Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 21, 2006, 08:46:22 pm
Thought I'd round out December by posting an update on my Vendo V81A project, the bodywork was complete, as well as the "Rhino-coating" of the liners backside & the inside of the chassis/body shell, I also had the back of the door liner coated, ( last weekend) and so on to the paint booth it went & the base coat of good-ol' Coke red was applied (this past Tuesday) it was clear coated & lettered today ( pictures pending) & the final re-assembly is for tommorow & a nice run-in overnight for the compressor,
Funny thing happened (not funny Ha-Ha) when I went to pickup the compressor deck of of my bench the capillary line got hooked on my bench vices handle & Pffft!!!!
!!! yep I kinked the tube & got a dandy of a leak, well I had to patch the line at the break with a little piece of 1/4" tubing crimped down to fit the cap' tube & brazed it on, & Vacuumed the system & recharged with R12, & got it back up & running ( no leaks! whew!) only when you're in a hurry.
Why all the Rush? why the customer wants it by Saturday the 24th for his Christmas party of course! (it's for Mr. Art-Van of ArtVans furniture himself no less!
Yep! no pressure at all
, Merry Xmas all!
Funny thing happened (not funny Ha-Ha) when I went to pickup the compressor deck of of my bench the capillary line got hooked on my bench vices handle & Pffft!!!!
!!! yep I kinked the tube & got a dandy of a leak, well I had to patch the line at the break with a little piece of 1/4" tubing crimped down to fit the cap' tube & brazed it on, & Vacuumed the system & recharged with R12, & got it back up & running ( no leaks! whew!) only when you're in a hurry. Why all the Rush? why the customer wants it by Saturday the 24th for his Christmas party of course! (it's for Mr. Art-Van of ArtVans furniture himself no less!
Yep! no pressure at all
, Merry Xmas all!Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 21, 2006, 08:48:13 pm
Next, the tank.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: collecture on December 21, 2006, 08:55:23 pm
Sounds like the cap tube is analogous to you.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 21, 2006, 08:58:39 pm
the Chassis front & maindoor ( base-coated only at this point)
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 21, 2006, 09:01:06 pm
Yep, Still more!
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 21, 2006, 09:08:13 pm
(collecture @ Dec. 21 2006,8:55)
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Sounds like the cap tube is analogous to you.
" and sometimes a cigar is just a cigar" (Freud)
I also like " I reject your reality and substitute my own"
(Jamie, Myth-Busters)
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: cvb141 on December 21, 2006, 09:26:29 pm
Very nice looking work. Good luck on getting it done.
Jerry
Jerry
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: coke_and_stuff on December 21, 2006, 09:27:27 pm
Great machine I love those 81s, It looks awesome
Joey
Joey
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 21, 2006, 09:43:46 pm
Thanks! I'll be living at the body shop tomorrow! My body mans a real credit to his profession, the back panel say it all, not a ripple!
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: collecture on December 21, 2006, 09:54:16 pm
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I also like " I reject your reality and substitute my own"
(Jamie, Myth-Busters)
(Jamie, Myth-Busters)
I like that too. That is got to be the cyber-friend mantra.
All kidding aside - looks very nice. I wish my 81 had that shine!
Best wishes for getting it done on time.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: sodaworks on December 21, 2006, 11:14:19 pm
Looking Good JohnieG!!
I'm finishing Victor's 81D tomorrow. I just need to install the kick plate and bottle door.
I'm finishing Victor's 81D tomorrow. I just need to install the kick plate and bottle door.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: Jim on December 22, 2006, 07:49:08 am
Looks great!
Eventhough you're pressed for time, be careful on re-assembly; you don't need any "OOooops" this stage of the game.
On another note, I've always liked spraying my doors in a horizontal position so they come out like glass...
Eventhough you're pressed for time, be careful on re-assembly; you don't need any "OOooops" this stage of the game.
On another note, I've always liked spraying my doors in a horizontal position so they come out like glass...
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: Pat Pixley on December 22, 2006, 11:57:04 am
John looks good so far, Like Jim said be careful when your in a rush that when those "OOOOPS " and OH
happen.
It does look real good .
Pat
happen.
It does look real good .
Pat
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: sodaworks on December 22, 2006, 08:36:09 pm
Having just finished Victor's 81D I know you have your work cut out for you. Stay focused and you'll make it.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 26, 2006, 10:04:49 pm
Here are the finish photos of the V81a...completed just in the (St.)'Nick of time!
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 26, 2006, 10:06:25 pm
no. 2
The black coating on the slug rejector is an oxidized zinc left over from an ill attempt to clean it in an acid based cleaning solution, & it looks a bit off, it doesn't affect the coin-mechs operation, ( the owner didn't want to pop for the extra bucks to have it re-plated)
The black coating on the slug rejector is an oxidized zinc left over from an ill attempt to clean it in an acid based cleaning solution, & it looks a bit off, it doesn't affect the coin-mechs operation, ( the owner didn't want to pop for the extra bucks to have it re-plated)
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 26, 2006, 10:08:01 pm
no. 3
I am really getting to prefer the hammertone look as opposed to the smoother finish of a powder-coated liner. I think it adds some depth. not as durable though, guess that's the trade-off.
I am really getting to prefer the hammertone look as opposed to the smoother finish of a powder-coated liner. I think it adds some depth. not as durable though, guess that's the trade-off.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 26, 2006, 10:09:53 pm
no.4
The original foam seal was way to rotted for re-use, so I improvised with two of those large foam paint brushes pointing end-to-end to form the seal for the doorlatch. it worked out very nicely!
The original foam seal was way to rotted for re-use, so I improvised with two of those large foam paint brushes pointing end-to-end to form the seal for the doorlatch. it worked out very nicely!
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 26, 2006, 10:13:25 pm
no.5
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: rogerz on December 26, 2006, 10:16:50 pm
Looks great!
rz
rz
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 26, 2006, 10:16:55 pm
no.6
This is the original condensate jar!
Along with the original compressor deck (with it's 'cap-tube repaired & a nice fresh 12oz. charge of R12) quitest one I've ever heard!
This is the original condensate jar!
Along with the original compressor deck (with it's 'cap-tube repaired & a nice fresh 12oz. charge of R12) quitest one I've ever heard!
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: Pat Pixley on December 26, 2006, 11:50:10 pm
Look Great John So question for you what did you use to paint the tank
& shelfs with ?? They look good. I hope Mr. Art-Van likes it .
Pat
So question for you what did you use to paint the tank& shelfs with ?? They look good. I hope Mr. Art-Van likes it .
Pat
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: cvb141 on December 27, 2006, 12:44:16 am
What are the stickers on the bottles? Last time I saw a sticker like that on a Coke, it was from Mexico. Anyway great job John.
Jerry
Jerry
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: sodaworks on December 27, 2006, 08:31:18 am
Looks great Johnie, I knew you'd make your deadline.
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 27, 2006, 10:07:42 am
(cvb141 @ Dec. 27 2006,12:44)
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What are the stickers on the bottles? Last time I saw a sticker like that on a Coke, it was from Mexico. Anyway great job John.
Jerry
Jerry
Thanks, yes, those are 12oz/355 ml Mexican Coke bottles
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: johnieG on December 27, 2006, 10:12:44 am
(Pat Pixley @ Dec. 26 2006,11:50)
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Look Great John So question for you what did you use to paint the tank
& shelfs with ?? They look good. I hope Mr. Art-Van likes it .
Pat
So question for you what did you use to paint the tank& shelfs with ?? They look good. I hope Mr. Art-Van likes it .
Pat
Thanks Pat, I used Rustolem Hammertone silver, after removing the sliders & springs, & sanding down any rough spots & corrosion on the shelves & liner, I degreased them (dried) & sprayed it on in three light coats to prevent running, this is pretty tough stuff,
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: MCarter on December 27, 2006, 02:45:27 pm
Nice Job. Thanks for the photo's
Title: V81A Project nears completion
Post by: collecture on December 27, 2006, 03:21:26 pm
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(the owner didn't want to pop for the extra bucks to have it re-plated)
I don't understand why people would put a lot of money into restoring a machine and not go the distance.
How much more would a simple mech like that cost to do?
Anyway, nice job John - I too like the Hammertone look and durability.