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« on: December 11, 2010, 04:06:42 pm »
Did anyone notice the $1500 bid on the C-51 on ebay? It comes with a neon sign but the sign looks new to me. Am I missing something? I didn't think 51's were worth more than $4-500.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950s-Coke-Machine-Good-Condition-/250740005627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6144dafb
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2010, 04:44:50 pm »
someone musta wanted it badly.  Nice original machine working, maybe  $800-1000
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2010, 02:21:56 pm »
If anyone has a C51 they want to sell it looks like a good time. From the Walters price guide it says similar to the 39 but not as popular.
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2010, 03:51:54 pm »
I paid $400 for mine in 2005.  They are nice machines, but they only vend 1 flavor and the small bottles.  I vend Yoo-Hoo out of mine by cutting a piece of PVC to act as a spacer behind the bottle in each sleeve of the ammo belt.  The Yoo-Hoo bottles are shorter than a Coke bottle.  $1500 is way high for this, as it isn't restored.
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2010, 04:41:17 pm »
Thanks for the tips guys, looks like I mite put off my other projects to get done with this one. Unfortunately I have a bad habit of starting a machine then run into another one and get distracted. Maybe this will be the one I finally finish. What you guys think, all white or the white and green? I'm leaning towards all white but I haven't seen one like that done. Thanks
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2010, 05:41:02 pm »
All white is right!! IMO!
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2010, 06:21:59 pm »
The only way to go all white. If your going to have a desirable machine why would you restore it wrong?? Painting it wrong would be like putting T-tops in a '70 Camaro Z28 its just wrong!

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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2010, 06:59:23 pm »
I like everything I restore to look stock. I even like cars restored stock. Sometimes it's hard to resist the urge to go overboard with graphics, decals, pinstripes, ect. You really have to have a firm hand and just say no. I think the two tones look great but I would more than likely stay true to the original color. You have to decide for yourself because you are going to have to look at it every day.
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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2010, 07:12:21 pm »
It's up to $1725.00 with 2 days left. I wish I had one to sell.
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« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2010, 07:26:12 pm »
      High bidder has 0 feedbacks and was also the first bidder.
This machine will not change hands.
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