Dad's is done!!

[bcharlton]

I think you are misunderstanding the concept of friendly competition.  I am in no way talented when it comes to restorations.  I take what others have done and try to add a little of my own individuality.  There are many people that have helped me along the way and have asked for nothing in return.  The idea of a group of us tackeling squretops with the concept that "anything goes" intrigues me.  I am probubly one of the least artistic people out there and I thought a friendly contest may help spark ideas of future projects.  It is all in fun.  I also understand that we all may have limited funds.  I spray painted my first restoration Vendo 56 and it is still of of the nicest restorations I have done.  I think it cost me a total of $250 including the decals.  I am going to start another vendo 56 restoration in April.  I have a concept that I think will turn out pretty nifty.  I am hoping we can do this in the spirit of friendly competition.  If not, I will still be posting some pictures in May of my newest concept in Square top
design.  

Prepare youselves for "the ultimate in fifties drive in B movies".  Can you visualize a Square top done in "Creature From the Black Lagoon" and the Attack of the 50 foot Woman"?  I would paint a drive in movie theme with old 50 style cars in the forground. It would be a double feature with the movie screen in the background.

It would go perfect with my fifties style malt shop in my basement.  And I would do all the work myself.

Let me know if anyone else out there would like to "throw down" and have a little fun.  We can extend the deadline to whenever but I think there should be a deadline.  For those of you who don't believe in the concept of a "best in show" award, every entrant will win something.  I am not doing this to hurt anyone's feelings.  I think it would be a blast.  Most of us have to withstand our wifes or husbands thinking we are completely out of our minds that we work on old soda machines.  If we have the courage and fortitude to stand up to our spouces, a little frindly contest can't be that bad.

Brian C
ps  Not bad for spray paint Huh?'>

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More of the 56

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Last of the 56

[bcharlton]

The Pepsi square top now sits proudly in my painters work shop getting very dusty.  The Dad's machine will sit in its place.
Brian C

[bcharlton]

Curtis:

You have just proved my point.  You restore these squartops at a completely different level then us amatures.  I can't believe that you inlaid gold leaf on the Billiard machine .  You are not invited to play in any furture competitions.

Regards:

Brian C

[Eric]

I wouldn't mind designing a square top but really have too many projects... 3 pumps,
5 RT machines, 8 gumball machines... Oh it goes on.....AND all that is behind the Honey-DO list
not to mention I don't have a square top... No room at the time. If we enter a fantasy square
top via Photoshop let me know... If not... Josh or someone.... maybe we could do a group project machine.

[Pat Pixley]

I also wouldn't  mind doing this, But I think this has to be planned out ,  BrianB is right there are some people that
 can't  afford to do this in a short time , And there are some of us that will farm out the stuff and just do the final
assembly. And as far as a time  some people might be  stuck waiting for there chrome to come back from plating (6months 11 days)  it should be  one year then show and tell time, Also There should be some classes like stock & custom.
 There should be a  plan for this and I think next year would work better for some people.
 

 And this is just my two cents .

 Pat   '>

[Pat Pixley]

OH yeah !!!!  This should be put up to a vote for the members
to see if they want to do this or not.

 Pat '>

[bcharlton]

I am more then fine give a one year time frame for completion.  I think there would be some amazing ideas put forward.  I have already sarted tearing down my next 56 square top.  Also, this would be a great project fot the first timers.  I mean really, how much damage can you do to a square top?  Keep me posted on what others feel about it.  

Brian C

Brian

[Creighton]

I don't see this as a bad thing. Kinda like little league, soapbox derby whatever... If you want to compete have fun and enjoy the contest. The folks in the grandstand will enjoy everyones efforts as well.

I will be one of those in the grandstand. The Honey-do list is long and if results are not forthcoming soon there will be one less living member of SMC :-)

The pictures of machines in progress and finished on a daily basis are great. Think some of the dynamic exchange of idea's would be lost if there is a static date when finished machines are submitted for vote.

Just my thoughts,
Creighton