Title: What could be done with this panelled vendo?
Post by: BryanH on February 08, 2006, 05:56:51 pm
Pretty sure I remember hearing or seeing some posts on this kind of machine. Seller says it runs but doesn't cool. Asking $75 OBO. Toying with the idea if there was a 
cool custom restoration idea? Any ideas?
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Post by: jasmine64 on February 08, 2006, 06:01:56 pm
wasnt there a thread on something like that this past spring or summer.
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Post by: Creighton on February 08, 2006, 06:09:48 pm
Rack and shelves are worth $75.00. Compressor fits RT-56's. Bad case of woodgrainitis. Guess you could put a movie poster on the front :-)
Creighton
Creighton
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Post by: jasmine64 on February 08, 2006, 06:14:08 pm
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Post by: Creighton on February 08, 2006, 06:21:34 pm
posting error deleted. sorry
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Post by: Kevin C on February 08, 2006, 06:21:53 pm
Hello
Parts machine. Offer $45
Kevin
Parts machine. Offer $45
Kevin
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Post by: BryanH on February 08, 2006, 09:18:18 pm
Thanks for the link Jas! and everyone else for your 2 cents.
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Post by: bcharlton on February 08, 2006, 10:43:52 pm
Gentleman:
I was wrong. My Motts Vendo 56 is now the second ugliest machine I have ever seen. I feel better already.
Brian
I was wrong. My Motts Vendo 56 is now the second ugliest machine I have ever seen. I feel better already.
Brian
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Post by: Lulu on February 09, 2006, 07:26:15 am
Good idea for a new thread--Ugliest Machine!!
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Post by: bubba on February 09, 2006, 07:32:49 am
ROFL @ bcharlton 
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Post by: bcharlton on February 09, 2006, 08:16:20 am
Ken/Bubba
What is ROFL?
I would love a thread showing the ugliest soda machines.
That would be funny
Brian C
What is ROFL?
I would love a thread showing the ugliest soda machines.
That would be funny
Brian C
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Post by: BryanH on February 09, 2006, 10:11:16 am
ROFL = rolling on the floor laughing
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Post by: timsmore on February 09, 2006, 11:28:35 pm
My wife kinda thinks our freebie CV-223 is up there on the ugly stick too. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with it. With the plastic covers off it I'm still digging for a theme or idea.
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Post by: timsmore on February 09, 2006, 11:32:40 pm
Here is the before... The plastic is very dirty and a bit pitted from the wonderful Arizona air. Any suggestion how I might bring it back to life? Then I will only have to work on the front. The sun was so hot it actually melted some of the plastic below the selector buttons.
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Post by: BrianB on February 10, 2006, 07:25:29 am
BCharlton, That is pretty darn foul looking!! Do you still have that machine and do you plan on repainting it?
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Post by: Eric on February 10, 2006, 11:00:22 am
This is where a large decal under plexi glass could come in
handy.... this is still kinda plain but could be fun with a “Hits The Spot” text along the front.....
Anyway here's a start of an idea.....
handy.... this is still kinda plain but could be fun with a “Hits The Spot” text along the front.....
Anyway here's a start of an idea.....
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Post by: Kevin C on February 10, 2006, 12:04:23 pm
Timsmore
I am the running for a CV big boy for parts machine. The parts machine is a Coke model. Right now the bidding is a $40.
So I will have both coke & pepsi signs for the front.
Kevin
I am the running for a CV big boy for parts machine. The parts machine is a Coke model. Right now the bidding is a $40.
So I will have both coke & pepsi signs for the front.
Kevin
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Post by: Kevin C on February 10, 2006, 12:08:39 pm
Hey
I was looking at your pictures more closely & notice that you removed the can slider on the outer door. What I am calling the can slider is the plastic gates that directs/channels the cans out of the vending mechanism through the front of the machine. How did you ge tthat out? Did it cause damage to the trim? I removed my anti-theft hand guards.
Kevin
I was looking at your pictures more closely & notice that you removed the can slider on the outer door. What I am calling the can slider is the plastic gates that directs/channels the cans out of the vending mechanism through the front of the machine. How did you ge tthat out? Did it cause damage to the trim? I removed my anti-theft hand guards.
Kevin
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Post by: Kilroy on February 10, 2006, 08:42:59 pm
My name is Jim..and...um... I...er...kinda like the concept of hide a pop machine behind authentic simulated wood panels
I came of age in the 70's, the generation between LSD and REM. Quick, name a classic machine of the 70's. I'll wait. It was the age of convenience, heck with the compact style of a vendo, or the sleekness of a Cavalier, naw, let's create a mega behemoth, capaple of holding a half million cans. Ok, so making chains out of the pull tab rings to hang from your rearview mirror (kids, ask your parents what a pull tab was) was cool, but dang it, we wore bell bottoms, and platform shoes. Our contribution was disco.
This machine cries out to me. It says I belong in a game room done in dark wood paneling, and orange shag carpet. It needs some blacklight "Keep on Truckin'" posters above it. Put it next to the quadrophonic jukebox, let the disco globe hanging from the drop ceiling glitter upon the 16oz King Size cokebottles in it. And enjoy the real simulated wood panels while listening to "The Night Chicago Died"
Godawful ugly machines need love too.
I came of age in the 70's, the generation between LSD and REM. Quick, name a classic machine of the 70's. I'll wait. It was the age of convenience, heck with the compact style of a vendo, or the sleekness of a Cavalier, naw, let's create a mega behemoth, capaple of holding a half million cans. Ok, so making chains out of the pull tab rings to hang from your rearview mirror (kids, ask your parents what a pull tab was) was cool, but dang it, we wore bell bottoms, and platform shoes. Our contribution was disco.
This machine cries out to me. It says I belong in a game room done in dark wood paneling, and orange shag carpet. It needs some blacklight "Keep on Truckin'" posters above it. Put it next to the quadrophonic jukebox, let the disco globe hanging from the drop ceiling glitter upon the 16oz King Size cokebottles in it. And enjoy the real simulated wood panels while listening to "The Night Chicago Died"
Godawful ugly machines need love too.
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Post by: timsmore on February 10, 2006, 09:25:34 pm
How did you ge tthat out? Did it cause damage to the trim? I removed my anti-theft hand guards.
It was as simple as removing the nine 3/8" nuts from around the frame of it. I've noticed that I have a knack of getting things apart. I don't usually even need a manual.
As my dad put it when I was young "You can tear up a wooden block". I'm in the Army and I'm going to experiment with posters and stuff that I have access to. Good thing is if I don't like it I just take them back out and try something else. I've started painting the trim Hammertone Gold. My wife is determined to get rid of it but I like the ability to have bottles and cans come from one machine.
Eric... Can you show me a good "Wonder Woman" look on the machine? My buddy says he NEVER gets tired of looking at her and my wife is kinda partial to her. I didn't realize that was even my machine that you manipulated at first!!!
It was as simple as removing the nine 3/8" nuts from around the frame of it. I've noticed that I have a knack of getting things apart. I don't usually even need a manual.
As my dad put it when I was young "You can tear up a wooden block". I'm in the Army and I'm going to experiment with posters and stuff that I have access to. Good thing is if I don't like it I just take them back out and try something else. I've started painting the trim Hammertone Gold. My wife is determined to get rid of it but I like the ability to have bottles and cans come from one machine.
Eric... Can you show me a good "Wonder Woman" look on the machine? My buddy says he NEVER gets tired of looking at her and my wife is kinda partial to her. I didn't realize that was even my machine that you manipulated at first!!!
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Post by: bcharlton on February 10, 2006, 10:33:10 pm
Brian B
I will be restoring the ugly Motts machine. I hope to make it a little more pleasing to the eye. I will be doing a root beer theme. Don't worry Curtis, I will not be stealing your Frosty design.
As for those of you that cant seem to "shake shake shake" the 70s, I feel sorry for you. Sure we all love KC and the Sunshine Band, but can you name me one vending machine that came out of that era that looks good in a game room?
ps Disco balls don't accept quarters.
I was born in the 60s and grew up with far too much polyester and lime green leisure suits. I will take a black and white checkerd floors over orange carpeting anytime. As for music, I urge you rent American Grafitti and listen to the sound tract. I rest my case. Sorry to all you beatles fans. In the immortal words of John Milner:
"Turn off the surfin sh---, music hasn't been the same ever since Buddy Holly died".
I have to start work on my Seeburg 100c. For some reason it still sounds a little sweeter then my old eight track player.
Brian C
I will be restoring the ugly Motts machine. I hope to make it a little more pleasing to the eye. I will be doing a root beer theme. Don't worry Curtis, I will not be stealing your Frosty design.
As for those of you that cant seem to "shake shake shake" the 70s, I feel sorry for you. Sure we all love KC and the Sunshine Band, but can you name me one vending machine that came out of that era that looks good in a game room?
ps Disco balls don't accept quarters.
I was born in the 60s and grew up with far too much polyester and lime green leisure suits. I will take a black and white checkerd floors over orange carpeting anytime. As for music, I urge you rent American Grafitti and listen to the sound tract. I rest my case. Sorry to all you beatles fans. In the immortal words of John Milner:
"Turn off the surfin sh---, music hasn't been the same ever since Buddy Holly died".
I have to start work on my Seeburg 100c. For some reason it still sounds a little sweeter then my old eight track player.
Brian C
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Post by: Eric on February 11, 2006, 12:18:50 am
Wonder Woman... I'll have to do some digging for art..... I'll see what I can do....
Do a Lichenstein Pop Art Pop Machine?....Hmmmm could be cool...
Eric
And Jim don't forget the dark wood stressed tables with a pair of half barrel black leather studded
edged chairs then you can sit back and eat a little bag of pop rocks and Freakies ceral and
stare at those great blacklight posters of tigers and bull fighters..... Ahhh the 70s!
But Hey!!!! Come on...
The Mamas & the Papas wasn't bad and there was also CCR
and the Eagles!
And the 70s defenantly would have been the time for us to be driving around picking up these round
tops for next to nothing! But I was a pre-teen/teen and a soda machine was the last thing
on my mind....
Do a Lichenstein Pop Art Pop Machine?....Hmmmm could be cool...
Eric
And Jim don't forget the dark wood stressed tables with a pair of half barrel black leather studded
edged chairs then you can sit back and eat a little bag of pop rocks and Freakies ceral and
stare at those great blacklight posters of tigers and bull fighters..... Ahhh the 70s!
But Hey!!!! Come on...
The Mamas & the Papas wasn't bad and there was also CCR
and the Eagles!
And the 70s defenantly would have been the time for us to be driving around picking up these round
tops for next to nothing! But I was a pre-teen/teen and a soda machine was the last thing
on my mind....
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Post by: timsmore on February 12, 2006, 11:49:00 am
Where would I go about getting larhe UNIQUE decals made that could be transferred? Say if I have an image that I would want done up? I have ZERO artist flair so painting is out but I could put together some images if someone would be ablr to turn it into a decal or transfer. Thanks!
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Post by: sodaworks on February 12, 2006, 01:22:23 pm
Eric is your decal man. He does awesome work!!
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Post by: Eric on February 12, 2006, 11:45:33 pm
The art work isn't a problem it's being made into a decal.... seems most are just big digital
images (real grainy looking) I can't seem to find anyone (yet) that could make more of a
silkscreen/spot color decal... probably gonna be high $$$$$. Anyone out there know of a
decal maker?.... Who does the decals that sodaworks and Funtronics sells?...
I'm working on the front view bottle cap in between work and kids right now... Work has gotten busy.
(Wouldn't you know the job gets in the way of the hobby....hate that... but... it does
help pay for the hobby and put food on the table....so....)
Anyway... if anyone knows of a decal place let me know..... lets get something worked out.
Eric
images (real grainy looking) I can't seem to find anyone (yet) that could make more of a
silkscreen/spot color decal... probably gonna be high $$$$$. Anyone out there know of a
decal maker?.... Who does the decals that sodaworks and Funtronics sells?...
I'm working on the front view bottle cap in between work and kids right now... Work has gotten busy.
(Wouldn't you know the job gets in the way of the hobby....hate that... but... it does
help pay for the hobby and put food on the table....so....)
Anyway... if anyone knows of a decal place let me know..... lets get something worked out.
Eric
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Post by: Creighton on February 12, 2006, 11:54:55 pm
Yea the places I've checked with aren't real interested and can't give a firm quote. When things slow a bit workwise here going to try some things on a friends photo grade printer.
Creighton
Creighton
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Post by: Eric on February 13, 2006, 12:20:19 am
Another thing about these decals is license...
Personally if it's just ones and twos of these things and it for restoration
of a personal machine I can't see any trouble... We're all painting Coke
and Pepsi stuff and vinyl lettering Have a Coke on the side. But I bet to get cost down
you'd have to make several... then what do you do with a 100 decals you can't sell?....
There are brands out there that are Public Domain... need no license such as AAA Rootbeer....
I have a license with Nesbitt's and Nu-Grape... Our license with Dr Pepper/7up is about up...
And I don't know if it's worth renewing just for decals.....
Does anyone else here have a license with a Soda brand?....
That was BITW problem with their decals.... No license to sell but I can't see why
they couldn't use them to restore... say a Pepsi machine, with a Pepsi decal?
Again somebody PM me before I get to much time into these things...
Personally if it's just ones and twos of these things and it for restoration
of a personal machine I can't see any trouble... We're all painting Coke
and Pepsi stuff and vinyl lettering Have a Coke on the side. But I bet to get cost down
you'd have to make several... then what do you do with a 100 decals you can't sell?....
There are brands out there that are Public Domain... need no license such as AAA Rootbeer....
I have a license with Nesbitt's and Nu-Grape... Our license with Dr Pepper/7up is about up...
And I don't know if it's worth renewing just for decals.....
Does anyone else here have a license with a Soda brand?....
That was BITW problem with their decals.... No license to sell but I can't see why
they couldn't use them to restore... say a Pepsi machine, with a Pepsi decal?
Again somebody PM me before I get to much time into these things...
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Post by: timsmore on February 13, 2006, 12:31:30 am
OK OK the guy called and said no one wanted it so I coughed up $50 for it. It seems to actually be in really good shape now that the 400lbs of dirt is out of the bottom. According to all the tags this is the actual information.
Sales Model: 4D56A
MFG# 01C7020ZA
Vendo Co, Kansa City, MO
115V, 60cycle, 4.6amps
Pepsi Cola Tag 3288
This machine is differnt than the thread from the first page in that it vends bottles. I checked once I McGyvered the lock and it will hold 12oz bottles. The coin mechanism is a type of gravity one in that once the Quarter is dropped it sits in place while the bottle is pulled then it allows the release to let the bottle slide through. I have no complaints except that as in the thread this front panel will be the most fun to remove with the insulation having been injected. Good thing the AZ heat has completely dried it out so the two SHOULD separate easily.
Sales Model: 4D56A
MFG# 01C7020ZA
Vendo Co, Kansa City, MO
115V, 60cycle, 4.6amps
Pepsi Cola Tag 3288
This machine is differnt than the thread from the first page in that it vends bottles. I checked once I McGyvered the lock and it will hold 12oz bottles. The coin mechanism is a type of gravity one in that once the Quarter is dropped it sits in place while the bottle is pulled then it allows the release to let the bottle slide through. I have no complaints except that as in the thread this front panel will be the most fun to remove with the insulation having been injected. Good thing the AZ heat has completely dried it out so the two SHOULD separate easily.
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Post by: timsmore on February 13, 2006, 12:33:59 am
Here are a couple more.
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Post by: timsmore on February 13, 2006, 12:36:27 am
last two...
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Post by: bcharlton on February 13, 2006, 09:10:59 am
Tinsmore:
Please, no more pictures. I can't take it any longer. If this keeps up, I an threatening to show my ugly motts machine again. I would find a nice quiet place and bury the machine once and for all. The only machine that may be less attractive is the "before" picture of my Vendo 59 that sat in wetlands for 35 years. It is affectionatly known as "swamp thing"
I will post the pics if anyone is interested.
Brian C
Please, no more pictures. I can't take it any longer. If this keeps up, I an threatening to show my ugly motts machine again. I would find a nice quiet place and bury the machine once and for all. The only machine that may be less attractive is the "before" picture of my Vendo 59 that sat in wetlands for 35 years. It is affectionatly known as "swamp thing"
I will post the pics if anyone is interested.
Brian C
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Post by: loman4ec on February 13, 2006, 09:26:26 am
Do you even have to ask. Of course we want to see pictures.
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Post by: Eric on February 13, 2006, 10:26:40 am
You could probably double your money in just parts from that machine...
Oh and ugly?.... I'll post my 81 the way it looks now......it puts the ug in ugly.
Oh and ugly?.... I'll post my 81 the way it looks now......it puts the ug in ugly.
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Post by: timsmore on February 13, 2006, 10:49:55 am
I would like to see thee wetland picture. Here in the desert we have the exact opposite problem. Two inches of dust/dirt and spiders in the bottom and very faded. So far I have not had a problem with steel and rust. I just plugged in this beauty. The light on top lit with a new ballast. I will give a definate answer on cooling in just a bit and also show a picture of of the "Spider Jungle Habitat" that was in the bottom. 
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Post by: timsmore on February 13, 2006, 11:46:52 am
ICE COLD BABY!!!
I'm not crazy but would anyone know where I could find a replacement panel for the front? Possibly just like this one or close? With it all coming to together as a solid unit that needs a cleaning etc I thought this could "TRULY" be a conversation piece once cleaned up. And now for the much anticipated "Spider Habitat"
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Post by: MoonDawg on February 13, 2006, 12:29:38 pm
Having owned one of these and trying for 2 years to sell it, I finally got more money by parting it out, and then I junked the door. You may consider having a sheet metal shop bend you an overlay and screw it onto the door. Then paint and create your own graphics.
And am I the only one here that thinks the Motts machine is kind of cool looking?
And am I the only one here that thinks the Motts machine is kind of cool looking?
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Post by: BryanH on February 13, 2006, 12:31:55 pm
Tim - you bought the machine before I could get out to see it??
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Post by: timsmore on February 13, 2006, 06:11:46 pm
Bryan,
I emailed the guy and he told me someone was coming over on Sunday to look at it around 3:00 and if he didn't show up then I could have it for $50. After that he emailed me and said he was tired of people saying that they would show and they don't for other things that he had sold in the past so the first one there was the first one to have it. After driving the 95 miles to something that I had no real idea if it worked I did start to second guess my decision, but with what I saw here and that you didn't say for certain if you were going to go for it or if you still were even thinking about it. If you would have said that you were going to look at it then I would have known that it was you he was talking about but you got quiet on this subject. Sorry about sniping you it wasn't on purpose.
I emailed the guy and he told me someone was coming over on Sunday to look at it around 3:00 and if he didn't show up then I could have it for $50. After that he emailed me and said he was tired of people saying that they would show and they don't for other things that he had sold in the past so the first one there was the first one to have it. After driving the 95 miles to something that I had no real idea if it worked I did start to second guess my decision, but with what I saw here and that you didn't say for certain if you were going to go for it or if you still were even thinking about it. If you would have said that you were going to look at it then I would have known that it was you he was talking about but you got quiet on this subject. Sorry about sniping you it wasn't on purpose.
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Post by: bcharlton on February 13, 2006, 07:49:58 pm
This is the famouse "swamp thing". I was buying a 1945 pay phone from a collector and I mentioned to him I collected old soda machines. He said there was one in a wetlands area next to his cottage. He told me his father used it in the drug store in the late 50s/early 60s. "if you can hall it out, then it's yours" he told me.
I could not get the coin mech to work no matter what I did. I decided to restore it and use it as a base for my son's octagon texas holdem poker table. I think it looks a lot better now then it did a few months ago.
ps can you spot my restored Vendo 56 squre top Pepsi in the background?
Brian C
I could not get the coin mech to work no matter what I did. I decided to restore it and use it as a base for my son's octagon texas holdem poker table. I think it looks a lot better now then it did a few months ago.
ps can you spot my restored Vendo 56 squre top Pepsi in the background?
Brian C
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Post by: Creighton on February 13, 2006, 08:04:40 pm
Great idea!! wonder if a table video game would fit, that would be cool.
Creighton
Creighton
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Post by: sodaworks on February 13, 2006, 10:41:50 pm
bcharlton, Nice creative use of the cooler.
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Post by: bcharlton on February 14, 2006, 12:15:47 am
Thanks Terry:
Because I could not restore it and have it vend, I took the top off and have found a practical use for it. As you all know, it would have been a crime to have the Vendo 59 sit out and rot for another 35 years. The insides and the condensor deck were at time, under water, The metal was still restorable after all those years but the mech gears were rotted together. I tried to make lemonade out of lemons. I get as many complimates on the table as any thing else I have ever restored. The kids love it. I used rope lighting to show off the embossed lettering. The paint job turned out awesome. I use the opening to store the poker chips and cards etc. I used diamond plate to make the door. The octagon poker table was made from plans I picked up off the internet. Let me know if anyone would like to see what the table looks like from the top view.
Now, I wish I could get me 16 year old son to stop playing cards in his spare time and help me do a little sandblasting.
Regards:
Brian C
Because I could not restore it and have it vend, I took the top off and have found a practical use for it. As you all know, it would have been a crime to have the Vendo 59 sit out and rot for another 35 years. The insides and the condensor deck were at time, under water, The metal was still restorable after all those years but the mech gears were rotted together. I tried to make lemonade out of lemons. I get as many complimates on the table as any thing else I have ever restored. The kids love it. I used rope lighting to show off the embossed lettering. The paint job turned out awesome. I use the opening to store the poker chips and cards etc. I used diamond plate to make the door. The octagon poker table was made from plans I picked up off the internet. Let me know if anyone would like to see what the table looks like from the top view.
Now, I wish I could get me 16 year old son to stop playing cards in his spare time and help me do a little sandblasting.
Regards:
Brian C
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Post by: timsmore on February 14, 2006, 11:13:01 am
I would definately like to see the top. Especially if it isn't the typical store design.
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Post by: sodaworks on February 14, 2006, 10:57:21 pm
| Quote (bcharlton @ Feb. 13 2006,9:15) |
| Now, I wish I could get me 16 year old son to stop playing cards in his spare time and help me do a little sandblasting. |
Yeah right, if you figure that out let me know I've got a 17 year old.
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Post by: bcharlton on February 15, 2006, 03:44:29 pm
Here is the poker table view from the top. I used "bar top" to cover the cards. The cards are inside the clear finsh. It's pretty cool. I like it better in my game room then in a swamp.
Brian C
Brian C
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Post by: bcharlton on February 15, 2006, 03:45:28 pm
Another angle.
BC
BC
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Post by: timsmore on February 16, 2006, 12:31:38 am
bcharlton--Nice job on the table
MoonDawg--Do you have pics of your Decorator before you parted it out?
As you see below I managed to break apart the lovely plastic cover. I'm sure the skin on my knuckles will return from prying the cover off and using a screwdriver to get under it. What I'm thinking of doing now is finding either 1/32" galvanized duct steel for the front. If I manage that I can slide it right in the channel the plastic was in on the sides and top. I've also started shaving the foam down to get it level and smooth with the edges. I've found a business right by me that can do up to 35" wide graphics full color for $5.00 per sq/ft. Is that a good price? That would allow me to get some pics and have them printed on a sticky vinyl and help me bring this machine into this millenium.
MoonDawg--Do you have pics of your Decorator before you parted it out?
As you see below I managed to break apart the lovely plastic cover. I'm sure the skin on my knuckles will return from prying the cover off and using a screwdriver to get under it. What I'm thinking of doing now is finding either 1/32" galvanized duct steel for the front. If I manage that I can slide it right in the channel the plastic was in on the sides and top. I've also started shaving the foam down to get it level and smooth with the edges. I've found a business right by me that can do up to 35" wide graphics full color for $5.00 per sq/ft. Is that a good price? That would allow me to get some pics and have them printed on a sticky vinyl and help me bring this machine into this millenium.
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Post by: MoonDawg on February 16, 2006, 11:25:22 am
Tim, why would you want a picture of mine? Looked just like yours. And if it wasn't ugly before...............it sure is now
Glad you are doing this, you may save more of these from ill fate. Once you have a new skin made you could paint it first and reduce your graphics cost.
How are you going to shave that insulation?
Glad you are doing this, you may save more of these from ill fate. Once you have a new skin made you could paint it first and reduce your graphics cost.
How are you going to shave that insulation?
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Post by: sodaworks on February 16, 2006, 11:49:39 am
Apply heat to a wide blade putty knife to remove the foam. 
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Post by: timsmore on February 16, 2006, 12:39:03 pm
MoonDawg I thought that you had changed the appearance that's all.
As for shaving it I started by playing with a hack saw blade just to see how it will look. I like the idea of a hot blade but I may also try some longer blade or a plane. It don't have to be perfect just flat enough for the cover to slide in place. With this being a 69-70 machine I was thinking on labels from that time frame and giving it an update by maybe a look of an upper and lower on the door with a PEPSI logo on the top section and maybe emblems of coin return etc on the door itself to create a look of a machine but alot smaller. Just a thought.
As for shaving it I started by playing with a hack saw blade just to see how it will look. I like the idea of a hot blade but I may also try some longer blade or a plane. It don't have to be perfect just flat enough for the cover to slide in place. With this being a 69-70 machine I was thinking on labels from that time frame and giving it an update by maybe a look of an upper and lower on the door with a PEPSI logo on the top section and maybe emblems of coin return etc on the door itself to create a look of a machine but alot smaller. Just a thought.
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Post by: timsmore on February 20, 2006, 12:52:28 am
Well the shaving came along quite well today. I have found with the plastic panel out there is a nice channel around the edges about 1/32". I went to Home Depot to check on counter top sheets and have alot of colors to choose from. Also have inquired on a sheet of galvanized to fit but no prices yet. Now I need to get the body prepped.
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Post by: sodaworks on February 20, 2006, 10:27:52 am
How about a garage/shop look, "Aluminum diamond plate" With some flames and hot rod decals on the side... Sorry, just thinking about what I would do...
With some flames and hot rod decals on the side... Sorry, just thinking about what I would do... Title: What could be done with this panelled vendo?
Post by: timsmore on February 20, 2006, 11:51:32 am
That's a good thought thanks. I would like to get it to the point where it has a theme, maybe clean/updated enough where it could be brought into a family or game room. He coin mech with this seems to be just gravity in the fact that the quarter rests in position and when the bottle is pulled it then allows the mech to release. Is there any way to change the price or put another mech in its place? If not no biggie, just wondering. I'm going to start posting in the renovation area with all this since one of these have not been tracked at all. I'm checking on aluminum prices today also. Thanks again!
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Post by: on February 20, 2006, 03:25:38 pm
I like the idea of doing your own theme on it to match the room that it is going in. Once i finish with the 64 in a coke theme I want to do the 96 in a Mt Dew theme.
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Post by: timsmore on February 20, 2006, 09:56:05 pm
Last Post for me here on this machine...
Just two more pics to show what the door looks like as of today. I'm starting to lean toward a Miller Lite theme now.
Just two more pics to show what the door looks like as of today. I'm starting to lean toward a Miller Lite theme now.
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Post by: sodaworks on February 20, 2006, 10:21:58 pm
Kurt Busch 
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Post by: MoonDawg on February 21, 2006, 11:50:10 am
Nice job. Did you use angle material to retain it? I like the idea of graphics showing a coin and bottle door.
And the sign.........will it become a "Miller lite"?
And the sign.........will it become a "Miller lite"?
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Post by: timsmore on February 21, 2006, 03:41:51 pm
When I removed (TORE) the plastic molding off the edge channels were already in place so I just bought a piece of aluminum (probably should've done stainless), shaved the front and cleaned out the leftover spray in insulation, and slid it in place. I researched the web last night for Miller emblems without much luck. The bottom line is there are no more Pepsi bottles and when you do get pop in bottles best price I have found at WalMart is about $2.50 a 6 pack on sale. That is for Orange and Grape Crush. IBC is bit bit more. Beer bottles are obviously easier to come by and I prefer a cold beer to a pop anyday. Cane Sugar pop is good also but a bit expensive. 
Pepsi bottling!!!!!
Pepsi bottling!!!!!Title: What could be done with this panelled vendo?
Post by: timsmore on February 21, 2006, 03:43:32 pm
Oh yea, the sign on top is a piece of plastic so swapping out with a new sign on plexi-glass will be easy. I'm also thinking about a beer tap handle as the door handle to open with.
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Post by: rogerz on February 21, 2006, 08:56:30 pm
I like what you've done with it so far. I see it in Miller Lite bright blue with white graphics.
LARGE top to bottom graphics! And the Tap handle door handle, nice touch.
And to think they were bustin your as the ugliest machine!
rz
LARGE top to bottom graphics! And the Tap handle door handle, nice touch.
And to think they were bustin your
as the ugliest machine! rz
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Post by: Yarochrehc on February 21, 2006, 09:12:23 pm
| Quote (bcharlton @ Feb. 15 2006,3:45) |
| Another angle. BC |
Brian,
how did you paint the embossed lettering on your card table?
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Post by: bcharlton on February 22, 2006, 11:32:42 am
Bob:
I use a professional hand stripper to do all my hand work. Here is a 1917 cash registor that I restored and then I had him stripe for my basement maltshop.
BrianC
I use a professional hand stripper to do all my hand work. Here is a 1917 cash registor that I restored and then I had him stripe for my basement maltshop.
BrianC
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Post by: bcharlton on February 22, 2006, 11:36:56 am
The only problem is that my employees at work won't let me take it home. They love to ring it every time they make a sale. I am doing a coke theme restoration for the office. I need to take Ethel's home.
BC
BC
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Post by: Eric on February 22, 2006, 11:37:22 am
Looks like a Bennett 700 series behind that register....
My favorite pump!
(Nice register too by the way) is that American Graffitti Car Hop a Decal?....
My favorite pump!
(Nice register too by the way) is that American Graffitti Car Hop a Decal?....
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Post by: Eric on February 22, 2006, 11:49:41 am
Try contacting beermachines.com they have a soda machine in the Miller theme.
See if they'll sell you a decal set
...Heck contact a Miller distributor themselves they may have decals and signs... may
even give you stuff for it... And a tap for a handle is a cool idea.
See if they'll sell you a decal set
...Heck contact a Miller distributor themselves they may have decals and signs... may
even give you stuff for it... And a tap for a handle is a cool idea.
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Post by: David D on February 22, 2006, 09:38:41 pm
regarding the miller decals try signnetwork.com for decals. I used this place a few months ago, many decals for Miller and quick shipment.
Thanks-
Thanks-
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Post by: bcharlton on February 22, 2006, 11:14:21 pm
Hey Duchon:
I painted my v56 square top in "Dad's Rootbeer" color. I want to do a Dad's theme but I don't know where I can get the decals for it. I see you have a Dad's Rootbeer emoticon. Any help?
Also, that is a Bennett 1000 series in the background of the cash registor. Close Eric, but no cigar. Thank you for noticing.
Brian C
Brian C
I painted my v56 square top in "Dad's Rootbeer" color. I want to do a Dad's theme but I don't know where I can get the decals for it. I see you have a Dad's Rootbeer emoticon. Any help?
Also, that is a Bennett 1000 series in the background of the cash registor. Close Eric, but no cigar. Thank you for noticing.
Brian C
Brian C
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Post by: bcharlton on February 22, 2006, 11:18:24 pm
Eric:
Also, the decal only "bears" a likeness to the famouse American Graffitti
monikor. At least that is what my attorney has told me to say. Actually, I make the decals for my malt shop and they look great. It is one of my favorite symblos representing the fifties.
Brian C
Also, the decal only "bears" a likeness to the famouse American Graffitti
monikor. At least that is what my attorney has told me to say. Actually, I make the decals for my malt shop and they look great. It is one of my favorite symblos representing the fifties.
Brian C
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Post by: David D on February 22, 2006, 11:20:39 pm
sorry no idea about the DAD's decals. DAD's is actually my initials that's why I'm using this emoticon
Thanks-
David
Thanks-
David
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Post by: bcharlton on February 22, 2006, 11:25:36 pm
David:
You have great taste anyway. I have a few old Dad's signs. The Square top is almost done. I will post the pics when complete.
BrianC
You have great taste anyway. I have a few old Dad's signs. The Square top is almost done. I will post the pics when complete.
BrianC
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Post by: Eric on February 23, 2006, 10:51:29 am
BENNETT 1000? Let's see the whole pump?... These are getting out of site too!
Need to find a Wayne 60 before they cost as much as a RC 81!
Do you have a good place that can make decals... (More of the spot color printing
look) I was working on cap decals... till work.. (my job) here picked up... now they're
on hold for a while...
But I could design/draw them up we just need to find a place that can make good quality
decals and see who all wants what and how many.
Need to find a Wayne 60 before they cost as much as a RC 81!
Do you have a good place that can make decals... (More of the spot color printing
look) I was working on cap decals... till work.. (my job) here picked up... now they're
on hold for a while...
But I could design/draw them up we just need to find a place that can make good quality
decals and see who all wants what and how many.
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Post by: MoonDawg on February 23, 2006, 11:55:47 am
| Quote (bcharlton @ Feb. 22 2006,8:36) |
| The only problem is that my employees at work won't let me take it home. They love to ring it every time they make a sale. |
First I thought you meant retail cash sales, now I understand. This is a great idea for any company who has a commission sales force. When a transaction has been comlpeted the sales voucher is put into the cash register. Pressing that key means money in the bank and the bell is motivation for others in the building.
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Post by: bcharlton on February 23, 2006, 02:45:58 pm
Eric and Moondawg:
Here is a Pic of my Wayne 60. I will restore it this summer. Yes, the cash registor rings every time my company (we sell office equipment ) get's an order. My malt shop is done with an "Ethel's" theme. That is the name of my grandmother's malt shop in Philadelphia from the 40s and 50s. I am trying to re-create the diner as best I can in her memory. I will try to get a couple more pictures of it when I finish building it. However, I have more fun restoring old soda and candy machines and jukeboxes then laying drywall and doing electrical.
Here is a Pic of my Wayne 60. I will restore it this summer. Yes, the cash registor rings every time my company (we sell office equipment ) get's an order. My malt shop is done with an "Ethel's" theme. That is the name of my grandmother's malt shop in Philadelphia from the 40s and 50s. I am trying to re-create the diner as best I can in her memory. I will try to get a couple more pictures of it when I finish building it. However, I have more fun restoring old soda and candy machines and jukeboxes then laying drywall and doing electrical.
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Post by: timsmore on February 23, 2006, 04:05:34 pm
I have a place here where I am that is a husband and wife and they have a 36" (about 35-35.5 printable) color printer that they can add ink to as it is printing. They quoted me $5.00 pe square foot. Picture quality on vinyl.
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Post by: sodaworks on February 23, 2006, 10:35:16 pm
Awesome pump. it's on my wish list.
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Post by: bcharlton on February 24, 2006, 09:28:35 am
Terry :
I like this one better. It was my first restoration.
Brian C
I like this one better. It was my first restoration.
Brian C
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Post by: sodaworks on February 25, 2006, 06:37:04 pm
NICE PUMP!! Looks great. I am looking for a couple more visible pumps for my future gas station.