Only if i had the cash vendo h83a

[ussexplorer]

Update:

As you might have noticed. Nobody bid on the soda machine. So I sent him a e-mail after these couple of weeks to see if he still had the machine. He said yes he still has the machin I then e-mailed asking for pictures of the inside. My wife now has a job but I still got a few things to do first. He did say I could go and look at the machine. But I didn't want to get my hopes up until I had the cash in my hand. That will probably be on the 31st or so. My fuel pump died in my truck. '>

later,

Josh


Well after searching and searching I found this little gem. To bad I have bills to pay. Plus I think the $150.00 is a little high. But here is a link. Maybe nobody will bid on it. Perhaps the only other person I know of in Idaho will get this. Would at least be nice to know it was going to a collector to be restored. Speaking of restored. Can I order the coke graphics on the side? "Things Go better with coke". Perhaps if it doesn't sell. I can talk down the price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....07&rd=1

Later,

Josh

Yeah, I saw that one too, but it's not in my area.

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Can I order the coke graphics on the side? "Things Go better with coke".

I see that graphic on page 75 of the Funtronics catalog says (288-CC), reproduction clear water release decal 9.5" x  8".  $20 for the pair.

By the way, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE nobody bid on the auction of the HA56B in Iowa that ends today, as I've been watching it for all 7 days and hope to get it for $99 before it ends. It would be a full day's round trip for me to pick it up (4 1/2 hours each way), but that is about the only way I will be able to afford a square corner V-56 these days. I really hope no one else bids. '>

Good luck on your Idaho auction ussexplorer!

[loman4ec]

Markito,
Where are you located again? If that doesn't work out I am going to pick up a Vendorlator 81 square top in a few days. It is pepsi but I would make you a heck of a deal on it. Just a thought if that doesn't work.

Thanks loman4ec, but I am in Minnesota and I would have loved to buy one from Kevin or you or any of the guys, but right now we are going through a family financial crisis and all I can afford is about the $99 for the whole thing. That's why I'm going for the fixer-upper in Iowa, to drive to, because the SHIPPING ALONE on anyone else's machines would cost twice or triple what I'm hoping to get this one for.
I'd prefer a different year/style for the V-56, but that exact machine and price is the only way I'll get another machine for my game room these days. I sure hope no one else bids.

But thanks so much for the offer.

By the way, I'm selling lots of stuff on eBay in hopes of raising extra cash for my family (but it can't go to my Coke Machine addiction '>  )

Check the stuff out here:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZreallywonderfulstuffQQhtZ-1

I'll be adding new stuff everyday, including some neat old Coke stuff, so keep checking back.

Sorry to have hijacked this thread ussexplorer, we now return to our normal programming...

Thanks,

[loman4ec]

Markito I understand. I am going to get the machine in a week or so and I really don't want it. I just wanted to offer. I think I am going to part it out so if anyone needs parts to a Vendorlator 81 square top let me know.

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Speaking of restored. Can I order the coke graphics on the side? "Things Go better with coke".

ussexplorer, in addition to Funtronics, I see that one original decal is available on eBay right now, but again it is only one decal not two:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....MEWA:IT

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By the way, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE nobody bid on the auction of the HA56B in Iowa that ends today, as I've been watching it for all 7 days and hope to get it for $99 before it ends. It would be a full day's round trip for me to pick it up (4 1/2 hours each way), but that is about the only way I will be able to afford a square corner V-56 these days. I really hope no one else bids.

Whoo hoo, I won it!
It ended up being $157.50 in the end because another Minnesotan bid too, but still a nice low enough price.



I would have prefered an older more charming V-56, but this was all I could afford. I plan to have the grubby dark coin door and lower plates eventually painted red to give it the older model look. That will make the whole thing look better.

Thanks for not bidding everyone!

[sodaworks]

Markito,
  I have 4 of the Things go better with coke decals in white vinyl, if you are interested let me know. Terry

Thanks for mentioning that Terry. I assume those are reproduction ones?
How much for 2?
I may buy two and ussexplorer could buy the other two.
I hope to remove the huge Coca-Cola script decals off the sides and then put the "Things go better with Coke" decals on the sides to make it look like the cooler, earlier 60's V-56's. But, and it's a big but, if the there is sun fading that would still show the script even after the script decals were removed, then I can't. I don't plan to paint the wntire machne. It is for personal use in my game room.