The Mills 65 Soft Drink Vendor
The Mills 65 cold drink dispenser was advertised as a smaller version of soft drink vending machines of the time. This machine was manufactured from 1947-1953. For a nickel, it would dispense an ice cold drink and it could make change from a dime or quarter with its electric coin changer. It could hold 65 bottles of soft drinks and was painted in a variety of colors with a baked-on enamel and stainless steel accents. Manufactured by:Mills Industries, Inc.4100 Fullerton Ave.Chicago, ILIf you have one of these, they are the most desirable of the Mills machines made after WWII. If you are fortunate enough to have one of these, blog-in and let us know. Or if you have anything of interest to add to this blog, please let us know.
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1 Dave // Jan 12, 2009 at 8:21 pm
We have a Mills Model 65 that is is pretty good shape. It was purchased years ago form an old cowboy bar, the Jersie Lilly in Ingomar Montana. We have lost the keys and would love to find a way to get into this machine. If you have any information about this machine, please feel free to contact me.
2 Larry Wilson // Jan 27, 2009 at 3:02 pm
If it is an original Mills key, with the zig zag cut in the middle, you wont find anyone who sells them. They pop up on Ebay sometimes, but the odds of matching the numbers are one in a million. Best option is to drill out the lock.
3 Hank Brown // Mar 18, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I have a Model 65 Mills Pepsi machine and need the decals to restore this machine to its original condition. Where can I find them. The Pepsi cap logo is in a square format and I need the Ice Cold also.
4 mike // Apr 22, 2010 at 5:27 pm
i have a mills 65 pepsi, needs restoration
anyone interested?
blinky3eyes2007@yahoo.com
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