Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 05, 2006, 09:32:08 am
I am restoring a Dr. Pepper VMC 81, back to its original beauty. I have heard that, though vintage, the rectangle sign that some use on the front is not original to the Dr. Pepper VMC 81. I've been told it was round sign or decal. True or not? My machine has a round decal that measures 10”, and through the wear of the decal are 4 (round) sign mounting holes 8” apart. I’m not sure if the holes original or not. The two horizontal holes are not level 
. I know a guy who has a round vintage sign for sale, but his sign is 11 ¾”. This sign seem too large to me; first it would not fit the “holes” that are in my machine, and second it would be a mighty tight fit between the top of the machine and the coin door (approx. 12”.) I thought maybe it goes on the sides, but it would fit on the right side only. On the left it would not because of the top door hinge and ID plate. I know that my fellow SMC members can get to the bottom of this! Any help would be appreciated.
Anderson
. I know a guy who has a round vintage sign for sale, but his sign is 11 ¾”. This sign seem too large to me; first it would not fit the “holes” that are in my machine, and second it would be a mighty tight fit between the top of the machine and the coin door (approx. 12”.) I thought maybe it goes on the sides, but it would fit on the right side only. On the left it would not because of the top door hinge and ID plate. I know that my fellow SMC members can get to the bottom of this! Any help would be appreciated.Anderson
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: loman4ec on August 05, 2006, 05:18:08 pm
There is one on ebay that is cheep enought to try.
ebay
ebay
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 05, 2006, 05:38:48 pm
Yes, that is the one that I'm going to bid on, but I don't want to bid on it if it is not correct. I hope to find out what is correct before the the auction ends. Here is a photo of the Dr. Pepper machine that I am working on.
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 05, 2006, 05:41:02 pm
photo
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: coke_and_stuff on August 05, 2006, 09:09:58 pm
do you have the coin door and mech?
Joey
Joey
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 06, 2006, 05:25:26 am
No Joey I don't have the coin door and mech. Do you? If so PM me.
Anderson
Anderson
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: MoonDawg on August 06, 2006, 11:23:53 am
The picture on the cover of Jeff's book shows a solid green Dr. Pepper 81 with a rectangular porcelin sign like this
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 06, 2006, 06:33:21 pm
Thanks Glen, but I've been told that the rectangular porcelin sign is not orginally how Dr. Pepper had them made. The sign was round. I just can't seem to find on to fit. The one that is 11 3/4" seems to large.
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 06, 2006, 08:30:00 pm
Well I won the bid on the sign. Guess I'll see how it looks. I'll post pics when I'm done.
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: coke_and_stuff on August 06, 2006, 08:35:52 pm
I seen pictures one time of an original Dr pepper with the rectangular porcelain sign, Ive also seen the round, and even plastic bottle caps screwed on.
Joey
Joey
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: collecture on August 06, 2006, 09:36:17 pm
Anderson,
I just read this post. I was the one you outbid for the DP sign - we went to the mountains to escape the heat and just got back today, so I haven't had time to review all the posts. I would have let you have it had I known. I have one sign, but was looking for another to use them on the sides of my SelectiVend S-48 DP machine whenever I get around to it. If it doesn't work for you, let me know and I'll buy it off you for your bid.
While I was gone, I was also outbid on a plastic DP bottle cap sign. It had four mounting holes that appeared to be at 2, 4, 8 and 10 o'clock. Good luck with the restoration!
I just read this post. I was the one you outbid for the DP sign - we went to the mountains to escape the heat and just got back today, so I haven't had time to review all the posts. I would have let you have it had I known. I have one sign, but was looking for another to use them on the sides of my SelectiVend S-48 DP machine whenever I get around to it. If it doesn't work for you, let me know and I'll buy it off you for your bid.
While I was gone, I was also outbid on a plastic DP bottle cap sign. It had four mounting holes that appeared to be at 2, 4, 8 and 10 o'clock. Good luck with the restoration!
Title: Vmc 81 dr. pepper
Post by: Gumbo on August 07, 2006, 06:22:15 am
Yes Tom, if I can't make it work. It is yours.