Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: shellynne on July 30, 2006, 10:10:40 pm
What do you guys know about this configuration? My mom is a Dr Pepper drinker from WAY back, and I thought it would be a hoot to see if I could reproduce this.
(Yes, I know I'm insane. I am planning on doing something like this with my first restoration. But it is sooooo cool!)
Shelly
(Yes, I know I'm insane. I am planning on doing something like this with my first restoration. But it is sooooo cool!)
Shelly
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: shellynne on July 30, 2006, 10:11:55 pm
More pics ....
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: shellynne on July 30, 2006, 10:12:39 pm
Final pic, but it's worth it.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: collecture on July 31, 2006, 01:18:35 am
Shelly,
I think that is what is known as the DP Queen Anne machine. Might be difficult to duplicate exactly as it has these ornate corner pieces and legs - not to mention the marquee sign; however, you could certainly do the color scheme.
I think that is what is known as the DP Queen Anne machine. Might be difficult to duplicate exactly as it has these ornate corner pieces and legs - not to mention the marquee sign; however, you could certainly do the color scheme.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: coke_and_stuff on July 31, 2006, 04:05:23 am
I know where one is sitting for $1,500.00 its used shows its age and missing one of the corner pieces. Its in Ozark, Mo
Joey
Joey
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: halehouse on July 31, 2006, 06:49:08 am
I think the hardest part would be to find that sign. Perhaps you could do Dr Pepper, just not that one? Something more like the dark red Dr Pepper color. I would think you could come up with a more "traditional" looking sign too.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: sodaworks on July 31, 2006, 08:31:34 am
How about the early color scheme, light green with the "Good for Life" logo's w/ red bricks. 
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: davethebirdman on July 31, 2006, 11:23:09 am
That Sign is just not my cup of tea. I'm with Terry I just love that early DP Light green with red bricks. Much more classy and if you are not going for a true historical resotoration that's what I would do. I'm seriously considering it on my Jacobs Pepsi .
Dave
Dave
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Skeleton Man on July 31, 2006, 03:37:29 pm
Does anybody repop the signs/ornate pieces for the Queen Annes ? Not that I would try and re-create one, more likely would be to try and find one unrestored and go from there.
What do those sell for usually ? both restored and unrestored price.. (and how does that compare with a standard V-63 in coke red for example)
I hope one day to own a V-63.. a Queen Anne would just be a bonus !
What do those sell for usually ? both restored and unrestored price.. (and how does that compare with a standard V-63 in coke red for example)
I hope one day to own a V-63.. a Queen Anne would just be a bonus !
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: shellynne on July 31, 2006, 06:22:40 pm
Frankly, I like the light green and the bricks, too, however, the Queen Anne logo IS my mom's cup of tea. So, I'm going to see if I can find a few of the parts (or find something that would substitute fairly nicely), then work through the local DP bottler / office here. They might be able to find that image for me.
If I can just get a good digital image of that thing, I'll FIND a way to get it on plexiglass.
On a positive note, my dad is a mason, so maybe I could "talk" myself and my parents into the whole bricks idea.
If I can just get a good digital image of that thing, I'll FIND a way to get it on plexiglass.
On a positive note, my dad is a mason, so maybe I could "talk" myself and my parents into the whole bricks idea.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: MoonDawg on July 31, 2006, 07:29:44 pm
Better to look into the seller of the original Queen Anne for 3 reasons. First, that will be more valuable than a reproduction. Second, you may spend more than $1500.00 buying a machine and trying to copy the original. That sign will be a challenge $$$
White is not a Dr. Pepper color anyway!
Third, the seller of the original Queen Anne may have had it for too long and decides that if you really like it, he will make you a deal you can't refuse
White is not a Dr. Pepper color anyway!
Third, the seller of the original Queen Anne may have had it for too long and decides that if you really like it, he will make you a deal you can't refuse
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Creighton on July 31, 2006, 08:22:30 pm
Glen is spot on. I'll add haven't seen a QA for sale in quite awhile. Anybody know production numbers? Must not have been many.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Pat Pixley on July 31, 2006, 10:20:01 pm
Well everyone has as a opinion on what they like and what they don't , Myself I do like those machines.
As to changing a vendo 63 over, It can be done
and as far as the marquee that can be done.
the one I did for my Vernors was a little over $100
and yes it was worth it, And yes I may do it again.
Now this would not be a original Queen Ann
and not worth as much as the original,
But who care's, You did it for for your
mom . OH Yeah for those ornamental piece's
check out VanDyke's they have a web site also
www.vandykes.com and some cool stuff.
Pat
As to changing a vendo 63 over, It can be done
and as far as the marquee that can be done.
the one I did for my Vernors was a little over $100
and yes it was worth it, And yes I may do it again.
Now this would not be a original Queen Ann
and not worth as much as the original,
But who care's, You did it for for your
mom . OH Yeah for those ornamental piece's
check out VanDyke's they have a web site also
www.vandykes.com and some cool stuff.
Pat
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: sodaworks on August 01, 2006, 02:12:19 pm
I see a queen DP machine every now and again on ebay.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: collecture on September 26, 2006, 08:54:53 am
Shelly,
Here is an original DP Queen Anne sign.
Here is an original DP Queen Anne sign.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: davethebirdman on September 26, 2006, 10:25:18 am
Tom
that's some memory. Lets hope that shelly is still around to
get her hands on it.
Dave
that's some memory. Lets hope that shelly is still around to
get her hands on it.
Dave
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: collecture on September 26, 2006, 10:43:10 am
I sent Shelly a PM also.
BTW Dave - I finally mailed your crank handle part yesterday. Sorry for the wait. Let me know when you get it. I hope it works for you.
BTW Dave - I finally mailed your crank handle part yesterday. Sorry for the wait. Let me know when you get it. I hope it works for you.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: shellynne on September 26, 2006, 07:41:14 pm
You guys are so great! Got the PM, found the item, and am ready to win that auction! SO COOOOOLLLL!
I am so pumped!
THANKSSSSSSS!
Shelly
I am so pumped!
THANKSSSSSSS!
Shelly
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: MoonDawg on September 26, 2006, 08:03:25 pm
(halehouse @ Jul. 31 2006,4:49)
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I think the hardest part would be to find that sign.
Wow Tom! Teamwork. What a great site.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: collecture on September 26, 2006, 08:44:03 pm
Good luck Shelly!
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Bob K on September 27, 2006, 06:59:20 am
Well, there you go...
I came across one of these at an antique shop a few years back and tried to talk myself into buying it, but they just don't do it for me. The all white theme is not my cup o' tea...
Bob
I came across one of these at an antique shop a few years back and tried to talk myself into buying it, but they just don't do it for me. The all white theme is not my cup o' tea...
Bob
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: on September 27, 2006, 12:30:18 pm
actually the 2 QA ive seen at work have an off-white appearance.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: globalcompressors on September 27, 2006, 08:09:58 pm
The story goes...Dr.pepper had around 800 or so of these machines made for the retiring folks with the Dr. Pepper Co. Kind of a retirement gift. The remaining machines found their way out in the field, as part of the vending services offered by Dr. Pepper.
I have been fortunate and have owned 2 of these machines. I sold the 1st one, all original, for $2200. It needed to be restored but had all the castings and perfect light up sign. The second one we have, is also original, complete, and running, being a 9+ on a scale of 10. I have been offered $3000 for this one, turning them down...flat! Wife said so.
Here in Texas, Dr. Pepper is King...blah, blah, blah.....But some folks are just crazy for the stuff. Some of my biggest jobs however, were for Dr.Pepper collectors. I personally think the machines are attractive, unique, and make a great addition to any collection!
Whether what I've heard is correct or not, it's still a neat story.
Eric
PS...Tom, way to hustle on the sign! Man...if I need anything, you can just snap your fingers and get it for me...okay?
I have been fortunate and have owned 2 of these machines. I sold the 1st one, all original, for $2200. It needed to be restored but had all the castings and perfect light up sign. The second one we have, is also original, complete, and running, being a 9+ on a scale of 10. I have been offered $3000 for this one, turning them down...flat! Wife said so.
Here in Texas, Dr. Pepper is King...blah, blah, blah.....But some folks are just crazy for the stuff. Some of my biggest jobs however, were for Dr.Pepper collectors. I personally think the machines are attractive, unique, and make a great addition to any collection!
Whether what I've heard is correct or not, it's still a neat story.
Eric
PS...Tom, way to hustle on the sign! Man...if I need anything, you can just snap your fingers and get it for me...okay?
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: collecture on September 27, 2006, 08:29:48 pm
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PS...Tom, way to hustle on the sign! Man...if I need anything, you can just snap your fingers and get it for me...okay?
Everybody does their part here at SMC! If you need something, somebody here can usually help. Being from Texas, I too am a DP nut (I like it a lot better than Coke) - so my searches usually include DP somehow. I saw it and thought of Shelly.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: sodaworks on September 27, 2006, 11:21:23 pm
usmcvet is the high bidder so far. Is this the same usmcvet with the Lyon's cup machine. 
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: collecture on September 27, 2006, 11:57:32 pm
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Is this the same usmcvet with the Lyon's cup machine.
I think so. I missed that whole Lyon's machine discussion, but read it the other day when I was searching for something - he seemed to ruffle a few feathers around here.
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: bubba on September 28, 2006, 05:51:41 am
(collecture @ Sep. 28 2006,12:57)
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Is this the same usmcvet with the Lyon's cup machine.
I think so. I missed that whole Lyon's machine discussion, but read it the other day when I was searching for something - he seemed to ruffle a few feathers around here.
It definately added some extra "excitement" here for a few days...
Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: halehouse on September 28, 2006, 05:26:48 pm
I am rooting for Shelly