My newest machine Vendo 39

[bmw90w]

Wow great observation! I might keep it all red, I am not sure. I did see where the liner was stamped 1950 actually. That tape looks cheap!! How do I paint/restore the botte door? What was done originally?

[coke_and_stuff]

Heres a few inspirational photos for you, ive built a few 39s.















Call me anytime with questions 870-405-3024

Joey

[bmw90w]

Wow Joey that is nice!! Thanks for the advice. I will definitely call you. I cant wait to get started!! Decision made, Im going all red like original.

[davethebirdman]

I think if you are going to keep the machine all red is the way to go... If its to sell
red & white would increase the interest..

Dave

[coke_and_stuff]

I beg to differ, in the last 6 months Ive built 3 39s all 3 red, two have been sold already, a good friend of mine has a two tone 39 and its been up for sale for over a year!!! It seems most of my customers are wanting them original.

Joey

[MoonDawg]

       In my part of the country, they favor red & white.
Just goes to show there are no set restoration rules.

[davethebirdman]

I speak from a good few thousand miles away... Its very rare for a European dealer to have a solid red machine for sale.

When I have asked them why they always say its because the red and white sell so much easier...

Like Glen said it must be a regional thing...

I've only ever sold one V39 and (going against all I've just said) that was solid red....
I guess its like we always say "do what suits you..."

Dave

[loman4ec]

My opinion changes from machine to machine. I really prefer red and white for a V81 but I like solid red for the V39's and V80's. If you plan to keep the machine I would say not to worry about what is correct and go with what  you like.

[collecture]

I myself like machines as they came off the Vendo factory assembly line...
No water fountain
No decals
and painted as they would have been - either all red for pre-1956 machines or red/white for post 1955 machines.

But I am not restoring machines for resale either...If I were, I would have to agree that the red/white paint scheme seems to be more popular with most people.

[mznb1u]

I'm with collecture on this one.  All (or as close to all) original.

Being a native Detroiter--it kills me to see someone ruin a perfectly good classic car by modifying it and adding things to it that were not even available when the car was made.

Just my two cents!