Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 26, 2007, 09:07:21 pm
Gang,
Here are some of my machines. A few guys have been asking to see them. Just got around to moving some of them around and taking pics.
Brian
Here are some of my machines. A few guys have been asking to see them. Just got around to moving some of them around and taking pics.
Brian
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 26, 2007, 09:09:59 pm
A few more. I will take more of my others in a few days.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: David D on May 26, 2007, 10:01:52 pm
Brian, that's a very nice collection. It's nice to see something other than Coca-Cola all the time.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 26, 2007, 10:13:35 pm
Thanks. I will add more in the next week or so. I have a ton of machines to post.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: SIGNGUY on May 26, 2007, 11:23:14 pm
Brian... how long you been collecting these machines? great collection, especially the ice coolers with the older logos and slogans on them. "Takes the Ouch out of Grouch" Love it!
can't wait to see more.
can't wait to see more.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Jim on May 27, 2007, 04:23:16 am
Hey Brian,
Nice collection!
Be sure to create your own Album in "Private Collections" and upload the photos there too!!!
SMC Photo Gallery
Nice collection!
Be sure to create your own Album in "Private Collections" and upload the photos there too!!!
SMC Photo Gallery
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: dr galaga on May 27, 2007, 10:10:03 am
Nice collection. I have never heard of their "Takes the ouch out of grouch" slogan!
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: halehouse on May 27, 2007, 10:27:06 am
That's what I noticed. The "Ouch..." slogan. That is pretty cool. Your machines look nice. Where do you have them in those pics?
I have a flange sign around here somewhere with the "It likes you" slogan.
I haven't had it hanging in a while.
I have a flange sign around here somewhere with the "It likes you" slogan.
I haven't had it hanging in a while.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 27, 2007, 10:53:10 am
Thanks guys! I have some really old 1930's signs! I have all my machines in my basement, as I just moved to Kansas from San Antonio. I have all my signs and light up signs in storage. I will post more soon.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: MoonDawg on May 27, 2007, 11:32:19 am
So nice to see new colors. Are the S&S coolers the same except
for casters and logo? Any idea what years they were introduced?
for casters and logo? Any idea what years they were introduced?
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: cormy on May 27, 2007, 12:36:18 pm
I agree, nice to see other than coca cola and pepsi. I wish I could specialize in the thing or brand, I'm all over the place.
I really like that VMC 81, maybe the best looking of the 81's.
HOW DID YOU COME ABOUT IT?
I really like that VMC 81, maybe the best looking of the 81's.
HOW DID YOU COME ABOUT IT?
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Malinut on May 27, 2007, 01:00:57 pm
Brian,
What does it take for a local to get a guided tour?
Frank
What does it take for a local to get a guided tour?
Frank
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 27, 2007, 02:16:44 pm
Hi Guys! I have been collecting for about 14 years. I worked for Dr Pepper / Seven Up for 14 years! Just left them last December and now work for Colgate / Palmolive in sales and marketing. As far as the S&S coolers, they are early 1940's. Both original and both with the original signs. I did paint the "Ouch out of grouch" cooler.
As far as the 81, it is all original. I just bought that a few months ago from a guy in CA. It has the original paint and logo's on the side. Clean as can be inside and out. Still runs and gets cold like you would not believe! It is 100% the real deal and have never seen a 50 year old machine look better.
Tours are avaiable anytime Frank! Come on over! I have a ton of signs, lights, clocks and the like. So much so, that I am thinking of opening up a 7up museum. The only machines I am missing in my collection that I know of are a VMC 88 Embossed and VMC 149 Embossed. If anyone ever sees those machines, let me know!
As far as the 81, it is all original. I just bought that a few months ago from a guy in CA. It has the original paint and logo's on the side. Clean as can be inside and out. Still runs and gets cold like you would not believe! It is 100% the real deal and have never seen a 50 year old machine look better.
Tours are avaiable anytime Frank! Come on over! I have a ton of signs, lights, clocks and the like. So much so, that I am thinking of opening up a 7up museum. The only machines I am missing in my collection that I know of are a VMC 88 Embossed and VMC 149 Embossed. If anyone ever sees those machines, let me know!
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 27, 2007, 02:18:31 pm
Here is another Cavalier C-33 that I have and my Square top 81 that is being restored.
Brian
Brian
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: sodaworks on May 27, 2007, 06:50:55 pm
Wow Brian, I am totally impressed by your machine collection. Keep it up!
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Eric on May 27, 2007, 09:35:23 pm
Awesome Stuff! Can't wait to see the walls covered
with those signs! A great brand that is often over looked!
with those signs! A great brand that is often over looked!
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 27, 2007, 10:25:37 pm
Oh, I will show you some pics of some covered walls! Give me a day to post them. My last house, I had all my walls covered in the basement and my office! Wife was getting on my case! I have a few signs, a few meaning, over 100!!!
Brian
Brian
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Bob K on May 27, 2007, 10:25:50 pm
So impressive!!
Open that museum!
Open that museum!
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 28, 2007, 09:28:12 am
I really want to, but have to find the right building and get the start up $$$ to do so. I know it would take off. I have the stuff to do so! If you have ever been to the Dr Pepper musuem in Waco, mine would be similar.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Creighton on May 28, 2007, 03:13:20 pm
Outstanding collection!!! If the Vendo building in KC is still standing that would be cool place for a museum. Thanks for the photos.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 28, 2007, 03:36:39 pm
Hey! Great idea. I wonder if the Vendo place is still up? I need to track down the old addres, anyone have it? I was thinking of opening the museum in St. Louis though, home of 7up.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Eric on May 28, 2007, 04:20:43 pm
Finding a building along the old route 66 would be awesome....
you could display and have a walk through area...then have a gift shop
full of Soda machines, pumps for sale, sell soda merchandise... sure there's enough guys here than could help you stock it... you could be the midwest Vintage Vending
you could display and have a walk through area...then have a gift shop
full of Soda machines, pumps for sale, sell soda merchandise... sure there's enough guys here than could help you stock it... you could be the midwest Vintage Vending
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: Seven181 on May 28, 2007, 08:17:02 pm
That would be awesome! Getting the funding to start up is where I am at. No doubt I have enough 7up stuff to start a musuem.
Title: Some of my 7UP Machines!!!
Post by: collecture on May 29, 2007, 01:11:20 am
The Vendo Company address listed in a 1953 V-144 service manual is:
The Vendo Company
7400 East 12th Street
Kansas City 26, MO.
Not sure what the 26 means, but that is the way it was printed.
BTW - nice collection.
I almost bid against you on that ST81 (Palm Springs), but I had too much going on at the time.
It was before you joined here.
The Vendo Company
7400 East 12th Street
Kansas City 26, MO.
Not sure what the 26 means, but that is the way it was printed.
BTW - nice collection.
I almost bid against you on that ST81 (Palm Springs), but I had too much going on at the time.
It was before you joined here.