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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Post 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: Duane73 on April 09, 2009, 09:38:01 pm



Title: First machine
Post by: Duane73 on April 09, 2009, 09:38:01 pm
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/DuaneG/IMG_1299.jpg)


Title: Re: First machine
Post by: Duane73 on April 09, 2009, 09:42:07 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/DuaneG/IMG_1301.jpg)


Title: Re: First machine
Post by: Duane73 on April 09, 2009, 09:43:10 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/DuaneG/IMG_1305.jpg)


Title: Re: First machine
Post by: Duane73 on April 09, 2009, 09:45:02 pm
I need a new light switch...Can they be found??

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/DuaneG/IMG_1306.jpg)


Title: Re: First machine
Post by: Duane73 on April 09, 2009, 09:48:14 pm
Other than the lights everything works great..It has a good bit of surface rust..What might I expect to pay for a paint job..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/DuaneG/IMG_1300.jpg)
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Title: Re: First machine
Post by: bmw90w on April 09, 2009, 11:23:35 pm
Congratulations! That is a nice looking machine. Surface rust is pretty common on these machines. If you want it to look brand new, a paint job can be pretty expensive with prep work etc. Personal preference really, but it doesn't look too bad.  A light switch can easily be found at any ace hardware store. It is just your basic micro switch. Take it in there and you can match it up.


Title: Re: First machine
Post by: johnieG on April 10, 2009, 08:44:29 am
Nice V63, looks pretty straight, The light switch can also be found at Lowes hardware & HomeDepot stores, it is also refered to as a canopy switch. look down the eletrical supplies aisle.

also you might wish to double check to make sure it's not a bad lamp, starter or ballast, as for paint, I have a simular machine I'm having painted ( with a surface-rusty top like yours) I will run aprox. $400 with some light sandblasting to clean up the rust. you can save some money by preping it yourself if you know what you're doing body-work wise.