Restoration continues

[jasmine64]

Hi guys,
I'm beginning my restoration after the death of my brother this past week.

I have the racks out of both machines and will remove all the evaporators and condensors. Scrub and fix all the rust.

My question is should I replace the vending selinoid or not on the 56? Works ok now but would like to have it working for a long time.

[jasmine64]

How should I prevent more rust after cleanup? Spray paint, oily rust preventer by Rustoleum or what?

[johnieG]

Quote (jasmine64 @ Mar. 07 2005,7:35)

Hi guys, I'm beginning my restoration after the death of my brother this past week. I have the racks out of both machines and will remove all the evaporators and condensors. Scrub and fix all the rust. My question is should I replace the vending selinoid or not on the 56? Works ok now but would like to have it working for a long time.

Your's looks squeaky clean to me, & it's the sort of a part that either works or not,  I have machines from the ''40's with their original solenoids, thousands of cycles & cases soda's later, they just keep humming along, so unless you short them out ,
(so that they'd be "on" all the time), they take a real beating) if you have a brand-new one, you may by all means put it in, & keep the old one as a spare ( for a full-blown restoration) if you're just "refurbishing" the machine ( replacing worn parts, polish, wax, cleaning, etc.) I wouldn't bother... :'>

"if it's not broke, don't fix it"   :'>

jasmine64, so sorry to hear about your brother. You are in our thoughts here.

I agree with what johnieG said. But if you do need a solenoid, I have bought new ones like that from Fun-Tronics.

[jasmine64]

Thanks.

I'm going to wait and see how it all works after it is put back together.
Then if I have to call Steve I will.

What should I use on the rust in the bottom of the cabinet?

[loman4ec]

If you just need a touch up use silver hammer tone rustoleum. It is almost the same color as the liner. You will never be able to tell you used it.

[BrianB]

Man, I think I'm going to have to try the Hammertone from Rustoleum on my next restoration. Sounds like a good product and I know my local lowes has it by the quart and by the spray can.

[jasmine64]

I'm planning on doing this 56 in Coke red and replace the decals and sign. This machine is in pretty good shape. Has a dent in the upper right on top of the machine.

I do have a can of Hammer tone paint, think I'll try it. I'll take some before and after pics.

How do i remove the decal stickers from the side of the machine? They are flaking off in places and feel like vinyl.

[BrianB]

Here are some instructions for removing adhesive backed decals:
1.Adhesive backed decals can sometimes be tough to remove.
2.Heat the decal up slowly using a hot towel.
3.Spray all the edges of the decal with Windex.
4.After a few minutes try to get under the surface of the decal using a razor blade, credit card, or something else that is thin. Note: Be careful not to scratch the surface of your machine. The goal is to lift the decal edges up.

5.Grab hold of the decal edges and slowly pull outwards. Note: You may have to continue to add heat to the decal to loosen it. A spray bottle or the towel should work.

6.When the decal is removed clean the area with Windex.

Tip:For tough decals try using a hair blow dryer on low heat. Be careful not to make the surface to hot. You may have to experiment a little bit but eventually you should be able to remove the old decal.

[Eric]

Try Bestine it's a solvent thinner for rubber cement but it'll disolve
through old tape/sticky residue. Get it at a Art supply store. It should
take off the stinky stuff and the decal and won't hurt the paint.
It flamable so keep it away from the heat gun....... Heat it to soften
the decal then use it.

Eric