Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: on November 14, 2006, 07:35:34 pm
I just acquired a VMC-SA144 Coke machine. It has a dial for the selection of an item. You have three choices for what pop you want. I am thinking it is from the late 50's to the very early 60's. Any ideas as to where I may learn more about this machine? Thanks for any help!
Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: collecture on November 14, 2006, 07:55:28 pm
It is from the 1950's - please post some pictures of it if you can. The Soda Machine Section (http://soda-machines.com/content/section/3/14/) of this site has some more info on it. Scroll down on the left to Vendorlator and then click the 144 button at the top.
I have an original VMC binder that contains a manual for it as well as some other printed material on the machine. What did you need to know?
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I have an original VMC binder that contains a manual for it as well as some other printed material on the machine. What did you need to know?
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Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: Eric on November 14, 2006, 09:34:16 pm
Anything you need to know you'll find here about machines.... a great
group of folks and knowledge... Post a pic if you can of your machine and ask away... Tom has you going in the right direction.
Welcome.....
group of folks and knowledge... Post a pic if you can of your machine and ask away... Tom has you going in the right direction.
Welcome.....
Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: sodaworks on November 14, 2006, 11:24:55 pm
Welcome aboard blmb,
These machines are rather large but still pretty cool looking. Coca-Cola world in Las Vegas has one that you can purchase cold sodas from.
These machines are rather large but still pretty cool looking. Coca-Cola world in Las Vegas has one that you can purchase cold sodas from.
Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: BrianB on November 15, 2006, 01:51:42 pm
Great to have you around, Blmb!
Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: on November 17, 2006, 06:00:35 pm
Thanks for the help so far! I will post some pictures as soon as I can! But, I have a problem! No keys to get into the machine! It has a vmc 51 stamped on the face of the key cylinder. What is the customary response in this case? I would like to keep the original key cylinder if possible.
Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: collecture on November 17, 2006, 07:14:20 pm
According to my Fun-Tronics catalog, you are in luck. The only VMC key carried is the VMC 51 (item # 2b). Pretty pricy though - $27.50 each. Phone number is (301) 371-5246
Title: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: on November 17, 2006, 08:46:54 pm
Thanks for the info! That beats having it drilled out! Plus it will be cheaper than a locksmith!
Title: Re: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: collecture on November 26, 2007, 04:48:38 pm
In case Fun-Tronics no longer carried your key and you drilled out the lock,
Here is an original VMC51 key and lock.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220177132716&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Here is an original VMC51 key and lock.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220177132716&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Title: Re: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: davethebirdman on November 26, 2007, 05:18:47 pm
Blimey Tom - You must have some memory if you can remember back a year
to this post....
I would imagine the original poster is long gone..
Dave
to this post....
I would imagine the original poster is long gone..
Dave
Title: Re: vmc-sa144 coke machine
Post by: VMC 81 on December 02, 2007, 05:17:08 pm
I had one of these once, what a heavy machine.