Title: USS 8 64
Post by: c125bob on June 15, 2007, 12:08:55 pm
I'm new to the site and to these machines. I just got a early 80's square top USS 8 64. I lurked around the site for a few days to research & learn. Here's where I am now :
Cleaned the machine (whew !) changed to CoinCo to work at .25, let her run a little while, stocked up with product and it's working great. I "snugged" up the door latch since it seemed to need it, I could feel a little cold air at the top. I was getting a good bit of water in the drain pan before I snugged it up. Don't know about now.
I will need to get a "Correct Change" bulb and a neon bulb for the door. Other than that it's good to go. The machine is in my shop and it seems like every time I go down there the fan is running. Not the compressor, it cycles off and on like it should. Does the fan run alot and does it run when the compressor is not running?
I love the site and the members seem like really good people. I'm glad I found it and hope I don't get hooked on these things !!!
Bob
Cleaned the machine (whew !) changed to CoinCo to work at .25, let her run a little while, stocked up with product and it's working great. I "snugged" up the door latch since it seemed to need it, I could feel a little cold air at the top. I was getting a good bit of water in the drain pan before I snugged it up. Don't know about now.
I will need to get a "Correct Change" bulb and a neon bulb for the door. Other than that it's good to go. The machine is in my shop and it seems like every time I go down there the fan is running. Not the compressor, it cycles off and on like it should. Does the fan run alot and does it run when the compressor is not running?
I love the site and the members seem like really good people. I'm glad I found it and hope I don't get hooked on these things !!!
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: Creighton on June 15, 2007, 12:57:51 pm
Welcome to SMC Bob!! The fan in the cooling compartment will run all of the time to circulate the air.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: bubba on June 15, 2007, 12:59:16 pm
Hey Bob... Welcome to the site... First thing.... we like pictures!
Now then.. the upper fan does run all the time in the cabinet. This circulates the cold air around the products. The lower fan runs with the compressor only.
For the lights - I bought my correct change bulb at Funtronics, a sponsor of this site. The fluorescent bulb can be gotten at your corner Home Depot or Lowes.
Now then.. the upper fan does run all the time in the cabinet. This circulates the cold air around the products. The lower fan runs with the compressor only.
For the lights - I bought my correct change bulb at Funtronics, a sponsor of this site. The fluorescent bulb can be gotten at your corner Home Depot or Lowes.
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: c125bob on June 15, 2007, 01:28:57 pm
I know I should have sent a picture! It's in really good shape since it was an "inside" machine. I'll get a picture on here before the weekends over ! Thanks for the info and the quick response.
Bob
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: c125bob on June 15, 2007, 07:57:28 pm
Here are some pictures. Story is that the machine was in an old country store, owner died, his wife gave it to the guy I bought it from for helping her clean out the store.
Thanks again, I'll be around!
Bob
Thanks again, I'll be around!
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: bubba on June 16, 2007, 11:47:31 am
Nice looking machine!
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: Bob K on June 16, 2007, 02:18:01 pm
From one Bob to another... WELCOME! 
Very nice machine you have there.
Bob
Very nice machine you have there.
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: c125bob on June 16, 2007, 03:26:08 pm
Thanks guys, I probably paid a little to much for it, $200.00, but I liked it. That included the little dolly it's sitting on and delivery if I helped ! So far so good, it's been running since Thursday evening and all is well.
Bob
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: halehouse on June 16, 2007, 04:11:39 pm
No, $200 isn't too much.
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: bubba on June 16, 2007, 09:11:04 pm
Thats a good price! I've paid less, but in much worse condition. Good machine to make you want to buy a 2nd and a 3rd machine..
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: Jim on June 17, 2007, 04:25:57 am
QUOTE
I love the site and the members seem like really good people. I'm glad I found it and hope I don't get hooked on these things !!!
Bob,
Welcome to SMC!
I'm not sure about you being addicted now though...
You see, being here could be like an alcoholic at bar & grill during happy hour ! ! !
Things will too tempting for you not to get another, and another...
Above all enjoy the SMC Community ! ! !
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: c125bob on June 17, 2007, 06:53:40 am
I'm going to fight the addiction as hard as I can. I already have CATD (Chronic Anitque Tractor Disease) and there's no cure. I have caught myself looking on Craigs List at machines other than the usual tractors & parts.
Happy Fathers Day to all..........
Bob
Happy Fathers Day to all..........
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: BryanH on June 17, 2007, 05:34:46 pm
Bob - fyi your machine will vend both cans and bottles... Welcom3
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: c125bob on June 17, 2007, 07:53:53 pm
Bryan,
I looked at your pix of the Ideall 55 restoration, WOW !
That thing is fine. My Grand Dad had one of those in his store in Cario Ga. I used to sit on top of it when I was young. You do good work! That's a keeper.
Bob
I looked at your pix of the Ideall 55 restoration, WOW !
That thing is fine. My Grand Dad had one of those in his store in Cario Ga. I used to sit on top of it when I was young. You do good work! That's a keeper.
Bob
Title: USS 8 64
Post by: SquareTopCollector on June 18, 2007, 02:15:11 pm
200.00 is what they are going for now. I could get them a few years ago for 120-150 range in great condition now it seems like everyone is frim on 200 and up. In 5 more years it will be 500 and up