Title: Vendo 39
Post by: bcharlton on March 14, 2006, 03:38:09 pm
Just thought I would get some opinions out there about my Vendo 39. It is the nicest origianl machine I own. I was going to restore it but now I have second thoughts. Any ideas? I have plenty of other stuff I could work on. My Seeburg HF100R is more difficult then I thought it would be.
Brian C
Brian C
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: halehouse on March 14, 2006, 03:59:04 pm
From the looks of it in the pics, I would vote to leave it as it is. I don't see anything that warrants restoration. It looks great
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Creighton on March 14, 2006, 04:10:08 pm
Looks great as is. I'd leave it orginal.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: BryanH on March 14, 2006, 04:17:59 pm
Leave it... Looks like it would be hard to improve?
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: collecture on March 14, 2006, 06:04:38 pm
I vote to leave it as is - it is only original once and will only increase in value.
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Eric on March 14, 2006, 06:25:20 pm
Are you kidding?! Leave it as is... How nice (and rare) to find one in that kind of shape.
A Classic!
A Classic!
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: rogerz on March 14, 2006, 07:04:08 pm
B
If you need something to restore come to my house, I have projects lined up!
But leave that one alone
rz
If you need something to restore come to my house, I have projects lined up!
But leave that one alone
rz
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Kilroy on March 14, 2006, 07:28:10 pm
Convert it to a multi selection...
I'm kidding!!
The 39 is my all time fav, and yours looks good as it as Brian
I'm kidding!!
The 39 is my all time fav, and yours looks good as it as Brian
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Yarochrehc on March 14, 2006, 08:55:36 pm
WOW!
That looks like it was hardly ever used. There is one thing about an original that good, the're hard to perfect.
Nice machine.
That looks like it was hardly ever used. There is one thing about an original that good, the're hard to perfect.
Nice machine.
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: bcharlton on March 14, 2006, 11:05:31 pm
Thanks for the advise. It will stay original.
ps I don't feel the same way about the Motts machine. The restoration is almost complete.
Brian C
ps I don't feel the same way about the Motts machine. The restoration is almost complete.
Brian C
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: sodaworks on March 15, 2006, 12:13:12 am
The machine looks really great but, I would replace the electrical harness and fan motors. 
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: globalcompressors on March 15, 2006, 08:00:34 am
Terry's right. Keep the mechanical updated, otherwise, ARE YOU KIDDING??!!!!! Leave it original! Nice machine
Eric
Eric
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Jim on March 15, 2006, 12:19:55 pm
Brian,
I'm coming in a little late but from the looks of the interior photo, this machine has seen very little use. I can't believe the bottom tray of the liner; it looks flawless! You're sure this machine hasn't been worked on...?
You have already made your decision, but I thought I would still repeat what others have suggested. Keep it original! With a little TLC, elbow grease and some good chemicals, you wouldn't believe how much you could make this shine like new!
Good luck with it!
I'm coming in a little late but from the looks of the interior photo, this machine has seen very little use. I can't believe the bottom tray of the liner; it looks flawless! You're sure this machine hasn't been worked on...?
You have already made your decision, but I thought I would still repeat what others have suggested. Keep it original! With a little TLC, elbow grease and some good chemicals, you wouldn't believe how much you could make this shine like new!
Good luck with it!
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Kevin C on March 15, 2006, 12:27:15 pm
Hey
Load that puppy with short 8 oz beer bottles ( Corona, Bud, Bud light).
Then you could pull a mystery beer each time.
Luck of the draw.
Leave it & use it.
Kevin
Load that puppy with short 8 oz beer bottles ( Corona, Bud, Bud light).
Then you could pull a mystery beer each time.
Luck of the draw.
Leave it & use it.
Kevin
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: bcharlton on March 15, 2006, 11:33:12 pm
Thanks for the ideas. What is the most effective chemical to clean it with without damaging the paint? Please let me know if you have any ideas.
ps I will be loading it with some 8 oz beer this weekend. Great idea. Does anyone know what types of small beers will fit into the drum?
BrianC
ps I will be loading it with some 8 oz beer this weekend. Great idea. Does anyone know what types of small beers will fit into the drum?
BrianC
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: Creighton on March 16, 2006, 01:16:18 am
A soft rag and "car wash in a bottle" for cleaning and then "polishing compound" followed by a good quaility car wax works well for me.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: MCarter on March 16, 2006, 09:28:48 am
Little Kings & Coronna will fit
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: davethebirdman on March 16, 2006, 05:20:22 pm
Talking about V-39's saw this toady on Ebay UK.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Coca-Co....iewItem
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will reach big money. If it does I may decide to part with one of mine.
The seller claims its restored. I wouldn't be happy calling it that. What exactly counts as a restoration???
Dave
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Coca-Co....iewItem
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will reach big money. If it does I may decide to part with one of mine.
The seller claims its restored. I wouldn't be happy calling it that. What exactly counts as a restoration???
Dave
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: sodaworks on March 16, 2006, 11:53:16 pm
My restorations include all parts disassembled and media blasted, cancered metal removed, inner cabinet sealed, all the necessary bodywork done, new fan motors and elect. harness installed, new breaker strips, insulation, etc., Trim polished, tub, drum, shelves, stack painted, Refrig. unit blasted and painted. New paint and decals.
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: MoonDawg on March 17, 2006, 12:42:54 pm
Dave, not only has that machine not been restored........it hasn't even been painted except for maybe a little silver with a spray can inside. Misleading description
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: davethebirdman on March 17, 2006, 01:04:43 pm
Glen - You are absolutely right. If I were to bid on a RESTORED anything I would be expecting the sort of thing that Terry described above. Restored Mint Fantastic condition & Rare. These words are banded around all the time and hardly ever is this the correct word to desribe what you end up with. Perhaps I set my expectations too high.
Dave
Dave
Title: Vendo 39
Post by: MoonDawg on March 17, 2006, 03:35:49 pm
If the guy would have described it as a nice straight original......no feelings could get hurt