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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2009, 05:47:36 pm »

Curtis,

Very nice work!  happydrinkers I especially like the etched mirror with the theatre masks.

Signguy--I agree with you.  When I saw the machine I was very confused because the base looks more like a Rowe but the top looks more like a Stoner so I knew it had to be one or the other!

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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2009, 09:38:01 am »

i love this machine , it is not like any other stoner i have, curtis did a great job on it, he made the glass that says candy, light up to look like a candy cane
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2009, 03:17:05 pm »

Well, the machine is safely tucked away in the basement where it should avoid detection by the War Department! hopefull

Cleaned out the vending rack (a few mouse nests) with the shop vac and located a few interesting items.

1.  An orange plastic spider ring--appropriate given the day.
2.  Handful of nickels dating from the early 60's to the mid 70's.
3.  Handful of losing scratch-off Michigan Lottery tickets from the early 70's.
4.  Portions of a candy wrapper or perhaps a newsletter with an odd looking character--the name maybe Scuttlebutt?
5.  A note from the past that I am sure was intended for me that says, "HI Good Looking!"

I could not locate a serial number anywhere but there is a grease pencil marking on the side of the vending rack that says "Russ 6-2-41" so I am guessing that is an inspection or assembly date.  This machine in pretty good shape with most of the surface rust limited to the base and on the feet.  The original finish is in good shape with no noticeable dents or dings and the major chrome pieces are in good shape as well.  With a little clean-up and a few adjustments, it should be dispensing Chuckles and Jujubes in no time.

Here are a few more pictures.

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« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2009, 03:18:31 pm »

A few more!  Love the coin bezel!

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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2009, 03:19:11 pm »

And a few more!

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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2009, 08:04:51 pm »

Wow! That is cool.

Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2009, 08:10:38 pm »

Way to go Tim
Don't toss the lottery tickets. There are collectors who want them, depnding on the picture or the game.
I can't comment, since i collect old vending machines =)
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« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2009, 11:58:19 pm »

Awesome machine... I agree, keep the wood look... is that paint?... that is a LOST ART if so...
there are enough restored in bright colors, and thats fine... but nice to see what they
originally looked like and keep for future generations... it's latest too long in that great of shape
to be lost...
How did you come across this machine?
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« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2009, 08:48:22 am »

Agreed, Tim, WAY cool machine!  Inquiring minds want to know where you found this gem!

Congrats!   happydrinkers
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« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2009, 09:00:14 am »

Awesome acquisition Tim ! ! !
Looks to be a nice original to boot!
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