Title: New owner
Post by: on May 12, 2006, 05:33:23 pm
Hello, I am the new owner of a Cavalier USS-8-64. I have a couple of questions. Will any other then 12 oz. can fit?? Also I would like to restore so where can I get parts? The overall condition is pretty good. Thanks, David
Title: New owner
Post by: halehouse on May 12, 2006, 06:25:23 pm
If it is a USS machine it should be able to vend most bottles and cans.
USS Cavalier
Hey, I get to show my machine again.
USS Cavalier
Hey, I get to show my machine again.
Title: New owner
Post by: Creighton on May 12, 2006, 07:01:35 pm
Welcome to the board and the USS-64 club!! What parts do you need? Mines in teardown so any questions just let us know.
Again Welcome!!
Creighton
Again Welcome!!
Creighton
Title: New owner
Post by: sodaworks on May 12, 2006, 09:32:53 pm
Welcome Aboard dackerschott.
Try SodaJerk works and Funtronics, Thier both sponsers of SMC.
Try SodaJerk works and Funtronics, Thier both sponsers of SMC.
Title: New owner
Post by: bubba on May 12, 2006, 10:11:16 pm
That machine will vend just about anything... the only thing I noticed with bottles is that they have to go in backwards to consistantly trip the release lever in the slot.
Title: New owner
Post by: dr galaga on May 12, 2006, 10:13:15 pm
Watch it Dan, you are only allowed to show your machine twice a week! 
Welcome dackerschott. That is the nice thing about the USS model, you can mix cans and bottles. Like Terry said, try some of the sponsors. To get you started there is an on-line version of the Funtronics catalog here, though it is better to order the print catalog because of the diagrams.
Post some pictures of it when you get a chance!
Welcome dackerschott. That is the nice thing about the USS model, you can mix cans and bottles. Like Terry said, try some of the sponsors. To get you started there is an on-line version of the Funtronics catalog here, though it is better to order the print catalog because of the diagrams.
Post some pictures of it when you get a chance!
Title: New owner
Post by: on May 12, 2006, 10:23:25 pm
Thanks for the Welcome, I have already ordered keys from Funtronics so next week I will be able to get inside,I can't
wait, As I said before the machine is in relatively good shape, I will need a replacement for the doorglass as mine has a large crack in it, Probably a good Idea to replace all the seals also, guess the biggest question is were do I start!
wait, As I said before the machine is in relatively good shape, I will need a replacement for the doorglass as mine has a large crack in it, Probably a good Idea to replace all the seals also, guess the biggest question is were do I start!
Title: New owner
Post by: loman4ec on May 13, 2006, 05:40:29 am
Where to start depends on how much you would like to do to the machine. If you want to do a full restoration you kind of need to start everywhere and tear the machine fully apart. I have restored several USS models so if you need any help let me know. I also take hundreds of pictures throughout a restoration so if you get stuck putting it back together I can help. I have a ton of parts but I am in Singapore now and wont be back untill late june so if you can't find something at one of the sponsors or from another member I can look when I am back in town. I will only be back for a short time so make sure to ask before hand. Anyway Here is a before and after pic of a machine I did in the past.