Posted 13 years ago
Alan97404
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Thanks for the comments about the coke machine I posted earlier. In response to Coke.Tevor.Cola's request. Here are some shots of the sign. The other sign on the machine is a 12" sign. Small lettering under "In Bottles" on the 16" sign reads "AM12 2"
Follow up question. How does the lack of a logo effect the value of this machine?
Thanks! Alan
Missing logo effects value of machine huge, its no longer a coca cola machine, you could get someone to paint it back on but it would be very hard to match the original decal. the machine is now a vintage ice box still prob worth around 150$- 200$ in working condition, those buttons signs is were the real value is. if their true 1950's US buttons their worth around 300$-400$ each. im not too fimilar with the US buttons tho you might wanna make sure their actully from the 1950's, TGBWC would know for sure.
Thanks! Great information.
Thanks TGBWC... Standing by...
Here's a link to a similar (?same?) machine by Ideal. To me, those buttons don't look like they are original to it. Either way, it's one helluva combo!
http://www.antiquewhs.com/2001146-2.htm
Hey Daddy_Nobucks, that's helpful, thank you. What's interesting to note is that my model # tag is a decal (newer machine?) and I don't see a serial number tag anywhere on my machine (unless I'm not looking in the right place). I think the model # is correct based on this picture and a lead from Tommy_1002 where I was able to match up the dimensions. I'm wondering if I took some close-up pictures of the finish/paint if it would help determine if maybe the signs were original vs. a later add on. If there are other pictures I could provide let me know. Thanks! Alan
Hi TGBWC, I posted some follow up pictures of the small sign from the machine as well as a shot of the mounting hardware, serial number plate and compressor ID plate, if any of that helps.
Thanks,
Alan
I just picked up a 16 inch button sign that looks the same except it says "AM64". What does this "AM" mean? Is that a reference to the date it was made?