Malinut
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« on: March 21, 2007, 05:18:20 pm » |
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Hello,
I thought I would introduce myself, Im Frank from Independence, MO. Ive been prowling this board for awhile and it has answered alot of questions for me.
It has been a great resource. I now have a couple questions about a machine I just picked up
I have a CS 72 that Im going to get painted for my gameroom that I have finally getting done with.
I called a local body shop to see if they were interested in the job. He told me he was and that he had one of them old coke machines and that he would sell it.
I drove over that day and saw that it was a V56, I offered him $800 and he kinda hedged at that and said to call him back after he did some checking. After he checked (internet,ebay etc.) he said $1500 bottom dollar.
He has had it for 30 years and painted it a long time ago. The coin mech and refrig. still works good. No rust inside or out.
Well, I went ahead and bought it. I did some checking and although Im not even close to being an expert I thought it was a fair price.
Did I do OK as far as what I paid for it ?
After I got it home, I noticed that the the front door and body dont line up where the trim is. Ive seen other pics of 56s with the same problem. Ive tried adjusting the latch on the body side and it made the machine almost impossible to open. Any suggestions?
Ive attached pics.
Thanks for any help, and for all the other posts Ive gotten answers from.
Frank
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dr galaga
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2007, 07:48:58 pm » |
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Welcome Frank.
I'll let the RT experts speak about the value.
Attaching the pics so that they are visible.
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audiobeer
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 07:50:11 pm » |
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I think it's worth the $1500. Looks pretty straight to me!
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Missouri
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collecture
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2007, 08:05:56 pm » |
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And it has a glass bottle door, which is uncommon.
Decals for the side are available from a few of this site's sponsors.
One Shot lettering paint is also available if you have a steady hand.
Welcome Frank!
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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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TheGarbageHunter
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 10:51:33 pm » |
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Welcome!
I think you paid to much. 800 to 1100 Tops.
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Garbage Gold Hunter
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collecture
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2007, 11:10:06 pm » |
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QUOTE I think you paid to much. 800 to 1100 Tops.
I've never seen a complete, rust free V56RT sell for $800.
Lowest I've seen on eBay is $1100 - $1200 for an all original unless it is from an idiot BIN seller.
You might have been able to talk him down a bit from $1500 though.
It doesn't look like a top notch paint job - he painted right over the main door gasket.
You can get new gaskets from the resident parts suppliers.
May not be a great deal, but I still don't think it is a bad deal
- you didn't have shipping!  '>
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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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SIGNGUY
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2007, 09:21:11 am » |
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Nice looking machine, I think the 1500 is fair, considering you don't have to ship it , it's pretty much painted and just needs some tinkering.. get the letters painted and a new gasket and side/front decals and your set.
Nice machine!
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Soda Machine Enthusiast since 1996!
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cormy
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2007, 09:58:41 am » |
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I think you got a decent deal on it.
However for a body shop guy, you think he could have done a better paint job on it, at least mask some of the pieces.
You will have to do some work on it to make it a real nice machine, almost there though.
I like these machines, maybe even better than my 81 (smaller).
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cmc
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2007, 10:46:44 am » |
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If you decide to change the gasket, you should understand
that you will most likely also need to replace the plastic inner liner
on the main door. It will break all around the edges where the
screw holes should be and set you back another $100.00
You could use a razor blade to cut through the paint, then peel it off the gasket as the rubber was too oily for paint to stick to. It should then clean up with laquer thinner until restoration time.
You also need a crank handle, but otherwise a nice machine.
I have paid less for this same machine but ended up spending
more than you when I factor in shipping and welding for rust repair
Welcome to the group Frank  '>
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Glen
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