklahoma.. I talked to him yesterday and he said he has like 18 more machines coming up .. al lfrom a private collector... plus an RC 81 as well! he will not sell outside of ebay ,and everything is selling with NO RESERVE... will be fun to watch.
John
that is fun to go back and read these posts.. that is when I just got on this board... and the old coversation about the user name.
Tom, I did change it, and have gone by signguy on the board since then?
I do use Coke-n-Stuff, on a few other boards that I havent' taken the time to change..
I think there is another VMC 7up 81 coming up for auction on from that guy in Oklahoma.. I talked to him yesterday and he said he has like 18 more machines coming up .. al lfrom a private collector... plus an RC 81 as well! he will not sell outside of ebay ,and everything is selling with NO RESERVE... will be fun to watch.
John
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: collecture on February 03, 2010, 07:46:14 pm
Tom, I did change it, and have gone by signguy on the board since then?
I do use Coke-n-Stuff, on a few other boards that I havent' taken the time to change..
I do use Coke-n-Stuff, on a few other boards that I havent' taken the time to change..
Guess it was late and not thinking clearly...I know you still use it here and there.
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: a4man on February 03, 2010, 10:38:00 pm
congrat on the find----feel like the step-child here, i also live in central cali--no message here
about the machine.
about the machine.
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: collecture on February 03, 2010, 11:15:24 pm
congrat on the find----feel like the step-child here, i also live in central cali--no message here
about the machine.
about the machine.
Old story resurrected from 2006
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: davethebirdman on March 28, 2010, 03:35:15 pm
I wonder what happened to bryanH.... He was a big poster and then just disappeared..
Perhaps we should have a new topic on those that were with but are no longer... Joesquid also comes to mind.
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: MoonDawg on March 28, 2010, 05:41:52 pm
.............and the original Coke-n Stuff-----Joey ?
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: SIGNGUY on March 28, 2010, 07:55:11 pm
---and who was the guy that didn't like guys putting stuff on the top of their machines? it's on the tip of my tounge but cant remember his name...
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: halehouse on March 28, 2010, 08:27:01 pm
Markito?
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: coke_and_stuff on March 28, 2010, 10:47:39 pm
Im here almost everyday. I havent bought anything soda related since Jan. I have no interest in the squaretops, candy, and other machines so havent had to much to post.
Joey
Joey
Title: Re: Vmc 81 7-up
Post by: 90grad on March 29, 2010, 05:12:36 am
KevinC was also another frequent poster I've not seen here in a while.