Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 01, 2006, 04:30:47 pm
All,
Halehouse (Dan) was nice enough to alert me to this. I was in contact earlier with the owner before he sent this machine to auction. The auction was in my home town, but I didn't get to go. So, some one bought it and now it's up for sale. I am going to make a run on it. Too bad it's not another VMC 81 7-Up!
7-Up
Halehouse (Dan) was nice enough to alert me to this. I was in contact earlier with the owner before he sent this machine to auction. The auction was in my home town, but I didn't get to go. So, some one bought it and now it's up for sale. I am going to make a run on it. Too bad it's not another VMC 81 7-Up!
7-Up
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Kilroy on February 01, 2006, 05:47:24 pm
Wayne,
I just want to say good luck. We're all counting on you
I just want to say good luck. We're all counting on you
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Yarochrehc on February 01, 2006, 05:56:54 pm
Nice machine, you don't see to many in the 7up like that, hope you can get it!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: cvb141 on February 01, 2006, 09:43:07 pm
I was eyeing that one last night, Good luck! Hope you get it.
Jerry
Jerry
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 02, 2006, 11:02:05 am
I made an offer to the owner and he declined. He preferred I bid for it instead. No big deal. He was a nice guy and hopefully this one will be mine for decent price.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 04, 2006, 09:03:20 am
little bump to the top
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: halehouse on February 06, 2006, 06:41:14 pm
Congrats Wayne. Looks like a good buy!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 06, 2006, 06:41:30 pm
All,
Just got this one for $103.50. I am very excited!
Just got this one for $103.50. I am very excited!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: audiobeer on February 06, 2006, 07:05:55 pm
You can't beat that! Nice score! 
P.S. Someone else (Kilroy) just saw the movie Airplane rerun!
P.S. Someone else (Kilroy) just saw the movie Airplane rerun!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: loman4ec on February 06, 2006, 07:12:53 pm
Great score!!! You can't beet the price. What are you going to do with it?
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Creighton on February 06, 2006, 07:17:54 pm
Outstanding score!! Please post some pics when you get it. Has cool script lettering missing from my 7-Up VMC.
Thanks!
Creighton
Thanks!
Creighton
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 06, 2006, 08:13:54 pm
Thanks guys. This one is a keeper. I don't have a bottle machine and could never afford a roundtop bottle machine, so this one is it. I really like that it's a 7-Up. This makes it a little unique. I will rewire it and replace the fans, but I probably won't repaint for a while.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: BryanH on February 06, 2006, 09:18:49 pm
| Quote (90grad @ Feb. 02 2006,9:02) |
| I made an offer to the owner and he declined. He preferred I bid for it instead. No big deal. He was a nice guy and hopefully this one will be mine for decent price. |
$103 - holy cow that's a steal. I bet the seller wished he had taken your offer! Congrats.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: sodaworks on February 07, 2006, 12:12:30 am
Great Score..
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Eric on February 07, 2006, 10:15:04 am
I was watching you got a better deal! Post when you can and congrats!
Eric
Had to add this... my first machine was this little model... when I went to college my buddies moved and LEFT IT!!!!!!!!
Whew... anyway they're great little machines!
You got a deal!
Eric
Had to add this... my first machine was this little model... when I went to college my buddies moved and LEFT IT!!!!!!!!
Whew... anyway they're great little machines!
You got a deal!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: MoonDawg on February 07, 2006, 12:30:16 pm
Nice small machine at a small price, that's a great combination. Glad YOU got it Wayne.......I see you sniped it. Good work!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 08, 2006, 08:35:43 am
Thanks again to all. My wife helped a lot on this. We set a timer to coinincide with eBay time. I had my bid ready and only had to hit the "confirm bid" button when she said to. I got in with 8 seconds left. I am going to pick it up on Saturday and will post pictures. I am very excited.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: sodaworks on February 08, 2006, 12:35:58 pm
Just wondering if you two were wearing camo's when the sniping took place.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: on February 08, 2006, 01:34:55 pm
I can just see them getting ready for the snipe. Watched synchronized...check. ready.......wait......wait.....NOW!! Crack open some cold ones...target has benn aquired.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Yarochrehc on February 08, 2006, 01:57:26 pm
Nice machine, at a great price! Way to GO!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 08, 2006, 02:02:55 pm
You guys are too funny! I will admit I did the "happy machine dance" after I won it. My kids thought that was pretty funny.
I will admit I did the "happy machine dance" after I won it. My kids thought that was pretty funny.Title: 7-up machine
Post by: BryanH on February 08, 2006, 04:45:31 pm
| Quote (90grad @ Feb. 08 2006,6:35) |
| Thanks again to all. My wife helped a lot on this. We set a timer to coinincide with eBay time. I had my bid ready and only had to hit the "confirm bid" button when she said to. I got in with 8 seconds left. I am going to pick it up on Saturday and will post pictures. I am very excited. |
Not that I want to break up a family outing, but.... there is an easier way to snipe. I'll PM you with the details.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: halehouse on February 11, 2006, 09:12:12 am
Are you picking it up this weekend before the snow "hits" ? People here go nuts over it. Haven't had any since early Dec. and there are runs on milk and bread.
Looking forward to hearing about the new machine.
Looking forward to hearing about the new machine.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on February 11, 2006, 10:53:12 am
I actually got it yesterday, as I was thinking the snow was going to mess things up. It's is good shape. Needs a good cleaning, especially the bottle mechanism. But, it'll make a nice little project. I'll post pictures soon. 
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: halehouse on February 27, 2006, 09:18:16 pm
Any pics Wayne?
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: bcharlton on February 28, 2006, 12:06:56 am
Wayne:
I would restore it in a nice Dad's rootbeer theme. Just kidding. Great score!! Send pictures if you can.
Brian C
I would restore it in a nice Dad's rootbeer theme. Just kidding. Great score!! Send pictures if you can.
Brian C
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on March 07, 2006, 08:15:45 am
7Up-date:
I tore down the machine over the weekend. It needs some minor work. It cools great. I plan on rewiring and replacing the fans. I have to tear down, clean and lube the bottle stack. I did this to my can stack, so at least I am not going in totally uncharted waters. The belt plate has the typical rust, so I am going to cut a new piece of metal and stick it in there. I will touch up some rust areas inside and clean everything. I don't plan on painting the exterior (at least not now), as I like the graphics, have no extra money (well, permission to use it anyway). Besides, the machine will stay in the garage. I am going to paint all the stuff in the interior. Here are some photos. These were taken at the previous owner's place, but it gives a good idea of the machines condition.
I tore down the machine over the weekend. It needs some minor work. It cools great. I plan on rewiring and replacing the fans. I have to tear down, clean and lube the bottle stack. I did this to my can stack, so at least I am not going in totally uncharted waters. The belt plate has the typical rust, so I am going to cut a new piece of metal and stick it in there. I will touch up some rust areas inside and clean everything. I don't plan on painting the exterior (at least not now), as I like the graphics, have no extra money (well, permission to use it anyway). Besides, the machine will stay in the garage. I am going to paint all the stuff in the interior. Here are some photos. These were taken at the previous owner's place, but it gives a good idea of the machines condition.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on March 07, 2006, 08:16:36 am
Two more....
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Eric on March 07, 2006, 10:07:27 am
Looks like there's a lot of cool stuff out there in the garage! What's beside the 7up (nice machine by the way!) and is that a 39 to the other side?...
Nice score on the 7up that model was my first machine... Wish I still had it
Nice score on the 7up that model was my first machine... Wish I still had it
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on March 07, 2006, 11:35:51 am
These photos were actually sent to me by Lloyd from Coinopwarehouse. He owned this machine (and the 39 beside it). This has a cool story. My neighbor was looking for a machine (eventually bought a nice one from Josh) and I saw this one on Lloyd's site. I contacted him about it and he wanted $375. I thought that was a little steep and Lloyd said he paid $300 for it and if he didn't sell it, it was going to auction. Well about a month later, this machine and the 39 were being auctioned in my home town. I was planning on going, but my parents were visiting that weekend. Oh well, so I thought. The machine was bought by a guy about 35 miles from me who stuck it on eBay. However, he didn't list it well and I got it for $103. When I picked it up, his partner said he lost money on it, as it cost the guy nearly $200 at the auction.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Bob K on March 07, 2006, 12:06:01 pm
I see Oak Acorn gumball machines on top of the 7UP...
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: on March 07, 2006, 01:10:47 pm
The sky is falling!
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: 90grad on March 07, 2006, 02:09:12 pm
Kito,
You'd have a coronary if you saw the stuff Lloyd kept on the top of the machines in his warehouse. Rest assured, the top of the 7-Up is clear in my garage.
You'd have a coronary if you saw the stuff Lloyd kept on the top of the machines in his warehouse. Rest assured, the top of the 7-Up is clear in my garage.
Title: 7-up machine
Post by: Eric on March 07, 2006, 02:46:33 pm
Wow!..good eye Bob! How did I miss those?!?! there looks to be 3!
Sounds like he has too much cool stuff! Nice price on the 7up!
Sounds like he has too much cool stuff! Nice price on the 7up!