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Author Topic: 5 Cent Coin Mech for Toms Snack Machine  (Read 7983 times)
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« on: July 12, 2011, 09:28:40 pm »

I picked up a Toms 5 cent snack machine and it is in need of some parts.  The glass in the front is missing but I can find that local.  I believe the coin mech needs replacing; does anyone have one for sale or know where to find a 5 cent coin mech that will fit the Toms machine?  Thank you.
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2011, 11:20:00 pm »

I may be able to help...
Do you have a schematic of the original coin mech configuration (or pics of a complete one)?
What is the mech doing/not doing and what do you think is missing?
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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 06:41:59 am »

I will post some pictures of the machine with the mech in place.   I can't tell what, if anything, is missing, but the coin falls straight through to the coin return.

Take care.
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 09:53:51 am »

It could be some sort of Sold Out feature, so coins are not accepted if the machine is empty. Are you testing it with product in the machine? That is a fairly good sign that coins are making it back to the coin return cup!
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 10:19:46 pm »

I finally just took the coin mech out and cleaned it up a bit; also had to bend a few parts to get it to work.  It was very rusty as you can see in the picture.  I put everything back together and it works like a charm.  Now I need to find the knobs/handles for the levers in front and a coin return bezel.  As promised earlier I have posted a couple of pictures.  Thank you.
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2011, 12:59:20 am »

Glad to hear!
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2011, 08:28:33 am »

Nice looking machine. I have a 5 cent Lance Machine made by Vendo.  Does yours hold normal packs of crackers or the old four pack cube from the 50's and early 60's.
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2011, 01:16:15 pm »

The 4-pack crackers seem to work the best.  It also works quite well with regular size candy bars.  Anyone have an idea where I could find the knobs to go over the push-down mechanisms?  Trying to push down on the levers without the knobs sure hurts alot.  Atleast the candy makes you feel better, I guess!
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2011, 01:40:18 pm »

Looks like a nice original machine!
I just purchased the smaller version of this machine that only has 4 or 5 selections...

I do not know where to find the black knob covers...
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2011, 10:26:28 am »

I restored a machine like yours that was missing all but one of the knobs.
The seat adjustment knobs from a 68 chevelle fit perfect. I bought mine from Ausleys.com for around $5 each.  These knobs are cast and chrome plated.
I did some sanding on them so they didn't hit the sheet metal on the front of the machine, bead blasted the plating off and powder coated them black.
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