1960's dr pepper machine

[jamesandstormy]

Hey everyone,

Not sure what i have here. I think it is a Vendo56. I am very new to this hobby. I bought the machine for a whopping $10 2 weeks ago at a garage sale.. I plugged it in and it keeps nice and cool. I am wanting to get it restored. Whats the average cost for restoration?

Whats the value now and then after it is restored?

Any info would be greatful!

Thanks
James

[Yarochrehc]

Wow, that doesn't look to bad from the pictures.  If it's not to bad I'd think I would leave it alone, and you did very well on the price.

[Custom Soda Works]

Hello James ,
 I did give you a price on restoring your machine, but please shop out
your machine to get it restored there are other member here that do restoration
work  check with them  .

[johnieG]

Yep, it's a little Vendo VF56, just like my Faygo & my 7up VF56...looks good in mint green!

[jamesandstormy]

Pat yes i know i have gotten a restoration price from you.

This website is one of the only "active" forums for vintage vending machines that i have been able to find.. I Have already checked freight and i can get it to you probably in a couple of weeks...

Yea the machine itself has only a few minor spots of rust which is just on the surface.. The glass is missing from the door and i do not have a key for it. I have plugged it in and it keeps nice & cool all the time. 

Im just trying to figure out reasonable prices for the value. i figure its prolly worth a couple hundred as it sets and then maybe 3 grand what it has been restored. Am i pretty close?

Thanks
James