Stoner "Fresh Gum" Mounting Brackets

[Jim]

I remember someone having their Stoner 1 Cent "Fresh Gum" machine mounted to an upright Stoner, say 180 or Junior...
Does anyone have original brackets available for sale...? Or, if not, if someone has one or a set, would you allow me to borrow one for replicating purposes...?
Here's a photo at Vintage Vending with what appears to be original brackets...

Stoner "Fresh Gum" Brackets

[cokemachinesandmore]

Jim i will check, i think i have a set.

[Jim]

Thanks ! ! !

[Larry]

I have an original set and the hardware.  I can let you borrow them if you would like.

[MCarter]

Jim,

I would take a set if you make some off of Larry's pair

[Jim]

I have an original set and the hardware.  I can let you borrow them if you would like.

PM Sent...

I'll keep you posted Matt...

[Jim]

Here's my dilemma:
I received Larry's original Stoner Fresh Gum machine bracket/hardware; however, I'm thinking of reproducing these from aluminum so they will never get misconstrued as "originals" since they are steel... Additionally, they will be powder-coated gloss black for a nice finish.
Would this be the best approach...?  Any and all input is requested...

[Eric]

I don't think it's necessary to make them out of aluminum... they're not collectible like a sign or gas globe
that may need to be dated... If you're having them powder coated... that's enough difference...
Original or replacement... if the part is needed... I would buy repro or good original for the same price... BUT
if the part isn't like the original I wouldn't buy it... I would hold out for a better closer original... I would
think you'd have to use a heavier gauge aluminum to be able to have the strength of the steel... Make them
out of steel like the originals... That's my vote.

[tkaz]

What about a little date stamp on the inside, MFG2011 or something like that.

[BrianB]

I agree with Eric. As long as there is something obviously different, I think they should be as close to original as possible especially as far as the metal it is fabricated out of.