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BeaYoung
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« on: October 19, 2014, 06:16:11 pm »
Sorry if this posted multiple times- had some issues with photo sizing.

I'd like to thank Lonny for helping me find this machine. It's always nice when members help each other!

We picked up the machine yesterday and were curious about what might be behind the "curtain" so we removed the door liner and insulation.

We found bondo on the inside of the door and two lengths of masking tape that masked/marked the top and bottom of what??? Check out the
photos and see what you think...

I got the sand paper out...
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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2014, 06:46:29 pm »
Well it has the embossed VMC at the bottom very possible it was a embossed machine at some point...
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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2014, 06:50:53 pm »
Glad you grabbed it Brenda! man i Hope this wasn't embossed, has anyone ever heard of an embossed machine being turned into a generic? If so why make a pepsi out of it? Weird
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2014, 07:00:38 pm »
I have heard of Vendo 81 / D's coverted to generics the most common with a large coin door with a bezel swap they your just missing the embossed square for the VMC logo/ sticker
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2014, 07:20:05 pm »
       I see no indication of welding ever being done to that door.
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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2014, 07:25:24 pm »
I think it used to be a RC !!!
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« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2014, 07:54:52 pm »
The VMC logo at the bottom of the door is original (no welding or mudding) so I believe it is a genuine VMC door...

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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2014, 09:04:52 pm »
Quote from: MoonDawg on October 19, 2014, 07:20:05 pm
       I see no indication of welding ever being done to that door.

Even with suspicious markings?? 
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« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2014, 09:07:17 pm »
Here's a shot after some sanding...
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« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2014, 09:13:37 pm »
Quote from: BEAYOUNG on October 19, 2014, 09:07:17 pm
Here's a shot after some sanding...

If it's a generic what would be the cause for sanding inside?  That area is rarely exposed...unless the right person is doing something...
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