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Title: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on May 09, 2009, 08:26:49 am (http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu227/Darthdragon7/gg.jpg?t=1241875188)
I've had this machine sitting around for a couple of years now and just started fixing it up. It was pretty rusted inside. I wasn't going to pull the liner untill I was advised to by guys that know better. Under the liner there was a couple holes but I fixed them with fiberglass and por 15. The door is off for sand blasting but the body I'm going to leave as is because I like the scratches and chips. Unless of course it doesn't look right with the door painted. We'll have to see. Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on May 09, 2009, 08:27:46 am Another pic.
(http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu227/Darthdragon7/gg2.jpg?t=1241875046) Title: Re: My first machine Post by: collecture on May 09, 2009, 08:53:19 am Welcome!
Nice little machine! The Pepsi decals are available from www.sodajerkworks.com if you decide to repaint the cabinet. You may want to think about installing a lighted sign up top. It really sets the machine off! Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on May 09, 2009, 09:47:55 am That's exactly where I bought light parts, decals, misc parts and got awesome free advice to boot! I would highly recommend them.
Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Pat Pixley on May 09, 2009, 04:54:37 pm You have it down this far you should repaint the whole thing, you will regret it later.
I learned that from a Vendo 90 that I had years back (funny how those darn Vendo 90 keep coming around :tounge:) What ever you do Keep up the good work. Pat Title: Re: My first machine Post by: mznb1u on May 10, 2009, 09:10:56 am Welcome to the club! Nice old bumper on the wall--trying to figure what car that is from? :glare:
Okay--what is hiding under the blanket next to the pop machine? :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: My first machine Post by: davethebirdman on May 10, 2009, 01:08:16 pm I agree with Pat... Spray it all if its a keeper... Dave Title: Re: My first machine Post by: MoonDawg on May 10, 2009, 04:43:08 pm Now is time to paint the cabinet while it is stripped. You don't have to copy
the red and white theme.......do it all blue like Pat's Lacrosse. I'm thinkin the bumper is Oldsmobile? Title: Re: My first machine Post by: MCarter on May 10, 2009, 06:04:13 pm Buick?
Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Pat Pixley on May 10, 2009, 08:46:11 pm The Bumper looks like a Cadi Bumper.
And yes welcome to the club . Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Ltransam on May 10, 2009, 09:08:54 pm 59 -60 Cadi Title: Re: My first machine Post by: coke_and_stuff on May 11, 2009, 09:37:19 am Im thinking 57-58 Cadillac
Joey Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on May 11, 2009, 12:15:26 pm The bumper is off a 1956 Coup de Ville I drove from Bakersfield CA to Ohio back in 1985. It was in restoration when I got divorced. This was the only part I saved before she had it towed. :(
(http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu227/Darthdragon7/atl.jpg?t=1242062167) The engine is an all alluminum Ford. 347 stroker. AFR 205 heads, Custom billit oil pan etc,etc. Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on May 16, 2009, 06:05:19 pm Can anyone guess what car is in the forground? Not the Lincoln in the garage.
Also on the right is a working fridge I think is from the 50's. I'll try to get more info on it. (http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu227/Darthdragon7/GAR5copy.jpg?t=1242514956) Title: Re: My first machine Post by: callmike2 on July 21, 2009, 06:16:11 am I'm glad you mentioned the POR 15. I've used that for several years on car frames. It is miraculous to me how that stuff works. I've never seen a harder finish from a paint can. And, once it dries, it is practically indestructible. (And, when it gets on your hands or arms it has to wear off.) I just bought a quart of their gloss black to do a motorcycle frame. I expect the same results. They have a gray/silver color that is supposed to look like new metal. I'm thinking about doing the bottom of my box with that.
Anyway, it looks like you're making good progress. Be sure to post pictures all the way through the process and especially when it's finished. Thanks! Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on August 05, 2009, 12:56:08 pm (http://www.fordvschevy.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27129&d=1241308462)
(http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu227/Darthdragon7/las018.jpg?t=1249494423) (http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu227/Darthdragon7/las017.jpg?t=1249494933) Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Pat Pixley on August 06, 2009, 11:30:28 pm Hey looks great :smile: good job on that Little Pepsi.
Title: Re: My first machine Post by: mznb1u on August 07, 2009, 12:15:24 am Nice job! and that is coming from a Coke guy!
:drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: My first machine Post by: rugrunner on August 07, 2009, 08:45:02 pm That looks great! Nicely (and quickly) done.
Makes me feel really lazy... Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on August 07, 2009, 09:31:53 pm Thanks guys. it's really a blast to have it.
Anyone have any advice on finding vintage pop to go in it? Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Ltransam on August 07, 2009, 09:57:26 pm Again Nice Job ??? Some Wal-Marts have Crush in 3 Favors in 12oz Glass Bottles IBC 12oz in many Favors also . There Are Others also Depending on you area & supplyers Ltransam Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Kilroy on August 07, 2009, 10:00:12 pm Very sweet!
Title: Re: My first machine Post by: Pat Pixley on August 07, 2009, 10:22:14 pm Sam's club & Walmart & check your favorite party store and see what they have or
what they can order for you :smile:. Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on August 08, 2009, 11:07:11 am Thank guys. Well it was too good to last. My family loves this machine. Well it no longer vends. I posted over in "Vending Mechanisms" looking for help.
Title: Re: My first machine Post by: DrDragon on August 20, 2009, 10:57:41 am I replaced the solenoid with a new one but still didn't work. All three of my coin changers are no good.
Dang ebay. Anyway I'm in the hunt for a coin changer now. |