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« on: November 14, 2006, 07:35:34 pm »

I just acquired a VMC-SA144 Coke machine. It has a dial for the selection of an item. You have three choices for what pop you want. I am thinking it is from the late 50's to the very early 60's. Any ideas as to where I may learn more about this machine? Thanks for any help!
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2006, 07:55:28 pm »

It is from the 1950's - please post some pictures of it if you can. The Soda Machine Section of this site has some more info on it. Scroll down on the left to Vendorlator and then click the 144 button at the top.
I have an original VMC binder that contains a manual for it as well as some other printed material on the machine. What did you need to know?



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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2006, 09:34:16 pm »

Anything you need to know you'll find here about machines.... a great
group of folks and knowledge... Post a pic if you can of your machine and ask away... Tom has you going in the right direction.

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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2006, 11:24:55 pm »

Welcome aboard blmb,
 These machines are rather large but still pretty cool looking. Coca-Cola world in Las Vegas has one that you can purchase cold sodas from. '<img'>
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2006, 01:51:42 pm »

Great to have you around, Blmb!
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2006, 06:00:35 pm »

Thanks for the help so far! I will post some pictures as soon as I can! But, I have a problem! No keys to get into the machine! It has a vmc 51 stamped on the face of the key cylinder. What is the customary response in this case? I would like to keep the original key cylinder if possible.
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2006, 07:14:20 pm »

According to my Fun-Tronics catalog, you are in luck. The only VMC key carried is the VMC 51 (item # 2b). Pretty pricy though - $27.50 each. Phone number is (301) 371-5246
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S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2006, 08:46:54 pm »

Thanks for the info! That beats having it drilled out! Plus it will be cheaper than a locksmith!
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« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2007, 04:48:38 pm »

In case Fun-Tronics no longer carried your key and you drilled out the lock,
Here is an original VMC51 key and lock.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220177132716&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2007, 05:18:47 pm »

Blimey Tom - You must have some memory if you can remember back a year
to this post....

I would imagine the original poster is long gone..

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