Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:47:20 pm
Time for a picture show I think 
Before and after's....enjoy.
Before and after's....enjoy.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:48:26 pm
before....
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:49:22 pm
more before...
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:50:23 pm
after.....:))))))
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:51:46 pm
more after.......
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: BryanH on March 07, 2006, 11:53:13 pm
Doug - way to go... looks like a real nice job. Did you do all the work yourself?
And of course - what machine is going to be your second restoration?
And of course - what machine is going to be your second restoration?
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:54:53 pm
Think I'm getting the before and after mixed up...
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:58:26 pm
more...I think?
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Eric on March 07, 2006, 11:58:41 pm
This better be put in the gallery too! Great Job!
Gonna be a lot of questions.... Wanna know who, when, how and how much! for starters!
Gonna be a lot of questions.... Wanna know who, when, how and how much! for starters!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 07, 2006, 11:59:22 pm
one more......
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Eric on March 08, 2006, 12:00:03 am
Did you paint some of the coin mech and the little locking bar catchers?
looks awesome!
looks awesome!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 08, 2006, 12:08:54 am
why not two more??
And credit where credit is due:
Fun-troinics- of course
Byal Bros,- parts
Speed & Sport- Chrome
lomac- parts
MCarter- parts
Global Compressors
Ronnie's Body Shop- Paint
Signs by Ron- Embossing Paint
Everything else- Me
Help and education- Everyone here!!
And credit where credit is due:
Fun-troinics- of course
Byal Bros,- parts
Speed & Sport- Chrome
lomac- parts
MCarter- parts
Global Compressors
Ronnie's Body Shop- Paint
Signs by Ron- Embossing Paint
Everything else- Me
Help and education- Everyone here!!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 08, 2006, 12:12:06 am
another.....
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Eric on March 08, 2006, 12:17:50 am
Man it looks..... new!.... She belongs in the gallery.....
Again great job! A lot of hard work but all worth it! So.... what's next?
Again great job! A lot of hard work but all worth it! So.... what's next?
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 08, 2006, 12:32:36 am
Whew,
Way too many pictures I think The wife had the honor of buying the the first "ICE COLD" Coke. It worked perfectly. She owes me 10 cents 
Humm.. what's next?? Sure would like to get my hands on a "44". In the mean time will be around to contribute as I can here. I thank everyone here for putting up with me and all your help. I would have been lost without it. CHEERS TO YOU ALL.... 
Doug
Way too many pictures I think
The wife had the honor of buying the the first "ICE COLD" Coke. It worked perfectly. She owes me 10 cents Humm.. what's next?? Sure would like to get my hands on a "44". In the mean time will be around to contribute as I can here. I thank everyone here for putting up with me and all your help. I would have been lost without it. CHEERS TO YOU ALL.... Doug
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Creighton on March 08, 2006, 03:14:13 am
That looks great! Very nice work!!
Creighton
Creighton
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Lulu on March 08, 2006, 04:47:24 am
Great job!! Looks fantastic.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: coke_and_stuff on March 08, 2006, 05:23:07 am
Looks fantastic, keep up the awesome work
Joey
Joey
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Bob K on March 08, 2006, 08:00:22 am
Holy cow - what a transformation!! 
Superb job!
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Post by: MCarter on March 08, 2006, 08:15:29 am
Nice Job. Great before and after pictures.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: globalcompressors on March 08, 2006, 08:23:11 am
Nice Job!!!
Who did the coin mech?
Eric
Who did the coin mech?
Eric
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: kstt on March 08, 2006, 08:54:09 am
First one, huh. You're learning................
WOW !!
WOW !!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: on March 08, 2006, 09:42:46 am
Absolutely AMAZING! You should be VERY proud.
I'd love to get an ammo belt (a.k.a. Chewbaka belt) machine some day.
I'd love to get an ammo belt (a.k.a. Chewbaka belt) machine some day.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on March 08, 2006, 11:52:26 am
Beautiful Job.
Where did you score those wheels?? Would they work on a Vendo 63?? I have original wheels on my 63 but they are metal heavy and old. I would like to upgrade to a nice pair of spinners like the one on your machine.
Where did you score those wheels?? Would they work on a Vendo 63?? I have original wheels on my 63 but they are metal heavy and old. I would like to upgrade to a nice pair of spinners like the one on your machine.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: sodaworks on March 08, 2006, 01:23:08 pm
Great restoration work!! You did an awesome job. Did the SS trim come from a donor machine?
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: BrianB on March 08, 2006, 03:09:27 pm
Wow! Truly awesome job!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dr galaga on March 08, 2006, 05:42:03 pm
I can think of only one word- WOW!
Good job!
Good job!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 08, 2006, 07:46:53 pm
Thanks for all the complements here
Eric, I did the coin mechanisim myself. I pictured and talked about my process in an earlier post under General Restorations. Was not as hard to do as I thought it might be.
1refescofan, I picked these wheels up at Menards. They are screw in type rated at 100 lbs. each. They screwed into the old leveler holes after re-tapping. They are working well but would kinda like to find some with a lower profile.
Terry, the trim was from Steve at Fun-tronics..don't tell anybody...but it's plastic.
Thanks again,,, think I'm going to Have A Coke.
Doug
Eric, I did the coin mechanisim myself. I pictured and talked about my process in an earlier post under General Restorations. Was not as hard to do as I thought it might be.
1refescofan, I picked these wheels up at Menards. They are screw in type rated at 100 lbs. each. They screwed into the old leveler holes after re-tapping. They are working well but would kinda like to find some with a lower profile.
Terry, the trim was from Steve at Fun-tronics..don't tell anybody...but it's plastic.
Thanks again,,, think I'm going to Have A Coke.
Doug
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: BryanH on March 08, 2006, 11:29:48 pm
Doug - now that Jim's got the new gallery section up and running... do us all a favor and post all those pics in the restoration area so they're not lost and forgotton in this thread. What a great job.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 09, 2006, 04:57:09 pm
Bryan,
I'll do a gallery spread soon. Wow.. do I feel special
Doug
I'll do a gallery spread soon. Wow.. do I feel special
Doug
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: loman4ec on March 09, 2006, 05:35:40 pm
Doug, That machine looks great!!! So what is next? What did you use on the coin mech. It looks great!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 09, 2006, 09:48:27 pm
Josh, thanks for your help. Your donated part is there and looks just as good as the rest....just can't see it. Back in January I posted what I did to the coin mechanism, it is listed in General Restoration, "Series 600". I was just very careful and not get crazy with paint. The gold leaf paint was perfect.
Doug
Doug
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on March 09, 2006, 11:49:01 pm
How do I add to Gallery? I have registered and looked around there.,,,,, alittle stumped
Doug
Doug
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: USMC Vet on March 10, 2006, 04:49:22 pm
Very nice job!!!
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Jim on March 10, 2006, 08:07:58 pm
Doug,
After you have completed the registration process, you should log in and then you will see links on the left side where you can add you own album. Be sure you are in one of the four main albums or you will not see the links...
If you're still having some difficulties, please post in This Thread you have already started as this discussion is about your excellent restoration! Excellent work I might add ! ! !
After you have completed the registration process, you should log in and then you will see links on the left side where you can add you own album. Be sure you are in one of the four main albums or you will not see the links...
If you're still having some difficulties, please post in This Thread you have already started as this discussion is about your excellent restoration! Excellent work I might add ! ! !
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: dprat1 on April 26, 2006, 09:33:25 pm
Greetings all:
I'm still alive and well here. Lightening toasted my computer several weeks ago. I have now joined the ranks of "XP". Old one was 8 years old,,,so was probably past due for an upgrade anyway. Think I have things somewhat back to normalcy now. Yes...I had good back up disks
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I have finally added before and after photos to the gallery. Also, got a lead on some machine(s) in a barn somewhere here local. Hope to visit for a look yet this week or next. Will keep you all informed what I find. Hummm...kinda excited and scared too,,,alittle Thanks again for all your help.
Doug
I'm still alive and well here. Lightening toasted my computer several weeks ago. I have now joined the ranks of "XP". Old one was 8 years old,,,so was probably past due for an upgrade anyway. Think I have things somewhat back to normalcy now. Yes...I had good back up disks
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I have finally added before and after photos to the gallery. Also, got a lead on some machine(s) in a barn somewhere here local. Hope to visit for a look yet this week or next. Will keep you all informed what I find. Hummm...kinda excited and scared too,,,alittle Thanks again for all your help.Doug
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: sodaworks on April 26, 2006, 10:38:30 pm
dprat1 welcome back..
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: on April 27, 2006, 01:52:51 am
Yeah buddy, good to have you back.
Title: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: Eric on April 27, 2006, 07:50:21 am
Awesome! Barn finds!.... Yes keep us posted! And pics of course.. good luck!
And welcome back!
And welcome back!
Title: Re: My c-51 un-veiling
Post by: oldcoke on August 19, 2010, 11:30:59 am
Man, that is one good looking C-51. Great job.