ArcadeMemories
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« on: May 02, 2011, 08:27:55 pm » |
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Just got signed up the other day. Tried to register a couple of times but, never would get a confirmation email, but finally got it worked out.
Anyway, I just wanted to say Hello to everyone. Im loving the site so far, lots of great information and I love the pictures of all the machines.
Ive been collecting and restoring 80's Arcade Machines for a couple of years as a hobby, not professional by any means, still really just learning.
I just recently bought my first vintage soda machine for $200. Its nothing too special or rare, but I really like it for a first machine. Its an Ideal 35 generic done up as a Coke machine.
Its in pretty decent shape I guess for its age, everything seems to be complete except the "Cap Catcher".
Ive had it a couple of months now, but I just havent found time to mess with it yet. Its runs really quite. Gets pretty cool but not ice cold, but wants to freeze up. The coils, compressor, and fan are just caked with dust and crud, so i think that might be most of the problem. Has the original key. Coin mechanism works. It will definitely needs a new power supply.
I think im hooked now, these old machines are so cool.
Heres a few Pics:
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« Last Edit: May 02, 2011, 08:31:17 pm by ArcadeMemories »
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Eric
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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 08:39:15 pm » |
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Nice find.. and a deal! A catcher will come along... are you gonna leave it as is or make it into another brand? And Welcome to the site!  |
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Eric
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2011, 08:54:30 pm » |
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Welcome to the site and a nice looking 35. like the bubble up sticker on the front of that  . |
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Wojcik
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2011, 08:58:18 pm » |
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Hey, Welcome to the site!!!! Cool looking machine. |
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1941 Stoner Theater Candy (unrestored)
1947 Pop'Corn Sez Warmer (restored)
1920's Coca-Cola themed cash register
S & S 700 7up ice chest
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David D
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2011, 09:31:44 pm » |
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Welcome and nice machine, the ideal 35's are nice small machines.
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ciawarrior
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« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2011, 10:07:08 pm » |
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nice little machine!
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ArcadeMemories
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2011, 02:10:39 pm » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome from everybody.
As to Eric's question: I really havent thought about it much. I do plan on restoring it though at some point. I dont have any particular affinity to Coke, but since thats the way I think it was originally made I think i might just keep it as a Coke machine. Although, I have seen some really cool Orange Crush and Pepsi machines I really like too, so who knows.
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« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 05:41:37 pm » |
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welcome...!
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how's that OBAMA CARE workin' out for ya?
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bubba
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 08:26:57 pm » |
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Welcome.. Another arcade guy! Soda machines and arcades go great together!
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Ken
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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 09:25:54 pm » |
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Welcome, Nice machine.... what arcade games do you have ?
Ken, yes I agree Soda machines and arcades go great together!After working up a sweat playing Pacman, Space Invades, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Centipede, Defender, Galaga etc.... What better way to cool down then with a nice icee cold soda from you very cool personal soda machine.... does life get any better.....
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