I’ve looked around knowing that I’m sure this topic has been covered ….but I didn’t find exactly what I was looking for. On my 81 HD VMC Pepsi machine, my serial number of the cabinet tag is: 100296B41 (I did find out that the B41 on the tail end stands for Pepsi). My compressor deck plate ID tag is: 5K563530

I’ve listed both numbers as I read that the VMC deciphering codes are not the same as the Vendo machines. And that it might be a combination of the two tags?? I’m curious to know how to decipher my serial number to learn what year and month my machine was manf? TIA

Newbie here...
I did a good amount of searching and perhaps didn't use correct terminology to find what I was looking for.  So, reviving this old thread with a question.  I have a Vendo 63 Queen Anne with a can rack in it.  What tip/trick or source do you have for product labels on the can gates?   Or does anyone have the size so I can roll my own?  They're the rectangular ones, not the round ones.

That’s what I was afraid of . Asked on FB gumball site and quickly found out why it didn’t have much participation.

Nice machine ! First squirt I’ve seen with that style mech . I also have one but I can’t post pics

Nice machine ! Just keep looking for a beater on e bay other wise it’s gonna be tuff to find

Picked this up from antique mall antique store but got it opened.looks like coin mechanism is missing a maybe something else. Any help welcomed on this machine for locating any parts.

A little late... I hope everyone has a great 2026! Stuff is still out there.. hope you all find something awesome!

Happy New year, may it be a good one.

Like both colors

Like the Blue may have to finally restore mine. Looks great Jim