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Title: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: choice120 on June 24, 2009, 08:09:36 am
This was my 1st resto project and didnt come out to bad. I totally gutted the insides and dismantled the can rack. I went with hannertone for the inside but decided not to paint the outside of the machine. The paint on the outside along with the silk screen emblems were was in very good shape. Also leaving the outside as is added a nostalgic look to the machine. Here are some before and after pics. The can racke was disassembled sand blasted and coated with hammertone. Only problem I see now with this machine is the drain. The rubber on the drain has a lip and allows  some water to stand which will create rust. Any ideas on replacing this drain because if it was flush with the liner the water would completely drain. What do you think I could get for this machine on todays market. Next project is the Royal crown I picked up the other day.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0065.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0066.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0067.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/7upfront.png)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/7upracks.png)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0030.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0031.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0032.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0033.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0035.jpg)
Here you can see the water standing

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/spanishsilver/Soda%20Pics/DSC_0036.jpg)


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: cokemachinesandmore on June 24, 2009, 08:33:37 am
The machine looks great, you did an awesome job


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: Kilroy on June 24, 2009, 09:58:14 am
you have nothing to apologize about, it rocks!


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: Pat Pixley on June 24, 2009, 11:38:01 am
You did a good job on the inside it look good. :smile:

Pat


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: mznb1u on June 24, 2009, 11:47:55 am
Love the old 7up can on the sign!  Looks great!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: choice120 on June 24, 2009, 01:42:11 pm
Thanks Guys. What do you think this machine could sell for. Want to move on to the next project.


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: RC kid on June 24, 2009, 03:48:49 pm
Great restoration on a great old machines.

Thanks for sharing


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: Creighton on June 24, 2009, 06:54:05 pm
Nice Job!!
Creighton


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: David D on June 24, 2009, 09:13:32 pm
great job on the interior, this should help the machine last for many more years.


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: bubba on June 24, 2009, 09:48:26 pm
Thanks Guys. What do you think this machine could sell for. Want to move on to the next project.
It depends a whole lot on where you are. In NJ, square tops don't sell for a whole lot..


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: cokecolaman on June 24, 2009, 10:22:23 pm
I think you could get a $200 - $300 out here  (NorthWest)...not enough $$$ for how much time you have probably put into it.


Title: Re: Just Finished Restoring v56 7up
Post by: rugrunner on June 26, 2009, 08:38:41 am
Very nice job, looks cool like that!