My first Round Top!

[Creighton]

Great score!! Any questions just ask. If you get a chance could you post some pics of the bottle door backside? Is it 2 or 3 layers of glass or plexi?
Thanks!
Creighton

[aspbear1]

i really like the size of these.  Good find.

[cvb141]

That will certainly be a great looking machine when you are done.
Jerry

[SIGNGUY]

Congrats on a great little machine... Like the saying goes, you'll always remember your first time (with a round top machine that is...)
it sounds like your up for the challenge on the body work, can't wait to see it when done.
I have a restored one as well with glass door... let me know if you need pictures or description of something!
Welcome to the V56RT club!!! '>

[BrianB]

Thanks for the support, all. I didn't realize until I got home and started doing a little more in depth research that having the glass bottle door was a nice feature and more desired.

Creighton -
My bottle door is comprised of three layers of glass. Two outer and one inner. I'll either replace it with cut to fit tempered glass or just buy the Plexi pieces from Soda Jerk Works or Funtronics. Here's a picture of it broken down.

[cormy]

Well you have your work cut out for you with this one! But all the more fun!! I have never really went after these since they live in the shadow of thier big brother (81), but I think I would actually rather have one of these, I love the size.

What are you planning on doing with the banged in top of the cabinet door?

[johnieG]

Congrat's on a nice find!

[BrianB]

I'll end up pounding out the dents and finishing it off with some body filler and a lot of sanding/shaping!

[sodaworks]

Brian, That 56 will clean up nicely.