Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Ross on January 04, 2006, 12:55:30 pm
I was thinking that I would like to get a squaretop. So, if you had to pick one, which one would you pick? And why?
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: vendobaldtops on January 04, 2006, 01:10:43 pm
Coke Vendo 63A...Still red and white...light up panel, small size, easy-to-use multi-vend machine.
That being said the Vendo / VMC 56 transition machines of 1959-60(?) are cool too. They are square top, small and still have the mechanical vending unit and large coin door...multi-vend as well.
That being said the Vendo / VMC 56 transition machines of 1959-60(?) are cool too. They are square top, small and still have the mechanical vending unit and large coin door...multi-vend as well.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: BrianB on January 04, 2006, 03:03:43 pm
I'm a sucker for the Cavalier 55's, single vend or dual, doesn't matter!
Realistically speaking, if you want a nice compact machine that'll vend multiple bottle sizes and is easy to work on, I'd have to agree with Vendobaldtops on the Vendo 63A.
Realistically speaking, if you want a nice compact machine that'll vend multiple bottle sizes and is easy to work on, I'd have to agree with Vendobaldtops on the Vendo 63A.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: jasmine64 on January 04, 2006, 03:23:25 pm
I like both the vendo 63 and the vmc 56.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: MoonDawg on January 04, 2006, 04:34:30 pm
| Quote (vendobaldtops @ Jan. 04 2006,10:10) |
| ...light up panel, small size, |
Fast becomming tomorrows 81
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Kevin C on January 04, 2006, 08:00:37 pm
Hello
V-63 -V56 really the same machine
I really like my V-126 because it gives me alot of options (14 Rows) for "Product"
I just sold my VMC56 for $675 so the local price to people with money, no time or no ability to restore a machine to working condition is going up.
Kevin
V-63 -V56 really the same machine
I really like my V-126 because it gives me alot of options (14 Rows) for "Product"
I just sold my VMC56 for $675 so the local price to people with money, no time or no ability to restore a machine to working condition is going up.
Kevin
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: DanV on January 04, 2006, 08:11:12 pm
Cavalier USS-64. Lite up have a coke sign, ability to vend bottles and cans. I even like the fake 70's woodgrain!
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 04, 2006, 10:07:18 pm
I love the early Cavalier 64's. They are red and white and no woodgrain. I also love the Cavalier 55's. I am picking up one of each this Sunday that I will be restoring and selling. Let me know if you might be interested in one of them. The one I don't sell I will be keeping and I like them both equally.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Pat Pixley on January 04, 2006, 11:33:29 pm
Myself I like the Cavalier 64's and Vendo 63's
there both a good starter machine for some one
looking to get there first machine.
They both are easy to work on, there are part's
out there for both of them, They are both multi
vending machines. Wood grain or not, The Vendo 63
and the Cavalier 64 are both great machine's.
Pat
there both a good starter machine for some one
looking to get there first machine.
They both are easy to work on, there are part's
out there for both of them, They are both multi
vending machines. Wood grain or not, The Vendo 63
and the Cavalier 64 are both great machine's.
Pat
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 05, 2006, 10:18:23 am
I think I like the V63 better than the USS-64 so far. I'll be bring home the Cav tonite, so maybe it'll grow on my shortly, but for now the 63 is nicer to me. My Cavalier is also a 1981, so it doesn't have the older look to it.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 05, 2006, 10:31:53 am
I should have been more clear. My favorite is the early CS-64's. They were produced between 1959-1962. In my opinion the Cavaliers are built better than the vendo's. In all of the machines I have worked on I just think the Cavalier machines are better put together. More sturdy.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Bob K on January 05, 2006, 12:39:14 pm
As my avatar suggests, my all time favorite is the Westinghouse Multi-Drink. Either the WC60 or WC78. Art Deco cooool... Downside is it's nasty to work on (for my limited skills anyway).
My second choice would be the two selection Cavalier 55.
Tough to argue with the Vendo 63, though. Inside and out a design for the ages.
Bob
Downside is it's nasty to work on (for my limited skills anyway).My second choice would be the two selection Cavalier 55.
Tough to argue with the Vendo 63, though. Inside and out a design for the ages.
Bob
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: BryanH on January 08, 2006, 07:16:55 pm
Never had a USS-64 but that's what I want for my own machine (small and does cans or bottles). In terms of looks I'm partial to the VMC56 or VMC77's. 77's are not as common but they are a little deeper and hold a few more bottles.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 08, 2006, 08:26:22 pm
I gotta say, so far, I like the V63 much better than the USS-64. The Cavalier seems much more flimsy than the Vendo. Option wise, the Cav beats it, but construction wise, I dunno.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 09, 2006, 01:31:07 am
Bubba I disagree. I have found that the Cavalier's are much more sturdy. The Vendo's are more simple but in my opinion the Cavalier's are a rock. I have owned about an equal amount of both and I also like the Cavalier's more. But I am really not a big USS series fan. They are too big and boxy. I really like the early CSS-64's and 55's. I picked up one of each today. I will post pics tomorrow evening.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 09, 2006, 06:33:19 am
loman4ec... thats interesting. I should take a better look at mine USS then.. both the coin door and the main door seem very flimsy to me. When I close the door on the Vendo, you know its sealed. When I close the door on the Cav, it sounds like a tin can. I haven't seen any of the older Cav's yet.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 09, 2006, 10:09:01 am
Bubba, I will give you that. If yours is the 80's version USS-64 with the black coin door it was made slightly thinner. Not really thinner but I don't think there was as much reinforcement on the coin door. Maybe they were cutting back. I think I have figured out why I like them better. They are probably made to the same standards but it must be that I like working on the Cavaliers more. It might be that I have just had better luck with them but they just seem to go together better. Either way they are both great machines.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 09, 2006, 11:18:50 am
Yeah.. mine is stamped on one of the labels as a 1981. I was almost to the point of taking the door off and giving it to a guy in my shop to try to fab a new door with a bit more metal. I like having 8 slots vs. 7 but there is no precool space for extras in my Cav either.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 09, 2006, 06:10:20 pm
I have an extra coin door that will work if you need one
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 09, 2006, 08:02:29 pm
Do you think its more substantial than the one I have? How much do you want for it?
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 09, 2006, 08:31:50 pm
Where are you located? It is somewhat different it is the door that is on the earlier USS64's but this one came off of a CSS-64G. It will fit your machine just fine. It has the chrome bezels on it and good woodgrain. Id take $25 for it.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 10, 2006, 06:46:52 am
loman4ec... I'm in NJ. I've been thinking about your panel. I think I'm going to hold off for now because the bottom front of the machine is black and I don't think it would look right with a wood grain door. I looked quickly at the door last night to see about replacing the bottom panel as well, but not sure if I want to get that involved. Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know if I have 2nd thoughts.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 10, 2006, 11:19:51 am
No problem. Good luck. If you ever need anything let me know.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 14, 2006, 08:52:37 pm
I have restored dozens of all the SQ Tops and the Cavalier 64 is by far built better. I do like the USS-64 over all the Sq top machines, as they will vend most anything. Josh, I even did a Uss in Frostie. I have the photos if you would like to see.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 14, 2006, 08:53:57 pm
USS-64 Photos
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 14, 2006, 09:14:23 pm
Curtis.. .I love that Frostie... I just got done cleaning up my USS-64 and putting it into service (my garage). I do like being able to load whatever I want into it. I'm starting to like this machine a bit better after tearing it down and giving it a good cleaning. Mine (1981) seems a bit less solid than my V-63, but it is more convenient. Giving it a completely different paint job makes it look like a totally different machine. Now your gonna get me ito trouble..
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Creighton on January 14, 2006, 11:41:35 pm
Me too in trouble :-) Those look great Curtis!! How did you do the stack and racks, outstanding. Please send a PM of when you will have time to talk.
Josh: Hows the coin return bezal on your door? Also my coin entry plate needs replacing. Actually I'll buy it. I may screw up mine. Let me know what you want.
Thanks!!
Creighton
Josh: Hows the coin return bezal on your door? Also my coin entry plate needs replacing. Actually I'll buy it. I may screw up mine. Let me know what you want.
Thanks!!
Creighton
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Creighton on January 14, 2006, 11:43:26 pm
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Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 14, 2006, 11:57:01 pm
I was the first to do the Frostie Machine, I designed all the logos and sizes. I displayed the Machine for the first time to the public at the Hershey Game Room Show in 2004. I designed this machine when I was restoring for BITW and Bars and Booths as a subcontractor just to do there machines. One day Josh called and wanted to do a Frostie machine and I helped him through his project and he has gone gung ho! every sense. Keep up the good work Josh!
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 14, 2006, 11:59:12 pm
Notice the decals on the stack, you can get them from Steve at Funtronics 301-371-5246
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: bubba on January 15, 2006, 07:36:33 am
Curtis... did you powder coat the racks and trays??
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 15, 2006, 08:35:23 am
Yes I did, everything is finished the way I do my 81's, 72's, 96's Ect. Every last piece is finished an all put back with stainless steel screws. Even the insides are finished. I'll help you through the restoration if you need it. Curtis, Memory Lane Restorations
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Yarochrehc on January 15, 2006, 10:49:07 am
Curtis,
I know that this has been brought up in the past on Josh's machine, but what is the color or color code of your Frostie Machine?
Thanks.
I know that this has been brought up in the past on Josh's machine, but what is the color or color code of your Frostie Machine?
Thanks.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 15, 2006, 12:01:15 pm
The Original colors I used for the Frostie is, Yellow- PPG-DCC 84029 Alt The off White I used for the side panels, Bottle door, hinges and glass supports is PPG-DCC 91058 hope this helps. Curtis Memory Lane Restorations
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: loman4ec on January 15, 2006, 12:13:33 pm
Curtis, That USS frosty machine looks great!! What kind of paint do you use? I am going to be painting an RC cola mahcine and am going to do it in the 50's yellow with red letters. DO you have a good paint code for the RC Cola yellow. I have never seen an origional RC 81 so I don't know what color would be close.
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: www.memorylanerestorations.com on January 15, 2006, 12:52:51 pm
Sorry Josh, I don't have that paint code but I'm sure Steve from Funtronics 301-371-5246 can help you out with the original color code. If he don't have it Alan from Antique Vending will. info@antiquevending.com
Title: Which squaretop is your favorite?
Post by: Ross on January 16, 2006, 04:28:13 pm
Hi everyone. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that replied to my original post. I greatly enjoyed your responses. Thanks again, Ross.