Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: on May 22, 2007, 02:20:38 pm
Hello everyone,
Just registered and obviously new to the site, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me the value of a cavalier 27 that I just purchased? I like to get out and ride the backroads and came across this machine on a mans front porch back in the middle of nowhere. I offered him $400.00 for it and he took it. It looks great and is complete and running. Did I do good or screw up. I have never seen one like it. Thanks for the info!!
Just registered and obviously new to the site, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me the value of a cavalier 27 that I just purchased? I like to get out and ride the backroads and came across this machine on a mans front porch back in the middle of nowhere. I offered him $400.00 for it and he took it. It looks great and is complete and running. Did I do good or screw up. I have never seen one like it. Thanks for the info!!
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: MoonDawg on May 22, 2007, 02:26:53 pm
We sure hate to tell you this but.........................
You stole it
Book value is $1800.00
You stole it
Book value is $1800.00Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: Jim on May 22, 2007, 03:52:38 pm
Corey,
Welcome to SMC ! ! !
I realize the rules didn't state that pictures are required, but I can assure you that everyone here would like to see photos...
As MoonDawg stated, you have done quite well for your first time out!
Welcome to SMC ! ! !
I realize the rules didn't state that pictures are required, but I can assure you that everyone here would like to see photos...
As MoonDawg stated, you have done quite well for your first time out!
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: sodaworks on May 22, 2007, 07:41:03 pm
Welcome aboard Corey!! What a steal!! i'll give you 500 for it!! 
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: Seven181 on May 22, 2007, 11:39:08 pm
Corey,
Great job! You did awesome! Sometimes driving down those old roads are good! Nice one!
Brian
Great job! You did awesome! Sometimes driving down those old roads are good! Nice one!
Brian
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: SIGNGUY on May 23, 2007, 10:08:21 am
Good find... let's see it!
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: on May 23, 2007, 01:44:30 pm
I took a couple of pictures and I will try to load them. Before judgement, you must understand that it had been sitting out on his porch in the weather for who knows how long, so that is how it got the surface rust on the lower front, but the inside looks very good with no rust. Be easy on me!!
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: Eric on May 23, 2007, 02:11:41 pm
You got a deal there! Welcome!....
Gonna restore it?..
Gonna restore it?..
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: on May 23, 2007, 02:31:51 pm
Yes, I plan on it, I just don't know where to start. Thanks for the "Welcome". I have been interested in soda machines for a long time and am excited that I found a place to talk to other collectors about it. It is not on my wife's top 5 topics. I am going to this rediculously huge flea market in Nashville, Tn this weekend, maybe I will find something there. I have been there several times and if you take your time and look at everything, you might get through it in a weekend. It's that big!
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: sodaworks on May 23, 2007, 03:34:30 pm
Corey
That is known as the ship's wheel version of the C27. Very nice find! The condition is great, Very easy restoration. The only hard part is reinstalling the evaporator unit back into the machine. These were originally held in place by the cork seal that will have to be removed in order to remove the evap. unit.
That is known as the ship's wheel version of the C27. Very nice find! The condition is great, Very easy restoration. The only hard part is reinstalling the evaporator unit back into the machine. These were originally held in place by the cork seal that will have to be removed in order to remove the evap. unit.
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: Seven181 on May 23, 2007, 03:40:48 pm
Great job! The rookie right out of the box finds a great machine with ship's wheel!! AWESOME!! Good luck finding more.
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: Kilroy on May 23, 2007, 04:13:09 pm
Just don't think you'll stop at this machine Corey, think of the other machines that need rescuing....
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: MoonDawg on May 23, 2007, 04:16:39 pm
(sodaworks @ May 23 2007,1:34)
QUOTE
These were originally held in place by the cork seal that will have to be removed in order to remove the evap. unit.
For this exact reason, and the fact that this is your
first machine.....you may want to leave all the innards
in tact and just remove exterior items for prep and paint.
The inside looks pretty clean already.
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: collecture on May 23, 2007, 07:08:48 pm
That is not a ship's wheel version, but the latter style.
The ship's wheel version is pictured in Walter's 3rd edition.
The center of the crank on a ship's wheel is concave and the 3 arms looked like bats -
like the captain's wheel on a old ship.
Still an excellent find Corey
The ship's wheel version is pictured in Walter's 3rd edition.
The center of the crank on a ship's wheel is concave and the 3 arms looked like bats -
like the captain's wheel on a old ship.
Still an excellent find Corey
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: Ltransam on May 23, 2007, 09:38:42 pm
Hello, Corey
Agreat Find !!! I'll give you $600.00
All Kidding aside .I also have one .I gave a lot more foe it though . And I'v turnd down $1700 for it .It Cools great But I need to re-wire it . You were lucky like me to have the inside basket with it .In most cases there missing & NEVER COME UP for sale .
Steve Jegs at Soda Jerks seam to know these machines inside & out >If you have Questions Give him a call .
Ltransam
Agreat Find !!! I'll give you $600.00
All Kidding aside .I also have one .I gave a lot more foe it though . And I'v turnd down $1700 for it .It Cools great But I need to re-wire it . You were lucky like me to have the inside basket with it .In most cases there missing & NEVER COME UP for sale .
Steve Jegs at Soda Jerks seam to know these machines inside & out >If you have Questions Give him a call .
Ltransam
Title: Original Working Cavalier 27
Post by: sodaworks on May 23, 2007, 10:05:01 pm
Your Right Leonard. Mr Jebb knows his 27's