Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on July 26, 2006, 09:51:46 pm
I've found what looks to be a Vendo 63 in 7-Up colors. I can get it for probably $50 ... maybe $75. It hasn't been run in years as the plug's missing.
What do you all think? It's only about an hour away from me.
What do you all think? It's only about an hour away from me.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on July 26, 2006, 09:53:17 pm
Two other images ...
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 27, 2006, 02:20:58 am
If it cools I'd say $50 - $75 is a bargain.. not sure on value if it doesn't..
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: bubba on July 27, 2006, 05:22:31 am
Its worth more than $50 in parts if it doesn't cool. Definately grab it for anything under $100. It looks like the coin changer is missing...
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: dr galaga on July 27, 2006, 07:22:18 am
Sounds like a good deal to me!
Is that some Pepsi Blue I see on the front above the bottle door?
Is that some Pepsi Blue I see on the front above the bottle door?
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on July 27, 2006, 03:46:14 pm
I saw the blue, but I'm also seeing some Coca Cola red in the door, too. Not sure. I'll know more after Monday, I think.
I think I'm going to go for it. Oy. If I keep this up, I won't be able to park my car in my garage.
Shelly
I think I'm going to go for it. Oy. If I keep this up, I won't be able to park my car in my garage.
Shelly
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 28, 2006, 03:38:43 am
Is it common for a coke machine to be repainted/rebranded as pepsi ? there is red paint under the pepsi blue on my cornelius and I have my suspicions that's what they did (though they would've had to replace the plexi-glass sign so I dunno).
I would go for it with that Vendo 63.. if I ever get my machine sold I'll be on the lookout for a V63 myself..
Coin mechs are pretty cheap on ebay for your basic 9800A/B.
I would go for it with that Vendo 63.. if I ever get my machine sold I'll be on the lookout for a V63 myself..
Coin mechs are pretty cheap on ebay for your basic 9800A/B.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: on July 28, 2006, 08:35:33 am
At 50.00 you can't go wrong...the bottle rack is worth that.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: collecture on July 28, 2006, 08:56:49 am
| Quote |
| Is it common for a coke machine to be repainted/rebranded as pepsi? |
It happened all the time. Usually a sign was screwed over the embossing on the 1950's round top's and, in the later square tops, they could simply replace the sign with their own brand.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: dr galaga on July 28, 2006, 10:01:05 am
| Quote (Skeleton Man @ July 28 2006,4:38) |
| Is it common for a coke machine to be repainted/rebranded as pepsi ? |
My Cavalier that is at the painters now was a Coke, a Pepsi and then a Coke again. On mine they did a crappy job painting each time. Plus the Coke sticker they put on the last time was too large for the machine!
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 28, 2006, 06:23:38 pm
I'm probably right in my suspicions then.. they probably replaced the lock at the same time too.. because coke machines have generic locks with no manufacturer name/stamp, and mine came with an Ace II lock as seen on pepsi machines.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on July 29, 2006, 05:35:12 pm
Well, I got it for $60 and pick it up on Tuesday. 
All I have to do now is organize my garage so it'll fit ....
All I have to do now is organize my garage so it'll fit ....
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Jim on July 29, 2006, 06:03:47 pm
Congrats on the new machine! 
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Ridewithme38 on July 29, 2006, 07:29:07 pm
Good luck on the new machine...let us know how everything works out!
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 30, 2006, 08:15:37 pm
yes good luck !
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: sodaworks on July 31, 2006, 09:08:38 am
| Quote (dr galaga @ July 28 2006,8:01) |
| Is it common for a coke machine to be repainted/rebranded as pepsi ? |
Here's how it goes, for example- A Coke rep. would land a new account, lets say a gas station. The coke Rep. would tell the owner how his machine was the latest and greatest and offer to haul the competitors machine away for disposal free of charge. The competitors machine would be repainted and set on another location in coke's colors and logo's. This was fairly common between all the soda Manufacturers. I have restored machines with up to 7-8 layers of paint. These machines are usually in good condition because of the added layers of paint.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 31, 2006, 03:10:42 pm
Mine is in great condition bodywise.. no rust to be seen other than very light surface rust on exposed metal such as the can flap hinge and the screws holding the door liner on.. (nothing on the door liner or can flap itself)
The paint job has a few scratches but it looks like it was a spray bomb job anyway so I never worried.
The guys at IMI Cornelius were amazed they still had machines kicking, but alas not docs for it, only the sliders.
You think it's fair to say a squaretop is worth a few extra bux if it has no rust and almost no dents ?
The paint job has a few scratches but it looks like it was a spray bomb job anyway so I never worried.
The guys at IMI Cornelius were amazed they still had machines kicking, but alas not docs for it, only the sliders.
You think it's fair to say a squaretop is worth a few extra bux if it has no rust and almost no dents ?
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 31, 2006, 03:12:00 pm
| Quote (sodaworks @ July 31 2006,10:08) | ||
Here's how it goes, for example- A Coke rep. would land a new account, lets say a gas station. The coke Rep. would tell the owner how his machine was the latest and greatest and offer to haul the competitors machine away for disposal free of charge. The competitors machine would be repainted and set on another location in coke's colors and logo's. This was fairly common between all the soda Manufacturers. I have restored machines with up to 7-8 layers of paint. These machines are usually in good condition because of the added layers of paint. |
Does this practice still go on today ?
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on August 08, 2006, 12:05:54 am
I got this machine home on Wednesday of last week and gave it a quick bath. It's in surprisingly good condition.
I've pretty much figured out that it started as a Coke machine, was painted into a Pepsi machine with white back and the blue door, then turned into an RC machine, then finally painted all white for the 7-up machine. The exterior paint is TOAST, so I'm not going to feel back if I don't return it to any of the above vendors.
So, I've attached a couple of pics of the interior. There are two tubes ... hoses ... whatever in the last picture in this post. I am guessing (hoping) that these two went to a water fountain attached to the right hand side? Oh, if this is true, I'm going to be THRILLED.
I've pretty much figured out that it started as a Coke machine, was painted into a Pepsi machine with white back and the blue door, then turned into an RC machine, then finally painted all white for the 7-up machine. The exterior paint is TOAST, so I'm not going to feel back if I don't return it to any of the above vendors.
So, I've attached a couple of pics of the interior. There are two tubes ... hoses ... whatever in the last picture in this post. I am guessing (hoping) that these two went to a water fountain attached to the right hand side? Oh, if this is true, I'm going to be THRILLED.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on August 08, 2006, 12:15:11 am
I also spliced a new cord onto the existing cord - couldn't get the screw to release - and plugged it in. Wow, it cooled right away and was very quiet. Amazing. I am even more excited.
I attached one more pic. I do have the original drip try, so that's cool, and, while there is rust down there, I think most of it is years of dirt.
I think, just because it's a challenge, I am going to try to turn it into a Queen Anne Dr Pepper machine. It may end up living at my house, because ... after all my parents really don't have the room ....
I figured out what to do about the feet. Of all things, wood stove feet. I found these on ebay, and they might not be an exact match, but they have the same look and feel.
Ornate Stove Feet
Just get them silver-tone, and I'm home free. And, I think I've found an outlet for similar corner enhancements. Now, I just get to find that image on the plexiglass sign.
I attached one more pic. I do have the original drip try, so that's cool, and, while there is rust down there, I think most of it is years of dirt.
I think, just because it's a challenge, I am going to try to turn it into a Queen Anne Dr Pepper machine. It may end up living at my house, because ... after all my parents really don't have the room ....
I figured out what to do about the feet. Of all things, wood stove feet. I found these on ebay, and they might not be an exact match, but they have the same look and feel.
Ornate Stove Feet
Just get them silver-tone, and I'm home free. And, I think I've found an outlet for similar corner enhancements. Now, I just get to find that image on the plexiglass sign.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: MoonDawg on August 08, 2006, 09:12:36 am
The extra tubing was for the waterfountain on the side.
You seem very ambitious. taking on a project that none of us would try....please keep us posted on this restoration. Those legs are a good start.
You seem very ambitious. taking on a project that none of us would try....please keep us posted on this restoration. Those legs are a good start.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: davethebirdman on August 08, 2006, 10:42:38 am
I don't understand why they placed water fountains on the side of soda machines?? Surely the potential buyer would satisfy their thirst with the water and then not buy the soda.
How do they work anyway?? Where does the water supply come from??
Dave
How do they work anyway?? Where does the water supply come from??
Dave
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on August 08, 2006, 06:31:51 pm
My guess is there was a hose of some sort that connected to a nearby tap for the water supply.. (you wouldn't want it permantly attached to a water supply) I guess the refrigeration in the machine kept the water nice and cold.
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Creighton on August 08, 2006, 10:12:23 pm
It was a "customer service" thing. You may not have had the 5 cents that day, maybe the next. Think the tradition has died out sadly.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: kahonwes on August 08, 2006, 10:28:29 pm
I just bought one of them Fountians on ebay.... I'm going to install it in my garage lol
k - its kewl looking little bugger
k - its kewl looking little bugger
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: shellynne on August 09, 2006, 12:28:16 am
What did you have to pay for the fountain? Just curious. I thought I saw one out there.
Yes, I have a tendency to jump into the deep end of things, but so far, with other things I've ... jumped into, I've managed to be bizarrely (is that a word?) successful.
Besides, it's one HUGE challenge! And, it would be SOOOO amazing when completed. But, now I want a water fountain, too! Jeez, then I'd have to plumb it in somewhere .... I think I'm nuts.
Shelly
Yes, I have a tendency to jump into the deep end of things, but so far, with other things I've ... jumped into, I've managed to be bizarrely (is that a word?) successful.
Besides, it's one HUGE challenge! And, it would be SOOOO amazing when completed. But, now I want a water fountain, too! Jeez, then I'd have to plumb it in somewhere .... I think I'm nuts.
Shelly
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: kahonwes on August 09, 2006, 10:12:39 am
If memory serves me right I think $80 or so.... for the fountain....
k - laters
k - laters
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: MoonDawg on August 09, 2006, 01:44:16 pm
| Quote (davethebirdman @ Aug. 08 2006,8:42) |
| I don't understand why they placed water fountains on the side of soda machines?? |
The water used to be free. Now they put it in a bottle and charge us $1.00 for it!
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: bubba on August 09, 2006, 08:44:31 pm
| Quote (MoonDawg @ Aug. 09 2006,2:44) | ||
The water used to be free. Now they put it in a bottle and charge us $1.00 for it! |
I wish it was only a dollar... we just came back from Dorney Park ( a big water/amusement park) and they were selling 20oz bottles of Pepsi products and bottled water for $2.75 each....
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on August 09, 2006, 08:55:11 pm
| Quote (bubba @ Aug. 09 2006,9:44) | ||||
I wish it was only a dollar... we just came back from Dorney Park ( a big water/amusement park) and they were selling 20oz bottles of Pepsi products and bottled water for $2.75 each.... |
I'll know what to expect at Wonderland when I visit then (guess it's the same ridiculous prices everywhere).
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: bubba on August 10, 2006, 08:18:10 am
I bought a case of water bottles when we got up here and it only cost about $4.50... its crazy.... for once I really didn't care, cause atleast the admission tickets were given to me as a gift, so I didn't get totally ripped off...
Title: Vendo 63 white 7-up machine
Post by: Skeleton Man on August 10, 2006, 07:54:47 pm
Well cool that you at least didn't have to pay admission !