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Author Topic: Good place to restore Cavalier CSS-141G Near Tulsa, OK  (Read 4461 times)
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« on: April 29, 2016, 08:32:14 pm »

Newer member here and I would love some input from the experienced guys (and gals) on here.  I have a Cavalier CSS-141G that I believe has a bad compressor and is missing a few items.  I'd say its 90% there.  Anyway, I know you are going to tell me this machine is too big for personal use, but this particular one has a lot of memories for me as I use to buy bottles out of this very machine as a small kid.  It was given to my uncle, then to me.  Enough of the history...  I would like fully to restore it but do not have the time or experience to do it myself.  Does anyone know of a reasonable shop near Tulsa, OK that can handle this job?

Thanks a bunch!
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2016, 09:31:17 pm »

Welcome to the board. Regret can not help with your question.
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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2016, 06:13:20 pm »

How abut a good place in the USA?  I can ship.

Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2016, 01:18:15 am »


There are some very good restorers that are members here. I'm sure someone will offer advice etc.
Can't help you i'm afraid. Too far away.

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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2016, 09:49:15 am »

sorry,
I restore machines,  but prefer to only work on older machines..
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2016, 10:16:53 am »

Welcome to the board Josh.
Any work on the compressor is going to be 300.00 - 500.00. After that, a restoration could add $1500.00 and upwards.
We all have our favorite machines, but is it worth it to you to plunk a couple thousand or much more into your machine, then when it's all done, it's worth $400.00 (if that)?

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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2016, 10:47:30 am »


Any work on the compressor is going to be 300.00 - 500.00. After that, a restoration could add $1500.00 and upwards.
We all have our favorite machines, but is it worth it to you to plunk a couple thousand or much more into your machine, then when it's all done, it's worth $400.00 (if that)?

        Excellent advice for everyone!

        Your best bet is to look around your own home town for any glass door machine like the Cavalier 64/80/96 etc.
that looks ugly but has a working cooling system. It will take you less tha 30 minutes to swap compressors.
http://soda-machines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=278&Itemid=14
       
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