Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 05, 2007, 12:05:25 pm
Well,
I found this locally. It looks pretty good, but needs a clean and shine. It didn't come with keys, so how do I get in? Do I start drilling? What do you think of this machine?
I found this locally. It looks pretty good, but needs a clean and shine. It didn't come with keys, so how do I get in? Do I start drilling? What do you think of this machine?
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: SIGNGUY on February 05, 2007, 01:06:39 pm
Pictures may be decieving but it looks shorter than a regular ideal 55? is it a 35? or is the picture distorted. give us the length? if it is a 35, complete with rack and coin Mech... Oh Boy!! nice score.
As far as getting in. the side loading door will have a lock cam in it, and if no key will need to be drilled out, but be carefull not to go too far or be too agressive with it, as behind the lock cam is a hex head made for a 1/4" allen wrench that actually opens the door. As far as the coin box, drill it out.
Hope this helps.
As far as getting in. the side loading door will have a lock cam in it, and if no key will need to be drilled out, but be carefull not to go too far or be too agressive with it, as behind the lock cam is a hex head made for a 1/4" allen wrench that actually opens the door. As far as the coin box, drill it out.
Hope this helps.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 05, 2007, 01:17:06 pm
It says model A-70
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 05, 2007, 01:26:58 pm
37" high, 37"length, 27" wide
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: ZMonet on February 05, 2007, 01:36:56 pm
I posted about this back on 1/23. It was a slider that was on Craigslist for $225. Here is the original link. LINK
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 05, 2007, 01:40:25 pm
So it is a dog?
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: ZMonet on February 05, 2007, 02:27:42 pm
I certainly wouldn't say that and it looks to be in real good dhape. Do you know if it cools? I'll defer to other members who know more about whether this is an Ideal 85 or some other model. The fact that it says A-70 is interesting because I believe the Ideal 55s are A-55. The A55 vends 55 bottles, the A85 vends 85, so could this vend 70 bottles?
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: SIGNGUY on February 05, 2007, 02:37:21 pm
Yeah after looking at the hinges on the top door, looks more like an ideal 85, hence the odd shape? Being it has the rack and coin mech. still worth more than without...
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Kevin C on February 05, 2007, 04:53:20 pm
Hello
Does the side lock have any numbers?
My Ideal 55 came complete with locks, keys & crank arm. I may be able to get a key made. I can post a few pictures of all the keys & locks
Kevin
Does the side lock have any numbers?
My Ideal 55 came complete with locks, keys & crank arm. I may be able to get a key made. I can post a few pictures of all the keys & locks
Kevin
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 05, 2007, 07:11:57 pm
The side lock might be missing. When I look in the hole I see a allen nut. I was able to open it. The coinbox has a regular circle key.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: collecture on February 05, 2007, 07:17:58 pm
QUOTE
The coinbox has a regular circle key.
Is there an alphanumeric code on it?
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 05, 2007, 11:17:17 pm
The coinbox lock has "ACE" on it.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: collecture on February 06, 2007, 12:14:27 am
That is the type lock it is.
Usually the locks had an alphanumeric code stamped into the face of the lock (ie. KT711 or XX3937).
Keys had a matching code.
Some experienced locksmiths can make a key from the lock, but they need to have depth guages so they can measure the keyhole.
Usually the locks had an alphanumeric code stamped into the face of the lock (ie. KT711 or XX3937).
Keys had a matching code.
Some experienced locksmiths can make a key from the lock, but they need to have depth guages so they can measure the keyhole.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 06, 2007, 01:49:16 am
That is all the writing. Do I need to drill?
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: MoonDawg on February 06, 2007, 11:47:29 am
Yes, drill the lock in 8 places around the center.
The side door uses a 3/8" allen wrench as a key.
The side door uses a 3/8" allen wrench as a key.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: sodaworks on February 06, 2007, 12:32:43 pm
This is the 4th ideal 70 that I've seen pop up within the last year.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 06, 2007, 06:27:37 pm
So it is an ideal 70?
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: aspbear1 on February 06, 2007, 07:03:56 pm
Ideal had a 35, 55, 70 and a 85. It is personal preference but I like the sliders. If it is complete and cools I think you made a good deal. I can not tell from the picture does it have any embossing on the front.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 06, 2007, 07:39:42 pm
No embossing. i ended up paying $150. The cord has been cut. I will put on a new one this weekend and see if it cools 
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: aspbear1 on February 06, 2007, 08:30:23 pm
150 is a good deal. A lot of the guys up here prefer the round tops but I personally like the sliders. I have a 55 and an 85. One good thing about the 70 and 85 they have slide out compressors that are easy to work on. Be sure and look the wiring over before you put the new cord on, make sure there are no bad spots that will short out. With no embossing and the orange color you can come up with a crush or nesbitt decal and have a neat looking machine.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 06, 2007, 09:17:50 pm
The picture might not show right, but it is coca-cola red.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: aspbear1 on February 06, 2007, 09:58:31 pm
Whoops like I said a nice coca cola fish decal and you are in business. At my age color blind is just one of many problems...
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: sodaworks on February 06, 2007, 10:01:27 pm
Ideal also made a 300.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: Rickplayer on February 06, 2007, 10:27:02 pm
I will post more photo's tonight. It looks like some of the parts like the rack and lid have been spray painted silver.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: SIGNGUY on February 07, 2007, 12:20:23 am
Most likely you''ll want to remove the rack completely and clean it up and maybe repaint it, Hammertone paint on it would like nice and is fairly durable. then you can decide on what your doing to the rest of it. if it's displayable and you just want to use it, I'd just decal it with what you want and filler it up. Just an FYI if you do want to go with a Fishtail logo from Coca-cola like you see on the Glasco's... let me know I can most likely hook you up with the size you need.
Title: 1957 Ideal Slider
Post by: sodaworks on February 07, 2007, 12:53:44 pm
Here's a Pepsi Ideal 70.