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« on: June 19, 2009, 11:09:55 pm »

Been looking through this board for quite a while as a guest.  Finally had to register to join in the fun. I have started looking in earnest for a coke machine to add to the REc room and you guys are a very interesting and informative group.  After reading through past posts
I am hooked on Craigslist as a source for that rare diamond in the rough.  Nothing so far, but there is an interesting, although huge, Bevco currently available locally.

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/clt/1226223740.html

Think I'll keep looking for something a bit smaller.
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 11:28:41 pm »

Welcome to the board and something smaller will be of more value.
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2009, 07:05:22 am »

welcome to the board from across the pond

these guys will sort you out with a machine

and then you will be looking for the next....

GP in England
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 09:10:31 am »

The bevco could be the start of a nice  bar.
and welcome.
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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2009, 02:59:54 pm »

Welcome to the Board  smile.

  And Creighton is right smaller is better something like a V63  or V56
or a Cav64 & even a Cav80  all four are great machines for people getting it the hobby,
These are easy to work on  and part are available from the Vendors or from
the members here at this site.

Or even a nice 55 Slider with rack and in working order  upside.
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2009, 07:41:14 pm »

Welcome to SMC, great to have you around. Do you have any pic's of your rec room? We love pictures around here!  biggrin
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2009, 09:46:07 pm »

Ans some pics of your Rockola... Cool
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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2009, 12:34:00 am »

Well thanks for the welcome guys.  I am definately looking for a smaller machine.  I have four young boys, so my rec room is not truly my own yet, but I have been thinking about adding a machine for years.  I saw a post about a Nostalgic Restorations auction in Springfield Mo back in April.  I went to an auction in Springfield about 20 years ago - lots of jukeboxes, coke machines, pedal cars, slot machines, and oddly enough an 8' re-creation of a bigfootlike creature that came out of some defunct museum in the Ozarks.  A great assortment of stuff.  Anyway, my roomate who went with me bought a Cavalier C-51 that he still has in his basement and I have regretted not buying one ever since.  Time to change that.  The rec room is not too much to see yet.  I did just acquire a complete set of vintage barrell furniture from the early 70s.  Not something you see every day.  I can pull up some pics of the Rockola.  It has been a great machine.  It is all original and I have had it for over 20 years.  In fact I didn't buy the C-51 because I just got the Rockola.  Told my roommate it was his turn. darn  The only lower res pic that I have is the one for my Avatar, but I am glad to share it.  I will take a couple more and some of my Williams Pinch Hitter game also if you like pics.  Hopefully soon I can share one of my new Coke machine as well.
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2009, 12:58:09 am »

Welcome to the board, Ive got a Cavalier 96 Roundtop for sale. I could deliver it to the Springfield, MO area if interested.

coke_and_stuff@yahoo.com

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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2009, 01:21:57 pm »

Welcome to the board.  I'm in Kansas City if you ever need help with anything you find over here. 

I also know of a collector in Topeka that is slowly selling off his collection if you are interested. 

And I know a of a good restoration shop close to you if ever need.
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