Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on October 12, 2006, 08:10:51 pm
Here's a couple of photo's of Victor's 81 that I am in the process of restoring for him. I want to say thanks to Victor for waiting patiently.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on October 12, 2006, 08:12:59 pm
And here's what it looks like now.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: Jim on October 12, 2006, 08:19:03 pm
Looks pretty solid, no rust or major dents to repair!
Keep us posted on progress...
Keep us posted on progress...
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on October 12, 2006, 08:34:51 pm
Actually the lower belt line across the back has cancered metal as well as a couple of spots on both sides. We are also replacing the bottom shelf with a new one. Tomorrow I'll have it all welded out and start the body work. 
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: CoolCat on October 12, 2006, 10:56:51 pm
That looks like it'll be a sweet machine... I think I'm in lust.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on October 12, 2006, 11:10:35 pm
Yes, sandblasted thats a good 
Boy I am very excited! Terry I contacted speed and sport and I hope to have the chrome to you by the end of the month or early next month. They have it all and I am just waiting my turn. I also will get those few other items together and ship them out to you this Monday. Lets see: light bar and assembly, small bracket that goes behind coin retuen knob, stainless steel screw set, nuts and anchor for the back of stainless trim, medallion, and I think thats it. Will make sure before I ship. Let me know if you think I need to buy other items.
Thanks Terry
Boy I am very excited! Terry I contacted speed and sport and I hope to have the chrome to you by the end of the month or early next month. They have it all and I am just waiting my turn. I also will get those few other items together and ship them out to you this Monday. Lets see: light bar and assembly, small bracket that goes behind coin retuen knob, stainless steel screw set, nuts and anchor for the back of stainless trim, medallion, and I think thats it. Will make sure before I ship. Let me know if you think I need to buy other items.
Thanks Terry
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: coke_and_stuff on October 13, 2006, 02:33:12 pm
Machine looks great, defenatly a great start.
Joey
Joey
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on October 16, 2006, 06:16:39 pm
Here's a couple of more photo's of Victor's 81. The lower shelf was rusted out and replaced with a new one. The cabinet was rusted out across the back and a couple of spots on each side. All the cancered metal has been removed and will be replaced with new metal.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on October 16, 2006, 06:20:11 pm
The patches will eventually be stiched welded in solid, but I'm only doing a little at a time to avoid distorting the metal. Lots of work but the results are worth it.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on October 16, 2006, 08:14:30 pm
Yes, Yes, Good!!! 
Progressss
Progressss
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on December 13, 2006, 12:02:09 pm
YEAH BABY, YEAH BABY!! LOOKING GOOD!! Just wanted to share my excitment, Terry is kicking some serious 
on my VENDO 81DD. Chenck it BOYS:
on my VENDO 81DD. Chenck it BOYS:Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on December 13, 2006, 12:03:24 pm
YES MORE!! 
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: collecture on December 13, 2006, 12:10:46 pm
Looking good Terry!
Victor, you sound like a proud father.
Terry - give us a shot of the stitch weld on the back.
Victor, you sound like a proud father.
Terry - give us a shot of the stitch weld on the back.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on December 13, 2006, 12:12:14 pm
PRIMER GOOD, PRIMER!
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: Eric on December 13, 2006, 12:21:06 pm
Terry... do you have the stack and shelves plated... zinc?, powder coat?
they look new...well.. the whole machine looks new! Sweet!!!!!
they look new...well.. the whole machine looks new! Sweet!!!!!
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: MoonDawg on December 13, 2006, 12:40:48 pm
Terry, where do you get your plating done? I can't find
that bright a finish in my area.
that bright a finish in my area.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: coke_and_stuff on December 13, 2006, 07:21:17 pm
machine looks great, Looks killer!
Joey
Joey
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on December 13, 2006, 07:26:12 pm
Victor already had the bottle shelfs Zinc plated. I believe Steve Jebb had them done in Fresno for Victor. They really look greaat. The 81 is coming along nicely, I planned on it being completed by Friday but my Daughter is having a C-section performed tomorrow morning. So the machine will be delayed about a week. (Sorry Victor) but some things are worth waiting for.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: TheGarbageHunter on December 13, 2006, 07:30:41 pm
NO problem! Take your time. Hope all goes well tomorrow.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: collecture on December 13, 2006, 07:39:39 pm
Congratulations on being a grandfather Terry!!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: coke_and_stuff on December 13, 2006, 08:16:22 pm
Congrats Terry Good Luck!!!
Joey
Joey
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: SIGNGUY on December 13, 2006, 09:55:44 pm
Wow...kind of ironic... the "Rebirthing" of a classic Soda machine....to a new birth of a grandchild...Things are good in Terry's world...
machine looks great.. sure is fun to see the step by step... it's been a while since I reassembled one... sure would love to be able to paint like that though.... Some guys have all the luck!
machine looks great.. sure is fun to see the step by step... it's been a while since I reassembled one... sure would love to be able to paint like that though.... Some guys have all the luck!
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: Eric on December 13, 2006, 10:20:56 pm
Best Wishes Grandpa! You'll be restoring pedal cars in no time!
which look awesome parked between a gas pump and pop machine
which look awesome parked between a gas pump and pop machine
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: sodaworks on December 13, 2006, 11:19:19 pm
Thanks Guys,
This will be grand kid #2. My first one, Kiylee is 5 and is a major tom boy. She has a pedal car airplane and numerous other ride on toys in my shop. She also has a CRF50 motorcycle that I bought her for her 4th bday. #2 Grandchild is supposed to be a boy. I guess we'll know tomorrow. I attached a couple of photo's of Kiylee riding her 50 and also of the helmet that she picked out.
This will be grand kid #2. My first one, Kiylee is 5 and is a major tom boy. She has a pedal car airplane and numerous other ride on toys in my shop. She also has a CRF50 motorcycle that I bought her for her 4th bday. #2 Grandchild is supposed to be a boy. I guess we'll know tomorrow. I attached a couple of photo's of Kiylee riding her 50 and also of the helmet that she picked out.
Title: victor's 81 Resto
Post by: SIGNGUY on December 14, 2006, 03:18:55 pm
I loved my Grandpa,,, but you got the award for COOLEST GRANDPA EVER!!!! Pop machines, Mini Bikes, Pedal Cars.. Would you Considering adopting some honorary Grand Kids.... I'll come visit for Christmas!