Purchase of Dr Pepper S-48

[RonL]

Hi, newbie here that recently had the wife bring home a Dr Pepper machine that she wants me to restore.  There are no tags on the machine that I can find and my research would indicate that it is is a Selectivend S-48.  It's missing some parts and I have posted a WTB in the Swap Area.  But, the reason for this post is to try to find information on how to restore it.  

I am looking for a service manual for the  National Coin mechanism and any other information that could help me restore the machine.  Also, if anyone has experience restoring this model I would like to be able to ask some questions.

I realize that it is not as collectible as other machines but it's what she wants restored and in the house.

Thanks for any advice and assistance.

Ron

[crackerman_don]

Ron welcome to the site . There are plenty people here to help with all your questions and parts too. Nice looking cooler and machine.


Don

[cohammer]

 That looks pretty good , would rewire and leave paint alone

[RonL]

It's not in bad shape at all and won't take a lot of metal work.  I just need to find the shelves and the door lock.  All of the coin and cover is there and in nice shape. 

Ron

[Jim]

Nice machine Ron!
Picnic cooler too!

but it's what she wants

Can you elaborate a little...?

[RonL]

My wife is a loyal Dr Pepper person.  So when she saw this machine she fell in love with it.   What I meant by this is what she wants is that I know that the Coke machines and that other soda machine makes are more collectable but she found this one and wants me to restore it.

Ron

[Creighton]

Welcome and congrats. IMO SV's are the best built so you should not have too much trouble. Any questions just ask.
Creighton

[MoonDawg]

That looks pretty good , would rewire and leave paint alone

    I must agree! 

    Although it has  been repainted by D.P. it's still probably the nicest original I have ever seen.

    (And we all envy you for having such a cool wife)

[RonL]

Thanks for all of the replies.  Has anyone here restored a S-48 like this?  I do have some questions that if willing might be answered.

I have restored other items in the past but never a soda machine.  A hole has been drilled in the left side so I need to remove the skin to patch it and while at it replace the insulation.  There are rivets at the front that I would guess need to be drilled out.  However, where would I find that kind of rivet to put back in.  Mainly little questions like this.

Thanks everyone.

[Eric]

your machine probably had a smaller sign to begin with.. they show up on ebay from time to time... so the holes on the front you may want to fill.. You could also do a nice decal on the front if a sign can't be found for now.. it may also have had a small Selectivend medallion in the upper top left...

Great looking machine. Congrats on the find!