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Title: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: Sodak Bob on September 12, 2009, 07:26:45 am I went to look at the popcorn machine yesterday and ended up buying it. Once again, the guys on this site are incredible. In the middle of nowhere South Dakota, I can pick up a cell phone and have Matt on the line walking me through this thing. Showing me how to access areas that haven't seen daylight for 50 years, what to look for, etc. wow - thanks Matt!!! Anyway, here is a picture - now I can start cleaning it up and figuring out what to do with it. I sent Matt quite a few pictures and he says there isn't a whole lot missing. The slug rejector is probably the main thing, and the wiring looks rough. I see it is the hot plate version and not the oil vat, so my fingers are crossed there..(thanks for posting the pictures Brian ).....
Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: collecture on September 12, 2009, 08:53:58 am Bob's got the Popcorn machine bug! Is this two now?
Looks to be in pretty nice shape. If someone has a picture(s) of what the slug rejector looks like, I can probably fix you up. Matt - could a hot plate version be converted to an oil vat version?? Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: pinballdude on September 12, 2009, 09:11:23 am Even in its current condition (meaning paint loss, not to offend),
it's a damn beautiful machine. Congratulations!! Terry Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: Jim on September 12, 2009, 09:12:52 am Nice find Bob ! ! !
Glad help was only a phone call away too ! ! ! Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: Larry on September 12, 2009, 09:24:15 am It seems that all the vending machines left in this country have moved North. Nice find.
I was in Hibbing Minnesota to pick up a shuffle a few years ago and I was amazed to still see Ford gum machines still being used in stores. They left Chicago back in the seventies. Looks like I'll have to visit the Dakotas!! Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: oscar on September 12, 2009, 10:29:43 am If you have 2 you have to have a whole set. That's the rule. :tounge:
Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: coke_and_stuff on September 12, 2009, 11:17:23 am Great find, Maybe I will find one of those one day. I lived in North Dakota for a few years and trust me there is still alot of stuff up there. Those small farm towns are full of treasures. I bought a complete Cavalier 72 a few years back just north of Sioux Falls, SD for under $300.00.
Joey Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: BrianB on September 12, 2009, 01:08:44 pm First off, CONGRATS Bob!!! :biggrin: That looks like a pretty nice machine, can't wait to see some interior shots. If you need any help getting it going, let me know, I'd be glad to help.
Tom, You could convert one but you would need all of the parts that would make it an Oil Vat. It would be what I call a wiring regression. You would need: Popping Basket Heating Element Housing Dead weight and thermostat holder Oil Vat Liner Float Switch Body Float Switch Vend Counter and switch and the list goes on....... Long story short, yes, it could physically be done. Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: collecture on September 12, 2009, 01:23:33 pm Even having some parts made, it might be a cheaper route than a new hot plate - no??
Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: SIGNGUY on September 12, 2009, 11:16:48 pm Looks Great Bob,
Nice Score...Great to see members helping each other,,, I know both Brian and Matt have helped me with Questions on both my Popperette and U Pop it (Wish mine was as complete as yours) enjoy! Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: BrianB on September 14, 2009, 06:46:08 am Tom,
I would have to do a complete count of all of the parts you would need to actually affect that change. It would be interesting to see what the difference is. Title: Re: U-Pop-It has a new owner Post by: RC kid on September 14, 2009, 08:33:04 am That's a really neat machine. Congrats
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